By Eva Mae Purser I started trying to write this on Sunday evening but my hand was so bad I felt like I might not get very far. The hill was busy this weekend. A lot...

By Rev. Marvin Howard I must admit I had no idea when Monday morning of this week rolled around, I would find myself in a hospital room in Jackson. The medical issues...

I just accidentally killed the new fish in my favorite water garden, to my sad chagrin. Over the years, I have created several water gardens...

Thursday, Sept. 28 FCHS Class of 1963 60th Reunion The Class of 1963 from Franklin County High School will host a reception from 3-5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 28 in...

By Phyllis Whittington Happy Fall, Y'all. We got a sprinkle last week but we need more. But we will take every drop we can get. Keep praying for that rain. Please...

By Jennifer McCullough Welcome to the Franklin County Library. The library is open Monday to Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. and closed from 12:30-1:30...

By Rev. Marvin Norman A month ago I embarked on a journey through Genesis, the "Book of Beginnings," with our congregation. For the past 60 years or so, the world has...

This weather has had me reworking my truck garden, the one that inspires most folks who see it to give container gardening a try themselves. ...

The Franklin County Extension Service will host a 4-H Creative Arts Workshop starting at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 27. Three items will be made, with all of the...

Thursday, Sept. 28 FCHS Class of 1963 60th Reunion The Class of 1963 from Franklin County High School will host a reception from 3-5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 28 in...

By Jennifer McCullough Welcome to the Franklin County Library. The library is open Monday to Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. and closed from 12:30-1:30...

By Phyllis Whittington We are still looking for that rain in Berrytown. Everything is still dry and crunchy under your feet. We have so many young people that need...

For photos from the event, pick up a copy of the Sept. 21 edition of The Franklin Advocate. The following individuals were winners in the Thursday, Sept. 14...

By Eva Mae Purser I tried to write this on Sunday evening but, as they are a lot of the time, my arm and hand were taking a nap. I was moving...

By Mary Jackson I know you all haven't heard from me in a while. It's been a long summer. I've had to keep my four grandkids and they were a handful. I was very tired...