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Photo by Steve Kuperstock, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
Work is under way to block the view of the new Lee Street recycling facility.
Concerns about a new metal recycling business in Franklinton have apparently lessened in recent weeks as the owners of the business have started implementing their plan to improve the view of the facility.
Franklinton Metal Recycling is located along Lee Street, just south of downtown Franklinton. Late last year, as scrap metal began accumulating on the site some Franklinton residents expressed worries about the junky views that were so obvious to anyone driving on Lee Street.
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1 month 2 weeks ago
Cecily Bateman
"You meet people who forget you. You forget people you meet. But sometimes you meet those people you can't forget. Those are your friends." -----Mark Twain
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1 month 2 weeks ago
Mississippi State University congratulates students named to the fall 2025 Deans' List.
Students named to the Deans' List at Mississippi State must have achieved a GPA between 3.5 and 3.79, based on a 4.0 scale, while completing at least 12 semester hours of coursework with no incomplete grades or grades lower than a C.
The following local students attained this honor:
Madison Bruns, of Bogalusa.
Madeline Clabert, of Franklinton.
Nicholas Caminita, of Franklinton.
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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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1 month 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.
By DAMON SMITH on
1 month 2 weeks ago
“February is the border between winter and spring.” --- Terri Guillemets
Happy February Birthday to: Keith Delaune, Gwen Thompson, Macey Wilson, Austin Schilling, Jessica Goings, Emilee King, Janis Fisher, Kourtney Goodwin, Rhonda Waskom, Linda Clark, Shanette Brumfield, Flossy Miley, Ouida Brumfield, Leonora Creel, Alyssa Sullivan, Theresa Kieffer, Amanda Wascom, Kelley Brooks, Stacey Breaud and Diane Slocum.
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1 month 2 weeks ago
Mardi Gras season is upon us. The girls and I enjoyed the new night parade of the Krewe of Odysseus Friday night in Franklinton and then the Krewe of Olympia in Covington Saturday night. We plan to attend the Krewe of Pepe February 15th at 2 pm and then February 17th the Covington Lions Club parade at 10 am followed by the Mystic Krewe of Covington and the Krewe of Bogue Falaya.
By Karen Thigpen on
1 month 2 weeks ago
Hello again everyone, I pray you all had a wonderful week. We go from freezing,( and below) temps to almost Spring like weather. They say the groundhog saw his shadow so we gonna have six more week's of Winter. Well, for me, I'm thankful to know the God of heaven is in control of the weather and some hog in the ground. Know what I mean??
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1 month 2 weeks 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 u news from other communities as of now. Hayes united Methodist church, having their annual black history program, date February 21, 2026, time 2:00pm. Pastor Anice Moses 30891 old Columbia rd. Franklinton la. All are invited to come and share black history. Now this news is very important to hear. Denim on the outside, faith on the inside. No one fights alone. Wear your denim and share your heart. Date March 7,2026 time 3:00 pm.
By Brenda Magee on
1 month 2 weeks ago
Tommy “Lightweight” Magee, 65 a resident of Franklinton passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026 at his residence.
Tommy loved God. He loved sharing his testimony in hopes it would help someone. He always felt that is why God kept him here-to help others. He knew he made mistakes and truly wanted to help others walk a different path.
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Rev. Jimmy Oalmann
Luke 8:16-18
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1 month 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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Former Gov. John Bel Edwards visited LSU Wednesday to talk to students about policy and share political lessons
Photo credit: Alexis Persicke /The Reveille
By Maia Tyler
LSU Reveille
BATON ROUGE--Former Gov. John Bel Edwards said Wednesday that he does not plan to re-enter politics, though he would not rule that out completely.
Edwards, a Democrat, said many people pushed him to run for the U.S. Senate this year. But he said he is enjoying the freedom of living with his wife and being a private citizen.
“I’m not interested in being in Congress, now and probably ever, but I won’t say that I’ll never run for public office again,” Edwards said.
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Keldric Harry
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One of the strange things about mass media is that you deal in masses of people. Every week we have multiple obituaries in our newspapers. Each of the deceased leaves behind a wake in the water of humanity, touching other lives in innumerable and profound ways.
Our God creates so many people and yet each person is unique and precious. It is mind boggling, but that’s simply the way it is. Our job at the newspaper is to chronicle their passing. We cannot begin to fully express the magnitude of their journey.
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1 month 3 weeks ago
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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1 month 3 weeks ago
There are now four Washington Parish Mardi Gras organizations holding parades. As always, everyone is invited to attend the parades and share the fun!
Look for complete information in the annual Mardi Gras section in the February 11 edition of The Era-Leader!
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PARADE SCHEDULE
•Krewe of Odysseus Night Parade
Friday, Feb. 6, 6 p.m.
Regular Franklinton Parade Route
•Magic City Carnival Assn. (MCCA)
Saturday, Feb. 14, 1 p.m.
Regular Bogalusa Parade Route
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1 month 3 weeks ago
Rouses of Franklinton opened at 7 a.m. Monday morning to a large crowd of local shoppers eager to view the remodeled store. Rouses replaces Winn-Dixie, which has pulled out of Louisiana entirely.
At 4 p.m. Monday local officials and others joined Rouses CEO Donny Rouse for a ribbon-cutting ceremony in front of the store.
In the photo above, a large group of local officials and Rouses personnel were present for the ribbon-cutting. Store personnel said they were appreciative of the large number of shoppers who have come to the store.
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Washington Parish Schools Superintendent Jennifer Thomas recently met with the Student Advisory Council for a roundtable discussion focused on the pillars of the school system’s Strategic Plan. These student leaders shared thoughtful insight on ways to better recruit families to the school system; how school leaders can better serve students; and immediate actions that can be taken to improve daily operations of the system.
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