Mississippi's First Free Public School Closes | Hattiesburg News

Franklin Academy in Columbus, Mississippi, the state’s first free public school since 1821, is closing its doors this fall after 200 years of educating generations — from Choctaw and white children to integrated students in 1965 — as district restructuring, declining enrollment, and budget cuts force its end, leaving behind a legacy etched in Mississippi’s educational history. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6bacdfea87efcdeb