The ongoing mandatory use of face masks within local public schools won’t immediately change, but Superintendent of Education Chris Kent said he hopes to be able to address...

The Franklin County School District will host its Annual Title I/Consolidated Federal Programs planning and community meeting on Friday, June 12.The meeting will begin at...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateFranklin County's Melissa Johnson Thomas earned her Practical Nursing (Hybrid) Degree as she was among 10 students who...

By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateCRYSTAL SPRINGS — Students from the Franklin County Career and Technical Center spent some intense days last week...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateIsaiah Hunt and Kedric Covington last week won the title in Franklin County Elementary School's Cornhole Tournament....

Area Students Make Carey Honor RollsWilliam Carey University has announced the undergraduate President's and Dean's List for the Spring 2026 semester.President's List...

By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateFranklin County High School said goodbye and sent well wishes to more than 80 seniors during Friday night's...

Two Graduate from BellhavenJACKSON — Two local students received their degrees during recent Commencement Exercises at Bellhaven University.La'mechdra Morgan of Bude and...

WESSON — Copiah-Lincoln Community College sophomore Benson Schexnaydre of McCall Creek has won a $4,000 scholarship awarded by the...

Franklin County High School senior Tristan Wallace is the 2026 recipient of the Percy J. Peeler Leadership Award.Wallace was presented the award...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateThanks to a generous anonymous donor, 20 students and teachers — including five from Franklin County — were recognized...

The following are Breakfast and Lunch Menus for the Franklin County School District for the week of May 4-8:BreakfastMonday, May 18French toast sticks with syrup or toaster...

The following are Breakfast and Lunch Menus for the Franklin County School District for the week of May 4-8:BreakfastMonday, May 11Waffles with syrup or toaster pastry and...

Submitted | Franklin Advocate(First photo) On April 20, Ed Prep 2 students from the Franklin County Career and Technical Center visited the...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateEach year, students in the Robotics and Engineering 2 class at the Franklin County Career and Technical Center take...