Winnsboro Mayor Sonny Dumas and town councilmen continue to hear concerns from constituents over proposed amendments to Section 28 that would set stricter rules on backpacks, “private outdoor events” and prohibit block parties.

As of Tuesday morning, a total of 1,266 voters had cast their early ballots for the Nov. 16 general election.

Thirty-five different narcotic-related arrest warrants were issued as of Tuesday morning by the Franklin Parish Sheriff’s Office narcotics division, said Sheriff Kevin Cobb.

Gov. John Bel Edwards said this week he was “not giving up on tax reform” if he is reelected next month, though he didn’t express confidence lawmakers would agree to restructure the state's tax system.

The Louisiana Department of Education is seeking applications from school systems, colleges and employers to create pilot programs for a fifth year of high school.

It’s a cliché to say an election will come down to turnout, but when the race is as close as Louisiana’s election for governor appears to be, the old expression is unavoidable.

Catahoula and Tensas parish voters will get a chance to go to the polls in early voting starting Nov. 2 and running through Nov. 9 except for Sunday, Nov. 3.

Early voting for the Nov. 16 general election will begin Nov. 2 and run through Nov. 9, said Geneva Cupp, Franklin Parish Registrar of Voters.

After 13 years and $25 million spent, the Franklin Parish school system’s building renovation program is approaching its final stages.

A five-year, garbage-service contract with Waste Connections of Monroe was approved Oct. 16 during a Franklin Parish Police Jury special meeting.

Franklin Medical Center’s net position and current assets increased while current liabilities decreased for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2019, according to its annual audit report prepared by Lester, Miller & Wells of Alexandria.

Company plans $375 million expansion in Louisiana

September was yet another rough month for Louisiana’s casino sector, with almost every property reporting falling revenue.

The 22nd annual Farmers Appreciation Banquet will be held at River of Life’s auditorium, Oct. 24 at 6 p.m.

Some 60 people turned out to see Gov. John Bel Edwards’s pay a campaign visit to Winnsboro, Tuesday.

An amendment to an existing ordinance to lower building permit costs was introduced during Monday’s Winnsboro Town Council meeting.

The Winnsboro Town Council introduced an amendment Monday night to prohibit block parties and place restrictions on private parties within the town’s corporate limits.

Franklin Parish Police Jury members tabled a decision Thursday night on garbage collection service provider bids to further review prices and options.

Sen. Neil Riser of Columbia will face Kevin Bates of Winnsboro in a Nov. 16 runoff in the District 20 House race.

Franklin Parish Sheriff Kevin Cobb won his bid for re-election in convincing fashion against opponent Madison Eaton Jr.

A small group of residents voiced their opinions about higher water rates at Gilbert’s regular meeting Thursday night.

The Franklin Parish burn ban has been lifted, according to Mitch Reynolds, director of Emergency Preparedness for Franklin Parish. 

The three leading candidates to be Louisiana’s next governor engaged in their final televised debate Wednesday night before Saturday’s election.

The search for a new Franklin Parish school superintendent has begun.

Demolition of the Baskin High School building has been delayed until May while parts of Ward III School have been approved for demolition.

Four bids for garbage collection service providers were reviewed at the Franklin Parish Police Jury public works committee meeting Monday morning.

Some 3,200 early votes were cast in Franklin Parish for the Oct. 12 primary election.

Shreveport, a Louisiana city with less than 200,000 residents, has more than $1 billion in debt, according to the Louisiana Legislative Auditor.

The Monroe metro area’s share of extreme poverty – neighborhoods where at least 40 percent of residents live below the poverty level – is the highest in Louisiana, according to a new analysis from the website 24/7 Wall St.

A financial executive on Thursday pitched Louisiana officials a tax credit program meant to jump-start major projects.

The Winnsboro Fire Department will observe national Fire Prevention Week Oct. 6 through 12.

Franklin Medical Center’s net operating income was $2,638,382 for August, according to budget numbers released during the Board of Commissioner’s regular meeting Sept. 26.

Twenty-two Franklin Parish farmers have been paid for their grain after Lakeland Grain Company in Winnsboro was placed in receivership by the State Department of Agriculture and Forestry, said Commissioner Mike Strain.

Wisner Town Council members agreed Thursday at a special meeting to advance measures to remove junk and other debris from the town’s corporate limits.

Northeast Louisiana Veteran’s Cemetery in Rayville will be receiving the National Cemetery Administration Operational Excellence Award, said Tim Johnson, director.

Nanoparticles made from the corn protein zein may provide the next generation of carriers for agricultural pesticides.

U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, a member of the Senate’s education committee, recently announced 26 senators have signed their names onto the bipartisan College Transparency Act (CTA) with the addition of U.S. Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA). 

Cattle producers can limit the amount of time cattle feed on hay without any negative effects if the hay has good nutritional quality, an LSU AgCenter forage specialist said at an AgCenter beef and forage field day on Sept. 19.

Franklin Parish Police Jury officials are hoping for a portion of some $1.2 billion in flood mitigation money to fund various area projects.

Winnsboro will be featured in a podcast highlighting small southern towns after being one of only five municipalities selected in Louisiana, said Sandra Robinson, secretary of Winnsboro Main Street economic committee.

Winnsboro’s public fire protection classification was raised to six from its previous classification of five, said Fire Chief Orlando Logan.

Early voting for the Oct. 12 primary election will begin Sept. 28 and run through Oct. 5 said Geneva Cupp, Franklin Parish Registrar of Voters.