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Franklinton Jr High defeats Mount Hermon, 24-8

By DAMON SMITH DAMON SMITH
Tue,09/09/25-5:16PM, 815 Reads
The Franklinton Junior High Falcons football team got off to a fast start and never looked back in a 24-8 road win over the Mt. Hermon Yellow Jackets on Thursday, August 28.
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Amanda Dillon sworn in

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School board: New District 8 member sworn in at May 15 meeting

By TONI TAGEANT TONI TAGEANT
Thu,05/22/25-6:19PM, 814 Reads
The Washington Parish School Board met on May 15 at the Board Office. Following the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance, the Oath of Office was administered by attorney Matthew Garver to District 8's Amanda Dillon who was elected in March. Ms. Dillon is taking office in the place vacated following the untimely death of Frankie Crosby, Sr. Ms.
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Franklinton tornado was close to major hurricane strength

Fri,03/13/26-3:59PM, 813 Reads
The National Weather Service has completed its preliminary survey of the tornado damage that occurred in and near Franklinton Wednesday night.
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Brady Ryals carries the ball for Pine in the Amite game. PHOTO BY ANNA POLK

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Pine falls to Amite, will face tough Sumner this Friday

Thu,10/23/25-12:55PM, 812 Reads
Pine lost an important district game last Thursday, falling to Amite 20-6.
Now the Raiders, 5-2 on the season, face another tough foe this week as they take on undefeated Jewel-Sumner in a crucial District 8-3A battle.
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