News
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. In a calmer meeting, the public’s speaking ...
Kevin Speakman, Author at The Bogalusa Daily News
News
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 elected Sheriff Jason Smith was honored for ...
by Kevin Speakman, Monday, May 13, 2024 12:34 am
News
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 6:00 pm Thursday to discuss the issues ...
by Kevin Speakman, Friday, May 10, 2024 2:42 pm
News
Struggling sewerage system plagued with issues
It is no secret that the aging sewerage system in the city of Bogalusa is in need of many repairs. At recent City Council meetings, ...
by Kevin Speakman, Thursday, May 9, 2024 2:46 pm
News
Lumberjacks Food Outlet Grand Opening
Wednesday, May 8—Lumberjacks Food Outlet held their grand opening today at 9 am. Owners Ron and Mandy Feske acquired the supermarket, formally known as Food ...
by Kevin Speakman, Wednesday, May 8, 2024 10:02 am
News
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 the public journal for the city. As ...
by Kevin Speakman, Wednesday, May 1, 2024 10:05 am
News
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 clubs and the City of Bogalusa are ...
by Kevin Speakman, Thursday, April 25, 2024 9:37 am
Local
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 to replace Councilwoman Danielle Keys after her ...
by Kevin Speakman, Monday, April 22, 2024 8:53 pm
Crime
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 Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office received a concerning ...
by Kevin Speakman, Monday, April 22, 2024 12:13 pm
Crime
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 Issac Baggett was killed when he was ...