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LOUISBURG -- The Franklin County Sheriff's office purchased a search and rescue vehicle with a public safety grant.
As part of a $2.5 million nationwide effort, the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation provided the law enforcement agency with a $24,878 critical grant award.
It was applied toward the purchase of Polaris Ranger Crew XP, which will be used to ensure greater lifesaving capabilities for first responders in the community.

Concert Friday
South Bound N Down Band will perform at the Louisburg Senior Center, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Friday, April 29. Location is 279 S. Bickett Blvd, Louisburg. There is a small admission.

David Parrish, playing in the Kerr-Tar Area on Aging Senior Games' billiards tournament. Calling the plays, seated, is Melvin Kelly.

The Kerr-Tar Area Agency on Aging Senior Games' billiards tournament was held for the first time at the Louisburg Senior Center. Participant, from left to right are JB Wheless of Franklin County, Harold Fuller of Person County, Eddie Watson of Franklin County, Donnie Hawley of Person County, and Walter Wilson of Person County.

Ilean Mattocks, Brenda McNeil and Patti Jones play shuffle board during the Senior Games.

MARRIED. Napoleon and Marsha Dunn announce the marriage of their daughter, Miriam Denise Dunn, of Spring Hope, to Cornelius Rashon Wilder of Bunn. Cornelius is the son of Michael and Earlean Wilder of Bunn. Miriam is the granddaughter of Bobby Scott. The wedding was March 19, 2022 in Rocky Mount, NC.

The Texas Tenors, a three-time Emmy Award-winning classical crossover trio vocal group, will perform at the JPAC on the Louisburg College ccampus at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, May 7.
The popular singing group has amassed a fan base worldwide with over half a million followers on social media and more than 20 million views on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram.

ARTIST TO BE HONORED. An open house and reception is being held from noon until 3 p.m. Saturday, May 7, to honor Kathryn Launey, the Franklin County Arts Council's May Artist of the Month. The open house and reception will be held at the Gallery on the Hill, 99 South Bickett Blvd., Louisburg. Kathryn (Kat) Launey is a surrealist artist. Her art is derived from microscopic images based on slides she made herself.

RALEIGH -- Abilene Ramirez Navarro of Louisburg said she wants to open a tire shop for her father after a $5 scratch-off ticket pocketed her a $250,000 prize.
"This win is going to be really helpful for us," Navarro said.
Navarro, a 26-year-old dental assistant, decided to make a quick stop to get a lottery ticket while on her way to the gym. She bought her lucky 20X The Cash ticket from Bailey's Store on Zebulon Road in Wake Forest.

BUNN -- A miracle happens every spring at Bunn High School -- one that warms the hearts and souls of all involved.
That's when Bunn hosts its annual Miracle League of Franklin County Day at the BHS Baseball Field as area special-needs youngsters join their Wildcats' 'Buddies' for some fun and fellowship.

BUNN'S CORY SAYLOR PROVIDES HITTING TIPS TO MIRACLE LEAGUER TAYLOR SMITH

JORDAN PETTIS IS ALL SMILES WHILE TAKING A BIG SWING

LOUISBURG -- It would be somewhat of an understatement to proclaim that Coach Eric Lee has built the Louisburg College softball program into one of the nation's finest. Somehow, that just doesn't seem to be enough of a proclamation to truly assess the amazement that Lee has produced during his short-but-prosperous tenure for the Lady Hurricanes.

Louisburg College's Ramsey Schlafer (left) is safe at second base for the Lady Hurricanes during last Friday's doubleheader sweep against Region X opponent Florence-Darlington on the LC campus.

LOUISBURG -- Kids running everywhere -- and parents chasing after them -- marked the return of the spring sports season last Saturday for the Town of Louisburg Recreation Department at Joyner Park.
Louisburg is experiencing an uptick in participation this season as the program has more than 300 kids involved in baseball and softball for ages 3-15.

Connor Allen of the Rockies smacks a single during recent Town of Louisburg Recreation Department T-Ball action at Joyner Park.

ASHER JACKSON OF THE BLUE JAYS TRIES TO TAG KINSLEY EDWARDS OF THE ROCKIES

WHITTAKER POLLOCK POKES A HIT FOR THE ORIOLES

BUNN -- Proof of Bunn's recent boys tennis resurgence -- and the possibility of more success in the near future -- comes in two facets as the Wildcats prepare to close out their campaign under first-year head coach Dale Murphy.
The Wildcats will have a whopping three participants in this Friday's Class 2-A Mideast Regional Tournament at Flaherty Park in Wake Forest.

ZEBULON - Lynchburg's Jake Fox went 2-for-2 with three runs and starter Will Dion worked through four perfect innings with six strikeouts as the Hillcats defeated the Carolina Mudcats 8-1 last Thursday night at Five County Stadium in Class A Carolina League baseball action.
The Mudcats (7-5), playing as the Carolina Micro Brews, were held to just two hits in the loss.

Livia Newquist racing to grab Easter Eggs

HIGH POINT - The No. 23-ranked NC State baseball team (24-11) scored nine unanswered runs en route to its 13-5 win over High Point (12-26) last Wednesday night at Truist Point, home of the High Point Rockers, extending its win streak to six.
With the win, head coach Elliott Avent, the school's all-time winningest coach, captured his 950th win at NC State.

LOUISBURG, NC--Rachel Ann Foster Denton, 90, of Louisburg, NC passed away on April 21, 2022. She was born in Franklin County on February 20, 1932, to the late John Luther and Mattie Snow Murphy Foster. In addition to her parents, Rachel was preceded in death by her husband, Major Thomas Denton; three sisters; and seven brothers.

WENDELL, NC-- Timothy John Brennan, 51, of Wendell, NC died April 22, 2022. He was born in East Jordan, Michigan on October 2, 1970, to the late Michael and Mary Martinek Brennan.

Louisburg, NC--Funeral services for Emma Arrington McCowan, age 93, who died on Saturday, April 23, 2022, will be held 1 p.m., Saturday, April 30, from the Richardson Funeral Home Chapel in Louisburg. Burial will follow in the Oakwood Cemetery.