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    Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (second from right) tells President Donald Trump that the bill he is about to sign contains language that will keep Franklin County Memorial Hospital open during a formal bill signing Tuesday afternoon. Solution for FCMH in appropriations bill signed into law
    February 3, 2026
    President Donald Trump signed a bill containing five appropriations packages Tuesday afternoon that contained language to keep Franklin County...

    Baptist Association thanks everyone for support of Wounded Warrior...
    February 3, 2026
    The Franklin County Baptist Association wishes to thank the community and local churches for helping make this year's Wounded Warrior Hunt such a...

    Bill could establish lodging tax for Meadville tourism
    February 3, 2026
    By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateA bill currently in the state legislature could help finance tourism projects for the Town of Meadville.A private and local bill implementing...
    Baseball, softball set to begin 2026 seasons
    February 3, 2026
    Softball and baseball seasons for Franklin County High School are rapidly approaching, with jamborees and classics scheduled for as early as this weekend.The Bulldogs will...
    Sheriff's Report 02-05-26
    February 3, 2026
    The following are calls and incidents responded to by the Franklin County Sheriff's Department for the week of Jan. 26-Feb. 1:Abandoned/Disabled Vehicles: 2...
    Submitted | Franklin Advocate
Members of the Biotechnology Design team that finished fourth included 
Austen Johnson, Trevor Touchstone, Ethan Lizondro (not pictured) and 
Brandon Ranches (not pictured). TSA students solid at conference
    February 3, 2026
    On Friday, Jan. 16, students from the Technology Student Association (TSA) program at the Franklin County Career and Technical Center attended the...

    Locals named to Co-Lin Who's Who
    February 3, 2026
    WESSON – Copiah-Lincoln Community College is proud to announce 225 outstanding sophomores named to the 2025-2026 Who's Who at Copiah-Lincoln Community College.Students...
    Man It Was Cold
    February 3, 2026
    Photos courtesy of Jennifer Griffith-McCulloughResidents in Franklin County — and much of the state of Mississippi — suffered through brutal cold...

    Between the Book Ends 02-05-26
    February 3, 2026
    Photo courtesy of Jennifer Griffith-McCulloughPictured here are Story Time attendees who enjoyed creating their own duck ponds and other scenes...

    Roxie naive releases fifth book in series
    February 3, 2026
    Franklin County native Daphne Tillman Perry has announced the release of her latest book, "Refrigerator Soup," which was released on Dec....

    2,000th Follower
    February 3, 2026
    Submitted | Franklin AdvocateJimmy Jones recently became the 2,000th follower of Quentin Quick Stop. Officials with the local convenience store and...

    Educators Rising conducting Teddy Bear Drive
    January 27, 2026
    Educators Rising students at the Franklin County Career and Technical Center are continuing to collect teddy bears for Batson Children's Hospital. The final day to donate...
    Soccer Seniors
    January 27, 2026
    Paul Keane | Franklin AdvocateBetween varsity soccer matches between FCHS and Bogue Chitto, the program honored its 11 seniors. Those recognized...

    Soccer teams getting ready for postseason
    January 27, 2026
    By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateThe Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs of FCHS soccer open postseason play this week.On the boys side, the Bulldogs have had...

    Heavy Lift
    January 27, 2026
    Submitted | Franklin AdvocateFranklin County High School's powerlifting team finished second in the recent district meet. Next up for many of the...

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