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Prepare to pay to park at Free Fair in Franklinton
FRANKLINTON, La. – For the first time in the history of the Washington Parish Free Fair, which is currently labeled as the world’s largest free fair, will no longer offer any free parking spaces on fairgrounds. A fee of $10 will be charged per vehicle, according to the Washington Parish Free Fair Secretary, Kaye Ladner. […] The post Prepare to pay to park at Free Fair in Franklinton appeared first on The Bogalusa Daily News.
Operation Underground Railroad forges partnership with Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office to combat child exploitation
Candice Sledge FRANKLINTON, La. – The Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office (WPSO) is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Operation Underground Railroad (O.U.R.), a renowned non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing and safeguarding children from the horrors of sex trafficking and sexual exploitation. The partnership lays the foundation for a powerful collaboration between the WPSO and […] The post Operation Underground Railroad forges partnership with Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office to combat child exploitation appeared first on The Bogalusa Daily News.
Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office and Franklinton Police Department Conduct Active Shooter Emergency Training at Varnado Elementary School
Candice Sledge VARNADO, La. – The Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office (WPSO), in collaboration with the Franklinton Police Department (FPD), successfully conducted a comprehensive training program at the old Varnado Elementary School this week, aimed at enhancing preparedness for active shooter emergencies within the community. Led by Lieutenant Corbet Hunt, the training focused on essential strategies […] The post Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office and Franklinton Police Department Conduct Active Shooter Emergency Training at Varnado Elementary School appeared first on The Bogalusa Daily News.
Washington Parish early voting numbers decline compared to past October elections
WASHINGTON PARISH, La. – Early voting has ended in Louisiana and numbers are down in Washington Parish compared to the last two October elections, in 2015 and 2019. Of the mentioned elections, this is the first to see an overall decrease. The only statistical groups to see increases in the counts provided by the Secretary […] The post Washington Parish early voting numbers decline compared to past October elections appeared first on The Bogalusa Daily News.
Congratulations to Josh Crosby
Paul Trahan On Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, Paul Trahan and Josh Crosby, two members of the 8 Ball Mafia APA pool team, playing out of the American Legion in Picayune, Miss. traveled to the Billiards Club in Mobile, Ala. to compete in the 8 Ball Singles Regional tournament. There were a total of 67 players […] The post Congratulations to Josh Crosby appeared first on The Bogalusa Daily News.
Second list of hurricane names to be activated soon
Deonte Williams As October begins, hurricane season continues to be one of the most active in recent years. There are only 3 names left on the 2023 hurricane name list before the second list is activated. This backup list will resemble hurricane name lists of the past by being ordered using the Greek alphabet and […] The post Second list of hurricane names to be activated soon appeared first on The Bogalusa Daily News.
Pine High School class of 1963’s 60th reunion
Special to The Daily News Members of Pine High School, Class of 1963, met at Don’s Seafood in Covington to celebrate their 60th Class Reunion. This graduating class had only 20 members, nine of whom are now deceased. Six of the remaining eleven class members were in attendance, along with two spouses. Ray Kennedy was […] The post Pine High School class of 1963’s 60th reunion appeared first on The Bogalusa Daily News.
Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting awarded to Bogalusa City School Board
BOGALUSA, La. – The City of Bogalusa School Board has earned the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting (COE) from the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO). The group, founded in 1910, is a nonprofit organization that provides an array of services aimed at promoting high standards for school business, according to a press […] The post Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting awarded to Bogalusa City School Board appeared first on The Bogalusa Daily News.
Washington Parish Sheriff announces temporary relocation for renovation
FRANKLINTON, La – The Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office (WPSO) has announced a temporary relocation of their office throughout the next several weeks during renovations and remodeling to their main office. During this time, the WPSO will be based downtown at 974 Washington Street, formerly Moseley’s Jewelry Store. “The selection of the temporary location was made […] The post Washington Parish Sheriff announces temporary relocation for renovation appeared first on The Bogalusa Daily News.
11 girls in the running for rodeo queen crowns
FRANKLINTON, La. – The 11 contestants for the Washington Parish Free Fair Rodeo Queen crowns have been announced. They will be crowned at the first rodeo on Thursday, Oct. 19. Naming a Rodeo Queen has been a staple of the Free Fair for decades and has always been a rigorous competition, according to Kelly Seal, […] The post 11 girls in the running for rodeo queen crowns appeared first on The Bogalusa Daily News.
Volunteers work to prevent students from entering school to prison pipeline
BOGALUSA, La. – After hearing that 3rd graders were used by prisons to predict how many prison beds they would need, a dedicated Friend of the Library jumped into action. Lorraine Bourn of Bogalusa attended a workshop at the local library and learned that, according to the ACLU, prisons create their future budgets based around […] The post Volunteers work to prevent students from entering school to prison pipeline appeared first on The Bogalusa Daily News.
