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...

A private pesticide applicator training will be conducted from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4 at the Franklin County Extensive Service, located at 20 Walnut St. in...

A Hunter Education Class will be conducted from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 1. The program will take place at the Franklin County Courthouse and is being hosted...

Submitted | The Wayne County NewsFranklin County 4-Hers recently represented the county with their rabbits at the Dixie National Rabbit Show in...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateElmo Baptist Church wishes to thank everyone who helped make its 30th Annual Chittlin' Supper a success on Saturday....

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateThe MFWC Dixie Daisy Juniorettes enjoyed a full day at the Mississippi Capitol last week. The group was joined by...

Roughly 6 inches of rain fell and there was some damage in areas of the county after a pair of storms rolled through Franklin County this past week.The area was hit by...

Photos courtesy of Jennifer Griffith-McCulloughSome signs of spring began making their presence known last week as flowers were blossoming and an...

The following is a list of calls covered by the Franklin County Sheriff's Department during the week of Feb. 10-16:Abandoned/Disabled Vehicles: 3 incidents.Accident: 1...

Franklin County Sheriff's Department Investigator Dewayne Whetstone is warning residents of a new scam going through the area."This is a new scam going around," Whetstone...

A private pesticide applicator training will be conducted from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4 at the Franklin County Extensive Service, located at 20 Walnut St. in...

A Hunter Education Class will be conducted from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 1. The program will take place at the Franklin County Courthouse and is being hosted...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateSecond grader Emma Nation finished first and third grader Summer Hunt placed third during the Mississippi Girls State...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateSenator Albert Butler visited with Bude Police Chief Reggie Cain on Tuesday, Feb. 11. Cain was seeking legislative...

The Franklin County Extension Service will host a workshop on Thursday, March 6 to provide information for homeowners who are involved in fruit production on their...