Submitted | Franklin AdvocateArea residents again showed their county pride by participating in last week's Seersucker Thursday at Sullivan's...

Your lawn is dying, tiny little bits at a time, and it's up to you to keep it going. That may be a bit shocking, but it's the truth. What most...

Saturday, Aug. 1Outreach Ministry of Jesus Christ Pastor MeetingOutreach Ministry of Jesus Christ is urging all pastors to attend a meeting at the Little Red Building...

By Jennifer Griffith-McCulloughThe library has been highlighting health and safety during July. On Wednesday, July 8, the library welcomed Jennifer...

BY PHYLLIS WHITTINGTONThe weather person says it is going to be the hottest week of the year. We also have a tropical depression forming in the Gulf. Hold on,...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateResidents recognized the Southern tradition of wearing seersucker outfits as the Town of Meadville, Franklin County...

A private pesticide applicator training will be conducted from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, July 20 at the Franklin County Extension Service located at 20 Walnut St. in...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateThe Mississippi Community Volunteers have been busy with its annual quilt to raise funds for the organization. The...

Somebody call the waaa-bulance, 'cause I just installed a flagstone walk, rearranging each slab of natural stone like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle....

By Carl CupitJesus, in response to a question in John 6, said, "unless one is born again, he cannot ever see the kingdom of God". In a response to a second question, Jesus...

OngoingRoxie Cemetery Fund DonationsThe Roxie Cemetery Club SW is asking every household that has family members buried at the cemetery to help with the upkeep of the...

By Mary Kitchens and Tanya MohawkAs the founder of Mississippi's Toughest Kids Foundation Camp Kamassa, I have spent decades watching families...

BERRYTOWNBy PHYLLIS WHITTINGTONIt has been really hot this week. Oh well, it is July in Southwest Mississippi.Congratulations to Shane and Madelyn Powe on the arrival of...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateTeam Barnabas — comprised of runners from Franklin County, Natchez and Bogue Chitto — recently competed in the 2026...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateRetirementJanet Watson and Shirley Wilson were honored last week during a retirement reception for the two long-time...