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3 months 2 weeks ago
It was a happy commencement for two Franklinton pastors at the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary on Friday, December 12, 2025.
Keith Sheridan, Pastor at First Baptist Church Franklinton, received his Doctor of Ministry in Church Revitalization.
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3 months 2 weeks ago
A thoughtful column on the Mississippi Today website laid out a couple of education ideas that have nothing to do with the pending school choice proposal that would allow families, with state assistance, to enroll their children in whatever school they wish.
Bradley Roberson, superintendent of the Oxford School District, wrote that a state lawmaker challenged him: “If not school choice, then what?” Roberson has a couple of good ideas worth considering. Anything like them would transform education in Mississippi.
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3 months 3 weeks ago
The National Weather Service is predicting a hard freeze for the Franklinton area and much of the Northshore Sunday and Monday nights, December 14 and 15.
Temperatures are expected to drop to 26° Sunday night and 25° Monday night in the Franklinton area.
Be prepared. Protect people, pets and plants. If necessary, protect pipes and/or run water.
Check in on senior citizens and anyone else who might need assistance.
As always, check smoke alarms. Freezing temperatures can strain heating systems.
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3 months 3 weeks ago
Cecily Bateman
All the world's a stage…"
So said William Shakespeare, and it is especially so in Washington Parish. From the early days, our forebears were putting on and performing in shows and pageants. And it wasn't just at Peter Pan, a magical summer tradition and program featured in my column last summer. Fantastic local talent is found on the stage community-wide with schools the training ground.
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3 months 3 weeks ago
Rev. Jimmy Oalmann
Luke 7:36-50
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3 months 3 weeks ago
The coaches of district 7-4A have released their all district football selections for the 2024 season. The district is made up of Franklinton, Hannan, Lakeshore, Loranger and Pearl River.
Franklinton, the division II non select state quarterfinalist was well represented with seven first team selections and six second team selections.
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3 months 3 weeks ago
Holy Family Catholic Church of Franklinton hosted a Thanksgiving Luncheon for all Law Enforcement and First Responders on November 25th in the church hall.
This is our way of thanking them for all they do for our community.
Picturedsabove are: Sheriff Jason Smith, Joanne Thory, Fr. Pedro, Franklinton Police Chief Justin Brown, and Michael Corkern.
There was an interesting presentation of photographs "Man and his Environment" when the dairy industry was very strong in Franklinton. They will hang in each office in the church. The photographs were taken by Joanne Thory in 1992.
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3 months 3 weeks ago
Plainview Baptist Church will present its annual Christmas Live Drive-Thru Nativity again this year.
The Nativity will depict three scenes from the birth of Jesus.
The Nativity will be presented on Saturday, December 13 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the church. Plainview Baptist is located at 55170 Highway 60.
For more information, contact the church office at 732-4858.
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3 months 3 weeks ago
The Waverley Club met for the December meeting at the home of Toni Tageant. The Tageant house was beautifully decorated for Christmas, and ladies were met with a cup of hot spiced punch and fruitcake before enjoying a lunch of ham with citrus cranberry relish, green bean bundles, Christmas salad, rolls, and homemade seasonal cookies for dessert. President Faith Bahm dispensed with meeting formalities and attendees instead enjoyed fellowship and games led by Anita Reviere.
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3 months 3 weeks ago
On December 4th, the Shasta Club held its monthly meeting and Christmas party at the stunning home of Alex and Bryan McElveen. Hostesses for the evening were (shown above) Mrs. McElveen, Wendi Fortenberry, and Allison Haynes. Club members enjoyed the night, which was filled with a lovely meal, a gift exchange, and planning for service to others in our community during the holiday season.
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3 months 3 weeks ago
It’s time for the Mt. Hermon Christmas Parade! This Saturday, Dec. 13th, the parade will begin at 10 AM. If you are in the parade, line-up is at 9:15 AM at Rawls Pharmacy.
Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus will be visiting their Mt. Hermon friends at the Ruritan Club Saturday, Dec. 13th, from 5-8 PM. Bring your camera/phone and take pictures for free.
Mt. Hermon School
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3 months 3 weeks ago
Hi everyone, our December weather across the parish has a mixture of cold, rain and sunshine, thus far. The cold temperatures have (for the most part) given away to warmer temps, during the course of the day. I’m grateful for it all.
The Village of Angie’s Annual Christmas Parade with Washington Parish FD #5 rolled on Saturday, December 6th. The 2025 Grand Marshall was Mrs. Myra N. Magee. Mrs. Magee is the Owner/Operator of Pride and Hope Ministry Family Support Services based in Angie, LA.
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3 months 3 weeks ago
It is beginning to look a LOT like Christmas! Christmas is one of my favorite times of year. I love the colors, music, trees, and family time. It is always fun singing Christmas tunes, decorating, and just being together. I know that it can be a hard time of year for some as well. Just know that no matter how you feel this Christmas season, you are loved, and Jesus was born for us to live in such a time as this. I read something a while back about being “nervous about having kids during this time in the world”.
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3 months 3 weeks ago
Hello there, I hope you are all doing well.
Church news: New Jerusalem MBC, 44030 Max Road, Franklinton: Greeting in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We, the adult choir of the New Jerusalem B.C., would like to invite you to our Annual Choir Musical. It will be held on December 14 at 1:30 p.m. Come help us to lift up the name of Jesus in song. Thank you in advance. The president is Candice Magee, and pastor is Johnny Causey Sr.
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3 months 3 weeks ago
Season greetings to all! Hopefully you all had a blessed Thanksgiving Day with your family and friends enjoying a great meal and visiting. Thank the Lord for our many blessings every day of life. Now that Thanksgiving is over it's time to focus on getting ready for Christmas. Our churches are making preparations for Christtmas programs music and gatherings. As time goes on everyone will be extra busy making plans.
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