By Shirley S. Brown,Project DirectorMississippi Tobacco-Free Coalition of Adams, Jefferson and Franklin CountiesAs students return to school and spend more time with peers,...

A native plant garden doesn't have to look like an unkempt pasture. It is very easy to have an all-native landscape designed and maintained like a...

Tuesday, Sept. 8Library Board MeetingThe Lincoln Lawrence Franklin Regional Library Board of Trustees will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 10 a.m. at the Lincoln County...

Between the Bookends at the Franklin County Public LibraryBy Jennifer Griffith-McCulloughThe final Story Time of August took place on Tuesday, Aug....

BY PHYLLIS WHITTINGTONHappy Labor Day to everyone! It's still hot, but it always is in August and September. We are sliding right on into the fall of the year. The...

By Mary Alice HiggsStephen R. Covey, author of "7 Habits of Highly Effective People," once stated "Life is a mission, not a career." To look at this a little deeper, let's...

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...

By Cadet Captain Dawson Calcote,Public Affairs OfficerIn hopes of improving cadet retention, the Franklin County JROTC Bulldog Battalion has...

Tuesday, Sept. 1Honor & Glory In ConcertThe Christian group Honor & Glory will be live in concert starting at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 1 at the Aylene and Aden...

Between the Bookends at the Franklin County Public LibraryBy Jennifer Griffith-McCulloughThe third Story Time of August took place on Tuesday Aug....

BY PHYLLIS WHITTINGTONWe did get a good rain this week, but these over 100 degree days are brutal. Stay hydrated. Congratulations to Wesley Stevens and Jessica Adams on...

The Bude Community Foundation is sponsoring a Health & Wellness Back to School event on Saturday.Partnering with HealthCareOnTheGo Medical Clinic, the event will...

By Mary Alice HiggsA quote by an unknown author says, "Every path in life has a bridge… the journey is crossing it." Bridges… they help us span physical obstacles such as...