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FHS Demons played Newman in controlled spring scrimmage
By DAMON SMITH
Thu,05/25/23-4:40PM , 239 Reads
The Franklinton Demons football team travelled to New Orleans to play the Newman Greenies in a controlled spring scrimmage. The Greenies "won" as they scored three times to the Demons two.
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Area coaches comment on spring football games
By DAMON SMITH
Thu,05/25/23-4:39PM , 222 Reads
"I thought offensively we played really well. It's like I told them (the team) there's nobody on our schedule that's going to be better than them. They have been in the semifinals multiple times in a row and Nelson (Stewart, Newman head coach) and his staff do a great job. I wanted to see us compete, I felt offensively we competed.
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Mildred Crowe Miller, 96
Thu,05/25/23-4:35PM , 179 Reads
Mildred Crowe Miller, 96, a resident of Franklinton passed away peacefully Friday night May 19, 2023 at Heritage Manor Nursing Home. She had a long career performing clerical work for Riverside Medical Center before retiring. Mildred enjoyed tending the rose bushes and flower beds at her home.
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Justin Crain, 39
Thu,05/25/23-4:34PM , 187 Reads
Justin Crain, 39, a resident of the Stateline Community, passed away Thursday morning May 18, 2023 at his home.
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