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The Franklinton Lady Demons basketball team used a dominant fourth quarter to pull away from the Belle Chasse Lady Cardinals for a 37-25 victory last week.
Coach Atari Warners Lady Demons trailed 10-0 after the opening period and went into halftime down 12-9 after outscoring Belle Chasse 9-2. The Lady Demons still faced a nine-point deficit, 21-12, after three quarters before turning the game around in the final period.
Franklinton exploded for 22 points in the fourth quarter while holding Belle Chasse to just four points to secure the win.
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3 months 2 weeks ago
The Franklinton Demons baseball team participated in the Pine jamboree with mixed results as they fell to the host Raiders 3-0 and soundly defeated the Bogalusa Lumberjacks 9-0. Both jamboree games consisted of three full innings of play. The Raiders also defeated the Varnado Wildcats 8-0 on the other varsity jamboree game. The Demons will play Chalmette on February 12 and host Ponchatoula on February 13 before hosting Northshore on February 14. The Raiders will play St Martins and Covington on February 14.
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3 months 2 weeks ago
Sheriff Jason Smith commends Deputy Victoria Fletcher.
, Sheriff Jason Smith commends Deputy Roy Scroggs
, WPSO Jail Warden Mike Guitreau promotes Sgt. Riona Wilson
, WPSO Jail Warden Mike Guitreau promotes Lt. Sonnie Warren
On Tuesday of this week, Washington Parish Sheriff's deputies gathered for their monthly “All Hands” meeting. During the meeting, Sheriff Jason Smith recognized several outstanding deputies who have demonstrated commitment and gone above and beyond in their roles.
Deputies who received recognition include: Deputy Victoria Fletcher and Deputy Roy Scroggs.
Two more deputies received promotions for their hard work and dedication in the jail. Deputies who received promotions include: Sgt. Riona Wilson and Lt. Sonnie Warren.
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Photo by Steve Kuperstock, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
Was it only a few days ago that Washington Parish was shivering with temperatures in the mid-20's?
What's that old saying? If you don't like the weather in Southeast Louisiana, just wait a little while --- it'll change!
Shown above is the downtown Franklinton temperature early Friday afternoon at First Baptist Church ---- and the 71-degree temperature was expected to rise later in the afternoon. Now that's a temperature swing!
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