State tax deadline is today posted Wednesday, May 15th, 2013 @ 5:34 am Read More…  The deadline for filing 2012 Louisiana individual income tax returns is Wednesday.

Graduation exercises set this week posted Wednesday, May 15th, 2013 @ 5:33 am Commencement ceremonies around the parish will take place this weekend. Franklin Academy will hold graduation services at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 18 at River of Life. Representing FA are valedictorians Nikki Erwin and Britt Grieme. Read More…

25 arrested in round-up posted Wednesday, May 8th, 2013 @ 5:03 am Read More…  An early morning warrant round-up last Wednesday sent 25 parish residents to the Franklin Parish Detention Center on various drug charges, according to officials.

Board amends graduation exercise policy by Katie Norwood - posted Wednesday, May 8th, 2013 @ 5:02 am Read More…  Franklin Parish School Board members passed a motion Monday evening to allow all parish seniors who have met their Carnegie requirements to walk during graduation exercises whether they pass the Graduation Exit Exam or not.

State agriculture economy hits $11.4 billion posted Wednesday, May 8th, 2013 @ 5:01 am Read More…  The agricultural economy in Louisiana grew to a record high value of $11.4 billion in 2012, an increase of 6.5 percent over the 2011 amount of $10.7 billion, according to the latest figures released by the LSU AgCenter last week.

Chamber honors business of the month posted Wednesday, May 8th, 2013 @ 5:00 am Read More…  L.S. & J.M. Gravelle, Inc., received Business of the Month honors from the Winnsboro-Franklin Chamber of Commerce for the month of May.

Event slated for longtime community supporter posted Wednesday, May 8th, 2013 @ 5:00 am Read More…  Organizers of the first-ever Addie Bolton Day invite local churches, civic and political leaders and parish residents to come out and show their support for her longtime service to the community.

Princess slates youth production posted Wednesday, May 8th, 2013 @ 4:59 am Read More…  Princess Theatre will present its annual Spring Youth production May 14 and 16 on the big stage starting each night at 6 p.m. Directed by Naomi Cordill, the production has become one of the best loved and focal points of the Princess Season. This year's play, "Blather, Blarney & Balderdash,"showcases about 50 area youth.

Redden special guest at DAR posted Wednesday, May 8th, 2013 @ 4:58 am Read More…  Oakley Chapter DAR held its monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 16, at The Princess  Room in downtown Winnsboro with Monroe TV personality Louis Redden as guest speaker. Oakley Chapter regent Charlotte White and Tami Boyd served has hostesses.

Event slated to aid animal shelter posted Wednesday, May 1st, 2013 @ 7:52 am Read More…  The second annual Putts for Mutts Golf Tournament is set for Saturday, May 11, at Twin Oaks Country Club.

Clay to retire from WFD posted Wednesday, May 1st, 2013 @ 7:51 am Read More…  After serving the Winnsboro Fire Department for 28 years, Marvel Clay Sr. has announced his plans to retire.

UPDATE: Escapee apprehended in Ascension Parish posted Wednesday, May 1st, 2013 @ 7:50 am Read More…  Updated May 6

FMC in black as fiscal year ends posted Wednesday, May 1st, 2013 @ 7:48 am Read More…  Franklin Medical Center continues to improve in all of the scores monitored by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, according to reports presented at FMC monthly meeting of the board of commissioners.

Crowville residents to vote on fire measure posted Wednesday, May 1st, 2013 @ 5:47 am Read More…  Crowville residents will go to the polls Saturday, May 4, to vote on a 10-year, 4-mill property tax to fund the Fire District I.

Don't miss the library book sale! posted Wednesday, May 1st, 2013 @ 2:00 am Read More…  The ongoing book sale at the Franklin Parish Library inWinnsboro, is having a two-for-one sale the week of May 6 through May 11. Buy two of the same items and get one of the same free.

Native tapped for engineer post posted Tuesday, April 30th, 2013 @ 9:06 am Read More…  Winnsboro native Columbus L. "Buddy" Smith Jr. was recently tapped by the city of Monroe to serve as interim city engineer. Former engineer Sinyale Morrison resigned in November after she and her former employee, Ricardo Nance pleaded innocent to one count each of payroll fraud.

Health fair slated in Sicily Island posted Wednesday, April 24th, 2013 @ 6:43 am Read More…  Sicily Island Medical Center and area agencies will offer a fun-filled health fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 27. Admission and screenings are offered at no charge. Health screenings include, blood pressure, hearing, diabetic foot screenings, dental, breast exams, blood glucose, bone density, vision, cholesterol and many others. Information regarding diabetes and health education will be provided.

Ag officials: Wheat crop forecast 'iffy' posted Wednesday, April 24th, 2013 @ 6:43 am Read More…  The 2013 wheat harvest in Louisiana is only a few weeks from beginning, and experts aren't sure how the crop will turn out.

College to host campus-wide open house posted Wednesday, April 24th, 2013 @ 6:42 am Read More…  Louisiana Delta Community College will host a campus-wide open house for the community to discover Delta and all that it has to offer.

Parish to celebrate academic excellence posted Wednesday, April 24th, 2013 @ 6:42 am Read More…  The Franklin Parish Academic Achievement banquet is celebrating 27 years of recognizing students for their academics.