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Franklin Parish scholarship concert set to honor John Brown, Sr. musical legacy

The late John Brown, Sr. was a local drummer that worked hard and made hi way to Nashville. He was a in demand drummer for the stars but he always returned home to Franklin Parish.

The local musicians will pay it back to John and forward to future generations with a star-studded concert and the Princess Theatre in Winnsboro, Louisiana on September 7. The proceeds will be used for a memorial scholarship.

John Jr. visits with Cory Crowe on KEDM's Lagniappe.

Originally from Monroe, Cory has worked in a variety of media. He has worked in television news and spent seven years as a TV sports play-by-play announcer. He was also creative director for a television advertising department and worked extensively as a photojournalist. Cory has lived in both Dallas and New Orleans.