The Daily News

07/25/2025

https://bogalusadailynews.com/2025/07/25/time-comes-and-goes-as-a-lifetime-passes/

Between Friends with BobAnn Breland The covered box has been at my house for a long time. I kept thinking I would go through it one day, but I realized it was there – waiting. So on this quiet Sunday afternoon, I brought it out and started going through it. I saw my mother’s handwriting […]

07/25/2025

https://bogalusadailynews.com/2025/07/25/follow-george-washingtons-lead-make-your-own-homemade-ice-cream/

By Kara Kimbrough Ever wonder how Americans in the old days made it through a long, hot summer without central air conditioning? According to historical records, they made ice cream. That’s right, making homemade ice cream is one of the most popular – and oldest – ways to beat the heat. Presid...

07/25/2025

https://bogalusadailynews.com/2025/07/25/bogalusa-man-arrested-for-moving-drugs-and-cell-phones-into-washington-parish-jail/

WASHINGTON PARISH SHERIFF’S OFFICE July 25, 2025—Yesterday, WPSO deputies arrested Timothy Charles Pittman on one count of possession of schedule 3 with intent to distribute and two counts of introduction of contraband to a correctional facility. After discovering cell phones and narcotics durin...

07/25/2025

https://bogalusadailynews.com/2025/07/25/bogalusa-rebirth-not-just-building-homes-building-hope/

SPECIAL TO THE DAILY NEWS As a certified Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) through the Louisiana Housing Corporation, Bogalusa Rebirth, a local non-profit organization, is committed to creating safe, decent, and affordable housing while eradicating blight in our most historic neighbo...

07/25/2025

https://bogalusadailynews.com/2025/07/25/franklinton-branch-celebrates-colorful-end-to-summer-reading-program/

07/25/2025

https://bogalusadailynews.com/2025/07/24/community-church-calendar-31/

Editor’s Note: Please send calendar events by 4 p.m. Friday for inclusion in the following Wednesday’s paper. Email event information to [email protected] Varnado Museum to Sponsor Supper and Concert August 11th TrendingBogalusa man injured in house fire charged with arsonFende...

07/24/2025

https://bogalusadailynews.com/2025/07/24/two-former-bogalusa-city-officials-indicted-for-malfeasance-in-office/

CARIE EDWARDS CORRESPONDENT TO THE DAILY NEWS Two former City of Bogalusa officials have been indicted by a Washington Parish Grand Jury on charges of Malfeasance in Office, accused of misusing city resources for private gain and attempting to conceal their actions through a series of falsified reco...

07/24/2025

https://bogalusadailynews.com/2025/07/24/bogalusa-seeks-3-25m-in-bonds-as-financial-environmental-issues-mount/

By Nolan McKendry The Center Square Bogalusa is seeking state approval for more than $3.25 million in bond financing to cover urgent infrastructure needs and general operating expenses — amid a swirl of fiscal mismanagement, environmental violations and criminal investigations involving city leade...

07/24/2025

https://bogalusadailynews.com/2025/07/24/child-rescued-during-traffic-stop/

SPECIAL TO THE DAILY NEWS FRANKLINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT On July 16, 2025, officers with the Franklinton Police Department were conducting a traffic detail at the intersection of Mill Street and Washington Street when they observed a vehicle stopped in the middle of the roadway. Upon approaching the....

07/24/2025

https://bogalusadailynews.com/2025/07/24/washington-parish-to-be-proclaimed-a-purple-heart-parish-at-courthouse-ceremony/

One of the nation’s most revered military honors, the Purple Heart, will soon be permanently recognized in Washington Parish. On Monday, July 28 at 4:30 p.m., Senator Beth Mizell, Washington Parish President Ryan Seal, and the Washington Parish Council will host a special ceremony at the Washingto...

07/24/2025

https://bogalusadailynews.com/2025/07/24/washington-parish-car-show-draws-big-crowd-and-big-wins-photo-gallery/

The Washington Parish Car Show was a roaring success this past weekend, drawing car enthusiasts from across the region and beyond. With 61 entries rolling in from as far as Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Ocean Springs, the event offered a spectacular display of classic cars, muscle machines, and vint...

07/24/2025

https://bogalusadailynews.com/2025/07/24/bogalusa-police-arrest-local-man-for-theft-recover-stolen-items/

SPECIAL TO THE DAILY NEWS BOGALUSA POLICE DEPARTMENT On June 26, 2025, the Bogalusa Police Department received a report in reference to the theft of a boat. Officers responded and located the boat and trailer in an alley near the location of the incident. However, the outboard motor and battery was....