Friday's high school football scores   Franklinton 20  Pine 7   Bowling Green 38  Amite School Ctr 20   Bogalusa 12  Varnado ...

Ten people were arrested and booked into the Washington Parish Jail Thursday morning (September 17) following warrants ...

In muggy 93 degree weather early Friday afternoon, Town of Franklinton workers were busy cleaning Main Street following a homecoming parade. Taxpayers sometimes forget everything that our public ...

Southeastern Louisiana University editors from The Lion’s Roar teamed up with two assistant professors of communication and ...

Minnie Posey, Chairman of the Flower House, has released the student categories for student exhibits for the upcoming fair.  It is not too early to begin thinking about entries.  Arrangements must be ...

Once again during this year’s fair, spelling champions from the schools in Washington Parish will put their skils to the test at the Mile Branch Spelling Bee. 5th and 6th grade school spelling ...

Local news coverage is critical for a strong and vibrant community. Unfortunately, local publications are dying because of monopolistic Big Tech. Over 30% of all newspapers are expected to close ...

Ten people were arrested and booked into the Washington Parish Jail Thursday morning (September 17) following simultaneous arrest and search warrants executed at multiple locations in Bogalusa. Two of ...

I remember both my first common persimmon and my first oriental persimmon. My grandmother and I were out walking in her neighborhood when I was about four years old, when we came across a native ...

The Winbury Club met at the Varnado Museum following the successful Downtown Franklinton Block Party.  Members enjoyed an evening of great food, friendship, and plenty of laughter.  Special thanks to ...

"Mr. Cooper was a giant in Louisiana agriculture.  His leadership and ag industry stewardship were second to none!"       ----Dr. Paul Coreil, Chancellor,      Louisiana State University -- Alexandria ...

The Franklinton Demons pulled off a dramatic come-from-behind victory Thursday night at Demon Stadium, scoring twice on their final two possessions to rally from a 16-7 fourth-quarter deficit and ...