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NEWS ARCHIVE
February 2 2012 - 13:55:36 CST
"Flash and Clash" Flea Market
The Crossing Place Fellowship of Franklin is having its flea market at The Bridge Ministry Center (formerly Mary Hines Elementary) on 327 Martin Luther King in Charenton on Sat., Feb. 4 from 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
January 26 2012 - 9:47:15 CST
Franklin Mardi Gras Parade
The Franklin Mardi Gras Parade will take place Tuesday, February 21 at 1 p.m. Contact Iris Sharpe (828-5608) at the Chamber of Commerce for applications.
January 12 2012 - 10:19:03 CST
Techeland Arts Council Presents
The Techeland Arts Council will present "What a Ride!" at the Teche Theatre for the Performing Arts March 16-17 at 7:30 p.m. and March 18 at 3 p.m.
January 11 2012 - 16:13:59 CST
Oneal Chube Street to Be Dedicated
At 1 p.m. on January 14, Fourth Street will become Oneal Chube Street in honor of Oneal Leon Chube, Jr. who was a respected educator, administrator, mentor and football coach in Franklin. Former students and friends are asked to come to the corner of Fourth and Willow Streets for the dedication. A reception will follow the ceremony in the cafeteria of Franklin Junior High School.
January 5 2012 - 14:05:48 CST
Third Annual Rock the Runway for Cancer Research and Awareness
Dimension Plus Model Group presents the Third Annual "Rock the Runway for Cancer Research and Awareness" on Saturday, January 21, 2012, at 5:30 p.m. at the Franklin City Park Recreation Center (across from the old Franklin Foundation Hospital).
January 5 2012 - 11:39:57 CST
Benefit Gumbo
The Franklin Fire and Police Departments are having a benefit gumbo Sunday, January 22, 2012, for Toddy Boudreaux and Larry Bowles to defray medical costs. You will receive chicken and sausage gumbo over rice for your donation.
December 12 2011 - 15:50:28 CST
Holiday Food Drive
The Franklin Fire Dept. is sponsoring a holiday food drive, which will end Dec. 19, to provide food baskets for the elderly and needy during Thanksgiving and Christmas. Donations of food and money should be brought to 512 First St. from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. A turkey or ham will be purchased with the monetary donations. When you donate at least four items, you will receive a free fire extinguisher (limit of two).
December 12 2011 - 15:50:15 CST
Classic Christmas Movies
The Teche Theatre will present classic Christmas movies Dec. 17 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 18 at 2:30 p.m. free of charge. Go and enjoy hot chocolate and fresh popcorn while you watch the movies.
December 12 2011 - 15:49:28 CST
A Light of Hope Observance
The St. Mary Parish MADD Chapter, Red Ribbon Committee and the St. Mary Parish Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition will hold their "A Light of Hope Observance" on Dec. 15 at 6 p.m. at the Teche Theatre. The organizers will recognize the "Top Cop" in the fight against drunk and drugged drivers and will honor and memorialize those whose lives have been changed because of impaired motorists.
November 30 2011 - 12:50:38 CST
Franklin Christmas Parade and Lamp-Lighting Ceremony
The City of Franklin will host its Christmas Parade and Lamp-Lighting Ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011. Line-up begins at 5:30 p.m. on the corner of Jackson and Main, and the parade begins at 6:00 p.m. The lamp-lighting ceremony will begin once the parade reaches the Courthouse Square. All residents, schools, community organizations, church societies, fraternities, sororities, veterans associations and nonprofit organizations are encouraged to participate. Golf cart owners are encouraged to register and decorate their carts and drive them in the parade.
November 23 2011 - 16:49:32 CST
SLCC Open House
South Louisiana Community College (SLCC) is hosting an open house at its Franklin campus (1013 Perret St.) on Dec. 1, 2011, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
November 23 2011 - 16:44:12 CST
Adult Basketball League
The Adult Basketball League will begin its season December 13, 2011. The deadline to enter is December 10, 2011. Contact the Broussard-Harris Recreation Center or the City Park Recreation Center for more information.
November 7 2011 - 11:52:54 CST
Adopt-A-Family Program
If you would like to participate in the St. Mary/Vermilion Community Action Agency Adopt-A-Family program, please call 337-828-5703 for more information. The last day is Wed., Nov. 30, 2011.
November 7 2011 - 11:48:30 CST
Keep St. Mary Parish Beautiful
Keep St. Mary Parish Beautiful is asking for volunteers to meet at St. Mary/Vermilion Community Action Agency on 1407 Barrow St. in Franklin on Sat., Nov. 19, 2011, from 7:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m. Trash bags will be provided.
November 2 2011 - 14:51:08 CST
Teche Theatre Performance
The Teche Theatre for the Performing Arts will present "I Ought to Be in Pictures" Nov. 11-12, Nov. 14-15 and Nov. 16. Tickets can be purchased at the Teche Theatre box office the day of the performance.
