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Hello again everyone. What a wonderful week we had last week. My home church , Lawrence Creek Missionary Baptist Church . . .

Preview: 2026 Pine Raiders

The Pine Raiders football team had a nice season last year that ended earlier than they've become accustomed to. The . . .

Mrs. Emily Elizabeth (Young) Moses is 106 Years Old

Our Matriarch, Emily was born on August 23, 1920 to Samuel and Clara (Jefferson) Young/Sr.. She is the oldest of . . .

Enon Community News

Over the weekend some of my family on mom’s side met up at our cousin’s restaurant in Harahan, Louisiana for . . .

Mount Pisgah News

Summer greetings to all my favorite people who continue to support me. I appreciate each and every one of you . . .

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Mount Hermon Community News
By HOLLY GILL SANDERS
Thu,08/27/26-6:58PM , 162 Reads
Before this month slips on by, I want to wish a Happy Birthday to my Aunt Brenda Wilson, Aunt Linda Tamor, Jason Miller, Christine King, Felder Goings, Sonja Kerbow, Catrina Womack, Stacy Barber, Paul Thoeny, Tara Thoeny, Sandra Smith, Maria Toups, Chyrel Learned, Joni Sanders, Sha’Ray Hart, Emma Kieffer, Sonja Brumfield, Sharon Garrett, Kendra
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Coach Larry Harold

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Preview: 2026 Bogalusa Lumberjacks
By DAMON SMITH
Thu,08/27/26-7:53PM , 388 Reads
Every football season brings optimism, but this year's excitement around Bogalusa High School feels different.
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The 2026 Ben's Ford Eagles

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Preview: 2026 Ben's Ford Eagles
By DAMON SMITH
Thu,08/27/26-7:49PM , 510 Reads
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One season after experiencing the highs and lows of an up-and-down campaign, the Ben's Ford Christian Eagles enter the 2026 football season with something to prove.
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The 2026 Varnado Wildcats Photo by Bert Burr

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Preview: 2026 Varnado Wildcats
By DAMON SMITH
Thu,08/27/26-7:45PM , 174 Reads
The Varnado Wildcats football team is preparing for a breakout season in Coach Vonta Owens' second full season as head coach of the Wildcats.
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88°F

Mostly Sunny

Chance of Rain: 40%
Max Temp: 93°F
Min Temp: 73°F
Feels Like: 100°F
Dew Point: 75°F
Humidity: 97%
Sunrise: 6:36 AM
Sunset: 7:23 PM

Wind Speed: 0 to 5 mph
Wind Direction: E
Wind Gust: 7 mph
Sky Cover: 46%
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 75°F
Moon Rise: 9:53 PM
Moon Set: 11:02 AM

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny. High near 93, with temperatures falling to around 88 in the afternoon. Heat index values as high as 106. East wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

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