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Jill Stafford Bulloch, 72

Jill Stafford Bulloch, age 72, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday July 5, 2026 after a courageous battle . . .

Angie Varnado Community News

Well we’re moving right along through the month of July. It won’t be long before the new school year begins . . .

Liberty Tree dedicated at Our veterans memorial park

The Washington Parish Liberty Tree dedication was held last Wednesday at Our Veterans Memorial Park off of Highway 10 at . . .

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Lucille Luper Wade, 87

Lucille Luper Wade, 87, a resident of Franklinton died Monday, June 29, 2026 at her residence. She was a member . . .

Franklinton and Bogalusa Rotary Clubs held a combined annual banquet

The Rotary Clubs of Franklinton and Bogalusa held our Annual Officer Installation this past Wednesday at Bourne’s Seafood just off . . .

A small but enthusiastic crowd braved the heat to attend the dedication and admire the Liberty Tree last Wednesday morning at Our Veterans Memorial Park. (Additional photos are in the July 8 printed edition of The Era-Leader.)

Shown above are the members of the Franklinton and Bogalusa Rotary clubs at the combined banquet last Wednesday.

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Diane Smith Reviere, 71
Wed,07/08/26-5:27PM , 281 Reads
Diane Smith Reviere, 71, a resident of Franklinton passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at Fair City Rehab in Franklinton.
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Lucille Luper Wade, 87
Wed,07/08/26-5:26PM , 156 Reads
Lucille Luper Wade, 87, a resident of Franklinton died Monday, June 29, 2026 at her residence.
She was a member of Poplarhead Missionary Baptist Church, a graduate of Franklinton High School Class of 1957. She enjoyed attending church and cooking for her family. In her free time she liked to sew, tend to her plants and flowers.
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Jim Brown

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Doesn't anyone take time to vote?
By JIM BROWN
Wed,07/08/26-5:17PM , 263 Reads

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Dr. Adren Wilson, a1990 graduate of FHS, is pictured at the new Obama Presidential Center in Chicago.

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1990 Franklinton High grad's name is included on tribute wall at new Obama Presidential Center
Tue,07/07/26-10:09AM , 2,263 Reads
During the recent Grand Opening of the new Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, Franklinton High School was represented.
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