Photos courtesy of Ashley ThompsonStormy WeatherThese photos were taken by storm chaser Ashley Thompson on Saturday, March 15, the same day that 29...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateThree generations came together to witness Tad Emfinger, 11, kill his first turkey on Tuesday, March 18. Pictured here...

Franklin County High School's baseball team moved to 7-6 overall and a perfect 4-0 in district play with a pair of wins over Port Gibson...

LAND FOR SALE: 1/2 acre land developed in Homochitto Forest. Quiet neighborhood. Franklin County School District. Ideal for families, campers, or hunters. 601-660-5665For...

LAND FOR SALE: L1/2 acre land developed in Homochitto Forest. Quiet neighborhood. Franklin County School District. Ideal for families, campers, or hunters. 601-660-5665For...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateMeadville Convalescent Home's Beatrice "Bea" Jenkins was recently honored and showered with various gifts by the staff...

Peoples Drug Store is hosting a raffle of an Easter basket to benefit the family of Michael and Kristy Smith.Cost for tickets to the raffle are $5 each or four for $20. All...

Throughout MarchPraise Cathedral Church of God Missions ConferenceA Missions Conference at Praise Cathedral Church of God in Meadville, located at 940 Hwy. 556, will be...

Photos courtesy of Ashley ThompsonStormy WeatherThese photos were taken by storm chaser Ashley Thompson on Saturday, March 15, the same day that 29...

The following are reports of calls responded to by the Franklin County Sheriff's Department during the week of March 17-23:Abandoned Vehicle: 1 incident.Accidents: 4...

By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateThe two elementary schools in the county will become one starting with the 2025-2026 school year, it was decided last week.During Thursday's...

JOE P. ETHERIDGEAug. 10, 1952-March 22, 2025Funeral services for Joe P. Etheridge, 72, of Natchez, were conducted on Wednesday, March 26, 205 from New Beginning Community...

LEE ROY SMITH IINov. 11, 1954-March 13, 2025Lee Roy Smith, 70, died on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at King's Daughters Hospital in Brookhaven. At his request, no celebration...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateThese cadets recently completed the daunting task of Raider Challenge. The Raider Challenge is a high intensity...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateThe Happy Cart returned to Franklin County Upper and Lower Elementary Schools last week, handing out items to teachers...

The following are the breakfast and lunch menus for the Franklin County School District for the week of March 31-April 4:BreakfastMonday, March 31Waffles with maple syrup...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateThree generations came together to witness Tad Emfinger, 11, kill his first turkey on Tuesday, March 18. Pictured here...

Franklin County High School's softball team had a unique week last week — picking up a win without throwing a single pitch.According to reports, the Lady Bulldogs were...

Franklin County High School's baseball team moved to 7-6 overall and a perfect 4-0 in district play with a pair of wins over Port Gibson...

Dear Editor,Thank you to our entire community for your support of our church after the storms. Words are never adequate for all you have done for our small church — the...