Reported cases of people testing positive for COVID-19 jumped to 6,424, according to a Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) report published April 1 at noon.
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One out of 77 tests have returned positive for COVID-19 virus from Franklin Medical Center and its affiliated clinics, officials reported in a social media post Monday.
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The Franklin Parish Police Jury office has been closed until further notice as it enters into phase four of its COVID-19 contingency plan.
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The fronts of Wisner Town Hall and police department received a fresh coat of paint over the weekend thanks to a small group of volunteers.
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Winnsboro will continue with its normal curfew but Mayor Sonny Dumas has not ruled out possibly changing to earlier times as Franklin Parish battles the spread of COVID-19.
The Louisiana Legislature convened for about an hour Tuesday before suspending their session once again because of coronavirus concerns.
Gov. John Bel Edwards says he plans to extend his “safer at home” executive order until April 30, requiring Louisiana residents to stay home from school and work in light of an ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.
There are five reported cases of COVID-19 virus in Franklin Parish as of March 30, according to the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH).
The University of Louisiana Monroe has confirmed that one of its students has tested positive for COVID-19.In a statement emailed Saturday to students, faculty and staff members, President Nick J. Bruno, Ph.D., said the student was a resident of on-campus housing and has checked out of the r…
Four cases of the COVID-19 virus have been reported in Franklin Parish, according to information released by the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) today.
More than 100 people have died due to the COVID-19 virus in Louisiana, according to the Department of Health (LDH).
The University of Louisiana System and LSU are partnering to mobilize healthcare students, graduates or active/retired members of the healthcare workforce to volunteer their time and talents through Louisiana Volunteers by signing up at www.COVID-19LAVolunteers.org.
Louisiana governments could be in line to receive an estimated $1.803 billion from the federal government to help with expenses related to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) reported no cases of COVID-19 virus in Franklin Parish at noon today contradicting reports from Franklin Medical Center (FMC).
WASHINGTON –U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy joined the majority of the Senate in passing the CARES Act – the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act – that provides $2 trillion in emergency assistance for American families and businesses.
Based on current trends, the COVID-19 pandemic could lead to the loss of 16,631 jobs in Louisiana’s hotel sector, according to a report by the American Hotel and Lodging Association. More than 49,000 jobs supporting the industry also could be lost, the report says.
Business sales and excise tax returns which were previously due March 20 can now be turned in as late as May 20 without penalty, the Louisiana Department of Revenue announced.
The U.S. government has approved Louisiana’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration, opening the door to additional federal funding as the state attempts to mitigate the public health impact of COVID-19.
Numerous area hospitals will receive supplemental funding from the Department of Health and Human Services totaling nearly $500,000 for the diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19, said Congressman Ralph Abraham.
COVID-19 virus cases continue to rise in Louisiana, but as of today at noon, no cases have been reported in Franklin Parish, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.
Winnsboro and Baskin Town Halls are closed to the public to safeguard residents and employees and reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Both locations have municipal employees present to assist residents.
An ordinance was passed upping rates on removal of noxious growths from private lots in Gilbert at the Board of Aldermen’s regular meeting, March 12.
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to Louisiana small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza announced today.
United Way of Northeast Louisiana has established the COVID-19 Response Fund to accept donations to support response and recovery efforts related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Private and public sector organizations are temporarily closing doors throughout Franklin Parish in response to Gov. John Bel Edwards “Stay at Home” order issued Sunday.
Reported cases of people testing positive for COVID-19 jumped to 6,424, according to a Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) report published April 1 at noon.
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One out of 77 tests have returned positive for COVID-19 virus from Franklin Medical Center and its affiliated clinics, officials reported in a social media post Monday.
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The Franklin Parish Police Jury office has been closed until further notice as it enters into phase four of its COVID-19 contingency plan.
top story
The fronts of Wisner Town Hall and police department received a fresh coat of paint over the weekend thanks to a small group of volunteers.
top story
Winnsboro will continue with its normal curfew but Mayor Sonny Dumas has not ruled out possibly changing to earlier times as Franklin Parish battles the spread of COVID-19.
The Louisiana Legislature convened for about an hour Tuesday before suspending their session once again because of coronavirus concerns.
Gov. John Bel Edwards says he plans to extend his “safer at home” executive order until April 30, requiring Louisiana residents to stay home from school and work in light of an ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.
There are five reported cases of COVID-19 virus in Franklin Parish as of March 30, according to the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH).
The University of Louisiana Monroe has confirmed that one of its students has tested positive for COVID-19.In a statement emailed Saturday to students, faculty and staff members, President Nick J. Bruno, Ph.D., said the student was a resident of on-campus housing and has checked out of the r…
Four cases of the COVID-19 virus have been reported in Franklin Parish, according to information released by the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) today.
More than 100 people have died due to the COVID-19 virus in Louisiana, according to the Department of Health (LDH).
