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Softball drop first two games of season

February 17, 2026

Franklin County High School's varsity softball team opened the 2026 season with a pair of losses to Brookhaven and McComb.The Lady Bulldogs travel...

Lady Bulldogs earn No. 2 seed; win first-round game

February 17, 2026

The Lady Bulldogs of FCHS earned a No. 2 seed after splitting a pair of games at home during the District 7-3A Basketball Tournament.FCHS beat...

Bulldogs finish second in district basketball tournament

February 17, 2026

The Bulldogs of FCHS rolled into the playoffs with a split of games in the District 7-3A Basketball Tournament, earning a No. 2 seed and...

Printed Paper Online

February 19, 2026

Public Notices 02-19-26

February 17, 2026

First Baptist Church Brookhaven HUGE Missions Garage Sale February 27, Admission $20 2-4pm, $10 4-6pm, $5 6-8pm; Free Admission, Saturday, February 28th 6:30-11am.Located...

Public Notices 02-12-26

February 10, 2026

First Baptist Church Brookhaven HUGE Missions Garage Sale February 27, Admission $20 2-4pm, $10 4-6pm, $5 6-8pm; Free Admission, Saturday, February 28th 6:30-11am.Located...

Kirby Day plans not developed yet

February 17, 2026

The Kirby Connection announced last week that the official "Kirby Day" has not been officially organized at this time.No funds have been connected nor requested, and...

February 17, 2026

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateOn Monday, Feb. 9, Bude Community Foundation hosted a Heart Health Awareness Month. Dana from the Alcorn State...

February 17, 2026

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateFranklin County's Mississippi Homemaker Volunteers (MHV) recent hosted Melinda Arnold with the Franklin County School...

Franklin County News

UMB warns customers to fraud threat via text messages

February 17, 2026

UMB is warning its customers that a text image circulating in the area is not from the UMB Fraud Center.The text image indicates that there have been charges made on...

Vendor registration for Homochitto River Festival now open

February 17, 2026

Vendor registration for the Homochitto River Festival is now open.Considered one of Southwest Mississippi favorite events, the festival is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 24...

Election Commissioners schedule poll worker training

February 17, 2026

Franklin County's Election Commissioners want to remind poll workers of upcoming training for the March primary elections.The primary elections are scheduled for Tuesday,...

Obituaries 02-19-26

February 17, 2026

BETTY SUE NETTLESJan. 21, 1938-Feb. 9, 2026Funeral services for Betty Sue Nettles, 88, of Purvis, were conducted on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026 from Little Black Creek Baptist...

Obituaries 02-12-26

February 10, 2026

MARSHALL STACY FULTONJuly 29, 1952-Feb. 6, 2026A memorial services for Marshall Stacy Fulton, 73, of Fayette, will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026 from the Chapel...

FCSD Breakfast, Lunch Menus 02-19-26

February 17, 2026

The following are breakfast and lunch menus for the Franklin County School District for the week of Feb. 16-20:BreakfastMonday, Feb. 23Waffles with syrup or toaster pastry...

February 17, 2026

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateOn Tuesday, Feb. 10, welding and construction students who are members of SkillsUSA represented the Franklin County...

Flu bug cancels play at elementary school

February 17, 2026

Due to an outbreak of the flu bug, the first grade production of "Bugz Play" at Franklin County Elementary School has been postponed.The play was originally scheduled for...

Softball drop first two games of season

February 17, 2026

Franklin County High School's varsity softball team opened the 2026 season with a pair of losses to Brookhaven and McComb.The Lady Bulldogs travel...

Lady Bulldogs earn No. 2 seed; win first-round game

February 17, 2026

The Lady Bulldogs of FCHS earned a No. 2 seed after splitting a pair of games at home during the District 7-3A Basketball Tournament.FCHS beat...

Bulldogs finish second in district basketball tournament

February 17, 2026

The Bulldogs of FCHS rolled into the playoffs with a split of games in the District 7-3A Basketball Tournament, earning a No. 2 seed and...

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