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Breaking News: Schools to remain closed on Wednesday
Breaking News: Courthouse, County Offices, Library to close due to winter storm
Breaking News: Franklin County Schools closed for Tuesday

Schools keep mask usage requirements for time being

August 14, 2026

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...

Newspaper looking for stories of true love

January 21, 2025

The Franklin Advocate wants to hear from couples who have been married for 25 years or longer.In the Feb. 13 edition of The Advocate, a segment entitled "True Love" will be...

Pictured at last week's retirement event for Deputy Gordon Dover were
(left to right) Deputy Paul Babin, investigator Dewayne Whetstone, Chief
Deputy Roger Causey, Dover's wife, Sheila Dover, Deputy Dover, Deputy
Taylor McMinn and Sheriff Tom Tindle.

Gordon Dover wraps up 50+ years in law enforcement

January 21, 2025

Franklin County Sheriff's Deputy Gordon Dover was recently honored for his service during a retirement ceremony last week. Dover served...

Paul Keane | Franklin Advocate
(Photo above) Members of the FCHS JROTC program pose for the official
picture as the Overall State Champions.

Third Time is Charming: 'Bad Batch' brings home third straight...

January 21, 2025

For more photos from the competition, be sure and pick up a copy of the Jan. 23 edition of The Franklin Advocate.By Paul KeaneFranklin...

New Election Commissioners

January 21, 2025

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateNew Election Commissioners were recently welcomed into the fold by Circuit Clerk Warren Walker. Pictured here are...

Schools to remain closed on Wednesday

January 21, 2025

Shortly before 12 noon on Tuesday, Superintendent of Education Chris Kent announced that schools will remain closed on Wednesday as winter weather...

Courthouse, County Offices, Library to close due to winter storm

January 20, 2025

The Franklin County Courthouse and all county offices will be closed on Tuesday as per the Board of Supervisors. The closures are because of the...

Franklin County Schools closed for Tuesday

January 20, 2025

Shortly before noon on Monday, Superintendent of Education Chris Kent announced that public schools in Franklin County will be closed on...

Governor declares State of Emergency due to approaching winter storms

January 19, 2025

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves has declared a STATE OF EMERGENCY is in place statewide due to threats impacting public health, safety and welfare as...

Residents urged to prepare for winter weather

January 19, 2025

COLD WEATHER ADVISORY ISSUED, WINTER STORM WATCH SET FOR TUESDAYThe National Weather Service has issued a WINTER STORM WATCH in effect from the...

JROTC Wins Third Straight State Title

January 17, 2025

https://youtu.be/Gc7jygvNvVgClick on the screen or link above to watch video from the MS JROTC State Championship Competition and to learn what all...

Paper still looking for 'True Love' stories

January 14, 2025

The Franklin Advocate wants to hear from couples who have been married for 25 years or longer.In the Feb. 13 edition of The Advocate, a segment entitled "True Love" will be...

Sheriff's Report 01-16-25

January 14, 2025

The following are a listing of incidents and calls that the Franklin County Sheriff's Department responded to for the week of Jan. 6-12:Abandoned/Disabled Vehicles: 2...

Time to purchase Poultry Chain chicks

January 14, 2025

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

'Bad Batch' looking for pair of state titles

January 14, 2025

Franklin County High School's JROTC Bulldog Battalion Drill Team --- known as the "Bad Batch" --- have been preparing for state competition by...

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