Jimmy Reynolds (right) poses for a photo with Marine Engine Technology instructor Tyler Floyd (left) after ringing the Victory Bell at Hart County High School following his National Championship win. Photo by Grayson Williams.

Jimmy Reynolds (right) poses for a photo with Marine Engine Technology instructor Tyler Floyd (left) after ringing the Victory Bell at Hart County High School following his National Championship win. Photo by Grayson Williams.

Ring the bell! Reynolds wins SkillsUSA National Championship

By Grayson WilliamsHart County Charter SystemHart County High School junior Jimmy Reynolds has been crowned the National Champion in Marine Service Technology at the 2026 SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference in Atlanta, bringing home a national title in one of the country's most...
Franklin County native Crystal Carey testifies before the U.S. Senate’s Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions as part of the process to become the General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions.

Franklin County native Crystal Carey testifies before the U.S. Senate’s Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions as part of the process to become the General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions.

Carey serving as top labor official

By Shane ScogginsFranklin County Citizen Leader