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2 months 3 weeks ago
Louisiana has taken another major step toward statewide high-speed internet access, becoming the first state in the country to sign Broadband, Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) grant agreements with internet service providers.
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2 months 3 weeks ago
Opinions of President Trump’s decision to capture the president of Venezuela and bring him to the United States to face drug charges will vary. Those who support the president will think he’s doing right for America, and those who oppose him will question the legality of the overnight military operation.
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Every year has its challenges and this one is no different. On the opposite page, Jonathan Kettler writes about the start of 1949 and all the challenges faced that year. It provides a real sense of perspective.
The Sun is a community newspaper so we like to focus on local news but the decimation of local news by Big Tech has caused more focus on national and international news. It is human nature to focus on what’s there.
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2 months 3 weeks ago
HELP WANTED
Part-time Office Worker
The Era-Leader seeks a part-time general office worker. This position is for approximately 2 or 3 days per week, and the hours are somewhat flexible.
The successful candidate would be very reliable and have computer experience with the ability to learn new computer programs.
Please send resume or response to info@era-leader.com or to:
The Era-Leader
1137 Main Street, Franklinton LA 70438
No phone calls, please
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2 months 3 weeks ago
Pine Cash on Highway 62 in Pine.
A $775,000 winning Louisiana lottery ticket was sold at the Pine Cash store for Saturday's (January 3) drawing.
Joseph Wheat of a Bogalusa mail route address purchased his winning ticket from Pine Cash. He claimed his prize at Lottery headquarters, where he received $565,750 after state and federal tax withholdings.
Wheat, a longtime Pick 3 player, said he regularly watches the Lottery drawings. On the night of the drawing, he was watching as the numbers were called and realized he had matched all six numbers to win the jackpot.
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2 months 4 weeks ago
The 2026 session of the Mississippi Legislature is ready to go, and from the looks of things, the Republican majorities in both chambers must prepare to compromise to get anything high on their wish list accomplished.
A recent story on the Magnolia Tribune website explored education issues ranging from school choice to teacher pay raises; and increased financial assistance for the Public Employees Retirement System to start decreasing its $26 billion unfunded liability.
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3 months ago
The Washington Parish Council met on December 15, with an agenda of 14 items to address before the end of the year. The meeting began with a public hearing on four ordinances to be voted on by the Council during the regular meeting immediately after.
The regular meeting then began with a prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Miss Madelyn Seal. Madelyn and Council President Kim Wagner share a special friendship and as this was the final meeting in Wagner's term as President, it was a sweet moment for both.
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3 months ago
Justice Allison Penzato
The Justices of the Louisiana Supreme Court have appointed First Circuit Court of Appeal Judge Allison H. Penzato as justice pro tempore of the Louisiana Supreme Court to fill the vacancy created by the departure of Justice Will Crain. Judge Penzato’s appointment is effective now through June
30, 2026, or until the vacancy is filled, whichever occurs sooner.
The 1st Supreme Court District seast became vacant when Crain resigned upon his confirmation as a federal judge.
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Cecily Bateman
It was ten years ago when I first made Sally Green's acquaintance. Her grandson Erik and my daughter Betsy were courting, having met in medical school. When she and her husband Dr. Milton Green came to town, we gathered with the Green family for dinner at the Upperline, and really, that was that. Rodney regaled Dr. Milt with tractor talk. Intrigued, he inquired, "Who's got a tractor?" And I was smitten with Sally from the start. Fortunately for me, by all accounts the feeling was mutual.
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3 months ago
Rev. Jimmy Oalmann
Luke 7:36-50
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3 months ago
Jacob Crain, left, and DaMikies McClain, right..
Two Franklinton High School football standouts played in this week’s Gridiron Football All-American Bowl at Louisiana Christian University in Pineville..
Quarterback Jacob Crain and Receiver DaMikies McClain were in the Bowl on Tuesday. The two are FHS record setters. Crain is the all-time leading passer for the FHS Demons. McClain is the only FHS receiver to ever go over 1,000 yards of receiving in a single season.
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The Bowling Green boys and girls basketball teams recently took on Bay High School of Bay St. Louis MS. In the first photo, the Lady Bucs’ Jaylee Smith goes for a layup. In the second photo, Dawson Bell scores for the Bucs.
PHOTOS BY COURTNEY SCHILLING
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3 months ago
Happy New Year! 2026 is here! Hope you all had a blessed and merry Christmas.
Brook’s General Store will have earlier closing times for the new year holiday. Wednesday, December 31st, 4 AM-5 PM and Thursday, January 1st, 4 AM-4 PM.
Triple P Fireworks looks forward to seeing everyone as you prepare for New Year’s Eve celebrations. They are located at 37446 Hwy. 38, just 3 miles east of Brook’s General Store. Please call 985-515-1500 for any questions.
Condolences to the family and friends of Horace James and Farrell Holliday.
By Holly Gill Sanders on
3 months ago
*What a Blessing it is to see the beginning of another new year… January 1, 2026! As I reflect back over the year 2025, I realize that many of us have dealt with various situations in our lives. We’ve had so many ups and downs; some sunshine and rain but through it all we survived and that’s something to celebrate. Happy Blessed New Year’s Everyone!
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By Gwen Pigott on
3 months ago
Hello again everyone. My apologizes for missing last weeks writing. I'm sure I'll miss someone's birthday or news. Also some of the ones I do have this week will be considered "be-lated". I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas time. I know we did with all our family being at our house on Christmas Day.
Happy New Year's to all. It's New Year's Eve and at this writing they are calling for some cold weather. At least I'll get to burn up some more fire wood.
Please be safe and don't forget to check on the elderly in your area.
By Lerand Hunt on
3 months ago
Greetings from Hot Springs, Arkansas! We have spent the weekend after Christmas exploring Hot Springs yet again. It really is a cool little town with lots of history. I have learned so much more about it in the last month or so. I know the mountains here aren’t as mountainous as the Smokies, which in turn aren’t as mountainous as the Rockies, but still, very pretty and highly recommended, nonetheless.
By Karen Thigpen on
3 months ago
Well folks, as of today 2025 is history. The year surely went out fast. Where did the year go? As of tomorrow, a brand-new year begins. The new year is a great time to get a fresh start. What will we change? We surely can make a difference in our home, church, school, community, and our world. Treating others with kindness and respect is a great start. Let's all do our part in 2026.
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3 months ago
Louisiana’s third annual Rose P
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Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB) and Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser ask people in all 64 parishes of Louisiana to stop littering in 2026. Adopt one or all 10 of KLB’s proposed New Year’s resolutions to help clean up our Sportsman’s Paradise.
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