The University of Louisiana System and LSU are partnering to mobilize healthcare students, graduates or active/retired members of the healthcare workforce to volunteer their time and talents through Louisiana Volunteers by signing up at www.COVID-19LAVolunteers.org.
Louisiana governments could be in line to receive an estimated $1.803 billion from the federal government to help with expenses related to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) reported no cases of COVID-19 virus in Franklin Parish at noon today contradicting reports from Franklin Medical Center (FMC).
WASHINGTON –U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy joined the majority of the Senate in passing the CARES Act – the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act – that provides $2 trillion in emergency assistance for American families and businesses.
Based on current trends, the COVID-19 pandemic could lead to the loss of 16,631 jobs in Louisiana’s hotel sector, according to a report by the American Hotel and Lodging Association. More than 49,000 jobs supporting the industry also could be lost, the report says.
Business sales and excise tax returns which were previously due March 20 can now be turned in as late as May 20 without penalty, the Louisiana Department of Revenue announced.
The U.S. government has approved Louisiana’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration, opening the door to additional federal funding as the state attempts to mitigate the public health impact of COVID-19.
Numerous area hospitals will receive supplemental funding from the Department of Health and Human Services totaling nearly $500,000 for the diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19, said Congressman Ralph Abraham.
COVID-19 virus cases continue to rise in Louisiana, but as of today at noon, no cases have been reported in Franklin Parish, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.
Winnsboro and Baskin Town Halls are closed to the public to safeguard residents and employees and reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Both locations have municipal employees present to assist residents.
An ordinance was passed upping rates on removal of noxious growths from private lots in Gilbert at the Board of Aldermen’s regular meeting, March 12.
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to Louisiana small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza announced today.
United Way of Northeast Louisiana has established the COVID-19 Response Fund to accept donations to support response and recovery efforts related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Private and public sector organizations are temporarily closing doors throughout Franklin Parish in response to Gov. John Bel Edwards “Stay at Home” order issued Sunday.
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Restaurants play a key role in today’s fast-paced society and have been hit hard by recent governmental mandates to hinder the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
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Local corn farmers have been slightly hindered not by coronavirus-related problems but by a more familiar foe: the weather.
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Wisner officials have closed the Town Hall and community center as numbers of COVID-19 escalate in Louisiana.
COVID-19 virus cases continue to rise in Louisiana, but as of noon today, no cases have been reported in Franklin Parish, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.
Two people in Richland Parish have tested positive with COVID-19 virus, according to the Louisiana Department of Health as of noon today.
Gov. John Bel Edwards issued a "Safer at Home" order Sunday afternoon, directing all Louisiana residents to shelter at home and limit movements outside of their homes beyond essential needs.
Gov. John Bel Edwards will join health experts and members of his administration on Monday for a live statewide discussion on Louisiana’s response to COVID-19.
New models show Louisiana’s COVID-19 cases could overwhelm the state’s capacity to care for those patients within seven to 10 days without more support from the federal government, Gov. John Bel Edwards said Thursday.
The Louisiana Workforce Commission is giving employers extra time to pay their unemployment taxes for the first quarter of the year.
The Franklin Parish Main Library and Wisner branch will close at 2 p.m., March 19 to the public until further notice.
Louisiana Department of Health officials recently released the following information and suggestions about social distancing.
Louisiana is entering a critical stretch in its efforts to reduce the spread of the new coronavirus that causes COVID-19, Gov. John Bel Edwards said Wednesday.
Interiors of municipal building in Winnsboro and Wisner were closed to the public today to safeguard residents and employees and reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Louisiana’s Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority on Wednesday approved a $1.08 billion spending plan for next fiscal year in a “virtual” meeting held online.
Alto Presbyterian Church announced it met the original fundraising goal to repair the historic building’s foundation, but the amount raised will only cover two-thirds of the expected expenses.
The Franklin Parish Police Jury decided on numerous public works issues at its regular meeting, March 12.
The following is information about the Coronavirus from the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). At the end of the article are links for further information.
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Four Franklin Parish infrastructure improvement projects moved forward in the Louisiana Watershed Initiative funding process.
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School Superintendent John Gullatt was given emergency powers to manage certain activities after a resolution was passed by Franklin Parish School Board members Tuesday.
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The April 4 Franklin Parish Catfish Festival has been canceled in compliance with Gov. John Bel Edwards’ ban of large gatherings, said Paul Price Jr., festival director.
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Winnsboro may soon have a RV park located in the industrial park, a new recreation area on the south-end and street improvements on Adams and Common streets.
The University of Louisiana Monroe College of Health Sciences and College of Pharmacy will present a community seminar on COVID-19, also known as coronavirus, at noon on Tuesday, March 17.
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Gov. John Bel Edwards announced today a series of significant measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in Louisiana, including a 50-person limit on all gatherings.
No public gathering of more than 250 people will be allowed in Louisiana until April 13, including K-12 public schools statewide, according to a proclamation signed by Gov. John Bel Edwards today.
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