A strong, open economy is top priority for the Louisiana Legislative season set to convene April 12, said Sen. Glen Womack.

North Franklin Waterworks officials are looking into the construction of a water treatment plant along with other ways of improving water conditions for customers, said Devon Goodman, board of director’s president.

Mixture of snow and ice gripped Franklin Parish bringing schools, governmental offices and businesses to a week-long closure.

Residents of Winnsboro were without water for three days during the recent winter storm due to a loss of electricity and a faulty generator.

A wintry mix of snow and ice covered Franklin Parish late Sunday night and early Monday morning causing schools, governmental agencies and business closures.

Wisner officials are applying for a HVAC improvement grant through the Louisiana Office of Community Development.

Drinks containing a higher percentage of alcohol could possibly be sold in Gilbert soon.

Organizers of a Crowville street lighting project now want to develop a street lighting district.

Priorities in future parish road repair may be changing.

Franklin Medical Center personnel vaccinated 640 people and performed 117 BAM infusions, according to April Winborne, director of nursing.

Customers of North Franklin Water Works, Inc. have suffered with dark water for years and will continue to suffer until the system builds a new treatment plant, said Ken McManus, engineer with McManus Consulting Engineers and system customer.

Rep. Neil Riser has pre-filed two bills that would reinstate suspended sales tax holidays.

Students in Baskin and Winnsboro Elementary have a chance to attend other schools in Franklin Parish if they so desire.

Former Franklin Parish Schools Superintendent Royce Bryan was remembered at the School Board meeting Monday night.

Gilbert Town Council members passed resolutions in support of grants that, if approved, would provide money for renovation of city hall and purchase of water meters.

Franklin Parish School Board’s liabilities exceeded its assets by approximately $44 million.

Resolutions to apply for three grants were passed by Winnsboro Town Council members.

Winnsboro-Franklin Chamber of Commerce conferred its two annual awards during a small noontime Jan. 19 ceremony.

Things may be brightening up for residents of Crowville.

Winnsboro’s assets exceeded it liabilities by $7.46 million at the close of its fiscal year, according to an audit report released by the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s office.

COVID-19 sick days will be extended to Franklin Parish public school employees for spring semester 2021.

New officers were elected to the Franklin Parish Police Jury in its regular meeting, Jan. 14.

Franklin Parish School Board had $9.2 million in revenue sources for November, according to budget numbers released earlier this month in the School Board’s regular meeting.

COVID-19 is the top concern for Winnsboro Mayor John Dumas and his administration for 2021.

Charles F. Kennell III pre-trial has been continued to March 9 and his trial continued until July 19, according to Penny Douciere, Fifth Judicial district attorney.

Regional hospital beds are nearing capacity making Franklin Medical Center’s and Northeast Louisiana (NELA) Ambulance Service’s job hard but not impossible.

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

Five scholarships were awarded by Franklin Medical Center’s Board of Commissioners at their regular monthly meeting, Dec. 29.

Mayors in Wisner and Gilbert listed building improvements along with utility improvements for 2021 goals.

Property taxes collected in Franklin Parish this year totaled approximately $11.6 million, according to Rod Elrod, tax assessor.

Winnsboro officials may not be in breach of contract for not paying approximately $60,000 for work on the municipal airport after reviewing a certificate of substantial completion.

Mayor John Dumas told Town Councilmen Winnsboro will have to be cautious financially as the town reaches the fiscal year’s halfway mark.

COVID-19 was the top news story of 2020 both locally and nationally.