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Wheat harvest looks good
Despite soaring fuel and fertilizer costs, local wheat producer Buckshot Sims said he expected wheat producers would still turn a profit when the wheat harvest begins later this month.
Sims, a Franklin Parish farmer, said the harvest should begin within "the next couple of weeks," adding some varieties looked "very good" while others were "just average."
"The wheat really looks pretty good," Sims said.
Wheat futures were extremely high, but fell back recently and that could mean less money for area producers. |
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News
Bass returned to Turkey Creek
Between 750 and 1,000 pounds of bass fished from Turkey Creek during a Saturday tournament were returned to the creek that same day, thanks to action taken by the Franklin Parish Police Jury. |
State income tax cuts on horizon
State Sen. Neil Riser said Louisiana residents could expect some type of income tax cut to come out of the 2008 regular session, but how that cut would come about depended largely on the House of Representatives. |
Ready, skilled workforce key to growth
The importance of workforce development – providing skilled workers for skilled jobs – was the topic at the Winnsboro-Franklin Chamber of Commerce regular meeting May 1. |
Columns
The bandwagon from hell
Since at least the late 19th century, the state of Louisiana has published acts approved by the Legislature in the state's Official Journal. |
Editorials
Income taxes and politics
The Legislature needs to quit playing fast and loose with an important piece of legislation that would cut state income taxes for people who make anywhere from $25,000 to $50,000 per year. |
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Sports
Mangham advancing toward state
Mangham earned their second consecutive trip to Bringhurst Field in Alexandria to compete for the 1A state championship with a hard fought victory over Catholic Pointe Coupee of New Roads Saturday afternoon by the score of 3-2. Alan Williams (16-2) earned the victory pitching seven innings and giving up only two hits and striking out 11 hitters. Joe Fabre of Catholic Pointe Coupee was equally impressive allowing only three hits and striking out 11 Dragons. |
Dragons demolish Warriors
Mangham (26-9) advanced to the quarterfinal round of the 1A playoffs by defeating St. Frederick of Monroe by the score of 8-0. |
Community
Ward receives scholarship award
Alarie Ward, daughter of Garry and Dewanna Ward of Crowville, has been selected to receive First South Farm Credit's annual scholarship award. The scholarship is awarded to a family member of a First South Credit member or borrower. |
Reynolds receives national award
The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) recently announced that Franklin Parish High School student Kim Reynolds has been selected for membership. The Society recognizes top scholars and invites only those students who have achieved superior academic excellence. |
4-H Club offers LSU tickets at discounted rate
The LSU Athletic Department is offering the 4-H program an opportunity to participate in an LSU football game at the reduced price of $25/ticket. These tickets may be purchased by 4-H members, their families, and volunteers. |
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