A potential Louisiana Watershed Initiative (LWI) governmental body has some locals concerned over the amount of authority it could possess.

Three suspects involved in a June 3 gun fight at a populated Winnsboro parking lot have been detained, according to Franklin Parish Sheriff Kevin Cobb.

Franklin Parish School Board members approved an annual budget that is $584,000 less than the previous year’s budget.

Preliminary financial numbers show Franklin Medical Center losing $1.4 million in total income in its current fiscal year before a Payback Protection Program (PPP) loan is possibly forgiven by the federal government.

Winnsboro is Louisiana’s cleanest city, according to Louisiana Garden Club Federation’s (LGCF) judges.

Franklin Parish Police Jury assets exceeded liabilities by approximately $33.4 million for the year, according to an audit report released by Louisiana Legislative auditors.

Franklin Parish Tax Assessor assets surpassed liabilities by approximately $1.6 million, according to an audit report released by Louisiana Legislative Auditors.

North Franklin Waterworks customers may find relief from their poor water conditions.

A Baskin police officer resigned after he was arrested in connection to a May 16 altercation with an off-duty Baton Rouge police officer.

The 63rd annual Deep South PRCA Rodeo will be held June 3 - 5, 8 p.m. nightly.

Police Jury road crews continue work on freeze damaged roads throughout the Franklin Parish, according to Wendell Thornton, superintendent.

Improvements are forthcoming for Winnsboro’s aging waste water treatment plant, but enhancements will come at a price.

Early Monday morning 66 individuals were issued 126 arrest warrants by Franklin Parish Sheriff’s office narcotics division, said Sheriff Kevin Cobb.

Gilbert officials are waiting for Louisiana Health Department and USDA approval on sewer system refurbishments.

A measure lowering interest rates on two USDA loans was approved by Wisner Town Council members May 13.

Winnsboro anticipates posting a $489,319 surplus in its 2021-22 fiscal year general fund budget.

Winnsboro was named regional winner of the Louisiana Garden Club Federation’s (LGCF) Cleanest City contest, May 7.

School-based health care will be extended until January in Franklin Parish schools, according to Tanya Riser Cobb, school nurse.

Baker’s Cutoff Ramp lease in north Franklin Parish was approved by Police Jury members at their May 6 regular meeting.

Bastrop Police officials has issued a second degree murder warrant for Cornelius Devonte Whitfield in connection to the shooting death of Bobby Rose.

Local individuals are working to expand Winnsboro’s walking trail with grants and in-kind work.

South Franklin Catfish Festival organizers are calling the event an overwhelming success.

Upgrades to Abe Lincoln / Horace White sewer system could be forthcoming thanks to possible funding from American Rescue Act.

Planting season for area crops has been “hit and miss” due to uncooperative weather, said Carol Pinnell-Alison, LSU County Extension agent.

A small, pesky insect has invaded homes and yards of Franklin Parish residents.

Gilbert assets exceeded its liabilities giving the village a $1.71 million net position, according to an audit report released by Louisiana Legislative Auditors.

Voters overwhelmingly passed a five-year 1/2 cent sales tax renewal that supports Franklin Parish Sheriff’s Office operational costs.

A proposed 2021-22 school year calendar will be voted on May 6 at Franklin Parish School Board’s regular meeting.

The South Franklin Catfish Festival will be held May 1 in downtown Wisner.

Franklin Parish Police Jury drainage employees face many challenges to keep excess water flowing properly.

Public school students, faculty and staff will have a four-day work week for the 2020-21 academic year.

James Wallingsford, 55 of Gilbert, was among five men found dead inside a capsized Seacor Power lift boat.

Former Winnsboro Police officer Terrance Pleasant was indicted on abuse of power and one count of public bribery by a Franklin Parish Grand Jury Monday.

Public school students scoring a low final grade in their first and third nine-weeks will now be given a minimum grade of 50 for the 2020-21 school year.

Ice damage on Franklin Parish paved roads totaled approximately $4.5 million, said Ken McManus, with McManus Consulting Engineers.

Early voting for the April 24 general election continues through April 17.

Franklin Parish Police Jury members again tabled a decision to potentially close Baker’s Cutoff Boat Ramp from Nov. 1 through Jan. 31.

Franklin Parish School Board members tabled a decision to change public school weeks from five to four days in their regular meeting April 6.