Winnsboro News

One of the most wonderful things about Northeast Louisiana is the giving nature of the people here.

Rev. and Mrs. Paul L. Massey of Winnfield, La. are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Paula Marie Massey, to Seth Josiah Touchet, son of Mr.

Just in time for Christmas - "Edwin Edwards: An Authorized Biography" hit shelves last week.

TERRY -- Martha Epting Baker, a supervisor and a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church.

RAYVILLE - Gov. Bobby Jindal said Wednesday no decision had been made to consolidate the state's Monroe transportation headquarters into the Franklin Parish headquarters but reiterated that all state departments are searching for ways to save money.

Ouachita Parish legislators were furious following a meeting Monday where Louisiana Department of Transportation Secretary William Ankner proposed closing the Monroe District Office and consolidating it with the Chase District Office near Winnsboro.

My cousins Don and Kay Lynn Payne lived on the Winnsboro Highway a few miles outside of Crowville.

The Ministry of Inspirational Therapy of Louisiana held its annual membership meeting Nov.

Ferriday High dropped a pair of games to Franklin Parish in Winnsboro Tuesday. In the girls contest, the Lady Patriots defeated the Lady Trojans 64-49. Franklin Parish led 8-7 after one period, but outscored the Lady Trojans 18-6 in the second period.

North Central Louisiana Arts Council's Annual Holiday Arts Tour showcased work by more than fifty local and regional artists at local businesses, galleries and studios.

The Monroe Chamber of Commerce's annual holiday auction and gala, presented by title sponsor CenturyLink, has been scheduled for Dec.

The annual Winnsboro Franklin Parish Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade promises to light up both the streets and the skies as the annual nighttime parade rolls through downtown Winnsboro starting at 7 p.m. Dec.

Bastrop begins the holiday season with a Southern brunch followed by a concert by Synergy Brass Quintet on Sunday sponsored by Louisiana Main Street and the Rose Theatre.

You are invited: The Wellspring is hosting a series of family events between now and Christmas to help get your family into the holiday mood.

My daddy was reared in Franklin Parish. He was a Crowville boy. Wow, I did enjoy my trips to Crowville and Winnsboro.

To submit birthday or anniversary announcement dial 362-0389 and immediately press 600 when the recording answers.

A fun performance by some very talented young folks at the Princess Theater in Winnsboro on Thursday and Friday, Nov.

Deputy Derek Dixon was honored as the Shelby County Sheriff Department's Officer of the Year by the Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce, in September, at its annual luncheon.

State Sen. Francis Thompson, D-Delhi, has been reappointed to the Southern Regional Education Board by Gov.

Career Technical College has scheduled its semi-annual career fair from 1-5 p.m. Wednesday at its 2319 Louisville Ave.