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Who's running in the November 3 election?

These candidates will be on ALL ballots in Washington Parish --U. S. Senator Vote for 1 "Jamie" Davis, Democrat Julia . . .

Fall back! Time change is this weekend

Don't forget to change you clocks! The time change occurs at 2 a.m. Sunday, November 1.

High School Scores for October 30

High School football scores for October 30, 2026 Salmen 42, Franklinton 26 Columbia Academy 35, Bowling Green 0 Pine 20 . . .

It's time for fire ant management

Where red imported fire ants are a problem, broadcasting a fire ant bait one to three times per year can . . .

Franklinton podcaster needs community votes to aid young patients and their parents

Melinda Brillinger is a Franklinton mom of two grown boys. She decided this year that she was done waiting for . . .

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Bowling Green takes nice win vs Acadiana
Thu,10/29/26-5:44PM , 1,232 Reads
Above, Bowling Green’s Harper Pittman is shown running an interception downfield for a touchdown last week in the Acadiana game. Pittman, a sophmore, had two interceptions and ran both for touchdowns as the Bucs notched a 59-30 win.
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In the Lakeshore game, Ricardo Burris is shown gaining yards for the Demons. PHOTO BY CALEB MULINA

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Demons fall to Lakeshore, will host Salmen for Homecoming
By DAMON SMITH
Thu,10/29/26-5:48PM , 1,293 Reads
The Franklinton Demons football team lost a district game last week on the road to Lakeshore, 56-34. The Demons record drops to 3-5 overall and 1-2 in district action. The Demons will host Salmen this week for homecoming. Salmen is 5-3 overall and 2-0 in district. (See article on Page One for Homecoming information.)
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Let's look at the playoff situation
By DAMON SMITH
Thu,10/29/26-5:12PM , 1,165 Reads
Parish Playoff Picture - The parish playoff picture was made a little clearer after last week's games. Still a lot of football to be played and everyone has a chance.
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Franklinton podcaster needs community votes to aid young patients and their parents
Wed,10/28/26-12:44PM , 738 Reads
Melinda Brillinger is a Franklinton mom of two grown boys. She decided this year that she was done waiting for "some day." In June of this year she launched her podcast, “The Greenhouse”. She writes, records, and produces it at home in Franklinton every week, all while holding down a full time job.

In her own words:
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Franklinton, 70438, LA

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Current Temp

70°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Chance of Rain: 30%
Max Temp: 83°F
Min Temp: 66°F
Feels Like: 71°F
Dew Point: 61°F
Humidity: 84%
Sunrise: 7:14 AM
Sunset: 6:12 PM

Wind Speed: 0 to 5 mph
Wind Direction: E
Wind Gust: 10 mph
Sky Cover: 57%
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 61°F
Moon Rise: 11:33 PM
Moon Set: 1:06 PM

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy. Low around 66, with temperatures rising to around 68 overnight. East wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

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