Winnsboro-Franklin Chamber of Commerce bestowed more than $38,000 worth of scholarships at its 35th annual Academic Achievement ceremony April 29.
Winnsboro-Franklin Chamber of Commerce bestowed more than $38,000 worth of scholarships at its 35th annual Academic Achievement ceremony April 29.
Fifth grade students at Gilbert School learned they had a green thumb this year in Indya Pruitt’s science and social studies classes.
Loyalty.
Johnathan Donnell’s love of building things and thirst for learning has guided him in his education. So much so that Donnell received Franklin Parish Elementary Student of the Year.
Troy Middleton’s love of the arts and thirst for knowledge has gained him a place in Franklin Parish’s top students. Middleton was named Junior High Student of the Year.
The Princess Theatre Young Players are currently in rehearsals for the upcoming show, “Footloose, The Musical”, running March 18-20.
LISA KIPER, 2020 Franklin Parish Chamber of Commerce president, awards DeAnne Kiper, Louisiana Delta Community College-Winnsboro campus director, Business of the Year award.
When most people see just an exterior wall, Annakate Parker sees an opportunity to spread artistic beauty.
Franklin Parish public school teachers are preparing for the start of the academic year this week. (Photo by Monica Huff)
Two Franklin Parish scholars’ hard work paid off as they enter the next chapter of their educational journey.
Patricia Weldon, Crowville fifth grader, Jackson Cordill, Crowville eighth grader and Kemper Cloessner, Franklin Parish High School senior, were named parish Students of the Year for the 2019-20 school year.
As the University of Louisiana Monroe prepares to welcome students for the Fall 2020 semester, information is being provided regarding course delivery methods and safety measures implemented in response to COVID-19. ULM continues to focus on the campus community's health and safety while sti…
Today, June 30, 2020, University of Louisiana Monroe President Nick J. Bruno, Ph.D., and First Lady Linda, leave those titles behind as they end an almost 10-year chapter of their lives and begin a new one in retirement.
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA Monroe President Nick J. Bruno, Ph.D., and First Lady Linda Bruno at a retirement reception at Bayou Pointe on June 16. The Brunos were the official ambassadors for the university and served generously in the community for almost 10 years. ULM’s eighth president, Dr. …
FRANKLIN PARISH High School Salutatorians are from left, front row: Kristian January, Ashley Dumore and Kelsey Horath. Valedictorians are back row from left: Camryn Day, Kemper Cloessner and Madison Cardin. (Sun photo by Monica Huff)
When the COVID-19 health crisis sent students and educators home in March, K-12 educators skilled at teaching face-to-face in traditional classroom settings suddenly found themselves faced with the challenges of a transition to virtual, or online teaching.
The University of Louisiana System is announcing a special tuition rate for Louisiana adults returning to school to finish their degree though Compete LA. A flat rate of $275 per credit hour will apply to students who qualify through the program. This rate provides an average discount of $45…
Teachers have been gatherers for a millennia.
Two University of Louisiana Monroe students took award-winning photos in a competition by the College Media Association.
With schools closed due to the COVID-19 virus, the Franklin Parish School Board has listed several free websites for students to continue learning at home.
FRANKLIN PARISH TEACHERS of the Year are (from left) Jessica Tam Savage of Franklin Parish High School, Alejandra Z. Wiggers of Gilbert Junior High - Middle School Teacher of the Year, and Lesley Ann Hunt of Gilbert Junior High - Elementary Teacher of the Year. Wiley McClary, assistant super…
The University of Louisiana Monroe announced the students on the President’s and Dean’s List for the Fall 2019 semester.
