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In today's newsletter:

  • What led to an aggravated assault charge for a Franklin man?
  • Why Franklin's historic downtown ranks among Louisiana's very best

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 89, low: 74.
  • Thursday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Franklin man accused of assaulting investigator (stmarynow.com) — Police report that a Franklin man was arrested on an aggravated assault on an officer charge after allegedly threatening a St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office investigator at a Ricohoc business, then later turning himself in. Additional recent arrests involving Franklin residents and warrants from Franklin Police and 16th Judicial District Court are also listed, with bond amounts and basic charge details.
   

• From food to historic homes, see the 6 best downtowns in Louisiana (shreveporttimes.com) — Franklin's downtown is singled out as one of Louisiana's best, with more than 400 historic homes on the National Register and a live oak arcade framing its 19th‑century Main Street. The feature encourages visitors and locals alike to explore Franklin's walkable historic district, then compares it with five other notable downtowns across the state for future day trips.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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