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The Franklin Parish Library Learning Centers roof caught on fire at approximately 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8. As of 4:15 p.m. the blaze has been contained. The extent of the

FRANKLIN PARISH Police Jury members were recently sworn in at their January meeting. Pictured from left and the districts they serve: President James Harris, District 3; Vice President Leodis Norman,

CONCORDIA PARISH Police Jury President Collin Edwards congratulates Jury member Joseph Parker Sr. for 20 years of service to the community. Parker is retiring from the Police Jury at the

THE VIDALIA Flea Market and Natchez Balloon Festival always attracts 1,000s of visitors each year to the Miss-Lou area. The following are scenes from the flea market, the annual carnival

FERRIDAY FIRE Chief Ken White, right, poses with newly named Ferriday Fire Assistant Fire Chief Timothy Downs. (Sentinel photo by Joey Martin)

Today (Tuesday, Sept. 19) the Humane Society of the United States and the Vidalia Police Department rescued 20 days and puppies from an alleged cruelty situation at a residential property

The Franklin Parish School District has posted notices to inform parents and students that public schools within Winnsboro’s city limits, which include Franklin Parish Head Start, Winnsboro Elementary and Franklin

JULIA THOMAS and her grandchild, LaMonte, speak at the Winnsboro Town Council meeting about renaming a town road Lester Thomas Jr. Road. Julia Thomas was his mother. Lester Thomas Jr.

West Monroe officials alerted city residents this week to the high costs of equipment needed to maintain public safety services through the fire and police departments.

A community meeting will be held Sunday, Sept. 10 at 6 p.m. at Ferriday Hall to discuss police officers, ordinances, houses, grass, cars and other issues.