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Good Gardening with Felder Rushing 07-17-25

Someone asked what garden tools I would recommend for a beginner, and it gave me pause. Not one to accumulate or hold onto unnecessary stuff, every...

Community Calendar 07-17-25

July 18-20Bradford, Harris and Nelson Family ReunionThe 2025 Bradford, Harris and Nelson Family Reunion will be conducted July 18-20. On Friday, July 18, a meet and greet...

Photos courtesy of Jennifer Griffith-McCullough
The new dividers for the easy book section of the library that can help young patrons
find and locate their favorite author's by last name.

Between the Book Ends 07-17-25

By Jennifer Griffith-McCulloughIt may seem like we're taking a break at the library since programming is on hold. I assure you we are using the...

Berrytown 07-17-25

BY PHYLLIS WHIITTINGTONHope you are enjoying the afternoon showers. It sure helps for a little while until the mugginess sets in.Just a few weeks and school will be...

10,000 Reasons 07-17-25

"10,000 Reasons" By Mary Alice HiggsAs I look around the interior of my Jeep as well as the interior of my home, I know I have a problem. To elucidate on that, or to make...

Nine complete swimming safety program

The Ase' Extraordinary Kids Camp hosted its first Beginner Swimming Camp June 23-27 at The Rose House on Main Street in Meadville. The...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateThe Second Annual Health Fair at the Bude Community Foundation was another success. Officials wish to thank everyone...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateOn Tuesday, July 1, the Town of Bude conducted its inaugural meeting of the new Board of Aldermen, with a majority of...

Community Calendar 07-10-25

Sunday, July 13New Bethel M.B. Church Pastor AnniversaryBrother and Sister Robert Fleming will be honored during a 19th Pastor Anniversary program at New Bethel Missionary...

Between the Book Ends 07-10-25

By Jennifer Griffith-McCulloughThe Summer Reading Program may be finished, but our Reading Challenge portion of the program remains in effect until Aug. 1. Parents...

Berrytown 07-10-25

BERRYTOWNBy PHYLLIS WHITTINGTONIt's Hot! That is what a Mississippi summer is all about. The heat and humidity in July and August make for some hot days. Be careful if...

10,000 Reasons 07-10-25

By Mary Alice HiggsClowns. People have varied reactions to them — some enjoy them; some fear them. The fear of clowns may stem from their outlandish costumes, makeup, and...

Happy Retirement

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateBrenda Evans with Franklin County Memorial Hospital officially retired in June. Hospital staff hosted a retirement...

Community Calendar 07-03-25

Sunday, July 13New Bethel M.B. Church Pastor AnniversaryBrother and Sister Robert Fleming will be honored during a 19th Pastor Anniversary program at New Bethel Missionary...

Photos courtesy of Jennifer Griffith-McCulloughA larger than expected crowd attended last week's Friends of the Library Bingo Fundraiser in the...

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