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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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*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:
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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!
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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.
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Secretary of State Michael Watson discusses his push for lawmakers to enact campaign finance reform, including transparency and searchability of reports for the public. Watson says he knows such legislation is a tough sell with lawmakers.
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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.
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Dalton Primes of Franklinton passed away Saturday night February 14, 2026, at the age of 91.
He proudly served his country in the United States Army and was retired after a long career as an electrician with Kaiser Aluminum. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Franklinton. Dalton was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. His kindness and generosity will always be remembered and he will be truly missed by all who knew him.
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Leonard Ray Reynolds, 73, a resident of Franklinton passed away early Thursday morning February 12, 2026 at Lakeview Regional Medical Center following a lengthy illness.
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