June 25, 2026
Sam Cowan
51 turn tassels at Huntland commencement
Huntland High School celebrated the Class of 2026’s graduation on May 15 in a commencement ceremony marked by inspiring and deeply personal messages from valedictorian Abby Drake and salutatorian Kinah Mason. The two students urged their peers to embrace life’s…
Walker claims state high-jump title
SPORTS WRITER Sam Cowan Members of the Franklin County High School track and field teams competed in the Class AAA state meet Thursday at the University of Tennessee with senior Brandon Walker finishing first in the boys high jump. Walker…
Middle school tracksters end year with state meet
SPORTS WRITER Sam Cowan Members of the North and South track and field teams competed in the Class AA state championship meet Monday at the University of Tennessee. North had seven total athletes competing across five events while South had…
Walker takes part in state decathlon
SPORTS WRITER Sam Cowan Franklin County High School trackster Brandon Walker competed in the Class AAA state decathlon Wednesday and Thursday at Hardin Valley Academy. Walker completed seven of the decathlon’s 10 events before withdrawing Thursday due to a back…