A suspect wanted in a Saturday morning shooting that left one dead and two wounded has been taken into custody.Roeland Williams, 24, turned his...

Franklin County Sheriff's Department Deputy Paul Babin stands next to an 18-wheeler that was recovered on Monday on Providence Road.The truck was...

By Doris KeaneFranklin AdvocateThe Lady Bulldogs of FCHS saw a magical and most successful season in five years of volleyball play end suddenly at...

YARD SALEOctober 10, 11, 12 (Fri, Sat, Sun)8:00 am - 6:00 pm2300 Highway 84 East, MeadvilleHousehold Items / Adult Clothes / Jewelry / Shoes / Car Dolly / Tools8-Track...

YARD SALEOctober 10, 11, 12 (Fri, Sat, Sun)8:00 am - 6:00 pm2300 Highway 84 East, MeadvilleHousehold Items / Adult Clothes / Jewelry / Shoes / Car Dolly / Tools8-Track...

October — especially the last week of the month — will be busy for residents with ample activities and events for all.The month is highlighted by the Annual Homochitto...

Franklin County FFA members are currently selling 50/50 raffle tickets to help fund the purchase of jackets for competitions.The drawing will take place on Friday, Oct. 17....

A suspect wanted in a Saturday morning shooting that left one dead and two wounded has been taken into custody.Roeland Williams, 24, turned his...

Franklin County Sheriff's Department Deputy Paul Babin stands next to an 18-wheeler that was recovered on Monday on Providence Road.The truck was...

Editor's Note: This coverage is supported by a grant from Press Forward Mississippi, part of a nationwide philanthropic effort to...

LOUISE HALFORD COMBSAug. 27, 1945-Sept. 23, 2025Funeral services for Louise Halford Combs, 80, were conducted on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025 from Roxie Baptist Church in...

LESLIE WILLENA SCOTTMarch 16, 1930-Sept. 28, 2025A celebration of life service for Leslie Willena Scott, 95, of Meadville, was conducted on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025 from...

The following are the breakfast and lunch menus for the Franklin County School District for the week of Oct. 13-17BreakfastMonday, Oct. 13No School, Columbus DayTuesday,...

Students in the Educators Rising program at the Franklin County Career and Technical Center are hosting a Teddy Bear Drive for patients at Blair Baston Children's Hospial...

Franklin County Elementary School's Beta Club is hosting a "Socktober" service project through Oct. 24.Club members will be collecting packs of new socks of all sizes (age...

By Doris KeaneFranklin AdvocateThe Lady Bulldogs of FCHS saw a magical and most successful season in five years of volleyball play end suddenly at...

By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateWith a region win under their belts, the Bulldogs of FCHS now travel to long-time rival Port Gibson for another...

Homecoming was extra sweet this year.Not only did the Bulldogs of FCHS roll to a 42-6 win over Crystal Springs to celebrate Homecoming, it was also...