Guyton-Newsom families to reunite posted Wednesday, May 8th, 2013 @ 5:57 am Read More…  The Guyton-Newsom family reunion will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 11 at the Gulledge-Richardson Community Center in Crowville.

Parker to graduate with honors posted Wednesday, May 8th, 2013 @ 5:56 am Read More…  Mary Kate Parker, daughter of Mike and Kim Parker, of Gilbert, will be graduating Magna Cum Laude from Northwestern State University in Natchitoches on Friday, May 10, 2013, at 3 in the afternoon.

Moore-Dickinson engagement posted Wednesday, May 8th, 2013 @ 5:55 am Read More…  Kristine Renee Moore and Eric Lewis, both of Dickinson, Texas, announce plans of their engagement and upcoming marriage.

Parish students reward for academic excellence posted Wednesday, May 8th, 2013 @ 5:54 am Read More…  Forty-four seniors and 34 juniors from Franklin Parish were honored for academic excellence during the Franklin Parish Academic Achievement banquet on Thursday, April 25.

Blackson guest speaker at Mother's Day service posted Wednesday, May 8th, 2013 @ 5:01 am Read More…  Reverend King S. Dawson and members of the Augusta Missionary Baptist Church invite everyone to share with them as they celebrate Mother's Day at 11 a.m. on Sunday, May 12,. The theme is, "Jehovah Jireh, Our Provider."

Cheerleading tryouts set May 7 posted Thursday, May 2nd, 2013 @ 8:56 am Read More…  The deadline to turn in applications for Franklin Parish middle school cheerleaders has been extended to May 3. Tryouts begin May 7, 2013.

FCCS completes service project posted Thursday, May 2nd, 2013 @ 8:56 am Read More…  Fifth grade Bible students at Family Community Christian School (FCCS) raised $261.50 for Gideons International as a community service project. Judge E. Rudolph McIntyre, a member of the local chapter of Gideons International, accepted the funds on behalf of the organization at a special meeting on March 16, 2013. At the donation ceremony, Judge McIntyre gave a brief presentation about the Gideons and led a question and answer session with the students.

Parish turns out for diners delight posted Thursday, May 2nd, 2013 @ 8:55 am Read More…  The annual Taste of Franklin was deemed a delicious success this year, especially by those sampling the cuisine of some the area's top chefs and restauranteurs.

Lord-Curry engagement posted Wednesday, May 1st, 2013 @ 7:53 am Read More…  Jenny Lynn Lord of Ruston and Patrick Jabe Curry, both of Ruston, are pleased to announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage.

Gray-Wilson engagement posted Wednesday, April 24th, 2013 @ 6:37 am Read More…  Fannie Gray of Winnsboro and Vincent E. Wilson of Monroe announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. Fannie is the daughter of the late Ella M. Gray and Peter John Gray Sr. of Winnsboro. Vincent is the son of the late Mack and Mabell Wilson of Monroe.

Black History Banquet celebrates 25 years posted Wednesday, April 24th, 2013 @ 6:36 am Read More…  Miss Jalexi Brianne Heckard and Zachary LaShay Jones were selected as Miss Black and Mr. Black Heritage 2013. They honorees were presented during the 25th annual banquet sponsored by the Black Heritage Organization. The event was held on Feb. 22, 2013, in the Franklin Parish High School cafeteria at 7 p.m. The honorees were introduced by Evelyn Rose Richardson and trophies were presented by Mabel Lawrence Thomas, president of the organization. Upon their enrollment in a college of their choice, each will receive a scholarship from the organization.

Diamonds to host Mother's Day banquet posted Tuesday, April 16th, 2013 @ 7:42 pm Read More…  The Future Diamonds will host their First Annual Mother's Day Banquet on May 12 at 5 pm.

Key-Hill engagement posted Tuesday, April 16th, 2013 @ 7:41 pm Read More…  Dr. and Mrs. E. Stanton Key of Graham are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Meredith Christine Key, to Dr. Brian Keith Hill, son of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Gregory Hill of Springtown, and grandson of the late Mr. Albert Hill and Mrs. Elna Hill of Winnsboro.

Work-Dickey engagement posted Tuesday, April 16th, 2013 @ 7:35 pm Read More…  Judy and Paul Work of Winnsboro announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Kristen Leigh Work, to Richard Garner Dickey Jr., son of Pamela and Richard Dickey of Winnsboro.

Competition drives achievement at WE posted Wednesday, April 3rd, 2013 @ 7:45 am Read More…  Winnsboro Elementary School hosted a Math-A-Thon contest on March 13, in preparation for the LEAP and iLeap exams administered during the spring.

Kilcrease-Smith engagement posted Wednesday, April 3rd, 2013 @ 7:42 am Read More…  Tammi Johnson of Monroe is pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of her daughter, Jessica Kilcrease of West Monroe, to Eric Smith, son of Toni and Roy Denmon of Wisner.

Easter drama slated at PFC posted Wednesday, March 27th, 2013 @ 6:46 am Read More…  "No Greater Love" Easter Drama will be presented at Praise Fellowship Church on Good Friday night, March 29, 2013, beginning at 7:30 p.m. This real life drama tells about the life, crucifixion, resurrection, ascension and second coming of Jesus Christ.

Fort students celebrate literacy on Dr. Seuss' birthday posted Wednesday, March 27th, 2013 @ 6:45 am Read More…  Fort Necessity elementary students celebrated Dr. Seuss' birthday with community leaders and school officials on Friday, March 1.

Brown-Robinson engagement posted Wednesday, March 27th, 2013 @ 6:45 am Read More…  Larry Don and Debbie Brown of Liddieville are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Alarie Brown, to Adam Robinson, son of Pam McCain Robinson of Monroe and George Robinson of Winnsboro.

Shell meets German Chancellor posted Wednesday, March 20th, 2013 @ 5:30 am Read More…  Alec Shell, a 2012 honor graduate of St. Frederick High School, had the privilege of meeting Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel recently. Merkel is the first woman to become Chancellor of Germany.