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Aunt Fae was a true matriarch

By WYATT EMMERICH WYATT EMMERICH
Wed,02/11/26-4:20PM, 390 Reads 7,971 Statewide
One of the strange things about mass media is that you deal in masses of people. Every week we have multiple obituaries in our newspapers. Each of the deceased leaves behind a wake in the water of humanity, touching other lives in innumerable and profound ways.
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Hunter Maxwell throws out first pitch vs Ponchatoula

Thu,02/19/26-4:21PM, 389 Reads
Throwing out the ceremonial first pitch for the Franklinton Demons on Friday, February 13 was Hunter Maxwell.
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Mardi Gras parade weather forecast

Thu,02/12/26-6:27PM, 378 Reads
MCCA Parade
1:00 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 14
High Temp 75 degrees
55% chance p.m. Showers
Pepe Parade
2:00 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 15
High Temp 65 degrees
38% chance a.m. Showers,
Likely clearing by parade time
Mardi Gras Day
Tuesday, Feb. 17
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Freezing weather left Washington Parish, thankfully

Fri,02/06/26-3:12PM, 376 Reads
Was it only a few days ago that Washington Parish was shivering with temperatures in the mid-20's?
What's that old saying? If you don't like the weather in Southeast Louisiana, just wait a little while --- it'll change!
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