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Even 250th birthday has split the nation

In 1976, President Gerald R. Ford wanted to use the 200th anniversary celebration of the founding of our nation as . . .

How will our area high school coaches spend the 4th of July?

We asked local and area high school coaches how they plan to spend the Independence holiday this season with regards . . .

Freedoms on the 4th of July

Independence Day to most Americans means a three-day weekend with gatherings of family and friends, barbecues, parties, games, food, parades . . .

Regina Gail Magee Sumrall, 61

Regina Gail Magee Sumrall, 61 a resident of Franklinton passed away at her residence on Friday, evening, June 26, 2026 . . .

RMC receives highest possible opinion in its recent audit

Riverside Medical Center recently announced that they have successfully completed their annual 2025 external financial audit with a clean opinion . . .

Pictured Left to Right: Jimmy Seibert, CEO, Tammy Magruder, Board Chairman, Sheryl Brown, Business Office Director, Carol LeBlanc, Accounting Director, Amber Compagno, Accounting Tech, & Patty Mizell, CFO. Not pictured is Andrew Adams, IT Director.

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Franklinton Council had a very brief agenda at its recent meeting
By TONI TAGEANT
Thu,07/02/26-5:49PM , 72 Reads
The Franklinton Board of Aldermen and Mayor Darwin Sharp met on Monday, June 23. The minutes from the June 9 meeting were approved and the Board addressed a very brief agenda.
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Pictured Left to Right: Jimmy Seibert, CEO, Tammy Magruder, Board Chairman, Sheryl Brown, Business Office Director, Carol LeBlanc, Accounting Director, Amber Compagno, Accounting Tech, & Patty Mizell, CFO. Not pictured is Andrew Adams, IT Director.

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RMC receives highest possible opinion in its recent audit
Thu,07/02/26-5:47PM , 222 Reads
Riverside Medical Center recently announced that they have successfully completed their annual 2025 external financial audit with a clean opinion.
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Mrs. Cherry Estes will celebrate 100th birthday on July 4th
Thu,07/02/26-5:44PM , 229 Reads
Cherry Shumake Estes, a resident of Fair City Health and Rehab, will celebrate her 100th birthday on July 4. She is a long-time resident of Mt. Hermon, a faithful member of Mt. Hermon Baptist Church, and a friend to many. Happy birthday Ms. Cherry!

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Big fireworks show to be held last night of the Watermelon festival
Thu,07/02/26-5:39PM , 79 Reads
For multiple generations, the fields of Washington Parish have produced some of the sweetest watermelons in Louisiana. What began as a way for local farmers to celebrate a successful harvest has grown into one of the parish's most beloved traditions: the Washington Parish Watermelon Festival.
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