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Schools keep mask usage requirements for time being

August 14, 2026

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...

Teaching Safety

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateTyler Blalock with Rural Rapid Response spoke to students at Franklin Elementary School last week as part of Farm...

Paul Jackson & Son awards seven scholarships

Paul Jackson & Son last week announced the recipients of the 2025 Paul Jackson & Son Scholarships.Those honored with the awards were Trent Clark, Jakob Bales, Jack...

HOSA Competitions

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateHOSA CompetitionsFranklin County Career and Technical Center HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) students...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateStudents at Franklin County Middle School last week were able to enjoy some much-needed time outdoors while flying...

FCSD Breakfast, Lunch Menus 04-24-25

The following are the breakfast and lunch menus for the Franklin County School District for the week of April 28-May 2:BreakfastMonday, April 28French toast sticks with...

Farm Safety Day

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateEd Prep II students from the Franklin County Career and Technical Center took part in the Farm Safety Day at Franklin...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateAustin Wactor and Paris O'Quinn last week won the drawing for Easter baskets at Franklin County Middle School.

Photo courtesy of Co-Lin Community College
Co-Lin's 2024-2025 Hall of Fame inductees included from left, Greyson
Ridge Clanton of Meadville, Alexandria Wall of Brookhaven, Andrew Jones
of McCall Creek, Clifton Jernigan of Eupora, Reagan Newman of Wesson,
and Anna Grace McCreary of Brookhaven. The group is pictured here with
Co-Lin President Dr. Dewayne Middleton.

Two local students inducted into Co-Lin Hall of Fame

WESSON — Copiah-Lincoln Community College's Wesson Campus inducted six outstanding students — including two local students — to the college's Hall...

FC Band Spring Concert set for April 24

The Pride of Franklin County Bands will present a Spring Concert starting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 24 at the FCHS Auditorium.Featured during the concert will be the FC...

Laiche Wins State Title

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateLovedee Laiche, a student at Franklin County Middle School, won first place in the 7-8 Grade Division of the "May the...

Floyd Wins State Title

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateWyatt Floyd, a student at Franklin County Lower Elementary School, won first place in the 2-3 Grade Division of the...

FCSD Breakfast, Lunch Menus 04-17-25

The following are the breakfast and lunch menus for the Franklin County School District for the week of April 21-25:BreakfastMonday, April 21No School — Easter...

Submitted | The Wayne County NewsThese students at the Franklin County Career and Technical Center were inducted into the National Technical Honor...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateRollins Construction, LLC, recently donated all the metal the Franklin County Career and Technical Center needed to...

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