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03/04/2025

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03/04/2025

FCSD closing early Tuesday due to storm threat

Classes in Franklin County will dismiss at 1 p.m. Tuesday as school officials try to get ahead of the severe weather being forecast."Due to the...

02/12/2025

JROTC needing financial help with spring programs, national competition

(Note: To scan the QR code mentioned in this story, simply click on the arrows located on either side of the photo to access the code.)The Franklin...

02/12/2025

Bulldogs reach Sweet Sixteen in 3A playoffs

Franklin County High School's varsity boys basketball team will play at least one more game in the Class 3A playoffs.That's because the Bulldogs...

02/07/2025

FCSD to close all classes Monday due to illness

All classes in the Franklin County School District will be cancelled, along with all campuses closed, on Monday, Feb. 10 due to heavy numbers of...

01/21/2025

Schools to remain closed on Wednesday

Shortly before 12 noon on Tuesday, Superintendent of Education Chris Kent announced that schools will remain closed on Wednesday as winter weather...

01/20/2025

Courthouse, County Offices, Library to close due to winter storm

The Franklin County Courthouse and all county offices will be closed on Tuesday as per the Board of Supervisors. The closures are because of the...

01/20/2025

Franklin County Schools closed for Tuesday

Shortly before noon on Monday, Superintendent of Education Chris Kent announced that public schools in Franklin County will be closed on...

01/19/2025

Governor declares State of Emergency due to approaching winter storms

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves has declared a STATE OF EMERGENCY is in place statewide due to threats impacting public health, safety and welfare as...

01/19/2025

Residents urged to prepare for winter weather

COLD WEATHER ADVISORY ISSUED, WINTER STORM WATCH SET FOR TUESDAYThe National Weather Service has issued a WINTER STORM WATCH in effect from the...

01/18/2025

JROTC Wins Third Straight State Title

https://youtu.be/Gc7jygvNvVgClick on the screen or link above to watch video from the MS JROTC State Championship Competition and to learn what all...