Bogalusa Police Department receives grant from state highway safety commission
BOGALUSA, La. – The Bogalusa Police Department is the recipient of a grant from the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission focused on paying overtime for officers who work on DWI, Seatbelt Checkpoints and Juvenile Underage Drinking Enforcement (JUDE.) The grant amount of $43,650.00 is $4,860 less than it was last year. Acting Chief of Police Percy […] The post Bogalusa Police Department receives grant from state highway safety commission appeared first on The Bogalusa Daily News.
Dr. Jim Carlson appointed Chancellor of Northshore Technical Community College
BATON ROUGE, La. – The Northshore Technical Community College (NTCC) has a new Chancellor, Jim Carlson, who has been the interim Chancellor since May. The Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS) Board of Supervisors appointed Carlson on Wednesday, Oct. 4. He has held the role of Vice Chancellor of Strategic Initiatives and External Affairs […] The post Dr. Jim Carlson appointed Chancellor of Northshore Technical Community College appeared first on The Bogalusa Daily News.
Louisiana middle school teacher reportedly gave birth to underage student’s baby
TANGIPAHOA PARISH, La. – Officers with the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office (TPSHO) have announced that a 33-year-old middle school teacher was arrested. Morgan Freche is accused of rape involving a 17-year-old student. On Sept. 28 the TPSHO released a statement acknowledging an investigation into the incident. They stated that on Sept. 24, the Sheriff’s office […] The post Louisiana middle school teacher reportedly gave birth to underage student’s baby appeared first on The Bogalusa Daily News.
Washington Parish Coalition on Human Services donates funds to Cribs for Kids
Rhonda Gunnell Washington Parish Coalition on Human Services (WPCHS) supports the Cribs for Kids program that helps ensure that every baby sleeps safely. WPCHS has authorized funds to purchase 2 pack-n-plays to benefit parents who enroll in the Cribs for Kids program. The fiscal agency of WPCHS, ADAPT, has committed to purchasing 5 pack-n-plays for […] The post Washington Parish Coalition on Human Services donates funds to Cribs for Kids appeared first on The Bogalusa Daily News.
Humane Society of Louisiana takes custody of 13 dogs
Washington Parish couple charged with cruelty to animals FRANKLINTON, La. – On September 29, Washington Parish residents contacted the Humane Society of Louisiana (“HSLA”) and reported observing multiple dogs housed in small kennels near an abandoned trailer, located at 27724 Unicorn Hills Street, in Franklinton. They also reported hearing and seeing additional dogs inside the […] The post Humane Society of Louisiana takes custody of 13 dogs appeared first on The Bogalusa Daily News.
Bogalusa City Schools getting upgrades
BOGALUSA, La. – The Bogalusa City School Board has announced various upgrades they are making to its schools. These upgrades include beautification, new equipment as well as safety protocols and equipment.. When it comes to beautification, the landscaping surrounding the schools will be upgraded to improve the physical appearance of the city schools. There will […] The post Bogalusa City Schools getting upgrades appeared first on The Bogalusa Daily News.
Bogalusa Blues and Heritage Festival 5K results
These are the results of the Bogalusa Blues and Heritage Festival 5K. The race was timed by Audrey Jackson from Diva Timing with the assistance of Chris Waldron. Position Bib # Name Finish time ± Group 1 130 Glynn Augustine 19:41.5 00:00.0 5K Overall Male 2 161 Shawn Stewart 21:18.0 01:36.5 5K RUN 30-39 Male […] The post Bogalusa Blues and Heritage Festival 5K results appeared first on The Bogalusa Daily News.
Jury finds Kelton Johnson, Jr. guilty of manslaughter
FRANKLINTON, La. – 22nd Judicial District Attorney, Warren Montgomery, has announced that on September 28, 2023, a jury in Washington Parish unanimously found Kelton L. Johnson, Jr., 23, guilty of Manslaughter. He will face up to 20 years in prison. His sentencing is set for October 23, 2023. The trial was presided over by District […] The post Jury finds Kelton Johnson, Jr. guilty of manslaughter appeared first on The Bogalusa Daily News.
PUBLIC NOTICE City of Bogalusa LCDBG Application Available for Review
The City of Bogalusa will hold a public hearing at 6:00 p.m. on October 2, 2023. The hearing will be held at the City Hall located at 202 Arkansas Avenue, Bogalusa, LA 70427. The purpose of the meeting is to obtain views on the community development needs of the City of Bogalusa and to discuss […] The post PUBLIC NOTICE City of Bogalusa LCDBG Application Available for Review appeared first on The Bogalusa Daily News.
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