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Governor: Louisiana will return to ‘Phase Three’ of re-opening plan
Gov. John Bel Edwards announced Tuesday afternoon that the state of Louisiana will once again return to “a modified Phase Three” of its COVID-19 re-opening ...
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Let’s get ready to ‘Ramble’: Officials visit city to tour landmarks
We were honored to host a tour last week with Brian Davis, the executive director of The Louisiana ...
Model student: Boy creates replica of Thomas Library
The staff at the Thomas Branch Library would like to thank Bryson Brumfield for his donation to the ...
Sheriff: 7 arrested for drug offenses
The Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office Drug Task Force arrested seven people on Tuesday and Wednesday for various drug ...
Art of the Heart: TES students learn about health
In the month of February, Thomas Elementary School celebrated American Heart Awareness Month by participating in activities to ...
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AG warns of dangers of scams
From cars to houses and work to leisure, consumers spend big bucks each year for necessities and luxuries. Unfortunately, many fraudsters ply their trade wreaking ...
by Staff Reports.
Columns
What is the real answer?
The rain beat down on the roof, and the March wind howled giving the early blooming bulbs a good soaking all through the night last ...
by Jan Penton Miller, Tuesday, March 2, 2021 2:51 pm
Columns
It’s probably time to start a Kamala Harris countdown
President Joe Biden is a shadow of his former self. Long gone is the aggressive, pugnacious, and partisan Democrat who mistreated Supreme Court Justice Clarence ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, March 2, 2021 2:51 pm
Sports
Buccaneers are 2nd in Class 3A
Bowling Green School’s Buccaneers came in second at the 2021 Class 3A Basketball Tournament at Oak Hill Academy. After winning its first game of the ...
by Chris Kinkaid, Tuesday, March 2, 2021 2:41 pm
Sports
Bowling Green is runner-up in state tournament
Bowling Green School’s Lady Buccaneers were second in the 2021 Class 3A Basketball Tournament that was held at Oak Hill Academy. After a 46-36 win ...
by Chris Kinkaid, Tuesday, March 2, 2021 2:36 pm
Sports
Franklinton starts season 3-1, Pine opens 2-2 in softball
Franklinton’s Lady Demons started the season with a 3-1 record, while Pine’s Lady Raiders began 2-2 in softball. Franklinton played in the Albany Tournament last ...
by Chris Kinkaid, Tuesday, March 2, 2021 2:34 pm
Sports
Mt. Hermon defeated by Florien in playoffs
Mt. Hermon School’s Yellow Jackets were defeated 96-69 in Friday’s bi-district round playoff game against Florien at home on Friday. Tevin Williams had a huge ...
by Chris Kinkaid, Tuesday, March 2, 2021 2:26 pm
Sports
Bogalusa defeated by Madison Prep in postseason
Bogalusa’s Lumberjacks were defeated by Madison Prep, 70-52, in the bi-district round of the Class 3A state playoffs on the road Friday. Josh Taylor led ...
by Chris Kinkaid, Tuesday, March 2, 2021 2:25 pm
Sports
Mt. Hermon tops Amite
Mt. Hermon’s Yellow Jackets were victorious over Amite, 19-4, in a home game on Monday. Tevin Williams, Trent Wilson, Brady Smith, Austin Boys and Jordan ...
by Chris Kinkaid, Tuesday, March 2, 2021 2:24 pm
Sports
Franklinton goes 2-1 in Pearl River Tournament
Franklinton’s Demons posted a 2-1 record in the Pearl River Tournament that was held Friday and Saturday. Franklinton was defeated in the opener on a ...
by Chris Kinkaid, Tuesday, March 2, 2021 2:23 pm
Sports
Bowling Green sweeps doubleheader from Amite School Center
Bowling Green School’s Buccaneers baseball team won both games of a doubleheader on Friday, 7-4 and 7-3, over Amite School Center in District 4-3A contests ...
