2+ day, 5+ hour ago  (1116+ words) Sgt. (USMC) Jayton D. Patterson Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 4411 held its annual Community Awards Ceremony on Saturday, March 28, handing out more honors than ever before. Comrade Quartermaster Susan Moore noted that Post 4411 had never had 12 honorees before, but it…...

2+ day, 17+ hour ago  (457+ words) The Tidewater News Roger Wilson Drake Jr. Roger Wilson Drake Jr. , 83, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Saturday, April 4, 2026. He was born in Franklin, Virginia on March 26, 1943. FRANKLIN " Roger Wilson Drake Jr. , 83, passed away peacefully with family…...

2+ day, 9+ hour ago  (185+ words) Virginia Market News Service reported the following weekly ag trends on Friday, April 3: In Virginia, state-graded feeder cattle mostly 8. 00 to 31. 00 higher. Feeder cattle at regular auction sales 1. 00 to 30. 00 higher. Slaughter cows mostly 1. 00 to 5. 00 higher. Wheat. 07 lower, new crop. 06 lower. Corn…...

4+ day, 8+ hour ago  (783+ words) This is the week of heavy lifting in the Lenten journey. If you are walking with Jesus in the passion lead-up to Easter, these are dark days. Abandoned. Lonely. Thirsty. These words describe what he will feel on the cross....

1+ week, 6+ hour ago  (1680+ words) Interim Franklin City Manager Lincoln Saunders gave a presentation March 23, offering his analysis of the issues that have existed between the city and Franklin City Public Schools (FCPS) in relation to fiscal year 2025 finances. He also offered his recommendations for…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (1244+ words) When R. E. "Res" Spears III left the Suffolk News-Herald for ministry, it may have looked from the outside like a career change. To the people who knew him best, it was something else: the same life of service carried into a…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (155+ words) The Tidewater News Kelvin Lawrence was born May 22, 1963 in Franklin, Virginia and departed his earthly dwelling on March 22, 2026 in Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center, Portsmouth, Virginia. FRANKLIN " Kelvin Lawrence was born May 22, 1963 in Franklin, Virginia and departed his earthly dwelling…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (235+ words) FRANKLIN - Caroline Jane Gatten, 76, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026. Born in Franklin on April 6, 1949, Caroline lived a life defined by service, intellect, humor and compassion. She was a lifelong learner, a caring professional and a devoted friend and family member....

2+ week, 8+ hour ago  (552+ words) Every March, we celebrate Women's History Month. For many people, it might seem like just another date on the calendar " a moment to highlight famous figures from textbooks or national politics. But the real meaning of Women's History Month is…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (392+ words) Southampton County School Board Chair Brandon Rodgers shared an update March 9 on the search for a new Southampton County Public Schools (SCPS) superintendent, a search that is being handled on behalf of the county by the Virginia School Boards Association…...