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Barry Tyson elected Chairman of Co-Lin Board

WESSON — Barry Tyson of Franklin County was recently elected Chairman of the Copiah-Lincoln Community College Board of Trustees.Tyson was elected...

MHV quilt raffle competition continuing

Tickets are still on sale for three college lap quilts handmade by Franklin County's Mississippi Homemaker Volunteers (MHV), with a related contest...

Photo courtesy of Felder Rushing
Succulents for near-zero summer care.

Good Gardening with Felder Rushing 06-19-25

Summer is upon us, and it's time to hunker down. The weather onslaught is in full swing and this Southern gardener isn't too proud or determined to...

Campus Kudos 06-19-25

Two Named to MC President's ListCLINTON — Two area students have been named to the President's List at Mississippi College for the Spring 2025 semester.To be eligible for...

Photo courtesy of Jennifer Griffith-McCullough
Bob Swanson, the Singing Weatherman, entertained attendees at last
week's Summer Reading Program. He used many physical demonstrations —
such as holding this glass of water being held in with a piece of
plexiglass over the head of Mary Neely Williamson — to explain science
to the young patrons.

Between the Book Ends 06-19-25

By Jennifer Griffith-McCulloughThe Summer Reading Program is rocking and rolling! Our theme is "Color our World." This week focused on the color...

Achievement Project

Submitted | The Wayne County News(Above right) Franklin County 4-H enjoyed their time at the Project Achievement Day. (Above left) As part of the...

From the Sidelines by Dale McKee 06-12-25

Athlon Sports College Football Preview magazine hit the newsstands last week. Nothing but college football features for 192 pages for the bargain price of $17.99 plus...

Riddle earns law degree from University of Arkansas

Abigail Riddle, the daughter of Tom and Tammy Griffin of the Sixtown community, recent graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Arkansas...

MAS Supervisor Scholarships

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateAt a recent meeting of the Franklin County Board of Supervisors, members presented two scholarships to local students...

USDA nominee says Okhissa land transfer 'brilliant'

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) last week expressed optimism after President Trump's pick to oversee the U.S. Forest...

Health and Wellness Fair July 1

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...

Photo courtesy of Felder Rushing
Most popular flower — like it or not.

Good Gardening with Felder Rushing

It is a weird enough world without shaming or being shamed over how we garden or what we grow. While lecturing the other day at a multi-state...

Campus Kudos 06-12-25

Huffman Named To Jones Dean's ListSabrina Amanda Huffman of McCall Creek has been named to the Dean's List at Jones College for the Spring 2025 Semester.Students with a...

Bude sewer project gets underway

Work has begun on the Sanitary Sewer System Improvements Project for the Town of Bude.Last week, signage from the Mississippi Development Authority...

Bridge project to be delayed at least four months

The bridge project over the Homochitto River on Highway 98 will be delayed at least four months after state officials met with county officials last week.According to...

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