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...

Franklin County Sheriff's Department Investigator Dewayne Whestone was among the 17 graduates of the Mississippi Certified...

By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateStudents at the Franklin County Career and Technical Center donated two of their creations to an organization helping...

The Franklin County Sheriff's Department responded to the following incidents and calls during the week of Dec. 9-15:Accidents: 6 incidents.Commercial Alarm: 1...

By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateOne man is dead and a woman in jail after a shooting incident Friday afternoon.According to Franklin County Sheriff...

Be sure and read 8 pages of Letters to Santa in the Dec. 19 edition of The Franklin Advocate.

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateFranklin Middle School eighth grader Lovedee Laiche won both the area contest and the state level event during an...

Tricia Wallace | Franklin AdvocateOn Thursday, Dec. 5, both the Bude and Meadville Christmas Parades rolled through the two downtown areas. We have...

The following is a report of incidents and calls handled by the Franklin County Sheriff's Department during the week of Dec. 2-8, 2024:Assisting Another Agency: 1...

The following are upcoming holiday happenings in Franklin County. These are published free of charge for non-profit or charitable organizations. To submit your happening,...

The Homochitto Ranger District has received a request from the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) to repair a soil slide on H.S. Highway 84, which is...

Benson Schexnaydre is featured in this month's edition of Chess Life, the official magazine for USChess.org.Entitled "The Mississippi Master" and written by FM Alex...

The following calls and incidents were reported by the Franklin County Sheriff's Department for the week of Nov. 25-Dec. 1:Abandoned/Disabled Vehicles: 4...

Tricia Wallace | File PhotosWhile Santa Claus will be the main attraction, there will be plenty of floats, entertainment and goodies during the two...

The following are upcoming holiday happenings in Franklin County. These are published free of charge for non-profit or charitable organizations. To submit your happening,...