by Chris Kinkaid, Tuesday, March 2, 2021 2:22 pm
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Sports Briefs
Dogwood Dash 5K to benefit Christmas in the Park The Dogwood Dash 5K and Fun Run benefiting Christmas in the Park will be held Saturday, ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, March 2, 2021 2:21 pm
Sports
Pope John Paul II captures state title
Pope John Paul II’s Jaguars made history on Wednesday night when they won the school’s first ever boys soccer state championship, defeating Episcopal in the ...
by Chris Kinkaid, Friday, February 26, 2021 2:23 pm
News
Man dies after boat mishap
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) enforcement agents are investigating a fatal boating accident that occurred in Washington Parish on Tuesday. The body of ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, February 26, 2021 2:22 pm
Sports
Lady Buccaneers start event with a win
Bowling Green School’s Lady Buccaneers defeated North Delta School, 46-36, in the opening round of the 2021 Class 3A Basketball Tournament on Wednesday. Bailey Devall ...
by Chris Kinkaid, Friday, February 26, 2021 2:21 pm
Letters to the Editor
Let’s support future Legion fund-raisers
Dear Editor, For the past 102 years, the American Legion, as personified in Bogalusa by Magic City Post No. 24, has had a moving and ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, February 26, 2021 2:17 pm
Sports
Bowling Green captures Class 3A Tourney opener
Bowling Green School’s Buccaneers placed five players in double figures in a 75-64 victory over Oak Hill Academy in the first round of the 2021 ...
by Chris Kinkaid, Friday, February 26, 2021 2:16 pm
Columns
Death shouldn’t be mocked
Death is the one human experience that connects everyone, regardless of color, creed, class or bank account. The inequity comes only in its manner and ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, February 26, 2021 2:16 pm
Columns
Biden’s just all gloom, no sun at all
Say what you will about the personal and political failings of Donald Trump, at least he was an optimist. Along with being a cheerleader for ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, February 26, 2021 2:16 pm
Sports
Demons start season with victory
Franklinton’s Chase Penton and Jordan McKenzie recorded three hits each in a 13-3 six-inning victory over Albany in Tuesday’s season opener at home. Penton doubled, ...
by Chris Kinkaid, Friday, February 26, 2021 2:15 pm
Sports
Bowling Green defeats Amite School Center to begin 2021 year
Bowling Green School’s Bradlee Davidson threw six strong innings, helping the Buccaneers win their season opener, 8-2, over Amite School Center in a District 4-3A ...
by Chris Kinkaid, Friday, February 26, 2021 2:14 pm
Sports
Mt. Hermon posts 1-1 record in 1st 2 games of season
Mt. Hermon School’s Yellow Jackets are off to a 1-1 record to start the baseball season. Both games were at home. The Yellow Jackets won ...
by Chris Kinkaid, Friday, February 26, 2021 2:12 pm
Sports
Franklinton tennis teams defeated in 1st matches of year
Franklinton’s boys and girls tennis teams were each defeated, 3-1, in their opener against Slidell that took place on Thursday at home. Sean Bowman captured ...
by Chris Kinkaid, Friday, February 26, 2021 2:06 pm
Sports
Raiders defeated by Poplarville
Pine’s Raiders were defeated by Poplarville out of Mississippi, 20-3, in Tuesday’s season opener in baseball. Cayden Schololgel singled twice. Coby Sheridan singled and scored ...
by Chris Kinkaid, Friday, February 26, 2021 2:03 pm
Sports
Burkhalter part of Nicholls’ State record-setting performance
A former Franklinton player was involved in a record-setting performance by Nicholls State. The 2015 Franklinton graduate, who plays on the offensive line and was ...
by Chris Kinkaid, Friday, February 26, 2021 2:02 pm
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Sports Briefs
Franklinton Youth Soccer Association registration The Franklinton Youth Soccer Association is holding its final registration for the 2021 spring season. Registration takes place at the ...