Subscribe to Daily Recap ERA feed
1 month 1 week ago
The Washington Parish School Board met on Thursday, February 12 at Varnado High School. Following the call to order students from VHS led the prayer, Pledge of Allegiance and a clarinet rendition of the National Anthem.
By Toni Tageant on
1 month 1 week ago
Marcel Chauvin, age 66, drowned in an old gravel pit near Enon on Tuesday after the kayak he was fishing from flipped. A witness said that after the kayak flipped Chauvin tried to get back in but his hand slipped and he went underwater and did not re-surface.
The gravel pit where the drowning occurred is very close to the Bogue Chitto River.
Efforts to rescue Chauvin were unsuccessful.
The accident occurred about noon on Tuesday and his body was recovered from the gravel pit Tuesday evening.
Published on
1 month 1 week ago
"The lawyers dwell on small details." ---- Don Henley in "The End of the Innocence."\
By Cecily Bateman on
1 month 1 week ago
Throwing out the ceremonial first pitch for the Franklinton Demons on Friday, February 13 was Hunter Maxwell.
In 2015 then Coach Jeff Tageant was contacted about two transfer students who played baseball. Over his career, this didn't always equate to good players, but brothers Hunter and Garrett Maxwell proved this wrong. Hunter played for two years and primarily pitched for the Demons. He became known for his grit and competitiveness on the mound. He threw hard and put his all into every pitch.
Published on
1 month 1 week ago
Kaden Breaux of FHS waits for a good pitch.
PHOTO BY RAYNELLE BUFFINET
The Franklinton Demons baseball team won their regular season opener last Monday at Demon Diamond, 13-0 in a run rule shortened game against the Kentwood Kangaroos.
The Kangaroos put a runner on in the first but he was thrown out attempting to steal second. This would be their only hit of the game. The Demons scored in the bottom of the first as Kaden Breaux drew a walk, was bunted over to second and drove home by Bryce Barber's single for a 1-0 lead.
By DAMON SMITH on
1 month 1 week ago
Parker Decarlo waits on third, ready to run to home plate.
PHOTO BY RAYNELLE BUFFINET
The Franklinton Demons baseball team held a home game last Friday at Demon Diamond against the 5A Ponchatoula Green Wave and came away with a thrilling 9-8 victory. The win moves the Demons record to 2-2 on the season.
The Green Wave went up 2-1 in the first inning before the Demons tied it in the second. The Demons then took the lead in the third 5-2 before the Green Wave took the lead 6-5 in the top of the fourth. The Demons tied the game in the bottom before taking a 7-6 lead in the fifth.
By DAMON SMITH on
1 month 1 week ago
The Franklinton Junior High Lady Falcons softball team put together an impressive performance last week, highlighted by a dominant 13-4 victory over Holden on Monday.
After surrendering two runs in the top of the first inning, the Lady Falcons wasted no time responding. Coach Lester Jenkins' squad answered with three runs in the bottom half of the inning to take a 3-2 lead. Franklinton continued to build momentum, stretching the advantage to 7-2 in the second inning and 10-2 by the end of the third.
By DAMON SMITH on
1 month 1 week ago
,
In the continuing effort to encourage “Pride In Franklinton” a local business and a local homeowner’s yard and garden have been recognized.
Shown above is Citizens Savings Bank on Main Street in Franklinton. In the photo are manager Benny Burris, Jared Varnado, Haley Sea, and Kelley Brooks.
Next photo (click arrow) is the yard of Ray and Kay Williams at 1114 Lynwood Drive in Franklinton.
The monthly awards are sponsored by the Town of Franklinton, the Home & Garden Club, and the Chamber of Commerce.
Published on
1 month 1 week ago
*Hello Everyone! Now that Mardi Gras has come to an end, we are in the season of “Lent” that begins on Ash Wednesday/February 18th . Lent consists of a 40 day period of fasting and prayer that leads up to Easter and ends on Holy Saturday, just before Easter Sunday. (https://www.christianity.com/wiki/holidays/when-is-lent-start-date-and-…)
Church News:
Wesley Ray UMC:
By Gwen Pigott on
1 month 1 week ago
The Pre-K classes of Enon Elementary School had a Mardi Gras Parade through the school with floats they created. Mrs. Alisha and Mrs. Ashley’s class was led by Queen Kendalyn Magee and King Allen Adams and Mrs. Lisa and Miss Madison’s class was led by Queen Harper Williams and King Gunner Montgomery. They did a fantastic job on their floats, and we enjoyed watching their parade!
