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...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateDuring a reception on Monday, June 30, the Franklin County School District honored Dr. Selma Wells on her 40 years of...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateOrashanal Hunt has been awarded the 2025 Elmer L. Higginbotham Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship is provided...

Six Locals Earn MSU DegreesSTARKVILLE — Six area students were among the approximately 3,500 students who earned degrees from Mississippi State University during...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateMallory McMillan recently represented the Franklin County Career and Technical Center during the Clinical Specialty...

Locals Named To USM Honor RollsThe University of Southern Mississippi has released its President's and Dean's Lists for the 2025 Spring semester, with 10 area students...

Two Named to MC President's ListCLINTON — Two area students have been named to the President's List at Mississippi College for the Spring 2025 semester.To be eligible for...

Abigail Riddle, the daughter of Tom and Tammy Griffin of the Sixtown community, recent graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Arkansas...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateAt a recent meeting of the Franklin County Board of Supervisors, members presented two scholarships to local students...

Huffman Named To Jones Dean's ListSabrina Amanda Huffman of McCall Creek has been named to the Dean's List at Jones College for the Spring 2025 Semester.Students with a...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateThe Franklin County School District's Transportation Department recently honored three employees who retired at the...

Local Students Named to Co-Lin Honor RollsWESSON — Copiah-Lincoln Community College Dean of Student Services Samantha Speeg announces there are 693 students on the spring...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateThe Franklin County School District Transportation Department has named Norma J. Kelly as its 2024-2025 Bus Driver of...

The Franklin County School District is once again participating i the Summer Food Service Program this summer.The program will run June 2-27 at the Franklin County High...

By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateChris Kent will complete at least a full decade and a little more as Superintendent of Education after the School Board presented him with...