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 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...

PENSACOLA BEACH, Fla. — Franklin County's Jaxon Taylor Westbrook has been awarded a $1,000 Billy D. Young Memorial Scholarship.The award is...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateFranklin County Upper Elementary closed out the 2024-2025 school year with a special Fun Day that featured various...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateDeWalt/Stanley Black & Decker made more contributions to the Construction ad Carpentry Program at the Franklin...

Chapman Earns Master's DegreeJACKSON — Stacy Shorts of Roxie graduated from Belhaven University recently with a Master of Arts in Teaching degree.Shorts was among more than...

The Leadership Team for the 2026 Pride of Franklin County Band has been completed.Drum Major Rylee Wactor will have six members on her team to help guide and lead the band...

The following are breakfast and lunch menus for the Franklin County School District for the weeks of May 19-28:BreakfastMonday, May 19French Toast Sticks with maple syrup...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateNursing CareersOn Wednesday, May 7, Janie Clanton, RN and Air Evac Life Team Program Director, spoke to Heath Science...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateParker Goff (right), son of Michael and Page Goff, was awarded the 2025 Percy J. Peeler Leadership Award during the...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateCWO3 Josh Bradford, a graduate of FCHS, spoke to the FC JROTC on Friday. He is currently a full-time Blackhawk pilot....

The Franklin County Career and Technical Center last week announced new instructors for the 2025-2026 school year.Ashley Hammack will be the Ag & Natural Resources...

Rylee Wactor, a rising junior next year at FCHS, has been named the Drum Major for the Pride of Franklin County Band.This past year, she served on...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateStanton L. Long was awarded the National Beta Club Board Member Emeritus during the 2024 National Beta Club Convention...