Photos courtesy of Ashley ThompsonStormy WeatherThese photos were taken by storm chaser Ashley Thompson on Saturday, March 15, the same day that 29...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateThree generations came together to witness Tad Emfinger, 11, kill his first turkey on Tuesday, March 18. Pictured here...

Franklin County High School's baseball team moved to 7-6 overall and a perfect 4-0 in district play with a pair of wins over Port Gibson...

By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateThe two elementary schools in the county will become one starting with the 2025-2026 school year, it was decided last week.During Thursday's...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateFranklin County's Mississippi Homemaker Volunteers have been making good progress on the collegiate quilts to be...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateThe Bude Community Center and Homochitto Heritage Club were the winners of the random cash drawings conducted as part...

Dear Editor,Thank you to our entire community for your support of our church after the storms. Words are never adequate for all you have done for our small church — the...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateThese cadets recently completed the daunting task of Raider Challenge. The Raider Challenge is a high intensity...

Franklin County Tax Assessor/Collector Julie Buckels reminds all residents to make sure their Homestead Exemption is current as the deadline for exemption is Tuesday.Any...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateThe Happy Cart returned to Franklin County Upper and Lower Elementary Schools last week, handing out items to teachers...

By JenniferGriffith-McCulloughHappy belated Saint Patrick's Day! Last week was a sea of green around downtown Meadville. The library closed early...

By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateTwo students at Franklin Lower Elementary School recently competed in and completed the Blue Cross/Blue Shield Fun...

The Franklin Advocate won eight awards in the Annual Mississippi Press Association Better Newspaper Advertising Contest. Winners were announced online on Monday...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateFranklin County High School last week honored its Above and Beyond students for the month. They included Olivia...

Tricia Wallace | Franklin AdvocateThere was plenty of Irish cheer spread around throughout Meadville on Monday as the Lions Club's Annual St....