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...

 https://youtu.be/KISyk7g7UVEClick on the link or screen above to watch video from Thursday's game along with an interview with Head Coach Jonathan...

The following are incidents and calls covered by the Franklin County Sheriff's Department for the week of April 28-May 4, 2025:Medical Transports: 3 incidents.Domestic...

Franklin County's 4-H program and Franklin County Extension Service is offering a 4-H Sewing Camp from 9 a.m. until 12 noon July 14-18 at the Extension Office in...

The Franklin County Sheriff's Department is warning residents of a new scam involving alleged outstanding debt with the court system.The FCSO has received multiple...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateBrother Keith Smith and Brother Calvin Cosnahan led the Town of Meadville's National Day of Prayer service in front of...

The Ninth Annual Nathan Steele Foundation Skeet Shoot on Saturday was again a success. Organizers wish to thank everyone who volunteered, worked to...

Meadville Convalescent Home will host a Motorcycle Show on Monday, May 12 and a Car Show on Thursday, May 15. Residents of the facility will be lined up at the facility to...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateThe Franklin County Extension Service last week hosted a class on setting up a hydroponics system in your home.The...

PEARL — Governor Tate Reeves last week declared May 4-10 as Hurricane Preparedness Week for the State of Mississippi. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency urges...

Graduation ceremonies for the Franklin County High School Class of 2025 will be broadcast live and free of charge at www.franklinadvocate.com.The ceremony is scheduled to...

In last week's story about the municipal elections, a name of one of the candidates was misspelled.David Clanton — not Davis Clanton — is running for Board of Aldermen for...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateThe Homochitto River Bridge Project on Highway 98 suffered a setback over the weekend when part of the bridge...

The following is a report of incidents and calls responded to by the Franklin County Sheriff's Department during the week of April 21-27:Complaints: 19 incidentsMedical...

Tricia Wallace | Franklin AdvocateDespite some muddy conditions, this weekend's return of the Franklin County Rodeo was a success. Conducted at the...