🌱 What a looming water rate change could mean for Franklinton households

Good day Franklinton! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• What a looming water rate change could mean for Franklinton households

Also on today's calendar: Amite Varsity Football @ Franklinton.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 93, low: 72.
• Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 94 and low of 71 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Water Rates Dominate Franklinton Meeting (bogalusadailynews.com) — Franklinton’s Town Council is weighing water rate changes after a study showed the town’s system runs a large yearly deficit and may miss out on crucial infrastructure grants. Officials stressed no decisions have been made yet and say they’ll protect residents on fixed incomes while seeking stability. The meeting also covered Industrial Park access concerns, a new public works hire, and reminders about local school supply efforts.
   

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📸 Around Franklinton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Franklinton

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 8

• Northshore Writer’s Group →
  Giddy Up Folsom, 82292 LA-25, Folsom
  2:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday August 10

• Washington Parish Council Meeting →
  Washington Parish, LA Calendar, 908 Washington Street, Franklinton
  5:30 pm

Friday September 4

• Amite Varsity Football @ Franklinton →
  Franklinton High School, 1 Demon Cir, Franklinton
  7:00 pm

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📣 Franklinton Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 6

• Meet and Greet
  Hammond Westside Montessori Hammond, LA 70403
  1:00 pm
• NAMI St. Tammany Connection Support Group
  St Tammany Chamber of Commerce Online
  6:30 pm

Friday August 7

• PD for Teachers
  Tangipahoa Parish Amite, LA 70422
• Smart Start Day: Last Names M-Z
  St. Tammany Parish Covington, LA 70433
• Southern Nights Soiree 2026
  St Tammany Chamber of Commerce The Fleur De Lis Event Center
  7:00 pm

Saturday August 8

• Chillin' with the Chamber 2026
  Greater Hammond Chamber of Commerce Chappapeela Sports Park Gymnasium 19325 Hipark Boulevard Hammond
  6:30 pm
• Chillin' with the Chamber
  Greater Hammond Chamber of Commerce Chappapeela Sports Park Gymnasium 19325 Hipark Boulevard Hammond
  6:30 pm

Monday August 10

• First Day of School for Students
  Tangipahoa Parish Amite, LA 70422
• First Day of School
  Hammond Westside Montessori Hammond, LA 70403

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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.
• Dollar Tree Family Dollar - Dollar Tree, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Franklinton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Franklinton here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Bogalusa

• City Schools Ready to Level Up (bogalusadailynews.com)

Kentwood

• Central Private seeks return to playoffs (crescentcitysports.com)

Covington

• Steak 'n Shake opens new location at New Orleans landmark (wwltv.com)
• Covington man convicted on weapons charges in armed standoff with St. Tammany deputies (nola.com)
• Who's running for St. Tammany sheriff? See the list (wwltv.com)

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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: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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