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...

As part of the America 250 celebration this year, The Franklin Advocate is asking residents to loan the newspaper pictures of Veterans in their families to be included in a...

United Mississippi Bank (UMB) will celebrate the opening of its new branch building in Bude with a ribbon cutting ceremony starting at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 15.The new...

The following are incidents responded to by the Franklin County Sheriff's Department for the week of Dec. 29-Jan. 4:Medical Calls: 8 incidents.Medical Transports: 9...

The Franklin Advocate is relaunching its print shop capabilities for 2026."At one time, our newspaper printed a number of different things for people in the community,"...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateStarting this Tuesday, the Family Medical Group — Meadville Mobile Unit will begin visiting Franklin County schools...

With 2026 arriving, attention begins to turn toward the midterm elections. With that in mind, the following are candidates for various federal races along with deadlines...

Franklin County High School's JROTC Drill Unit — the "Bad Batch" — will be looking to make it four in a row later this month.On Jan. 16, the unit...

The staff of The Franklin Advocate wishes everyone a Safe and Happy New Year. Please don't drink and drive this holiday weekend.

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateD.M. Simpson Martial Arts and Hapkido last week posted this photo to social media as a way to thank the Town of...

The following are incidents and calls answered by the Franklin County Sheriff's Department for the week of Dec. 14-22:Repossessions: 2 incidents.Traffic Stops: 12...

Select cadets from the Franklin County High School Bulldog Battalion were recently hosted and given a personalized open house event with...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateFranklin County Memorial Hospital has been showing off its holiday spirit during its Annual Christmas Door Decorating...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateBelle's Bliss last week delivered Christmas floral arrangements to all 42 residents at Meadville Convalescent Home. On...

The Annual Wounded Warrior Community Supper will begin at 7 p.m. on Saturday at First Baptist Church of Bude AFC.The event is a wonderful chance to gather together, show...