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Edwards officially extends ‘Phase Two’
On Thursday, Gov. John Bel Edwards signed an extension of his order keeping Louisiana in “Phase Two” and extending his statewide mask mandate, the closure ...
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Gunshots investigation leads to drug bust
An investigation into a “shots fired” call led Bogalusa Police Officers to discover marijuana plants being grown in ...
Parish fair canceled for 2020
Officials with the Washington Parish Fair Association announced Monday that the annual free fair will be canceled in ...
Coalition honors Varnado High School senior
Washington Parish Coalition on Human Services (WPCHS) held its July meeting at ADAPT on Tuesday. LaDarrick Smith, Washington ...
Candidates qualify for races in November general election
Candidates have qualified for upcoming state and local races, in the general election scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 3. ...
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NTCC returns to class Aug. 19th
Northshore Technical Community College (NTCC) will kick off its fall semester on Wednesday, Aug. 19. NTCC is a comprehensive college with a rich history of ...
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Act today to save tomorrow
Much has been written about the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The health aspect of this crisis is well chronicled daily, though the economic ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, August 7, 2020 2:30 pm
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No news is nice news
I’m happy to report I haven’t heard Nancy Pelosi’s name in five days. I haven’t heard President Trump accused of being responsible for 159,000 COVID-19 ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, August 7, 2020 2:29 pm
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LHSAA football coaches have plan for season
LHSAA football teams now have a plan for the upcoming season. According to Bogalusa coach Adam Brumfield, the LHSAA sent the coaches a memo for ...
by Chris Kinkaid, Friday, August 7, 2020 1:43 pm
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Pair of Demons are all-district honorable-mention players
Two Franklinton basketball players were selected as all-district honorable-mention players for District 9-4A. Avant Monnie and Camron Stewart are all-district honorable mention players for the ...
by Chris Kinkaid, Friday, August 7, 2020 1:40 pm
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Lady Bucs split games held Monday, Tuesday
Bowling Green School was victorious over Adams County Christian School on Monday and was defeated by Silliman Institute on Tuesday. Monday’s game was a 12-0 ...
by Chris Kinkaid, Friday, August 7, 2020 1:38 pm
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YMCA Golf Tournament The 16th annual YMCA Golf Classic takes place on Saturday, Aug. 29 at the Bogalusa Country Club. The two-person scramble has ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, August 7, 2020 1:33 pm
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Free food distribution at FHS on Friday
Washington Parish Government and Second Harvest Food Bank will sponsor a free summer distribution on Friday, Aug. 7, from 9 a.m. until noon. The event ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, August 5, 2020 9:08 am
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BCS set to open Sept. 8th
The Bogalusa City School Board met Thursday and decided to delay the start of its 2020-21 school year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Superintendent Lisa ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, August 4, 2020 3:48 pm
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ACS starts school year Wednesday, Aug. 5
While the city and parish public schools are still several days away from opening, Annunciation Catholic School is going ahead with its plan to open ...
by Justin Schuver, Tuesday, August 4, 2020 3:47 pm
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State of Louisiana reports highest COVID testing day
The state of Louisiana reported results from nearly 56,000 COVID-19 tests Tuesday, according to statistics reported by the Louisiana Department of Health. In total, there ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, August 4, 2020 3:46 pm
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Just say ‘no’ to drama
The steady hum of a neighbor’s lawnmower, along with the clanking of something metal bouncing in the dryer, fill my ears on this sultry, summer ...
by Jan Penton Miller, Tuesday, August 4, 2020 3:46 pm
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Ice hockey scored a goal for American patriotism, honor
It might be time for patriotic Americans to discover a new favorite sport — professional hockey. Unlike other professional athletes, most hockey players have refused to ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, August 4, 2020 3:45 pm
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Louisiana to remain in Phase Two at least 21 more days
Gov. John Bel Edwards announced Tuesday that he will extend his Phase Two order — including the statewide mask mandate, closure of bars to on-site ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, August 4, 2020 2:40 pm
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Lady Bucs open 2020 with walkoff victory
Bowling Green School’s Brylie Fowler recorded the game-winning double in a 6-5 walkoff victory that completed a comeback against Adams County Christian School to open ...
by Chris Kinkaid, Tuesday, August 4, 2020 1:53 pm
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Eagles to scrimmage WCCA on the road
It is scrimmage week for Ben’s Ford Christian School, as the Eagles travel to Wilkinson County Christian Academy to play against the Rams at 6:30 ...
by Chris Kinkaid, Tuesday, August 4, 2020 1:52 pm
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Bowling Green heads to ACCS
Bowling Green School’s football is in action Friday, going against Adams County Christian School in a scrimmage on the road. “I want to see the ...
by Chris Kinkaid, Tuesday, August 4, 2020 1:49 pm
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Bogalusa Football League holding football, cheerleading registration The Bogalusa Football League is holding registration for football and cheerleaders on Wednesday, Aug. 5 at the Bogalusa Sports ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, August 4, 2020 1:47 pm
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LABI: A return to ‘normal’ starts with opening schools
“What’s the plan?” For many, before 2020, that question was usually reserved for routine decisions such as where to get dinner on any given night, ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, July 31, 2020 2:24 pm
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What’s the real virus here?
I have very good reasons to be worried about catching the coronavirus. I fit the demographic profile for the most typical victim — I’m 75 ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, July 31, 2020 2:23 pm
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Average daily caseload tripled in July
An increase in testing, as well as a spike in positive testing rate, led to the average daily COVID-19 caseload in July more than tripling ...
by Justin Schuver, Friday, July 31, 2020 2:20 pm
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Pittman takes reins at his alma mater
Destin Pittman is taking the reins at his alma mater, as Ben’s Ford Christian School has named him their head football coach. Pittman, who graduated ...
by Chris Kinkaid, Friday, July 31, 2020 2:20 pm
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Trio of Bucs are 1st-team all-district
Three Bowling Green School basketball players are first-team all-district in the 4-3A league for the 2019-20 season. Braden Edwards, Steven Scott Cooper and Jace Schexnider ...
by Chris Kinkaid, Friday, July 31, 2020 2:19 pm
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Bogalusa Football League holding registration The Bogalusa Football League is holding registration on Saturday, Aug. 1 at the Bogalusa Sports Complex from 3 p.m. until ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, July 31, 2020 2:16 pm
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Man arrested on drug charges after chase
A Washington Parish man was recently arrested on drug-related charges after attempting to flee from officers, according to Chief Deputy Mike Haley of the Washington ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, July 30, 2020 1:26 pm
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Sheriff: Citizen pursues, apprehends hit-and-run suspect
In an unusual turn of circumstances, a Franklinton man was pursued and apprehended by a citizen after fleeing a hit-and-run accident Tuesday, according to Chief ...