October 17 2011 - 12:16:50 CST
Red Ribbon Week
Red Ribbon Week begins Friday, Oct. 21, 2011, and ends Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011. The theme this year is: "When in doubt choose the right route. Be drug free!"
October 17 2011 - 12:11:09 CST
Third Annual Tail Gator Food Fest
Hanson Memorial High School will host its third annual gumbo and jambalaya cook-off "Battle of the Paddles" Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011.
October 17 2011 - 12:07:37 CST
Harvest Mood Festival
The Main Street Merchants Association will host the Harvest Moon Festival Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011, from 9 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
October 11 2011 - 14:23:52 CST
Fire Prevention Week
The Franklin Fire Department will visit area elementary schools during the week of Oct. 9, 2011-Oct. 15, 2011. The week will end with a parade on Sat., Oct. 15, 2011, at 9:30 a.m.
October 10 2011 - 16:00:36 CST
Red Ribbon Week
Red Ribbon Week starts Oct. 21, 2011, and ends Oct. 30, 2011. The theme this year is: "When in doubt choose the right route. Be drug free!"
October 5 2011 - 15:55:47 CST
Voices of the Past
Techeland Arts Council and St. Mary Landmarks present "Voices of the Past" Fri., Oct. 14-Sun., Oct. 16, 2011. Techeland Arts Council will have nightly presentations of "What a Ride." St. Mary Landmarks will have a cemetery tour Sat., Oct. 15, 2011, and a tour of homes Sun., Oct. 16, 2011.
October 5 2011 - 15:50:02 CST
Harvest Moon Festival
The Franklin Merchants Association will hold its Harvest Moon Festival on Sat., Oct. 29, 2011, from 9:00 a.m.-9:30 p.m. in downtown Franklin.
October 5 2011 - 15:40:09 CST
Tour du Teche
The Franklin Portion of the Tour du Teche II paddle race (Sugar) takes place Sat., Oct. 8, 2011, from 3 p.m.-10 p.m. on the Bayou Teche. Flashback and Johnny Chauvin and Mojo will perform.
October 5 2011 - 15:34:14 CST
October 5 2011 - 10:27:42 CST
Voices of the Past
Techeland Arts Council and St. Mary Landmarks present "Voices of the Past" Oct. 14-16. Techeland Arts Council will have nightly presentations of "What a Ride." St. Mary Landmarks will have a Cemetery Tour Oct. 15 and the Tour of Homes Oct. 16.
August 18 2011 - 12:35:06 CST
Harvest Moon Festival
The Franklin Merchants Association will hold its Harvest Moon Festival on Sat., Oct. 29, 2011, from 9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. in downtown Franklin.
August 18 2011 - 12:27:27 CST
Tour Du Teche Paddle Race
The Franklin portion of the Tour du Teche II paddle race (Sugar) takes place Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, from 3 p.m.-10 p.m. on the Bayou Teche. Flashback and Johnny Chauvin and Mojo will perform.
July 25 2011 - 21:54:51 CST
Color Our Communities Block Revitalization
Paint and pressure washer donations and block captains needed for MLK boulevard cleaning and rehabilitation on Saturday, August 20th, 2011. Drop off donations at City Hall or call Mary at (985) 255-2348 for more information.
June 29 2011 - 9:43:59 CST
Second Annual Franklin Art Walk
The 2nd Annual Franklin Art Walk will be held on August 13, 2011 from 6-9 pm in downtown Franklin on Main Street. Expect eleven artists and counting, live music, and refreshments.
June 29 2011 - 9:33:50 CST
First Call Service registration link launched
Franklin citizens may now access the First Call registration form for the new City of Franklin Emergency Notification System from the Emergency Information tab on the menu
May 27 2011 - 12:00:01 CST
ELITE Dance Co. 2nd Annual Dance Camp
ELITE Dance Co. presents "Dancing through the Decades" for its 2nd annual dance camp and revue from June 14, 2011 - July 23, 2011. First meeting will be held on June 10th at Broussard Recreation Center. Call 337-907-6398 or 337-828-6325 for registration information.
May 17 2011 - 15:22:04 CST
2011 Missippi Flood Watch
To monitor flood levels or find forecast information for St. Mary Parish please contact the Office of Emergency Preparedness/Homeland Security at 337-828-4100 ext. 35 and to monitor the Mississipi flooding go the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers homepage
May 6 2011 - 10:53:05 CST
Call to Artists
The City of Franklin Main Street Program will sponsor the 2nd Annual Art Walk on August 13th, 2011. Seeking visual artists to display works. For more information call 337-828-6345 or follow on facebook under 2nd Annual Franklin art walk
May 6 2011 - 10:47:40 CST
Louisiana Circles Golf Tournament
First Annual Golf Tournament at Bellview Country Club in Franklin, LA on Saturday, May 14th, 2011 from 7am-noon. For more information call 337-923-7811.
April 11 2011 - 16:28:57 CST
Black Bear & Birding Festival
Join the Franklin community for the annual spring Black Bear & Birding Festival April 15-17, 2011. Festival to take place downtown along Teche Drive.
