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How much should flood insurance cost?

Wed,02/11/26-6:14PM, 932 Reads 14,137 Statewide
Ever since the National Flood Insurance Program was created in 1968, the federal program has struggled to find the sweet spot of how much to charge for the coverage.
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Work is under way to block the view of the new Lee Street recycling facility.

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Views of scrap metal at Lee Street recycling facility will soon be blocked off

Thu,02/12/26-6:19PM, 894 Reads
Concerns about a new metal recycling business in Franklinton have apparently lessened in recent weeks as the owners of the business have started implementing their plan to improve the view of the facility.
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FJHS softball falls to Madisonville

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Thu,02/05/26-3:44PM, 863 Reads
The Franklinton Junior High Lady Falcons softball team was shut out by Madisonville last week, falling 13-0 in a three-inning contest.
Madisonville took control early, scoring six runs in the first inning and adding five more in the second. Two additional runs in the third inning ended the game.
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First responders search for drowning victim in Enon area

Tue,02/17/26-4:03PM, 855 Reads
Update:
Late Tuesday evening, the deceased victim was removed from the water and turned over to the Washington Parish Coroner's office. The victim was identified as 66-year-old Marcel Chauvin of Marrero.
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