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...

The following are calls and incidents responded to by the Franklin County Sheriff's Department during the week of June 23-29:Welfare Concern/Checks: 2 incidents.Reckless...

Tricia Wallace | Franklin AdvocateDuring a ceremony Friday night, Justice Court Judge Rickey O'Quinn swore in recently elected officials for the...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateThis Mississippi Oyster Magnolia mounted on Franklin County cedar is being raffled off in order to help local resident...

Franklin Telephone Company is warning customers and all residents of an email scam making its way through the area.According to a social media post from the company, the...

For the fourth year in a row, the Franklin County Baptist Association will host a Fourth of July Fireworks Show at the Franklin County Fairgrounds.The festivities will...

JACKSON — The State Fire Marshal's Office (SFMO) encourages firework safety this Independence Day. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commissions, injuries from...

Tricia Wallace | Franklin AdvocateJustice Court Judge Rev. Rickey O'Quinn administered the oath of office for newly elected officials for the Town...

The Franklin Advocate brought home a total of nine awards from Saturday's Better Newspaper Contest Editorial Awards Luncheon."It is always great to be recognized by your...

Over the past week, members of the Construction Trades program at the Franklin County Career and Technical Center worked hard and enjoyed plenty of...

The following is a list of calls and incidents worked by the Franklin County Sheriff's Department during the week of June 16-22:Complaints: 6 incidents.Welfare...

Photos courtesy of Jennifer Griffith-McCulloughAs part of the Summer Reading Program at the Franklin County Library last week, members of the...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateMeadville Nutrition recently celebrated its Sixth Anniversary in business. Owner Shannon Forbes and her staff — Ally...

The Bude Community Foundation will host its Second Annual Health and Wellness Fair from 9 a.m. until 12 noon on Tuesday, July 1 at the Foundation Center located at 270 Main...

By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateNo matter what happens in the Middle East, gas prices for Mississippi drivers is guaranteed to increase come Tuesday.That's because July 1 is...