Johnson 'evaluating' replacing Singer posted Tuesday, August 31st, 2010 @ 11:59 pm Read More…  Winnsboro Mayor Jackie Johnson says he is still evaluating whether to recommend that the city council keep their long-time attorney, Tab Singer. The council balked at removing Singer during their July 19 regular meetinig.

Board to adopt millages by Katie Norwood - posted Tuesday, August 31st, 2010 @ 11:59 pm Read More…  Franklin Parish Tax Assessor Rod Elrod had good news for members of the school board Monday evening. Elrod reported a projected revenue increase of $80,000 if the board adopts the same millages from the tax year 2009. Current millage rates are 15.4 mills parish-wide property tax and a 4.53 constitutional millage. "The pipeline that recently came through Liddieville increased the parish's taxable income by four percent," said Elrod. The parish-wide taxable value increased by $3 million, he said.

Election turnout light posted Tuesday, August 31st, 2010 @ 11:59 pm Read More…  Voter turnout was low in Saturday's federal primary elections, with a little more than one percent of Franklin Parish's 13,745 registered voters casting ballots.

Shelter case goes to grand jury by Tom Bonnette - posted Tuesday, August 31st, 2010 @ 11:59 pm Findings in a criminal investigation into the city of Winnsboro over the treatment of dogs at the city animal shelter will be turned over to a grand jury to be convened on Sept. 15, the Franklin Parish District Attorney's Office confirmed Monday. The DA's office received a report from the Louisiana State Police in July after an investigation arose, stemming from allegations that dogs at city holding pens off Robinson Road were kept in conditions that violated state law on how animals should be kept in shelters. Franklin Parish Assistant District Attorney Johnny Boothe said after receiving the report that no charges would be brought at the time, but the matter would be reviewed to see if it warranted being handed over to a grand jury. State police began to look into the matter after being requested to do so by the Franklin Parish Sheriff's Office. Read More…

Lawmen urge road safety, warn of new laws by Katie Norwood - posted Tuesday, August 24th, 2010 @ 11:59 pm Read More…  With the opening of parish schools this week, local law enforcement officials are urging motorists to be aware of changes to laws and be cautious of students while traveling.

Winnsboro to receive $1 million for repairs posted Tuesday, August 24th, 2010 @ 11:59 pm Read More…  Winnsboro is poised to receive $1 million in state money that city officials say would be used for sewage repairs.

Sweet potato plant takes root in Delhi by Tom Bonnette - posted Tuesday, August 24th, 2010 @ 11:59 pm Read More…  ConAgra Foods Lamb Weston's $150 million sweet potato processing plant will soon begin operations, creating fries for the nation and economic opportunity for northeast Louisiana.

The federal role in a disaster by Tom Bonnette - posted Sunday, August 22nd, 2010 @ 3:03 pm Read More…  In 1887, President Grover Cleveland was faced with a conundrum when a devastating drought struck Texas.

City council approves new animal shelter by Tom Bonnette - posted Tuesday, August 17th, 2010 @ 11:59 pm Read More…  Before taking office, Mayor Jackie Johnson promised he would make Winnsboro's animal shelter a model facility for cities its size in Louisiana. It looks like that's going to happen.

Police nab car bandit by Tom Bonnette - posted Tuesday, August 17th, 2010 @ 11:58 pm Read More…  A Winnsboro man was arrested in connection to a recent string of vehicle break-ins and thefts, according to police.

The Chill Band to cool a Hot August Night posted Tuesday, August 17th, 2010 @ 11:56 pm Read More…  Final preparations are under way for an evening of music, food, fun and unique surprises at the 'Hot August Night' — a one-of-a-kind event to the area to benefit future projects of Winnsboro Main Street.

Armyworms deploy early in Franklin Parish posted Tuesday, August 17th, 2010 @ 11:50 pm Read More…  Fall armyworms have declared war on Franklin Parish.

Mural returns to post office posted Tuesday, August 17th, 2010 @ 11:45 pm Read More…  It's a reminder of a bygone era that became a fixture in downtown Winnsboro and now it's back where it belongs.

Poll shows Traylor could force Vitter into run-off by Scott Rogers - posted Tuesday, August 17th, 2010 @ 8:09 am Read More…  Republican challenger Chet Traylor could stop Sen. David Vitter from capturing the GOP nomination in Aug. 28 primary election, according to a poll conducted by Verne Kennedy of Market Research Institute.

'Homecoming' set at Princess posted Tuesday, August 10th, 2010 @ 11:59 pm Read More…  The place is Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Mount Pleasant, N. C., located just west of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It is Saturday night, Oct. 6, 1945, two months after VJ Day. The war is over, the soldiers are home, the Great Depression is a bad memory, and the baby boom has begun.

End near for Turkey Creek drawdown posted Tuesday, August 10th, 2010 @ 11:59 pm Read More…  The Turkey Creek Lake dam will be sealed on Sunday, Aug. 15, ending the three month drawdown to eradicate the waterway's giant salvinia infestation, according to Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries officials.

Teachers, students gear up for new school year posted Tuesday, August 10th, 2010 @ 11:59 pm Read More…  Schools across the parish will be back in session in less than two weeks. Classes for Franklin Parish schools are set to resume on Monday, Aug. 23, 2010. Several back-to-school events are planned to welcome back students for the 2010-2011 school year.

Early voting in federal primary begins Saturday by Tom Bonnette - posted Tuesday, August 10th, 2010 @ 11:59 pm Read More…  Early voting for the Aug. 28 federal primary elections will begin Saturday, Aug. 14, and will run through Saturday, Aug. 21.

Young swimmer turns hero posted Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010 @ 11:59 pm Read More…  Eight-year-old Kyler Parker of Wisner is more than just a great swimmer, he's a life-saver.

High corn yields expected in parish by Tom Bonnette - posted Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010 @ 11:59 pm Read More…  The yields for corn — Franklin Parish's chief crop — are expected to be good this year despite a drought that has plagued production, according to LSU AgCenter officials.