Submitted | Franklin AdvocateTeam Barnabas — comprised of runners from Franklin County, Natchez and Bogue Chitto — recently competed in the 2026...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateMeadville resident Sawyer Scott was presented the Mississippi Municipal Service Company Scholarship recently.

The Annual Sales Tax Holiday — normally used to help families purchase clothes and supplies for the upcoming school year — has been moved up.Senate Bill 2470 of the 2026...

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPIIN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SALLY CAVINESS WALLACEJAMES LARRY WALLACE, PETITIONER CAUSE NO. 2025-78PUBLICATION...

File: MS23446SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALEWHEREAS, on March 27, 2017, Floyd R. Mitchell and Meleasia Shaw husband and wife executed a certain Deed of...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateTeam Barnabas — comprised of runners from Franklin County, Natchez and Bogue Chitto — recently competed in the 2026...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateRetirementJanet Watson and Shirley Wilson were honored last week during a retirement reception for the two long-time...

A private pesticide applicator training will be conducted from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, July 20 at the Franklin County Extension Service located at 20 Walnut St. in...

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...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateTeam Barnabas — comprised of runners from Franklin County, Natchez and Bogue Chitto — recently competed in the 2026...

The following incidents and calls were responded to by the Franklin County Sheriff's Department for the week of June 29-July 5:Accidents: 3 calls.Alarm Calls: 7...

BEVERLY L. OGLESBYDec. 22, 1957-June 28, 2026Graveside services for Beverly L. Oglesby, 68, were conducted on Thursday, July 2, 2026 from Midway Cemetery in Meadville, with...

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...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateMeadville resident Sawyer Scott was presented the Mississippi Municipal Service Company Scholarship recently.

Two Earn Ole Miss DegreesOXFORD — More than 3,800 students — including two local students — graduated from the University of Mississippi in May 2026. Undergraduate and...