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School Board member found dead in pickup truck
On Sunday, Oct. 6, the Franklinton Police Department was contacted regarding a suspected death in the 1400 block ...
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Report: Louisiana a ‘sinkhole state’ for taxpayers
By Jacob Mathews | The Center Square A review of Louisiana’s financial statements found the state to be in ...
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Buccaneers storm past Amite School Center, set sights on district championship
The Bowling Green Buccaneers powered through rain and adversity to defeat the Amite School Center Rebels 36-13, marking ...
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Bogalusa man killed in La. 21 accident
Special to the Bogalusa Daily News On Oct. 3 at about 10 p.m., troopers with Louisiana State Police ...
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False Crime Reports Lead to Arrest of Bogalusa City Employee
Samantha Williams, 39, of Angie, was arrested Tuesday on two counts of Filing or Maintaining False Public Records ...
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Washington Parish sends three delegates to Democratic National Convention
Washington Parish has sent three delegates to the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, a milestone for such ...
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Suspect in 2021 Homicide Arrested and Booked into BPD City Jail
From Bogalusa Police Department Press Release: Thursday, August 15, 2024 Suspect in 2021 Homicide Arrested and Booked into ...
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City Council Meeting August 6, 2024
On Tuesday, August 6, the Bogalusa City Council met and discussed contracting for an updated website, Bogalusa Youth ...
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Northshore Charter School Board Meeting Board adds four new members and introduces 2024-2025 budget
On Thursday, August 8, the Northshore Charter School Board met in the school’s cafeteria to fill vacant seats ...
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Key findings from Louisiana Legislative Auditors Board investigative report into the City of Bogalusa’s finances
The long-awaited investigative report into the finances of the City of Bogalusa has officially been released by the ...
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Bogalusa City Council reluctantly passes 2024 operating budget, 2023 audit due June 30
On Tuesday, June 18, The Bogalusa City Council voted 6-to-1 to pass the 2024 operating budget proposed by ...
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New District Attorney Collin Sims, Sheriff-Elect Jason Smith, and Bogalusa Mayor Tyrin Truong speak out on plans to police Washington Parish, Bogalusa
New leadership in law enforcement and the mayor’s office could provide an opportunity for collaboration to fight crime ...
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Bogalusa Rebirth faces pushback from city
Bogalusa Rebirth is a company that purchases adjudicated properties inside of city limits, tears them down, and secures ...
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Bogalusa Mayor announces police chief selection committee
Mayor Tyrin Truong has announced on FaceBook the formation of a selection committee to choose the next Chief ...
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UPDATE: Emergency ordinances signed for repairs to sewerage lift station three
On Tuesday, May 21, the Bogalusa City Council passed two emergency ordinances that authorized the purchase of two ...
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City fire at Lake Vista Nature Preserve burns around the clock
On Wednesday, May 8, I was alerted to a fire being left unattended at Lake Vista Nature Preserve ...
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Franklinton Mayor tables town park until further notice
For nearly three years, the Franklinton council and Mayor Route have been in negotiations regarding a new, state-of-the-art ...
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Budget Update over last three council meetings
On May 7, the Mayor’s administration officially put their proposed operating budget for 2024 before the city council. ...
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Washington Parish Republican Women’s lunch hosts Dr. John Fleming, Louisiana State Treasurer
On May 8, the Washington Parish Republican Women held their monthly luncheon at Maria’s restaurant in Bogalusa. Newly ...
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Franklinton Alderman Descant hosts public forum Thursday night to discuss contentious plans for town park
Franklinton, LA—Councilman at large Seth Descant hosted a public forum at the Varnado House Museum annex building at ...
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Struggling sewerage system plagued with issues
It is no secret that the aging sewerage system in the city of Bogalusa is in need of ...
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Lumberjacks Food Outlet Grand Opening
Wednesday, May 8—Lumberjacks Food Outlet held their grand opening today at 9 am. Owners Ron and Mandy Feske ...
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Starting a new era for the Bogalusa Daily News
Since 1927, The Bogalusa Daily News has proudly served the community by providing quality journalism and standing as ...
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Team up to clean up this Saturday
The Chamber, Town of Franklinton, Washington Parish Government, Washington Parish Tourism, Village of Varnado, Mt. Hermon High School ...