As the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) continues to spread awareness of cardiovascular health during American Heart Month, our Office of Tobacco Control (OTC)...

A private pesticide applicator training will be conducted from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4 at the Franklin County Extensive Service, located at 20 Walnut St. in...

Submitted | The Wayne County NewsFranklin County 4-Hers recently represented the county with their rabbits at the Dixie National Rabbit Show in...

Friday, Feb. 28Bugz Play at FESFranklin County Lower Elementary's first grade students will present "Bugz Play" starting at 9 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 28. The performance...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateElmo Baptist Church wishes to thank everyone who helped make its 30th Annual Chittlin' Supper a success on Saturday....

Submitted | Franklin AdvocatePictured with this story are scenes from the Friends of the Library Charity Bingo, including the prize table and...

The Franklin County Extension Service will host a workshop on Thursday, March 6 to provide information for homeowners who are involved in fruit production on their...

By PHYLLIS WHITTINGTONThe past week, we have had some cold days. Now, this week it's going to be warm. It's just Southwest Mississippi weather. We sometimes have all four...

By Mary Alice HiggsWho would like a hug? In response to that question, more than likely, most extroverted people would sprint, jump excitedly, and shout, "Group hug," and...

Photos courtesy of Jennifer Griffith-McCulloughSome signs of spring began making their presence known last week as flowers were blossoming and an...

A Hunter Education Class will be conducted from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 1. The program will take place at the Franklin County Courthouse and is being hosted...

Winter weather's effects on the garden getting to you? Not this jaded horticulturist, who has been here before. It's another mess alright. I had to...

Saturday, Feb. 22Elmo Baptist Chitterling SupperElmo Baptist church will celebrated its 30th Annual Chitterling Supper starting at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22. To-go plates...

The Franklin County Extension Service will host a workshop on Thursday, March 6 to provide information for homeowners who are involved in fruit production on their...

By PHYLLIS WHITTINGTONWinter will be back this week. Some of the blooming has started, so I hope the freezing weather doesn't kill them. I do enjoy the summer fruit.Judy...