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Water Distribution

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateMore than 200 cases of water were distributed to residents in the Garden City community on Saturday. Pictured here at...

Tracy Cupit | Franklin Advocate
As part of the recovery efforts from the May 6 tornadoes in Franklin
County, Adams County Correction Center (ACCC) donated a pallet of water
to the Bude Community Foundation (BCF). Here (left to right) ACCC
employee Albert Rivera, BCF Program Director Veronica Brown, Bude Mayor
Elvia Brown and ACCC Assistant Warden Jason Lynch stand in front of the
pallet of water.

Tornado one of largest in state history

State officials have released the numbers on the May 6 tornado that plowed its way through the area, and the numbers are impressive.The full...

Second Team All District

Tricia Wallace | Franklin AdvocateDuring the Annual FCHS Baseball Banquet, it was announced that Lawson Murray, Detrick Starks and Preston Cupit...

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Public Notices 05-21-26

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPIIN THE MATTER OF THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF JAMES W. SMITH DECEASEDCAUSE NO. 2026-021NOTICE TO CREDITORSLetters...

Public Notices 05-14-26

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPIIN THE MATTER OF THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF JAMES W. SMITH DECEASEDCAUSE NO. 2026-021NOTICE TO CREDITORSLetters...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateThe 2025 calendar year was difficult for Franklin County Memorial Hospital, with plenty of uncertainty and stress....

Community Calendar 05-21-26

Saturday, May 30Wroten Retirement ReceptionA reception for Jimmy Wroten upon his retirement after 38 years of hard work and dedication is scheduled for Saturday, May 30...

Berrytown 05-21-26

BY PHYLLIS WHITTINGTONThe temperature has been rising. It's getting to feel a lot like summertime. I sure hope everyone's gardens didn't get hurt by the recent winds and...

Franklin County News

Schools keep mask usage requirements for time being

August 14, 2026

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...

Water Distribution

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateMore than 200 cases of water were distributed to residents in the Garden City community on Saturday. Pictured here at...

Tracy Cupit | Franklin Advocate
As part of the recovery efforts from the May 6 tornadoes in Franklin
County, Adams County Correction Center (ACCC) donated a pallet of water
to the Bude Community Foundation (BCF). Here (left to right) ACCC
employee Albert Rivera, BCF Program Director Veronica Brown, Bude Mayor
Elvia Brown and ACCC Assistant Warden Jason Lynch stand in front of the
pallet of water.

Tornado one of largest in state history

State officials have released the numbers on the May 6 tornado that plowed its way through the area, and the numbers are impressive.The full...

Obituaries 05-14-26

OLLA MAE SHORTS WILLIAMSJuly 15, 1946-May 6, 2025Funeral services for Olla Mae Shorts Williams, 79, of Ferriday, La., will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2026 from St....

Schools keep mask usage requirements for time being

August 14, 2026

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...

FCHS confers degrees to more than 80 seniors

By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateFranklin County High School said goodbye and sent well wishes to more than 80 seniors during Friday night's...

Campus Kudos 05-21-26

Two Graduate from BellhavenJACKSON — Two local students received their degrees during recent Commencement Exercises at Bellhaven University.La'mechdra Morgan of Bude and...

Second Team All District

Tricia Wallace | Franklin AdvocateDuring the Annual FCHS Baseball Banquet, it was announced that Lawson Murray, Detrick Starks and Preston Cupit...

First Team All District

Tricia Wallace | Franklin AdvocateDuring the Annual FCHS Baseball Banquet, it was announced that Eli Twiner, Jarvis Tillman, Paden Arnold, Drake...

Co-Ed Tournament

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateThe Franklin County Sports Association hosted a Co-Ed Tournament recently. Winners in the tournament were FC Ballers,...

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