The Annual Youth Fishing Rodeo will take place starting at 7 a.m. on Saturday, April 18 at Clear Springs Recreation Area in Meadville.Registration will begin at 7 a.m.,...

Franklin County native Drew Jones was recently elected as Service Chair for the Civitan Men's Club at Mississippi College, and he is leading fundraising efforts of the club...

Sunday, April 19Damascus Baptist Church HomecomingHomecoming services for Damascus Baptist Church will be on Sunday, April 19. Ricky and Deborah Barfoot will be in charge...

BERRYTOWNBY PHYLLIS WHITTINGTONCan you believe that half of the month of April is in the books? What did you accomplish? I don't think I really accomplished...

Franklin County High School's Class of 1976 is planning a weekend of events as part of its 50th Class Reunion celebration.On Friday, May 8, a catered dinner will happen at...

By Mary Alice Higgs"The best part of waking up, is Folgers in your cup." Ahhh, coffee! The strong aroma and brew that helps people get going to face their day. Its history...

Tuesday, April 14Grief and Loss Support GroupThe monthly meeting of the Grief and Loss Support Group will begin at 12 noon on Tuesday, April 14 downstairs at Meadville...

Between the Bookends at the Franklin County Public LibraryBy Jennifer Griffith-McCulloughSalutations from the library! On March 26, the Friends of...

BERRYTOWNBY PHYLLIS WHITTINGTONEaster was a little wet but it looked like everyone had a good time in our area.Congratulations to Cameron Blaine and Gabby Roberts on the...

By Mary Alice Higgs"I like your hair." "That color looks good on you." "You are so smart." "I appreciate your help." "You are so beautiful." Compliments. Words of kindness....

From overarching arbors and ornate pillars to flowering vine teepees, vertical structures are hallmarks of good garden design. They lift eyes and...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateThe 4-H Creative Arts program is welcoming all 4-H age youth to attend a Decoupage Rabbit program starting at 3:30...

The FFA program in Franklin County is hosting a Cow Patty Bingo event in order to raise funds to travel to the State FFA Convention this summer in Starkville.A total of 100...

Thursday, April 2Meadville Methodist Holy Week LunchMeadville Methodist Church will host a Holy Week Lunch starting at 12 noon on Thursday, April 2 at the church. The...

BY PHYLLIS WHITTINGTONHappy Easter!We had another beautiful weekend. Now, hopefully we will get some needed rain this week.O'Zion Baptist Church observed the Lord's Supper...