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A well known Franklinton High School teacher has been arrested and charged with indecent behavior with a juvenile. Jeremy McKenzie . . .

The Washington Parish School Board recently met for its August monthly meeting. The lengthy agenda began with a presentation from . . .

District Attorney J. Collin Sims reports that on Thursday, August 27 54-year-old David Huey Rester, Jr., of Bogalusa pleaded guilty . . .

Our Matriarch, Emily was born on August 23, 1920 to Samuel and Clara (Jefferson) Young/Sr.. She is the oldest of . . .

Part 2 Frances Annette Varnado laid the groundwork, "I was raised with 'Family is the most important thing.'" Her beloved . . .

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FJHS takes big opening season win
Thu,08/27/26-6:24PM , 81 Reads
The Franklinton Junior High Falcons kicked off their season with a nice shutout win over the William Pitcher Panthers last Tuesday in Demon Stadium. The Falcons scored four times to win the game 26-0.
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Plenty of football action for area teams
By DAMON SMITH
Thu,08/27/26-6:21PM , 97 Reads
Game of the Week - McComb (0-0) at Tylertown (0-0) Tylertown has a new coach although he has been on the staff for several years. McComb has a veteran leader in Poochie Foster who has been there and done that and has the Tigers rolling over the last several years.
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Betty Jo Peacock Richard, 93
Thu,08/27/26-6:18PM , 101 Reads
Betty Jo Peacock Richard, 93, a resident of Franklinton passed away peacefully at her home Saturday afternoon August 22, 2026 after a lengthy illness. She was born in Pleasant Hill, Louisiana on October 4, 1932. Betty moved to Baton Rouge and began working at American Bank, where she met her late husband of 65 years James Roy Richard.
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Louisiana National Guard commissions 9 new officers
Thu,08/27/26-6:12PM , 49 Reads
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