EES had a great turnout for Mother/Son Game Night!
By Karen Thigpen on
1 month 1 week ago
Hello there once again thank God for this week.
I will have news from Bethel Church soon, hold on to the horse. I am giving you news from other communities as of now.
Hayes United Methodist church is having their annual black history program, date February 21, 2026, time 2:00 pm. Pastor Anice Moses 30891 old Columbia Rd. Franklinton. Everyone is invited to come and share black history.
By Brenda Magee on
1 month 1 week ago
Greetings! Valentine’s Day was this past Saturday. I hope your day was a special one. Hopefully you remembered your sweetheart with something special. By the way, if you forgot, I know --- you are now “in the doghouse”. Ha! Ha!
The annual D.A Varnado. Store Museum's Quilt Seminar held Saturday, February 7th was a great success. Many ladies were on hand to learn some tips and techniques of quilting. Quilt Chairman Jackie Smith welcomed everyone and asked me to open with prayer and blessing.
By Nell Smith on
1 month 1 week ago
The LSU AgCenter Hammond Research Station is pleased to announce the Margie Y. Jenkins Azalea Garden Party, a special event celebrating the 20th anniversary of the beloved Margie Y. Jenkins Azalea Garden. The celebration will take place Thursday, March 12, 2026, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Hammond Research Station, located at 21549 Old Covington Highway, Hammond, LA 70403.
Published on
1 month 1 week ago
The February “RedHat” luncheon was celebrated on Mardi Gras day at Mike’s Catfish in Amite. The ladies all came dressed in Mardi Gras attire to add to their festive time together. Since the group did not to meet in January, everyone admitted to being extra happy to see each other. The host, Brenda Penny, did an impressive job decorating using colorful ribbons, beads, and wreaths. Door prizes were awarded to ten lucky winners. The host also served Mardi Gras cake for dessert. “Happy Birthday “ was sung to Dot Cashio.
Published on
1 month 1 week ago
– In order to further position itself for long-term growth and academic excellence and to more closely align with Louisiana’s economic development goals, Southeastern Louisiana University has created a strategic organizational alignment that will take effect in fall 2026, university officials announced.
Published on
1 month 1 week ago
Jackson Mayor John Horhn has selected Dr. RaShall Brackney to be the new police chief of Jackson.
Most of Brackney’s career, 30 years, was in the Pittsburgh Police Bureau. She later served as chief of campus police at George Washington University and, most recently, police chief in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Brackney takes over from interim chief Tyree Jones, also serving as Hinds County Sheriff. This week she visited Jackson where she spoke to various groups and was shown around town by Mayor Horhn.
By Wyatt Emmerich on
1 month 1 week ago
Photo by Steve Kuperstock, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
In the photo above, flags at Our Veterans Memorial Park in the center of Washington Parish are seen flapping in the strong winds over this past weekend that resulted in a tornado near Folsom and power outages for some Washington Parish residents. Luckily, no major damage was reported in Washington Parish. Steady winds and frequent strong gusts brought down some limbs and left some residents nervous, especially after a tornado watch was issued.
Published on
1 month 1 week ago
Update:
Late Tuesday evening, the deceased victim was removed from the water and turned over to the Washington Parish Coroner's office. The victim was identified as 66-year-old Marcel Chauvin of Marrero.
Original article:
Washington Parish Sheriff's deputies were searching an old gravel pit in the Enon area Tuesday afternoon for the body of a man believed to have drowned.
Published on
1 month 2 weeks ago
MCCA Parade
1:00 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 14
High Temp 75 degrees
55% chance p.m. Showers
Pepe Parade
2:00 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 15
High Temp 65 degrees
38% chance a.m. Showers,
Likely clearing by parade time
Mardi Gras Day
Tuesday, Feb. 17
High Temp 74 degrees
Slight chance of showers
Published on
1 month 2 weeks ago
At the February meeting of the Washington Parish Free Fair Executive Board and Committee Chairs, two schools were recognized for their participation in the Corporate Sponsor Committee's Ribbon Sponsor program. Money raised by the schools is used to purchase ribbons for school-aged participants in the fair's various contests. In the photo above from left to right are Erin Galloway, Principal at Byrd Avenue Primary School; Ty Dillon, Corporate Sponsor committee member; and Kayla Sabel, Principal at Franklinton Primary School.
Published on
