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...

Bank of Franklin is warning its customers and all residents about scammers calling customers claiming there is "unusual activity" on...

The Annual Franklin County Lion's Club St. Patrick's Day Parade will roll through downtown Meadville starting at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17.Lineup for the parade will...

The following are incidents and calls covered by the Franklin County Sheriff's Department during the week of Feb. 16-22:Medical Calls: 6 incidents.Fires: 8 incidents...

The Senior Program at Bude Community Foundation is now accepting new clients.A variety of programs and services designed to help seniors enhance their quality of life and...

Paul Keane | Franklin AdvocateWorkers were busy on Wednesday, Feb. 21 repairing the damaged wall at the Meadville Post Office. Earlier in the...

By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateFranklin County Memorial Hospital thanked and honored Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith for her efforts in making the Critical...

By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateSteady steps toward an end goal brought local, state and federal leaders together Friday to break ground on the...

By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateThe graduation rate for Franklin County High School for this past school year was 91.5 percent, higher than the state average.Schools across...

Franklin County Circuit Clerk Warren Walker and his staff are preparing for the March 10 primary elections that will feature races in the 2nd Congressional District and the...

https://youtu.be/FsHzoMITWYQFriday was a big day for Franklin County and the Town of Meadville as the groundbreaking for the entrance to the Lake...

UMB is warning its customers that a text image circulating in the area is not from the UMB Fraud Center.The text image indicates that there have been charges made on...

Vendor registration for the Homochitto River Festival is now open.Considered one of Southwest Mississippi favorite events, the festival is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 24...

Franklin County's Election Commissioners want to remind poll workers of upcoming training for the March primary elections.The primary elections are scheduled for Tuesday,...

Tracy Cupit | Franklin AdvocateA strong turnout was at the Bude Community Foundation Center for its Valentine's Day Pancake Breakfast. included...