Balloon releases illegal in Louisiana as of August 1
The Legislature passed a bill that classifies balloon releases as "intentional littering" and sets criminal penalties for violations.
May 30, 2026Open source
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Franklin, Louisiana. Counties or equivalents associated with this area: Saint Mary. Associated ZIP codes: 70538.
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Louisiana man dies after July 4 crash on I-10 in Baldwin County
A Louisiana man was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Saturday, July 4, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.
Jul 15, 2026Open source
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DC-area baseball coach denied bond, remains in ICE custody
D.C.-area baseball coach Amaury Monsalve was denied bond by an immigration judge and remains in ICE custody in Louisiana.
Nov 5, 2026Open source
Republicans lost ground in rural Texas, adding to historic wipeout
James Talarico ran up the score in the Panhandle, while rural Texans living along the Louisiana border stayed home.
Nov 5, 2026Open source
Johnson out as House Republican leader after GOP rout
The Louisiana Republican privately told staff he is not planning on running for leadership roles after the midterms.
Nov 5, 2026Open source
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Franklin is in Saint Mary County, Louisiana.
Region: Louisiana Gulf Coast
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70538
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DC-area baseball coach denied bond, remains in ICE custody
D.C.-area baseball coach Amaury Monsalve was denied bond by an immigration judge and remains in ICE custody in Louisiana.
Nov 5, 2026Open source
Republicans lost ground in rural Texas, adding to historic wipeout
James Talarico ran up the score in the Panhandle, while rural Texans living along the Louisiana border stayed home.
Nov 5, 2026Open source
Johnson out as House Republican leader after GOP rout
The Louisiana Republican privately told staff he is not planning on running for leadership roles after the midterms.
Nov 5, 2026Open source
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Frenchman Joseph Carlin established Franklin in 1808 as Carlin's Settlement. It became the parish seat in 1811 and was incorporated in 1820. Sugar plantations brought the area wealth, and the Battle of Irish Bend was fought near town on April 14, 1863.
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29.7856560, -91.5026430
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