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Bogalusa is a city in Washington Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 12,232 at the 2010 census. It is the principal city of the Bogalusa Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Washington Parish and is also part of the larger New Orleans–Metairie–Bogalusa Combined Statistical Area.
The name of the city derives from the Choctaw language term bogue lusa, which translates to "dark water" in English. Located in an area of pine forests, in the early 20th century this industrial city was developed as a company town, to provide worker housing and services in association with a Great Southern Lumber Company sawmill. In the late 1930s, this operation was replaced with paper mills and chemical operations.

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This is a "dying", low-economic city with little development growth.
Many businesses that once thrived back in 50s-60s are now closed, leaving its city to view many dilapidated buildings and houses. The roads are in poor condition and the unappealing culture is apparent all around us.

I feel that many people who live here were likely born and raised here, so it's their "home", which is very likely the reason they do not leave. Others - perhaps - have nog the money to leave.

I have an 18 year old daughter and 21 year old son. I do NOT want them to make a home here, for there is nothing to offer.

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I am a dependable worker love working with others .and as a team worker I am a good worker and a on time worker to.thank you.

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Some people speak very friendly ans some have attitude problems

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