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Damon Smith

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Coaches comment on wins and losses
By DAMON SMITH
Thu,09/03/26-6:59PM , 334 Reads
Game of the Week - Bogalusa (0-0) at Independence (0-0) The Lumberjacks are in year one under their new coach as he is looking to rebuild the team almost from the ground up. Independence is in year two of a rebuild and while they have improved, they aren't there yet.
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Annabella Ivy Seal

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Annabella Ivy Seal and Zachary Robert Rayburn to wed on September 26
Thu,09/03/26-6:56PM , 229 Reads
Washington Parish President Ryan and Mrs. Tonia Seal, and Mr. Randy Ponthieux and Mrs. Jeri Lynn Ponthieux announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Annabella Ivy Seal, to Zachary Robert Rayburn, son of Mr. Benjamin Rayburn and Mrs. Michelle Rayburn.
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Family First: Frances Annette Varnado -- Part 3
By Cecily Bateman
Thu,09/03/26-6:52PM , 294 Reads
Part 3
"There are grandmothers out there who would move heaven and earth for their grandchildren." Janice Elliott-Howard, author, mother, and grandmother
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Callie Foreman

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The Rabbit Died
By Callie Foreman
Thu,09/03/26-6:50PM , 185 Reads
I strongly suggest that you do not downsize once your children leave home.
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Chance of Rain: 70%
Max Temp: 87°F
Min Temp: 73°F
Feels Like: 79°F
Dew Point: 75°F
Humidity: 72%
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Sunset: 7:12 PM

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Sky Cover: 72%
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