The ongoing mandatory use of face masks within local public schools won’t immediately change, but Superintendent of Education Chris Kent said he hopes to be able to address...

The SkillsUSA and FFA students at the Franklin County Career and Technical Center is hosting a Foster Care Toy Drive from now through Dec. 22.Students are collecting new...

Tricia Wallace | Franklin AdvocateAs part of Monday's Christmas celebrations, Santa Claus paid a visit to the Franklin County Courthouse. Children...

It is once again time to order chicks for the 2026 4-H Poultry Chain Project.This year, a $30 non-refundable deposit will be required to order chicks for the project....

For more photos from Monday's Christmas Parade, pick up a copy of the Dec. 11 edition of The Franklin Advocate.Winners in the Jeep Division were...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateThe Franklin County Museum is proud to announce that the 2025 Christmas Ornaments have arrived. Ornaments are...

The Franklin County High School Raider Team is preparing to step off on a special mission of service and community spirit with this year's edition of Operation Raider Joy...

Franklin County High School's Bulldog "Bad Batch" JROTC Drill Team delivered another outstanding performance over the weekend, taking First Place...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateDespite inclement weather postponing or canceling the Annual Christmas Parades last week, the luncheon that kicks off...

By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateNew cut scores to determine school accountability ratings could actually hurt schools that improve their scores this school year, according...

Various Christmas events scheduled for Thursday in Franklin County have been either cancelled or at least postponed due to inclement weather...

Officials with the Town of Bude on Tuesday afternoon made the decision to postpone Thursday afternoon's Annual Christmas Parade to Monday.Officials...

By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateA longtime benefactor of Franklin County — along with being a leader in telecommunications in Mississippi — has...

Franklin County High School and Midway Cemetery will present "Stories on the Hill" on Friday.Cost is $20 per ticket, and tours will begin at 4 p.m. Those going through the...

The following is a list of incidents and calls covered by the Franklin County Sheriff's Department for the week of Nov. 24-30:Missing Person: 1 incidentExtra Patrol: 1...