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The pace of modern life is so packed and structured, sometimes it’s great to have an open afternoon with nothing planned.
That’s how it was last Friday when, out of the blue, I got a text from my long-time friend Scott Coopwood from Cleveland.
“Headed to Jackson for Morgan Freeman’s Blues symphonic deal tonight. Do you have any interest in joining us? I’ve got two extra VIP tickets.” A quick call to Ginny and we were in.
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2 days 19 hours ago
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving the U.S. Marshal Service that occurred Monday morning at a residence on Mill Street.
Agents with the U.S. Marshal Service were attempting to serve a warrant for rape on a subject at a residence in Indianola. Upon arrival to the residence, the suspect displayed a weapon toward the agents. An agent then discharged his weapon striking the suspect, causing fatal injury. Agents involved did not sustain any serious physical injuries.
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4 days 19 hours ago
The participants in the Viking 10k and 5k begin their race in downtown Greenwood.
, Runners take off from the Front Street starting line of the Viking Half Marathon race Saturday while braving windy, 46-degree conditions.
, Aaron Ford of Saltillo was the winner of the Viking Half Marathon Saturday.
, Frank Holiman of Carrollton won the Viking 5k race.
, Aaron Ford, left, crosses the finish line of the Viking Half Marathon on Saturday, while shouting encouragement at Archer Russell, another participant competing in the 10K.
As Aaron Ford neared the finish line of the Viking Half Marathon Saturday morning, his focus was on encouraging other runners.
“Finish strong!” he yelled to Archer Russell, a participant in the 10K race who was just ahead.
Ford, a 43-year-old from Saltillo, finished first in the half marathon with a time of 1 hour, 27 minutes and 55 seconds. He is a physical therapist operating a clinic in Tupelo.
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6 days 14 hours ago
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A tragic accident on the Pine Highway Sunday morning claimed the life of a young Franklinton man.
Louisiana State Troopers reported that Hayden S. Davis, age 20, was killed in the crash, which occurred at about 10 a.m.
The report from the state police indicates that Davis was driving a 2008 Infiniti G35 east on the Pine Highway (LA436).
As Davis drove eastbound, he approached a 2026 Kia K5, which was also traveling east. For reasons still under investigation, Davis tried to pass the Kia in a no-passing zone. His car collided with the Kia.
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6 days 14 hours ago
Saturday was opening day for the Franklinton Youth Baseball organization, and local leaders were at the baseball fields to cheer for the young players. From left to right above are Sheriff Jason Smith, Franklinton Police Chief Justin Brown, Franklinton Mayor Darwin Sharp, Parish President Ryan Seal, and Franklinton Alderman T.J. Butler Jr. Mayor Sharp threw the first pitch of the 2026 season, and he was caught by Chief Brown. See additional opening day photos in this week's printed edition of The Era-Leader.
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6 days 14 hours ago
(Note: Photos of all of the Pine students recognized at the School Board meeting are in the printed edition of The Era-Leader this week.)
By TONI TAGEANT
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The Franklinton Junior high softball team split a pair of games last week as they defeated Mt Hermon 5-2 and fell to Loranger 11-6. The Lady Falcons will finish out their season this Thursday against Pine at FHS. This will also be Eighth Grade night for the Lady Falcons as well.
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Cecily Bateman
When my daughter Betsy first moved to Boston in the summer of 2021 for her fellowship at Brigham and Women's, a native Bostonian advised me --- a real Southerner --- against coming to Bean Town in January or February. She cautioned, "Even March can be dicey." But the first two months of the year were to be avoided at all cost.
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6 days 14 hours ago
Rev. Jimmy Oalmann
Luke 8:26-39
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6 days 14 hours ago
Attention Golfers!! The Mt. Hermon Ruritan Club will be hosting The Beryl Schilling Memorial Golf Tournament on April 11th at the Franklinton County Club, with a start time of 9 AM. Team fee is $200 and Mulligans are $5 each. Early registration is appreciated, but you can register that morning. Please contact Mike Burris at 504-451-8220. Players will be served lunch after completing the 18 holes.
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6 days 14 hours ago
Hello Everyone! This is the last Wednesday in March. I have been busy celebrating some of the March Birthdays in my family this month, including mine. Our theme was: #MarchRocks and I have been Blessed Beyond Measure to honor these March Babies. #RandonActsOfKindness
Church News:
***The Angie-Charge Holy Week Services are as follows:
Wesley Ray UMC:
By Gwen Pigott on
6 days 14 hours ago
If you would like to help with our Little Caesars Fundraising for Enon Elementary School, just go to our Facebook Page and check out the information. Our Book Fair for EES is March 23-27. We are so excited to see all of the books and items for sale. If you have a child who will be 4 years old by 9/30/26, make sure to register your child as soon as possible, just check out our Facebook page for more information. Don’t forget Spring Break is April 3 through April 12.
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6 days 14 hours ago
Hello again everyone. I hope this finds you all doing well. I hope you are out in your yards and enjoying all this beautiful weather we've been having. Spring is here and all the flowers are so pretty. Many folks already have their gardens planted. Ain't God good....!!!
Happy Birthday to the following: . . . . Mack Magee, Matt Stewart, Drew Stafford, Todd McElveen, Pam Breland, Hannah Terrell, Monica Smith, Brandon Hightower, Randy Branch, and Jacob Graves.
Condolences go out to the Clarence Russell family and to all others who have loved ones pass away this past week.
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6 days 15 hours ago
Hello there, hope you had a great week, I am still learning how to use my Ipad and phone also but thank God, I am learning. I have other news to give you before the month is out. This month there is some exciting news to share with you and your community. Check out this flyer.
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6 days 15 hours ago
Greetings once again! It's always great visiting with you. We thought springtime was here, then all of a sudden here comes the cold again. Remember this is Louisiana, I guess you could say it was an early Easter snap.
There was lots of damage in our area caused by the recent tornado on Wednesday night. My granddaughter Breanna lives in Jayees, Mississippi and the weather was really bad there.
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The Magnolia Belles met for their March meeting at the home of Tra Ladner. Hostesses were Jana Stafford, Tra Ladner, Patty Alford, and Anne Millette (Picture above).
The Ladner home was beautifully decorated with an Easter theme. Members were served a Caesar salad, chicken pot pie casserole, deviled eggs, and meringue desserts.
After the business meeting members enjoyed a game of Left/Right as they listened to the Easter story.
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Jim Brown
I’m a Tina Turner fan, but she got it wrong in her hit a few years back called “We don’t need another Hero.” The song goes on to say:
We don’t need to know the way home, ooh
All we want is life beyond Thunderdome.
A full life needs more than this; hope, inspiration, an understanding of the value of charity, and a following of the precepts of what is honorable. So yes Tina. We do need more heroes.
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1 week ago
John Gallaspy
Washington Parish President Ryan Seal has issued an Executive Order directing that all flags in the parish be flown at half-staff tomorrow, Thursday, March 26, 2026, in honor of John Norman Gallaspy.
We join our community in remembering his life and legacy, and we lift his family and loved ones in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Mr. Gallaspy was an attorney, a watermelon grower, a community activist, and a proud and active veteran, having won the Bronze Star with V for valor during the Korean War.
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Jackson Mayor John Horhn spoke to the Rotary Club of Jackson this past Tuesday.
First of all, it’s great to have a mayor who visits civic clubs like Rotary to engage with constituents, especially engaged ones such as club members.
Sadly, civic club involvement has declined over the last 30 years, just one more bad effect of the rise in social media and tribal inclusiveness.
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