Depending on the weather this Saturday evening the Tour du Teche will be paddling into Franklin. I invite everyone to join the paddlers from across the United States as they finish the second leg (St. Martinville to Franklin) of the 135 mile total paddle race. Teams have began arriving as early as 5p.m. - 6p.m. through sometimes 10p.m.

Also, join us Sunday morning by 8a.m. as they leave Franklin to finish the race in Berwick! #PardonOurRevitalization #UnderTheLampposts #FranklinProud #TourDuTeche

Storms producing heavy rain will continue to push east across portions of the Southern and Central Plains today. Numerous flash flooding events are possible. In addition, many streams may flood, potentially affecting larger rivers. The flooding may include debris flows in or near recently burned areas. Visit weather.gov for your local forecast updates! For flood safety information, visit weather.gov/safety/flood-hazards.

Join Ms. Leslie Wilson for a FREE community-spirited Walk of Survivors Support along the sidewalks of Franklin in recognition of October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Meet up at the St. Mary Parish Courthouse parking lot Oct 17 6:30am.

Come walk as we honor survivors, remember those we have lost, support those still fighting, and stand alongside the families and friends whose lives have been touched by breast cancer.

Let’s fill the sidewalks of Franklin with hope, strength, support and community!

Public Notice 10/1/26
The Hanson Memorial High School Tiger Homecoming Parade will take place today beginning at 5:00p.m. from HMS up Adams Street to Main Street around the St. Mary Parish Courthouse back to HMS. The Tiger Pep Rally & Bonfire will begin shortly after the parade.

Please be mindful that Main Street and corresponding streets will be closed during the parade so you may need to take an alternate route. As students, faculty, almuni, and supporting community members begin lining the route prior to the parade please use caution while traveling these routes as many will be set up next to the roadway. Lets show up and support Hanson Memorial for their homecoming week. #TigerHomecoming2026 #PardonOurRevitalization #UnderTheLampposts #FranklinProud #TigerPride