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Parish man arrested for drugs, attempted trespassing
On Friday, Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office Deputy Randall Garcia responded to a complaint north of Franklinton of a male going house to house asking for ...
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Model student: Boy creates replica of Thomas Library
The staff at the Thomas Branch Library would like to thank Bryson Brumfield for his donation to the ...
Sheriff: 7 arrested for drug offenses
The Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office Drug Task Force arrested seven people on Tuesday and Wednesday for various drug ...
Art of the Heart: TES students learn about health
In the month of February, Thomas Elementary School celebrated American Heart Awareness Month by participating in activities to ...
MHS students learn about ‘healthy hearts’
During Mt. Hermon School’s library time, the 10th-grade Medical Terminology students along with Coach Steven Kittleson led a ...
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Man dies after boat mishap
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) enforcement agents are investigating a fatal boating accident that occurred in Washington Parish on Tuesday. The body of ...
by Staff Reports.
Sports
Pope John Paul II captures state title
Pope John Paul II’s Jaguars made history on Wednesday night when they won the school’s first ever boys soccer state championship, defeating Episcopal in the ...
by Chris Kinkaid, Friday, February 26, 2021 2:23 pm
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Lady Buccaneers start event with a win
Bowling Green School’s Lady Buccaneers defeated North Delta School, 46-36, in the opening round of the 2021 Class 3A Basketball Tournament on Wednesday. Bailey Devall ...
by Chris Kinkaid, Friday, February 26, 2021 2:21 pm
Letters to the Editor
Let’s support future Legion fund-raisers
Dear Editor, For the past 102 years, the American Legion, as personified in Bogalusa by Magic City Post No. 24, has had a moving and ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, February 26, 2021 2:17 pm
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Bowling Green captures Class 3A Tourney opener
Bowling Green School’s Buccaneers placed five players in double figures in a 75-64 victory over Oak Hill Academy in the first round of the 2021 ...
by Chris Kinkaid, Friday, February 26, 2021 2:16 pm
Columns
Death shouldn’t be mocked
Death is the one human experience that connects everyone, regardless of color, creed, class or bank account. The inequity comes only in its manner and ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, February 26, 2021 2:16 pm
Columns
Biden’s just all gloom, no sun at all
Say what you will about the personal and political failings of Donald Trump, at least he was an optimist. Along with being a cheerleader for ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, February 26, 2021 2:16 pm
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Demons start season with victory
Franklinton’s Chase Penton and Jordan McKenzie recorded three hits each in a 13-3 six-inning victory over Albany in Tuesday’s season opener at home. Penton doubled, ...
by Chris Kinkaid, Friday, February 26, 2021 2:15 pm
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Bowling Green defeats Amite School Center to begin 2021 year
Bowling Green School’s Bradlee Davidson threw six strong innings, helping the Buccaneers win their season opener, 8-2, over Amite School Center in a District 4-3A ...
by Chris Kinkaid, Friday, February 26, 2021 2:14 pm
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Mt. Hermon posts 1-1 record in 1st 2 games of season
Mt. Hermon School’s Yellow Jackets are off to a 1-1 record to start the baseball season. Both games were at home. The Yellow Jackets won ...
by Chris Kinkaid, Friday, February 26, 2021 2:12 pm
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Franklinton tennis teams defeated in 1st matches of year
Franklinton’s boys and girls tennis teams were each defeated, 3-1, in their opener against Slidell that took place on Thursday at home. Sean Bowman captured ...
by Chris Kinkaid, Friday, February 26, 2021 2:06 pm
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Raiders defeated by Poplarville
Pine’s Raiders were defeated by Poplarville out of Mississippi, 20-3, in Tuesday’s season opener in baseball. Cayden Schololgel singled twice. Coby Sheridan singled and scored ...
by Chris Kinkaid, Friday, February 26, 2021 2:03 pm
Sports
Burkhalter part of Nicholls’ State record-setting performance
A former Franklinton player was involved in a record-setting performance by Nicholls State. The 2015 Franklinton graduate, who plays on the offensive line and was ...
by Chris Kinkaid, Friday, February 26, 2021 2:02 pm
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Sports Briefs
Franklinton Youth Soccer Association registration The Franklinton Youth Soccer Association is holding its final registration for the 2021 spring season. Registration takes place at the ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, February 26, 2021 2:00 pm
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Crutchfield named Bogalusa football coach
Cyril Crutchfield has been named Bogalusa’s new football coach. Crutchfield brings plenty of experience and success to the Lumberjacks. Crutchfield had guided three teams to ...
by Chris Kinkaid, Thursday, February 25, 2021 1:28 pm
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Sheriff: Man arrested again, 8 days after his release from jail
On Thursday, only eight days after his release from the Washington Parish Jail, Ernest Joseph Lester III, 38, went back to jail on new charges, ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, February 25, 2021 12:33 pm
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ATV driver killed in Washington Parish
On Wednesday, shortly after 2 p.m., Louisiana State Police Troop L began investigating a fatal crash on Louisiana Highway 436 east of Louisiana Highway 62 ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, February 25, 2021 9:42 am
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Parish man arrested for false imprisonment
On Tuesday, Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office Sgt. David Cupp arrested Dustin Keith Stein, 38, a resident of Louisiana Highway 436, and jailed him on charges ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, February 24, 2021 1:55 pm
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Blood drive set for Wednesday, Feb. 24
There will be a blood drive held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the American Legion headquarters. The Blood Center is partnering with the Florida Parishes ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, February 23, 2021 2:51 pm
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Sheriff recognizes ‘Deputy of the Year’ for 2020
Corrections Sergeant Diane Loupe, who was recently recognized as the Corrections Deputy of the Quarter, has received another award from Sheriff Randy Seal. Loupe, who ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, February 23, 2021 2:50 pm
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COVID-19 vaccinations are now available in 12 parish locations
There are now 12 locations in Washington Parish where the COVID-19 vaccine is available, according to the Louisiana Department of Health. The LDH has published ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, February 23, 2021 2:49 pm
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‘Walk with Mayor’ is March 6th in Franklinton
The Franklinton Social Planning Committee is having “A Walk with the Mayor” event on Saturday, March 6, at 9 a.m. at the Washington Parish Fairgrounds. ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, February 23, 2021 2:48 pm
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New secretary of defense has local ties
One of President Joe Biden’s recent Cabinet appointments has a connection to Washington Parish. On Jan. 22, Ret. Gen. Lloyd Austin was named as the ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, February 23, 2021 2:47 pm
Columns
Being changed by love
The heavy scent of gardenias filled my nostrils as I stood in the crooked line meandering around the side of the church. All of us ...
by Jan Penton Miller, Tuesday, February 23, 2021 2:43 pm
Columns
Hopefully the end is near for all this COVID hysteria
A dreadful year of COVID madness, with crazy recommendations such as wearing double masks, is, hopefully, nearing an end. According to Dr. Marty Makary, a ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, February 23, 2021 2:42 pm
Sports
Locals playing for state title
Pope John Paul II’s Jaguars boys soccer team is headed to the state championship game. The Jaguars have four players from Bogalusa, including Will Adams, ...