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Key findings from Louisiana Legislative Auditors Board investigative report into the City of Bogalusa’s finances

The long-awaited investigative report into the finances of the City of Bogalusa has officially been released by the ...

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Washington Parish Watermelon Festival this weekend

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Bogalusa City Council reluctantly passes 2024 operating budget, 2023 audit due June 30

On Tuesday, June 18, The Bogalusa City Council voted 6-to-1 to pass the 2024 operating budget proposed by ...

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New District Attorney Collin Sims, Sheriff-Elect Jason Smith, and Bogalusa Mayor Tyrin Truong speak out on plans to police Washington Parish, Bogalusa

New leadership in law enforcement and the mayor’s office could provide an opportunity for collaboration to fight crime ...

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Bogalusa Rebirth faces pushback from city

Bogalusa Rebirth is a company that purchases adjudicated properties inside of city limits, tears them down, and secures ...

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Bogalusa Mayor announces police chief selection committee

Mayor Tyrin Truong has announced on FaceBook the formation of a selection committee to choose the next Chief ...

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UPDATE: Emergency ordinances signed for repairs to sewerage lift station three

On Tuesday, May 21, the Bogalusa City Council passed two emergency ordinances that authorized the purchase of two ...

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City fire at Lake Vista Nature Preserve burns around the clock

On Wednesday, May 8, I was alerted to a fire being left unattended at Lake Vista Nature Preserve ...

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Franklinton Mayor tables town park until further notice

For nearly three years, the Franklinton council and Mayor Route have been in negotiations regarding a new, state-of-the-art ...

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Budget Update over last three council meetings

On May 7, the Mayor’s administration officially put their proposed operating budget for 2024 before the city council. ...

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Washington Parish Republican Women’s lunch hosts Dr. John Fleming, Louisiana State Treasurer

On May 8, the Washington Parish Republican Women held their monthly luncheon at Maria’s restaurant in Bogalusa. Newly ...

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Franklinton Alderman Descant hosts public forum Thursday night to discuss contentious plans for town park

Franklinton, LA—Councilman at large Seth Descant hosted a public forum at the Varnado House Museum annex building at ...

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Struggling sewerage system plagued with issues

It is no secret that the aging sewerage system in the city of Bogalusa is in need of ...

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Lumberjacks Food Outlet Grand Opening

Wednesday, May 8—Lumberjacks Food Outlet held their grand opening today at 9 am. Owners Ron and Mandy Feske ...

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Starting a new era for the Bogalusa Daily News

Since 1927, The Bogalusa Daily News has proudly served the community by providing quality journalism and standing as ...

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Team up to clean up this Saturday

The Chamber, Town of Franklinton, Washington Parish Government, Washington Parish Tourism, Village of Varnado, Mt. Hermon High School ...

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City Council holds two meetings Monday night

On Monday, April 22, the Bogalusa City Council held a special call meeting to appoint a temporary representative ...

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MULTIPLE ARREST WARRANTS ISSUED FOLLOWING CONTRABAND SEIZURE AT WASHINGTON PARISH JAIL

From the Washington Parish Sherriff’s Office Franklinton, Louisiana – On Monday, April 15th, a WPSO Lieutenant with the ...

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Bogalusa rocked by another youth homicide

TEEN KILLED BY ACCOMPLICES WHILE EXECUTING RETALIATORY SHOOTING BOGALUSA—In the early morning hours of Saturday, April 13, 16-year-old ...

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Battle over Bogalusa budget continues

SPENDING FREEZE GOES INTO EFFECT AS MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FAIL TO FIND COMMON GROUND The Bogalusa City ...