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The glittering Waverley Triangle is shown in this night scene. PHOTO BY TONI TAGEANT

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Volunteer efforts have transformed the Waverley Triangle for Christmas
By TONI TAGEANT
Thu,12/26/24-3:42PM , 442 Reads
Franklinton residents who may not get out at night are missing a treat at the Rock House and Waverley Triangle near the big flagpole between Main and Cleveland Streets.
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Cody and Alana Wise

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Cody and Alana Wise are Krewe of Pepe royalty for 2025
Thu,12/26/24-3:37PM , 5,005 Reads
Krewe of Pepe royalty for the Krewe’s 2025 Mardi Gras season has been selected.
The Krewe, founded by Pepe Tate, has named Cody and Alana Wise as the new King and Queen. They will reign over the Krewe’s upcoming Mardi Gras season and will lead the annual parade through Franklinton on March 2, 2025.
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Maybe you thought it didn’t snow in Franklinton this year. But during the Franklinton Christmas Parade this past Saturday evening, there was plenty of snow, if artificial, delighting young and old and everyone else. PHOTO BY TRACEY LADNER

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A snowy Christmas parade
Thu,12/26/24-3:35PM , 229 Reads
Maybe you thought it didn’t snow in Franklinton this year. But during the Franklinton Christmas Parade this past Saturday evening, there was plenty of snow, if artificial, delighting young and old and everyone else.
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New Franklinton Mayor Darwin Sharp was sworn in by Judge Bill Burris as Sharp's wife Collette held the Bible.

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New Franklinton mayor sworn in
By TONI TAGEANT
Thu,12/26/24-3:31PM , 729 Reads
Franklinton Mayor Darwin Sharp was sworn into office on this past Friday, December 20, at the Franklinton Fire Station. Also sworn in were the five aldermen who will represent citizens for the next four years.
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