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Hammons withdraws from mayor's race
| by Tom Bonnette - posted Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010 @ 3:29 pm | |
 Winnsboro Mayor Jack Hammons has decided not to seek re-election for a fourth term, citing illness as the reason he is bowing out of the March 27 primary election.
In a letter to the people of Winnsboro, Hammons writes he was informed last week by his doctor that he has cancer and will begin radiation treatments this week.
"As I bow out of public life, I would like to offer my heartfelt gratitude to my many friends who have made the last 12 years such a wonderful experience for me and my family,"
Hammons writes. "The kindness you have shown has been overwhelming, and has made this chapter in my life such a great experience." |
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News
HGW bid approved, Patriots come home to play
The long-awaited repair and reconstruction of Horace G. White Learning Center could begin in less than a month, according to school officials. Members of the Franklin Parish School Board approved a bid of some $548,000 from Pullman & Willbanks Construction to rebuild the classroom wing destroyed by an arson blaze at the school nearly a year ago.
"Once we sign the contract, everything will be ready for them to get started," said Supt. Lanny Johnson. "I believe we'll have a lot better facility than what we had before." |
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Columns
Who owns 'Who Dat?'
Something funny happened on the way to the Super Bowl, "Who Dat?", became "Who Gonna Make Dat Money?" |
Sports
Delhi Gators to face Delhi Bears
The Delhi Charter School Gators (4-19, 3-4) will be back in action this Friday night when they take on their cross-town rival, the Delhi Bears. |
Cougars top Union 47-46
Rilyn Taylor stole the ball and converted a layup with seven seconds remaining to give Franklin Academy a 47-46 win over Union Christian in Farmerville Friday. |
Patriots visit Tiger territory after loss to Rams Friday
The Franklin Parish High School Patriots (22-4) will continue district 3-4A action this Friday night when they visit the Neville Tigers (21-9). The Patriots are coming off their first district loss of the season when they lost to the Bastrop Rams last Friday night, 70-62. |
Community
Wilkinson-Hill engagement
Tina Wilkinson, and David and Rosie Wilkinson of Monroe announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Christie Wilkinson, to Eric John Hill, son of Terri and Johnny Hill of Mangham. |
Newton-Nugent engagement
Jennifer and Craig Newton of Winnsboro announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Farah Newton, to Kyle Nugent, son of Martha and Glenn Nugent of Columbia. |
Arnold-Wright engagement
Sherry and Buddy Arnold of Winnsboro announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Courtney Beth Arnold, to Jake Wright, son of Ken Wright of Crowville and Tabby Mixon of Monroe. |
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