Winnsboro Police Department (WPD) continues not to take some 911 calls from the Franklin Parish Sheriff’s Department, according to Sheriff Kevin Cobb.

Gilbert officials will used America Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to renovate town hall, according to Mayor Mike Stephens.

Winnsboro assets exceeded its liabilities by approximately $7.3 million while auditors listed no findings, according to a Legislative Auditor’s report released Jan. 12.

Winnsboro has been awarded a $3.53 million Louisiana Community Development Block Grant (LCDBG) grant to repair its aging sewer system, announced Mayor John Dumas Tuesday morning.

School closure announcements grew last week as the number of positive COVID-19 cases and other seasonal ailments began to add up.

It will be a busy year in the Louisiana Legislature and Rep. Neil Riser and Sen. Glen Womack have set individual goals to attain.

Franklin Parish Sheriff’s Office net position totaled approximately $18.8 million as of June 30, according to an audit by Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s report.

James Harris will once again serve as president of Franklin Parish Police Jury.

Infrastructure improvements top Winnsboro Mayor John Dumas’ 2022 goals.

 University of Louisiana Monroe President Dr. Ron Berry and Head Football Coach Terry Bowden will be the guest speakers at the Winnsboro-Franklin Parish Chamber of Commerce’s 72nd Installation Banquet.

A preliminary list of 2022 parish road projects were reviewed by Police Jury Public Works committee members Monday.

Franklin Parish School Board members re-elected Richard Kelly, president, Jacqueline Johnson, vice president and Danny Davis, chaplain.

The end is in sight for the Franklin Parish Library construction projects that included a new roof and HVAC system.  

Franklin Council On Aging net position dropped $52,125 to $514,743 for fiscal year 2021, according to a Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s report.

Franklin Medical Center has exhausted its supply of monoclonal antibody (mAb) treatments, an effective COVID-19 treatment.

Approximately two weeks into a six-month contract with Winnsboro and Franklin Parish Sheriff Kevin Cobb said patrols were “going good.”

Top story for 2021 was Franklin Parish turning into a icy landscape with a winter storm freezing roads, closing schools, businesses and thousands losing power.

Franklin Rubber Resources (FRR) LLC with Town of Winnsboro’s support will apply for capital outlay funds to repair fire-damaged equipment.

Winnsboro Municipal Airport is set to receive $159,000 from an Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) grant, according to U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy.

Tennessee Gas Pipeline Co. is the top taxpayer in Franklin Parish for 2021, said Tax Assessor Rod Elrod.

A two-vehicle automobile accident Monday afternoon left one Franklin Parish teenager dead and another hospitalized in critical condition.

 A 41-year dream will become a reality with the unveiling of a sign honoring Fred Carter, Jr. on Jan. 29 near Winnsboro’s gazebo.

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New voting district lines were approved by Winnsboro Town Council members at their regular meeting Monday night.

Franklin Parish school system recorded a 61.9 simulated performance score, according to the latest Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) figures.

Gilbert officials continue to wait on USDA funding to refurbish its sewer system, according to Cinnamon Gooding, with McManus Consulting Engineers of Monroe.

Bayou Macon Cutoff #3 drainage structure project has been completed, according to Ken McManus with McManus Consulting Engineers of Monroe.

Franklin Parish Sheriff’s Office will provide additional police inside Winnsboro’s corporate limits.

Police Jury members will vote Thursday on a proposed 2022 budget with a general fund income totaling approximately $869,593 while expenses reach $805,300.

Mia Dunn is resigning from the Franklin Parish School Board.

A state House of Representatives committee voted earlier this week to reject a rule that would add COVID-19 vaccines to the immunization schedule for K-12 schools following a wave of backlash from parents decrying the proposed mandate as government overreach.

Turkey Creek’s falling water levels have subsided, giving some relief to lake residents and outdoorsmen.

The oldest Louisiana probation officer to ever serve is retiring Dec. 2, and she is from Franklin Parish.

Construction continues on Franklin Parish Library’s HVAC system and should be completed within two weeks while project managers wait on roofing supplies, said Onie Parker, director.  

A Winnsboro man has been charged with multiple counts of rape, kidnapping and armed robbery, according to Franklin Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Franklin Medical Center’s net position increased by approximately $8.4 million for fiscal year ending April 30, according to its annual audit.