Under the bright lights at Western Carolina University, there was a night filled with cheers, memories, and a sense of brotherhood that only years of hard work and shared experiences can build. This...

Two Friday nights ago, our very own Interact club here at Franklin High School hosted a glow in the dark spirit bonfire. The bonfire was hosted at Macon Middle School from 7 - 11. Students had a...

Every year, Franklin High School hosts a homecoming dance in addition to the homecoming football game and spirit week. This year's dance, planned by student council, was themed “Rio Glo,” and was held...

In the downstairs of the main building, you can find a group of some of the most interesting and thoughtful students at FHS: the EC kids. The Exceptional Children Classes, or better known as the EC...

Math: For some, it’s a fun, engaging subject that people enjoy. For others, it’s a difficult, boring class that you dread at that time of day. We always hear what the students think of this subject,...

A large number of students only had passing interests and aspirations as children, and this still remains a reality for many high school students today. And that’s okay! Not knowing what you want...

A meeting held by the Board of Education of Macon County schools on Monday, September 22, lead to a 3-2 vote on a new cell phone policy that eliminates the use of personal technology for the entire school...

Hurricane season is here and ready to impact anything and all in its path. Just like the catastrophic causes of hurricane Helene last year, we’re facing storms just as bad this 2025 season. Since...

Did you know that almost 30% of our school's population is made up of Hispanic students? If not, then you may not realize the importance of celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at our school. This year...

It was first thing Friday morning in Mrs. Kussow's room. Mrs. Kussow started advising HOSA members on what they needed to help with, and the members rushed around following her instructions set up equipment...

On Friday, our very own Franklin Panther STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) club got the opportunity to visit the Western Carolina Campus for their annual STEM Outreach Day. The trip...

The smell of funnel cakes and livestock filled the barns last week as the Macon County Fair celebrated its 70th anniversary. Macon County’s version keeps things simple with local booths and plenty of...