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“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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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
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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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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
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George Evon Ladner, 95, a resident of the Pine Community passed away Thursday morning February 5, 2026 at St. Tammany Parish Hospital. He was born in Poplarville, MS August 1. 1930 and was a longtime active member of Pine Missionary Baptist Church. Evon worked in the Gaylord Bag Plant in Bogalusa for many years and later retired after a career on the local bridge crew for the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. He proudly served his country in the United States Army.
Survived by:
2 Daughters: Debra Mellinder, Sara Lucinda Stewart
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Ethelyn King Sharp, 83, a resident of Franklinton passed away Friday morning February 6, 2026 at her residence. She worked for Rutter Rex for many years and after retirement she still enjoyed sewing for her family. She loved to cook for her family. Her pastime was spent visiting with family and friends.
Survived by:
Husband of 54 years: Albert Sharp of Franklinton
Son and daughter in law: Albert Sharp, Jr. and Kaye Sharp of Franklinton
Daughter: Tammy Magee Williams of Covington
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Jason Monroe Duncan, 42, a resident of Mount Hermon passed away peacefully Friday February 6, 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Bogalusa on January 23, 1984 and attended Mount Hermon High School. Jason began his career as an iron worker before becoming a deckhand on tugboats. He served with Bisso Marine and most recently C.P. Marine, traveling up and down the Mississippi River. He had recently received his boat pilot’s license, an accomplishment he was very proud of. Jason was talented with his hands and always kept them busy.
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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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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
By Rev. Jimmy Oalmann - Richardson Baptist Church on
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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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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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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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The sky must have fallen. I never thought it could happen. But it did. I actually agreed with most of what liberal Robert Wise wrote in the NSS on January 30. He criticized Trump for his statements on taking over Greenland. Trump antagonized the Danes {owners of Greenland) and also NATO with his brash approach. If he had taken a softer approach, he would have gained friends instead of generating bad feelings. They would have been grateful to him and to the USA for setting up a "golden dome" defense for them (and also for us) at the northernmost extremity of their Greenland island.
By Peter Gilderson on
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Even amidst a new legislative session and mid-term elections, Republican rumblings about next year’s elections grow as precipitous events loom.
By Bill Crawford on
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Perhaps I heard the phrase “can’t see the forest for the trees” prior to “Different Drum” (1967) by the Stone Poneys (which song launched Linda Ronstadt to superstardom) —
“But honey child I’ve got my doubts
You can’t see the forest for the trees”
By Jay Wiener on
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A college classmate who lives in Minneapolis and has been in the state legislature recently shared an account of Immigration and Customs Enforcement policing in Willmar, Minnesota, a town of 21,000 in the center of the state. It is not a happy story.
By Luther Munford on
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Clogged arteries cause heart attacks. Clogged rivers cause floods.
If plaque clogs your widowmaker artery and you don’t get a stent, you may have a serious heart attack. The Mississippi River is the country’s main transportation artery. It’s vital to our economy and national security. It is clogged with plaque. It needs a stent.
By Kelley Williams on
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The goal of the legislation is to allow experienced personnel to fill needed positions from educators to first responders.
A program that would allow retired Mississippi state employees to return to work with a state agency for 80 percent of what the position pays is now headed to the House of Representatives.
By Jeremy Pittari - Magnolia Tribune on
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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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