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...

By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateOver the weekend world renowned chess teacher Sunil Weeremantry visited the Franklin Chess Center. Born and raised in...

The Annual Shop the Block holiday event will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23 on Main Street in Bude.Entry to the event is free, and free vendor set up is...

2025 Franklin County 4-H Shooting Sports ProgramFranklin County's 4-H Shooting Sports is making plans for the 2025 season, and people interested are encouraged to enroll...

The Franklin County Sheriff's Department has issued a summary report of its activities, responses and investigations for the week-long period from Nov. 11-17:Abandoned...

By Doris KeaneFranklin AdvocateThe Franklin County Mississippi Homemaker Volunteers enjoyed a pre-holiday luncheon while also working toward its...

By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateThose in attendance at last week's meeting of the Franklin County Forestry Association heard about black bears and...

A meeting of the Franklin County Cattlemen's Association will begin at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 21. The meeting will take place in the Fellowship Hall at Meadville...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateStudents recently earning Who's Who honors at Franklin County High School include (front row) Moriah Hockett, Noah...

The Annual Shop the Block holiday event will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23 on Main Street in Bude.Entry to the event is free, and free vendor set up is...

Franklin County's 4-H Shooting Sports is making plans for the 2025 season, and people interested are encouraged to enroll and be a part of the program.The goal of the 4-H...

The Franklin County Sheriff's Department has issued a summary report of its activities, responses and investigations for the week-long period from Nov. 4-10: Medical...

By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateA Thursday, Nov. 7 incident between a log truck and power lines led to hundreds of people losing power, one car being...

The clock is ticking for those planning to send a familiar red and green Christmas shoebox to a child in need. National Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child will...

The Okhissa Lake Recreation Master Plan will be discussed during a Public Input Workshop from 6-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 19.The meeting will be conducted at the Franklin...