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Parish jail report for April 14, 2021
The following people were booked into the Washington Parish Jail, on April 14, 2021: Justin Taylor, pornography involving juveniles (six counts) Alexis Zebley, possession of ...
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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
National Child Abuse Prevention Month recognizes the importance of families and communities working together to strengthen families to ...
NTCC gives out 36 awards, 4 to locals
Northshore Technical Community College and the Northshore College Enhancement Foundation have again awarded a record number of scholarships ...
Bringing Easter joy, even in a pandemic
The Spartanette Service Club recently sponsored an Easter egg Drive-through. The Spartanettes realized that Easter is a special ...
‘Drug take back’ box installed in Washington Parish
Washington Parish residents now have a safe place to dispose of old or unwanted prescription drugs, 24 hours ...
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Bogalusa man arrested for 2nd-degree murder
On Thursday, detectives with the Bogalusa Police Department arrested and charged Kelton Lamonte Johnson Jr. with second-degree murder and illegal use of dangerous weapons, in ...
by Staff Reports.
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Vaccine event Thursday at Cassidy Park
A COVID-19 vaccination event is scheduled for Thursday, April 15, at Cassidy Park in Bogalusa. More information is in the flier shown below.
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, April 14, 2021 8:24 am
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Parish jail report for April 13, 2021
The following people were booked into the Washington Parish Jail, on April 13, 2021: Michaela Rodosta, possession of heroin, possession of drug paraphernalia, failure to ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, April 14, 2021 7:01 am
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Sheriff: 2 arrested in connection with burglary, after returning to crime scene
Joseph Carter, 29, a resident of Troy Magee Road in Tylertown, Miss., was arrested Saturday, April 10, by the Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office, following an ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, April 13, 2021 5:21 pm
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Bike trail to open April 17th
The new bike trail at Bogue Chitto State Park near Franklinton will have its grand opening Saturday, one week after being initially delayed. The event ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, April 13, 2021 1:49 pm
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Community Calendar for April 14, 2021
If you have any information for the Community Calendar, please email it to justin.schuver@bogalusadailynews.com. Student art is museum exhibit In the month of April, ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, April 13, 2021 1:48 pm
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Church Notes for April 14, 2021
If you have any information for the Church Notes, please email it to justin.schuver@bogalusadailynews.com. Sweet Beulah Baptist Church Sweet Beulah Baptist Church has announced ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, April 13, 2021 1:47 pm
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Corrections deputies make drug arrest
Washington Parish Jail inmate Thomas Alsobrooks II, 30, who has been incarcerated since March for various drug offenses, was arrested again by Washington Parish Sheriff’s ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, April 13, 2021 1:40 pm
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Find a peaceful place
A dog barks in the distance and songbirds serenade as I enjoy the cool morning on my son and daughter-in-love’s front porch. The mockingbird’s lovely ...
by Jan Penton Miller, Tuesday, April 13, 2021 1:16 pm
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We’ve gone around the world of ‘woke’ in 80 days!
The first 80 days of the Biden administration have been a nightmare for Americans who love our constitution and appreciate limited government. On Thursday, President ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, April 13, 2021 1:15 pm
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Franklinton defeats Pine, Hammond
Franklinton’s Lady Demons defeated Pine and Hammond in games that were held on Friday and Monday. On Friday, Ashlyn Welch had three hits and four ...
by Chris Kinkaid, Tuesday, April 13, 2021 1:05 pm
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Getting to Know
Varnado High School’s Brandon Jefferson Varnado’s Brandon Jefferson is a two-sport athlete. Jefferson, who is a senior, plays baseball and basketball. In baseball, Jefferson is ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, April 13, 2021 12:49 pm
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Pine victorious over Kentwood in baseball
Pine’s Raiders won against Kentwood, 11-0, in five innings during a District 9-2A game that took place on the road Monday. Chase Cooper and John ...
by Chris Kinkaid, Tuesday, April 13, 2021 12:47 pm
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Franklinton’s Brown is runner-up in the javelin
Franklinton’s Caleb Brown came in second place in the Allie Smith Invitational that took place on Thursday at Covington High School. Brown threw the javelin ...
by Chris Kinkaid, Tuesday, April 13, 2021 12:46 pm
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Mt. Hermon defeated by Holden, wins doubleheader over Maurepas
Mt. Hermon School’s Lady Jackets were defeated by Holden on Friday, but won a doubleheader over Maurepas on Monday in District 8-B games. On Friday, ...
by Chris Kinkaid, Tuesday, April 13, 2021 12:41 pm
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Varnado Wildcats baseball defeated by Amite
Varnado’s Wildcats were defeated by Amite, 18-11, in a road game that took place on Monday. D’Angelo Bickham had a two-run double. DeCameron Peters, Brandon ...
by Chris Kinkaid, Tuesday, April 13, 2021 12:39 pm
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Lady Demons competed in meet on Thursday
Franklinton’s Lady Demons competed in the Allie Smith Invitational that took place on Thursday at Covington High School. Paulina Martinez came in 10th in the ...
by Chris Kinkaid, Tuesday, April 13, 2021 12:38 pm
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Pair of local Pope John Paul II players are all district
Two Bogalusa residents and Pope John Paul II football players are second-team all-district players for this season in 10-2A. George Arata and Kael McDaniel, who ...
by Chris Kinkaid, Tuesday, April 13, 2021 12:33 pm
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Sports Briefs
Sports Work Academy Basketball Camp taking place in July The 14th annual Sports Work Academy Basketball Camp will be held on Saturday, July 17 at ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, April 13, 2021 12:31 pm
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Out of caution, state puts pause on Johnson & Johnson vaccines
The Louisiana Department of Health is placing a temporary pause on all administration of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine while federal health agencies investigate whether ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, April 13, 2021 12:17 pm
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Parish jail report for April 12, 2021
The following people were booked into the Washington Parish Jail, on April 12, 2021: Raymone Magee, ran stop sign, possession of heroin, driver’s license-none, insurance-none, ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, April 13, 2021 9:41 am
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Parish man charged with attempted murder
Ryan A. Jones, 28, a resident of Timber Ridge Road in Franklinton, was arrested on Sunday and booked into the Washington Parish Jail on charges ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, April 12, 2021 11:16 am
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Parish man arrested for domestic abuse
Jonathan Walter Magee, 40, a resident of Louisiana Highway 430, was arrested Wednesday on charges of domestic abuse with children present, according to Chief Deputy ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, April 12, 2021 10:28 am
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Parish man arrested for animal cruelty
Allen Douglas Magee Jr., 42, a resident of Jess Peters Road in the Angie area, was arrested by the Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office on Saturday ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, April 12, 2021 9:38 am
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Parish jail report for April 9-11, 2021
The following people were booked into the Washington Parish Jail, from April 9, 2021, through April 11, 2021: Tammy Branch, contempt of court Cody Jones, ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, April 12, 2021 8:26 am
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District champs!
Franklinton’s Lady Demons are the District 9-4A champion. The Lady Demons swept the district, winning all eight games against the league. Franklinton capped off its ...