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...

Various Christmas events scheduled for Thursday in Franklin County have been either cancelled or at least postponed due to inclement weather...

Officials with the Town of Bude on Tuesday afternoon made the decision to postpone Thursday afternoon's Annual Christmas Parade to Monday.Officials...

By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateA longtime benefactor of Franklin County — along with being a leader in telecommunications in Mississippi — has...

Franklin County High School and Midway Cemetery will present "Stories on the Hill" on Friday.Cost is $20 per ticket, and tours will begin at 4 p.m. Those going through the...

The following is a list of incidents and calls covered by the Franklin County Sheriff's Department for the week of Nov. 24-30:Missing Person: 1 incidentExtra Patrol: 1...

Submitted | The Wayne County NewsSanta Claus is busy making his list and checking it twice, but he will take some time off on Thursday to make an...

After Friday's Egg Bowl — which was won, 38-19, by Ole Miss — locals continued their friendly rivalry between the Bulldogs and Rebels.As seen by...

It is once again time to order chicks for the 2026 4-H Poultry Chain Project.This year, a $30 non-refundable deposit will be required to order chicks for the project....

The Franklin County Sheriff's Department will host "Pictures with the Grinch" from 3-6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 11.The event will take place at the Franklin County...

Meadville Convalscent Home will host a drive-through Christmas parade on the grounds of the facility starting at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 11.Everyone is being encouraged to...

By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateMeadville Convalescent Home recently responded to complaints against its facility.The Department of Health and Human Services and Centers for...

The Christmas season will kick off in full force on Thursday with a pair of annual parades and other events.Things will begin with the Annual Bude Christmas Parade starting...

Photos courtesy of Mark Van NormanThese aerial photos taken by Mark Van Norman show the progress being made on the Homochitto River Bridge Project...

Meadville Convalescent Home is asking the entire community to "Adopt a Resident" for the upcoming holiday season.Officials with the center are asking the community help...