The McKinney center in Jonesborough putting together an exhibit of the former Booker T. Washington school in the county.

Read full article: 160 years since Booker T. Washington’s emancipation honored in Franklin County this weekend This weekend, a historic milestone is being honored in Franklin County. The Booker ...

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - It’s been 160 years since the Emancipation of Booker T. Washington; a Franklin County native born into slavery, who became a monumental figure in African American ...

Explore the contributions of Black music icons who shaped the industry and American culture during Black Music Month.

Bishop Chester Thompson spoke to the Camden Noon Lion's Club last week about local history and the work the Zion Hill Summer ...

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Juneteenth events at Booker T. Washington National Monument detail the life of the famous author and orator who was freed in Franklin County after being enslaved the first nine years of his life.

The U.S. Marshals Service arrested two men in Murfreesboro Wednesday, months after two Booker T. Washington students died near the school.

Since then, the celebrations have grown every year. Booker T. Washington National Monument in Franklin County will celebrate this day in history with a four-day event, starting on June 19.

WWE Hall of Famer Booker T said he understood both positions regarding WWE's negotiations with R-Truth.

Booker T provides his thoughts on R-Truth becoming Ron Killings following his return to WWE.