Police Department office closed to public
The Police Department office/lobby will be closed from March 31, 2020, through the expiration of Governor Cooper’s executive orders limiting non-essential activities due to the coronavirus outbreak. Please call our main line at (919)496-4175 for all non-emergency needs or 911 for all emergencies.
Annual Drinking Water Report
Annual drinking water report is available by Town of Louisburg.
Drinking Water Week is May 3-9, 2020. High-Quality Water is “There When You Need It.”
This report is a snapshot of the water quality in Louisburg.Search 2019 Water Report
https://townoflouisburg.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/CCR-2019.pdf
Friday Nights on the Tar Concert Canceled
Friday Nights on the Tar Concert series scheduled for Friday, May 15, 2020 is canceled.
Check our Town of Louisburg Website for updated information regarding FNOTT Concert for June.
If you have questions about FNOTT please contact Louisburg Parks and Recreation Director, Colton Young at 919-497-1010.
Mayor Karl T. Pernell has been a lifelong resident of Louisburg. Having retired from the US Postal Service as Superintendent of Postal Operations after 25 years of service, Mr. Pernell was elected Mayor of Louisburg. Having served for 14 years as a Councilmember, Mayor Pernell is currently serving his 5th Term as Mayor of Louisburg. Mayor Pernell has been active in community for many years, including:
Council member Christopher Neal is in his first term on the Louisburg town council and is currently serving as Mayor Pro Tem. Mr. Neal is retired after being employed in both the public and private sector. A graduate of Elizabeth State University and an advocate for domestic violence victims and homelessness. He believes it is all the citizens of Louisburg that make it a charming, small town.
Council Member Betty Keith Wright,
newly elected on November 2017, born in Franklin County and moved to Grant Street in Louisburg City at the age of 2 years old. She attended Riverside High school from grades 1 through 11 and completed grade 12 at Louisburg High School. She attended Louisburg College, Vance Granville Community College and Shaw University. With a Degree in Applied Science in Early Childhood Edu.
Mrs. Wright is the Mother of 3 fantastic children and grandmother of 4.
Worked for 4 years with the USDA-Farm Service Agency and over 30 years with the Franklin County School System. While with the school system, she served in the classroom and with the support staff.
Served positions such as PTA President, member of the Educational Support Personnel for the Superintendent’s Board for the merger of Franklin City and County Schools, NC-ESPA District Director and was a NCAE Delegate to the National Education Association. Betty was recognized as Franklin County Schools Employee of the Quarter in 2008. A member of South Main Street Missionary Baptist Church. Serving on various auxiliaries including: Church Clerk, LACER Camp Director, Relay For life Team Leader, Deaconess Board Chair, and Member of the Senior Choir.
I am committed to help bring excellence to the community because “We’re in this thing together!”
Council Member Boyd Sturges has been on the Louisburg Town Council for 8 years, currently serving his third term. During this period he has served as Mayor Pro Tem for two terms and has taken the lead on behalf of the Council on several high profile and highly important issues affecting the citizens of Louisburg. Council Member Sturges is a Partner in the Law Firm of Davis, Sturges, and Tomlinson, located in Louisburg.
Council Member Mark Russell
Council member Tom Clancy has been a resident of Louisburg since 2001. He is the owner of Strickland Funeral Home & Crematory and Granny’s Drive In. Tom has served on the Louisburg Town Council since 2014, and is privileged to be of service to the citizens of Louisburg.
(919) 496-2956
Mrs. Emma Stewart has served on the Louisburg Town Council for 16 years, having first been elected in 1993. Having grown up in Louisburg and returning to town after her college education, Mrs. Stewart has seen the many changes that have occurred in the community. Having served as an English teacher in the public schools, Mrs. Stewart has great interest in the local schools as well as other civic interests. Mrs. Stewart is presently or has had past involvement with many state and national associations, Including:
