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Franklinton, Louisiana Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good morning to you Franklinton! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • BYO Diamond Art at St. Tammany Parish Library Folsom Branch
  • The Paddock Farmer’s Market at Giddy Up Folsom

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 87 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 87, low: 64.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 88 and low of 64 degrees.

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Franklinton

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Featured events

    Friday May 15
  • BYO Diamond Art
    St. Tammany Parish Library Folsom Branch, 82393 Railroad Ave, Folsom
    1:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday May 13
  • OnPath Foundation Golf For Good Charity Golf Tournament
    St Tammany Chamber of Commerce Timberlane Golf and Recreation - 700 Lapalco Blvd, Gretna, LA 70056
    8:30 am
  • Tech Time @ the Folsom Branch
    Folsom Branch Library 82393 Railroad Avenue, Folsom, LA 70437
    1:00 pm
  • Advocacy and Public Policy Meeting
    St Tammany Chamber of Commerce 610 Hollycrest Blvd, Covington, LA 70433
    3:00 pm
  • Karaoke Night — Downtown Hammond
    Our Mom's Restaurant and Bar, 205 E Thomas St, Hammond
    6:00 pm
  • Game Night — Downtown Hammond
    Slices Pizza, 118 N Cate St, Hammond
    6:00 pm
  • Bingo at Gnarly Barley — Downtown Hammond
    Gnarly Barley Brewing, 1709 Corbin Rd, Hammond
    6:00 pm
  • NAMI St. Tammany Connection Support Group
    St Tammany Chamber of Commerce North Oaks Diagnostic Center E. Dufrene Conference Center, Meeting Room C 15837 Paul Vega MD Dr Hammond, LA 70403
    6:00 pm
  • NAMI St. Tammany Family Support Group
    St Tammany Chamber of Commerce Safe Haven Training and Education Center 23577 Martin Way Mandeville, LA 70448
    6:30 pm
  • Thursday May 14
  • Restaurant Member Roundtable
    Greater Hammond Chamber of Commerce Tangipahoa Chamber Frances Chauvin Board Room
    8:00 am
  • 5th Ward Grad Walk
    Covington High School Covington, LA 70433
    8:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • McDonald's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Franklinton. Apply here.
  • O'Reilly Auto Parts posted a job opening for Parts Specialist in Franklinton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Franklinton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Covington

  • Roses in Bloom to host Covington crawfish boil (wdsu.com)
  • FIRST ALERT: Increasing storms bring a heightened flood threat (fox8live.com)
  • New Orleans icon Neuty the Nutria dies after cancer battle (wdsu.com)

Abita Springs

  • Abita Springs leaders look to connect the town's trails (nola.com)

Hammond

  • This Week in Southeastern Athletics: May 11-17, 2026 (an17.com)

Ok Franklinton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Franklinton

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Franklinton

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.