🌱 How a former Franklinton High star is shaping young ballplayers

Good morning Franklinton! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How a former Franklinton High star is shaping young ballplayers

Also on today's calendar: Northshore Writer’s Group.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Humid with clouds and sun, with a high of 93 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 92, low: 74.
• Sunday: Humid with heavy t-storms, with a high of 92 and low of 75 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• BGS Baseball Baseball Camp is a 'Hit' for Area Ballplayers (bogalusadailynews.com) — Young ballplayers from across Washington Parish, including those looking up to a former Franklinton High standout, packed Jerry Rayborn Sr. Field this week for Coach Matt Sessions’ BGS Buccaneer baseball camp. Kids ages 4–14 are getting hands-on instruction from the full varsity roster and coaching staff, building skills and confidence while parents are encouraged to explore more local summer sports camps.
   

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📸 Around Franklinton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Franklinton

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday July 8

• Football 7 on 7 (A) →
  Franklinton High School, 1 Demon Cir, Franklinton
  10:30 am

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Other local events

Monday June 22

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

Saturday July 11

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

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📣 Franklinton Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday June 12

• Folsom Book Club
  Folsom Branch Library 82393 Railroad Avenue, Folsom, LA 70437
  1:00 pm
• Adult Craft: America 250 Wreath
  Folsom Branch Library 82393 Railroad Avenue, Folsom, LA 70437
  3:00 pm

Sunday June 14

• Cocktails for a Cause →
  Bon Sake sushi & bar, 528 N Columbia St, Covington
  2:00 pm
• Sun Jun 14 | Alexandria, LA | 4:30 PM →
  Alexandria Mall, 3437 Masonic Dr, Alexandria
  4:30 pm
• Sunset Sunday - Old PWAT Favorite! →
  Painting with a Twist, 711 Jefferson Hwy Ste 3A, Baton Rouge
  5:00 pm

Tuesday June 16

• SRC KIDS Creative Family Storytime
  Folsom Branch Library 82393 Railroad Avenue, Folsom, LA 70437
  10:30 am

Wednesday June 17

• SRC KIDS StoryWalk® Outside
  Folsom Branch Library 82393 Railroad Avenue, Folsom, LA 70437
  12:00 pm
• SRC KIDS Food Fight - Family Drop-In Program
  Folsom Branch Library 82393 Railroad Avenue, Folsom, LA 70437
  5:30 pm

Thursday June 18

• SRC KIDS Club - Dirt Cups
  Folsom Branch Library 82393 Railroad Avenue, Folsom, LA 70437
  2:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Pizza Hut, Inc. posted a job opening for Shift Lead 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

Kentwood

• George Cole killed after solo-vehicle crash on Highway 450 (newsline.com)

Covington

• US News names top Louisiana private schools (neworleanscitybusiness.com)
• Former Mississippi correctional officer accused of child exploitation in Covington (wgno.com)
• Streetlights in 3 St. Tammany communities to be turned off following May 16 election results (fox8live.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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