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Unemployment help available to disaster victims

JACKSON — The Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) announced last week that Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is available for Franklin County.The...

Bulldogs preparing for 10 regular season games

The Bulldogs of Franklin County will see the same schedule of opponents with only the sites changing for the 2026 football season.All teams in the Mississippi High School...

Seersucker Thursday

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateResidents recognized the Southern tradition of wearing seersucker outfits as the Town of Meadville, Franklin County...

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Public Notices 07-16-26

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

Public Notices 07-09-26

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

Seersucker Thursday

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateResidents recognized the Southern tradition of wearing seersucker outfits as the Town of Meadville, Franklin County...

Private Pesticide Applicators program set for July 20

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...

Patriotic Quilt

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateThe Mississippi Community Volunteers have been busy with its annual quilt to raise funds for the organization. The...

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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...

Unemployment help available to disaster victims

JACKSON — The Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) announced last week that Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is available for Franklin County.The...

Seersucker Thursday

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateResidents recognized the Southern tradition of wearing seersucker outfits as the Town of Meadville, Franklin County...

Obituaries 07-16-26

MARCUS LEE COTHRENAug. 22, 1947-July 11, 2026Funeral services for Marcus Lee Cothren, 78, of Roxie, will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 17, 2026 from the Chapel of Franklin...

Obituaries 07-09-26

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...

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...

Scholarship Winner

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

Campus Kudos 07-09-26

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...

Bulldogs preparing for 10 regular season games

The Bulldogs of Franklin County will see the same schedule of opponents with only the sites changing for the 2026 football season.All teams in the Mississippi High School...

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