March 29 2011 - 8:39:05 CST
Roll Forward Notification
Click here on the PDF file for the Roll Forward Notification. http://207.29.218.102/franklin-la.com/pdf/roll-forward-notification.pdf
January 26 2011 - 11:14:51 CST
Lets Go Riding Franklin Reunion
Follow the facebook chatter about the reunion slated for March 26, 2011 or email letsgoridingfranklin@gmail.com
January 5 2011 - 14:57:14 CST
Paddle Historic Louisiana Waterways
Join a three day paddle tour from April 15-17 near Franklin, LA. Contact Donovan Garcia at needtopaddle@yahoo.com or 337-923-9718
January 5 2011 - 11:53:01 CST
TAC Sponsors Journey to Colquitt Georgia
Join the bandwagon to Colquitt Georgia to view the original Swamp Gravy production. Call 337-907-6412 or info@techeland.org for more details.
November 17 2010 - 17:08:05 CST
Franklin Lamplighting Ceremony and Parade
The City of Franklin will host a lamplighting ceremony and Christmas walking parade on December 3rd at 6:30 pm in downtown Franklin. Mr.& Mrs. Greg Paul will light the parish seat.
November 17 2010 - 17:04:49 CST
Josh McDaniel Sr. Dedication Cermony
The City of Franklin will honor the legacy of Josh McDaniel Sr. at a renaming and dedication ceremony to be held at third ward city court on Willow St. on December 17th at 1 pm.
November 17 2010 - 17:00:23 CST
Delinquent Property Taxes
Mayor Raymond Harris signs on agency to handle past due property taxes and host online tax sale auctions of properties with delinquent taxes.
October 4 2010 - 11:59:07 CST
The City of Franklin Recieves Apache Foundation Tree Grant
The Apache Foundation awarded the City of Franklin fifty native tree species to be distributed at various parks in the city.
October 4 2010 - 11:54:53 CST
Franklin Recipient Awarded RIG Grant From LA Main Street
Franklin property owner was awarded a Redevelopment Incentive Grant to improve building facade and help to revitalize historic commercial district on Willow Street.
October 4 2010 - 11:44:58 CST
The City of Franklin Receives Art Grant
The Acadiana Center for the Arts board and DAF grant review panel awarded the city decentralized arts fundingto host visual arts workshops in 2010-2011.
September 13 2010 - 15:26:04 CST
Tour du Teche Paddle Race
On Teche Drive all day Saturday, September 18, 2010. Bring the family and cheer on our own local paddler, Chris Freeman.
August 10 2010 - 15:47:04 CST
Franklin Art Walk
The City of Franklin Main Street Program will host the first annual art walk to be held in dowtown Franklin on August 28th from 5-8 pm. This event is co-sponsored by the St. Mary Parish Chamber of Commerce
July 20 2010 - 11:54:58 CST
Franklin Cemetery Tour Books for Sale
If you missed the cemetery tour, "Sweet Remembrances" please do not hesitate to experience this treat with a purchase of the book-bound treasure for only $10.00. They are available at Franklin City Hall in the tax department.
May 28 2010 - 9:53:19 CST
Redevelopment Incentive Grant Opportunities
Franklin Main Street Program offers RDI grant opporunties for business owners and nonprofits in the Historic District. Please call 828-6345 for a copy of the press release.
April 20 2010 - 13:59:12 CST
Call for Artists
Art walk to be held August 28, 2010 in downtown Franklin. Call for juried submissions will be extended to June 15th. Call 337-828-6345 for more information
April 20 2010 - 12:18:23 CST
Business Incubator on Wheels
LBTC Mobile Classroom will be in Franklin July 6th and 7th, 2010 near 1802 Main St.
March 31 2010 - 10:44:53 CST
7th Annual Black Bear & Birding Festival
The Bayou Teche Black Bear & Birding Commitee and the St. Mary Parish Chamber of Commerce are sponsoring Artist Guild Unlimited, Inc. to host an Art and Non-professional Photography contest and sale at the Lamppost on 737 Main St. from April 16-18, 2010. The professional photographer Jim Bryon will be judging the contest.
For more information please visit www.bayoutechebearfest.org
February 26 2010 - 9:32:19 CST
Community Calendar Board
The community calendar board on Main St. has come under the safekeeping of the City of Franklin. As such, the City of Franklin is allowing public access to the board to promote community-wide functions for public benefit.
February 1 2010 - 15:03:27 CST
VA Health Care Clinic
The ribbon cutting ceremony for the Veterans Health Care Clinic will be held on March 11th from 1 - 2 p.m. on 603 Haifleigh St.
February 1 2010 - 14:10:15 CST
Main Street Merchant Meeting
The first Main St. Merchant meeting is to be held on February 23rd, 2010 at 5:30 p.m. in City Hall. The fate of the Main Street program and the results of the business survey wil be discussed. The state Interior Design representative from the Main St. program will be here to discuss window merchandising.
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