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...

An early morning wreck on Wednesday claimed the life of a Natchez woman in Franklin County. According to Corporal Craig James with Troop M of the...

By NICOLE STOKES Franklin County's Board of Supervisors declined bids received for a chip seal paving project on portions of Middleton Creek and Bogue Chitto Roads in...

The Franklin County Sheriff's Department has issued a summary report of its activities, responses and investigations for the week-long period from Tuesday, Nov. 21 through...

File Photo | Franklin Advocate The streets of Bude and Meadville will be full of holiday cheer Thursday as the Annual Christmas Parades roll...

By NICOLE STOKES A group of friends is making a positive difference in communities throughout Franklin and Adams Counties. "Future Pride," a...

Burn ban lifted in Franklin County After several rain events within the past two weeks, Franklin County is no longer under a burn ban. "We do ask you to please only burn...

Tracy Cupit | Franklin Advocate One man was injured and transported to a medical facility after a one-vehicle wreck on Highway 84 near Veto Road...

By Paul Keane Franklin Advocate B.J. Smithhart has stepped down as head football coach at Franklin County High School. Smithhart's resignation was accepted during lats...

The Franklin County Sheriff's Department has issued a summary report of its activities, responses and investigations for the week-long period from Tuesday, Nov. 14 through...

By Nicole Stokes Franklin Advocate Chris Kent is returning as Superintendent of Education after Franklin County's School Board voted to hire him as a part-time...

River Boys By Nicole Stokes Franklin Advocate For the Homochitto River Boys --- a local Gospel trio comprised of Vance Woodcock, Johnny Wayne...

The Homochitto National Forest announced last week that it is temporarily lowering the water levels at Okhissa Lake by approximately 12 feet so workers can make some needed...

Nicole Stokes | Franklin Advocate On Friday, Nov. 17, Franklin County Middle School Principal Allen Barron and his staff surprised students with a...

By Paul Keane Franklin Advocate Will Halford will be the new Assistant District Attorney and will be stationed in Franklin County, it was learned...