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Franklinton’s Bryce Barber waits for a good pitch during the Shaw game. PHOTO BY TONI TAGEANT

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FHS takes 2 wins and a loss in Belle Chasse tourney
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Thu,02/26/26-6:03PM , 2,702 Reads
The Franklinton Demons baseball team participated in the Belle Chasse tournament last week and came away with two wins and one loss moving their overall record to 4-3 overall. The Demons defeated the Shaw Eagles and the Riverdale Rebels and they were downed by St Martins.
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Kaden Breaux of FHS waits for a good pitch. PHOTO BY RAYNELLE BUFFINET

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FHS opens regular season with nice win over Kentwood
By DAMON SMITH
Thu,02/19/26-4:04PM , 1,534 Reads
The Franklinton Demons baseball team won their regular season opener last Monday at Demon Diamond, 13-0 in a run rule shortened game against the Kentwood Kangaroos.
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Parker Decarlo waits on third, ready to run to home plate. PHOTO BY RAYNELLE BUFFINET

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FHS wins baseball thriller over Ponchatoula
By DAMON SMITH
Thu,02/19/26-4:01PM , 999 Reads
The Franklinton Demons baseball team held a home game last Friday at Demon Diamond against the 5A Ponchatoula Green Wave and came away with a thrilling 9-8 victory. The win moves the Demons record to 2-2 on the season.
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FJHS takes 13-4 win over Holden
By DAMON SMITH
Thu,02/19/26-3:51PM , 391 Reads
The Franklinton Junior High Lady Falcons softball team put together an impressive performance last week, highlighted by a dominant 13-4 victory over Holden on Monday.
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Franklinton, 70438, LA

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85°F

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Chance of Rain: 80%
Max Temp: 86°F
Min Temp: 69°F
Feels Like: 95°F
Dew Point: 73°F
Humidity: 94%
Sunrise: 5:59 AM
Sunset: 7:55 PM

Wind Speed: 5 mph
Wind Direction: S
Wind Gust: 12 mph
Sky Cover: 95%
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 73°F
Moon Rise: 3:58 PM
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