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The Winterset Club met at Gayle Rester's home for their December meeting. The members were welcomed with a cup of hot spiced tea before enjoying a potluck meal.
Kim Kirby presented an interesting program. She and the hostesses, Mary Jo Poole and Gayle Rester, are pictured above.
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The Winterset Club met at Gayle Rester's home for their December meeting. The members were welcomed with a cup of hot spiced tea before enjoying a potluck meal.
Kim Kirby presented an interesting program. She and the hostesses, Mary Jo Poole and Gayle Rester, are pictured above.
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The Winterset Club met at Gayle Rester's home for their December meeting. The members were welcomed with a cup of hot spiced tea before enjoying a potluck meal.
Kim Kirby presented an interesting program. She and the hostesses, Mary Jo Poole and Gayle Rester, are pictured above.
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Rev. Jimmy Oalmann
Luke 8:1-3
"And it came to pass afterwards, that he went throughout every city and village, preaching and shewing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God: and the twelve were with him, And certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils, And Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod's steward, and Susanna, and many others which ministered unto him of their substance," Luke 8:1-3.
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Livestock shows aren’t all about prize ribbons and belt buckles. For Abigayle Forrest, these events are more about the excitement in the air, the chance to meet people, the time spent with animals.
“Even if you don’t win something, you can have fun,” said Forrest, who showed goats as a 4-H’er in Tangipahoa Parish. “It doesn’t matter if you win something.”
Last year, for a 4-H project, Forrest decided she wanted to share that experience with those who are unable to participate in traditional livestock programs.
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Jim Brown
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President Trump is a master at keeping attention on himself, but when he goes too far he exposes himself to criticism.
Sometimes this is well deserved. A good example is the recent news that his Justice Department has issued subpoenas to leaders of the Federal Reserve over Senate testimony about the $2.5 billion cost of renovating the central bank’s 90-year-old building in Washington.
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Well, it's late Saturday night as I write this week's column. This morning, we had the air conditioner running and now outside it's like 56 degrees. This good ole Louisiana weather. At least they say it's gonna be much cooler all week. That certainly will help with the roller coast weather we usually have.
Stateline Missionary Baptist Church hosted a "youth fellowship meeting" this past Saturday night. It was a good place to be and the church provided a supper after the service.
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*I hope everyone is doing well. I want to encourage all to speak more positive words over yourselves and others, in this New Year. I for one am practicing to look for the “silver lining” in every situation in 2026 and beyond…Join Me.
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The Youth of Enon Baptist Church will be holding a Dumplings for Donation Fundraiser this upcoming Sunday (January 18th). If you would like to purchase a plate, they will be ready right after church dismisses. (around 12 pm). For the sake of my child, I am going to attempt to make my daddy’s dumplings. I have never made them myself although I would help him roll the dough out as a kid. I am hoping for the best!
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Happy new year 2026, thank God for life, yes this is Brenda Magee, and I am still in the midst of writing, I just need your help please. My phone number is 985-259-5993, my email is brenda.magee56@icloud.com, and to send to my mailbox is 1000 17th Ave Apt 31 Franklinton, La 70438. Please send 2 weeks before the paper only comes out, which is once a week thank you so much. I really hate it when I miss.
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January greeting to you! Hopefully the New Year is treating you good. For me, I'm hanging in there taking one day at a time. So far this year we have had a mixture of cold/warm/wind and lots of fog at night and morning. By the way the changing temperature is what keeps us sick. Remember we live in Louisiana.
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ELLEN JACQUELINE OTT DOBIE
OCTOBER 26, 1937—JANUARY 10, 2026
Ellen Jacqueline was a native of Mount Hermon, Louisiana. She died peacefully at her home on January 10, 2026, at the age of 88.
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Jan Marie Laborde, 64, and a resident of Franklinton passed away peacefully Sunday morning January 11, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was a born in New Orleans on May 12 1960, and grew up in St. Bernard, LA before graduating from Andrew Jackson High School in Chalmette.
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Alvin Edward “Eddie” Handley Sr., 84, a longtime resident of Avondale, Louisiana passed away Sunday evening January 4, 2026. He was retired after a career of restoring, maintaining and selling furniture. Eddie and his wife owned and operated Ava’a Antiques and Restoration on Magazine Street in New Orleans for many years. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War era and later was discharged into the Marine Reserve units. Eddie enjoyed fishing as his favorite pastime.
Survived by:
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Avalyn Saige Myers, the infant daughter of Chasity Nicole Brooks and Joseph Byron Myers was delivered into the arms of God on Monday January 5, 2026. Though we were not blessed to hold you in our arms, we know that you are now sheltered in the arms of Angels. We will one day join you in Heaven.
Also survived by:
Big sister and Big brother, who were so excited to meet you: Novalyn and Waylin
Grandparents: Kelvin and Melanie Brooks,
Donna Kay Gunderson and Shane Newcomb,
Jessie Byron Billiot
Great-grandmother: Joyce Soloman
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Robert Russell Miller, 81, a resident of Mount Hermon passed away early Tuesday morning January 6, 2026 at his daughter’s home. Russell served his country during the Vietnam War from 1962 until 1968 and was stationed in countries around the globe, including Okinawa, Japan, Greece and Germany. Following his discharge, he obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Business from Southeastern Louisiana University and then worked for a time at the LSU Department of Entomology, studying and developing row crops for agriculture.
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