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...

Seven Locals Earn MSU DegreesSTARKVILLE — Seven students with local ties were among the more than 3,500 students on the Spring 2026 Graduation List at Mississippi...

Franklin County Soil and Water Conservation District — a member of the Mississippi Association of Conservation Districts (MACD) — has announced its annual call for...

With the new school year rapidly approaching, students and families are being reminded of changes to the Attendance Policy for public schools throughout the state.During...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateMeadville resident Sawyer Scott was presented the Mississippi Municipal Service Company Scholarship recently.

Two Earn Ole Miss DegreesOXFORD — More than 3,800 students — including two local students — graduated from the University of Mississippi in May 2026. Undergraduate and...

Five Earn Hinds DegreesRAYMOND — Hinds Community Cllege awarded more than 1,500 degrees and certificates to 1,100 Hinds Community College graduates May 13-15. The following...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateMeadville's Ethan Coleman, a student at Co-Lin Community College, recently placed seventh nationally in Impromptu...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateThe 2026 Elmer L. Higginbotham Memorial Scholarships have been awarded to three Franklin County High School students —...

The Franklin County Career and Technical Center offers the following programs to students in the Franklin County School District in grades 9-12:Agriculture & Natural...

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...