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Fri,07/07/23-2:33PM , 503 Reads
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Before going to the beach, know how to escape from a rip current
Thu,07/06/23-7:03PM , 1,296 Reads
At least 11 people have drowned after getting caught in rip currents that have been wreaking havoc along the Gulf of Mexico coastline in recent weeks, as rising temperatures have pushed swimmers into cooler waters.
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A farewell message from retiring chief criminal deputy
Thu,07/06/23-7:01PM , 320 Reads
(Editor’s note: Mike Haley just retired after serving for the past 11 years as Chief Criminal Deputy of the Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office.)
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Jennifer Lee Fleming, 73
Thu,07/06/23-6:58PM , 173 Reads
Jennifer Lee Fleming, 73, a lifelong resident of Franklinton passed away Friday evening June 30, 2023 at University Hospital in New Orleans. She was a Class of 1967 graduate of Franklinton High School, where she was a member of the cheerleading squad.
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Today's Weather

Franklinton, 70438, LA

Current Temp

91°F

Sunny

Chance of Rain: 0%
Max Temp: 96°F
Min Temp: 75°F
Feels Like: 102°F
Dew Point: 78°F
Humidity: 75%
Sunrise: 6:00 AM
Sunset: 8:07 PM

Wind Speed: 0 mph
Wind Direction:
Wind Gust: 7 mph
Sky Cover: 15%
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 78°F
Moon Rise: 8:19 PM
Moon Set: 5:23 AM

Sunny. High near 97, with temperatures falling to around 92 in the afternoon. Heat index values as high as 109. South wind around 0 mph.

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Based on data from National Weather Service and OpenWeather.

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