LSU recognized 1,986 graduates at the university’s 300th commencement exercises on Friday, Dec. 20. The 1,986 degrees awarded is a new record for LSU’s fall graduation. The fall graduating class represented 55 Louisiana parishes, 42 states and 39 foreign countries. The youngest graduate was …
A total of 770 degrees were awarded to 764 graduates by the University of Louisiana Monroe for the Summer and Fall 2019 semesters. The Commencement Ceremony was Dec. 14 at Fant-Ewing Coliseum. President Nick J. Bruno, Jr., Ph.D., conferred the degrees. The keynote speaker was Louisiana Commi…
MASTER SGT. Emma Jones Blackshire, senior Army instructor for Franklin Parish High School’s JROTC program, Brian Gunter, principal of FPHS, and members of FPHS’s JROTC program donate items to the Blue Star Mothers of Northeast Louisiana Chapter Six. (Sun photo by Joe Curtis)
Franklin Parish High School’s marching band won top awards in two separate competitions recently and band members, their director Caleb McDaniel, and assistant director Stephen Taylor were working hard to prepare for two other events scheduled this week.
Franklin Academy will celebrate its annual football homecoming and senior night activities on Oct. 18.
THIRTEEN FRANKLIN PARISH teachers were honored at the School Board’s regular October meeting Monday night for perfect attendance within the last school year. Four teachers were honored for two years perfect attendance, and one teacher had three years perfect attendance. School Board Presiden…
Homecoming festivities for Franklin Parish High School, the parish’s only public high school, are set to take place Oct. 14-19 with the theme, “There’s No Place Like Homecoming.”
When Allen Lee graduated from Louisiana Tech with his degree in mechanical engineering in 1957, the Russians’ launch of Sputnik was still months away.
The Ogden High School Class of 1959 held their 60-year reunion in July. Class members met for supper Friday, July 19, at Brown’s Landing and enjoyed a time of fellowship. The reunion festivities were held at Baskin Baptist Church on Saturday, July 20, in the Family Life Center where those at…
The Winnsboro High School classes of 1950-59 gathered for their annual reunion on July 27 in the First United Pentecostal Church Family Life Center. Alumni representing all classes enjoyed the time for not only reminiscing and reliving experiences but also updating their classmates on their…
Leadership Winnsboro completed its pilot summer program at the Farm Project on La. Hwy. 4.
Franklin Parish will be purple Sept. 27 in the fight against cancer.
Franklin Parish Back To School Bash, Health and Resource Fair will be held Aug. 17 at the Wisner Community Center.
The annual Back To School Rally will be held at the Nolan Norman Park in Wisner Aug. 10.
A BACK TO SCHOOL Prayer Rally was held at the Wisner Gazebo Monday night for students. Local talent sung hymns and local ministers gave encouraging words to those in attendance. A similar prayer rally was held in Winnsboro Tuesday night. (Sun photo by Joe Curtis)
Franklin Parish High School will hold orientation sessions for incoming 9th grade students Aug. 14, according to Principal Brian Gunter. Students whose last names begin with the letter A-L are asked to attend from 9:30 to 11 a.m.; and those with names beginning with the letters M-Z, from 1 t…
University of Louisiana at Monroe freshman and student transfers from Franklin Parish total 160 for the upcoming school year.
Anyone interested in homeschooling is invited to come Aug. 5, at 6:30 to the Franklin Parish Library Learning Center, 705 Prairie Street, for an informational meeting on homeschooling.
Crockett Point Baptist Church invites you to join them for “Life’s Way Vacation Bible School – In the Wild,” July 29-31 from 6-8 p.m. Classes are offered for children ages 3 years (potty trained)-6th grade. Supper will be served each night.
Members of Franklin Parish’s 4-H Shooting Sports team have been busy this summer with various competitions which have tested their skills, according to Kelly Lafferty, Franklin Parish 4-H agent.
Franklin Parish youth member of winning team
The Living Literature team of Delhi Charter Senior Beta Club brought home top honor from the National Senior Beta Convention held in Oklahoma City.
On July 5 – 7, Wisner-Gilbert High School graduates of the class of 1969 from far and near
The Shelter InsuranceFoundation awarded $2,000 scholarship to Jaidyn Elizabeth Oliver, Taylor Patrick Roberts and Joseph Bruce Cordill.
VALEDICTORIANS AND SALUTATORIANS for Franklin Parish are: (front row from left to right) Danny Young III, Salutatorian Apostolic Tabernacle: Emme Blackwell Valedictorian Franklin Parish High; Camryn Price, Valedictorian Franklin Parish; Haley Lord Valedictorian Franklin Academy; Hope Lord Sa…
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