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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...

Milwaukee Tool donates $10K to FCCTC in honor of Wentworth

By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateStudents at the Franklin County Career and Technical Center — especially those in carpentry, welding and construction...

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The staff at A Touch of Eden includes (front row) Debbie Terry and JoBea
Magee; (back row) Samantha Smith, Jennifer Whitehead and Megan Ross.

A Touch of Eden celebrating 20th anniversary

A Touch of Eden will celebrate 20 years in business with an anniversary celebration on Thursday, April 24.The "come and go" event will be from 10...

Tracy Cupit | Franklin AdvocateThe Annual Bude Shop the Block event Saturday was another big success. While many patrons and vendors interacted —...

Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith speaks to the audience during Monday's program at the Franklin County Career and Technical Center.

Senator excited about Okhissa Lake Resort progress

By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateUnited States Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith said the impending fruition of the Okhissa Lake Lodge is an exciting time for...

Class of 1975 Reunion May 23-24

Franklin County High School graduates from 1973, 1974 and 1977 are invited to celebrate the Class of 1975. May 23-24, and all class members and their spouses are being...

Candidate announcement deadline April 25

Qualifying has ended and the candidates for municipal elections is set. With that in mind, this newspaper is announcing its deadlines and guidelines for candidate...

C Spire Business attains Titanium partner status with Dell

RIDGELAND — C Spire Business recently announced it has achieved Titanium partner status with Dell Technologies. This designation demonstrates deep expertise in Dell's...

Bank of Franklin sponsors women's banking program

Bank of Franklin last week was a big part of the Mississippi Bankers Association Women's Conference, serving as a sponsor of the event.Bank of...

Amos announces candidacy for Bude Ward 3 post

Tralisa Amos has announced her campaign for Ward 3 Alderman in the Town of Bude. Her name will appear on the June 3 General Election ballot."I am proud to announce my...

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Franklin County Career and Technical Center Construction Trades
Instructor Kristie Jones accepts the $1,000 check for her Build
Mississippi Building Futures Team winning first place in the SkillsUSA
State Championships in Jackson.

Franklin County Carpentry and Welding students competed in the SkillsUSA State Championships April 1-3 in Jackson. The team brought home a...

Forest Service looking for public input on Okhissa recreation area

The United State Forest Service will hosting a Public Input Workshop on Wednesday, April 16 regarding its Master Plan Study for the Okhissa Lake Recreation Area.The meeting...

C/Sergeant Wyatt Delaughter

JROTC much more than just drills

By C/Sergeant Wyatt DelaughterIf you are like me from a year ago, you may think JROTC is just the people who wear the uniforms, march around and...

Bude Shop the Block Saturday

The Annual Bude Shop the Block event will be from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday.There is no booth fee for vendors, and craft and food booths are welcome to be a part of...

Third Annual Earth Day Clean Up April 26

The Bude Community Foundation will host the Third Annual Earth Day Clean Up in Bude on Saturday, April 26.The event will run rom 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and all residents are...

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