Franklin City School Board voted 7-0 to order a whistle-blower policy, sparking a tense dispute with Superintendent Dr.

Robert Holt defends his column on Franklin School Board powers, explaining policy-drafting steps and Virginia laws that ...

New Miss Southeastern Virginia Scholarship Organization crowns first Teen and Miss titleholders, who will advance to June's ...

Franklin City School Board member John Allsbrook says Chair Cristina Boone’s lack of transparency and accountability erodes trust, hurts students, and shows the division needs new leadership.

Family 4 Eternity used a new refrigerated truck to deliver 13,000 pounds of food—about 26,000 meals—to more than 1,000 ...

Riverdale Elementary third grade teacher Tynethia Cooper has been named Southampton County Public Schools’ 2025-26 Teacher of ...

In a world where Jesus’ own words face backlash, Dr. Charles Qualls reflects on Prague Castle, Matthew 5, and why being “salt and light” gives life its true purpose.

Franklin school board vice chair challenges chair’s claim that a board-approved change to public comment rules was handled incorrectly and only applied for one meeting.

Prominent citizens urge Southampton County supervisors to raise employee pay, adopt twice-monthly paychecks and boost school ...

Franklin City Council meets behind closed doors with one city manager candidate, plans talks with a second as it moves toward possible selection.

Southampton County School Board launches survey on superintendent search, seeking community input on qualifications and priorities before a Feb. 18 noon deadline and 6 p.m. public hearing.

Franklin school board delays public comment policy changes after board chair says the December vote to change was mishandled.