The 3 percent occupancy tax — often called a "tourism tax" — cruised to a landslide victory after voters in Meadville cast ballots Tuesday.A total...

By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateThe Lady Bulldogs of FCHS put together three victories — including two in their own tournament — during a busy week...

By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateAfter a hurried summer where a new head coach worked to install his program, Franklin County High School's football...

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPIIN THE MATTER OF THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT AND ESTATE OF MARCUS LEE COTHREN, DECEASEDCAUSE #2026-54(WS)NOTICE TO...

NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTIONTOWN OF MEADVILLE, MISSISSIPPINOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Town of Meadville, Mississippi, have adopted a...

Vendors are being sought for the Saturday, Oct. 10 Roxtoberfest scheduled for downtown Roxie.The event will offer various activities and events, and organizers are saying...

In these somewhat-stressful times, I make myself wander my tranquil garden at least once a day. Not to actually do anything constructive, just for...

The Franklin County Fossil Road Show will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 5.This year's event will take place in the fellowship hall at Meadville Baptist...

The 3 percent occupancy tax — often called a "tourism tax" — cruised to a landslide victory after voters in Meadville cast ballots Tuesday.A total...

The following are calls and incidents responded to by the Franklin County Sheriff's Department for the week of Aug. 16-22:Arrests: 6 incidents.Alarm Calls: 3...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateCopiah-Lincoln Community College President Dr. Dewayne Middleton (left) and Board of Trustees Chairman Barry Tyson...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateFranklin County Middle School has been recognized for Top Proficiency in Southwest Mississippi for IXL. Administrators...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateThese first grade students at Franklin County Elementary School have already reached the "Sun" level by saying all of...

Students who attended Franklin County Middle School last school year were recently honored for scoring high on state tests.A "Nacho Fiesta" was conducted to honor the...

By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateThe Lady Bulldogs of FCHS put together three victories — including two in their own tournament — during a busy week...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateD.M. Simpson Hapkido recently honored two students with promotions. Karlee-Ann Smith, a student in the Beginner Youth...

By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateAfter a hurried summer where a new head coach worked to install his program, Franklin County High School's football...