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Wilber Shell's son, Mike, (left) and his widow, Nancy Shell, stand
behind the tree that was planted in Wilber's honor this past week.

Tree planting honors long-time forester

More than 30 people gathered on Thursday, April 23 for a ceremonial tree planting in memory of Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC)...

Kidnapping suspect wanted in Louisiana nabbed in Bude

By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateA suspect wanted on kidnapping and aggravated assault charges in Louisiana was captured Saturday in Bude.According to...

Ky'Viunna Burnett

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateThese four FCHS track athletes are heading to the Class 3A State Championships that begin on Monday Eddie O'Quinn,...

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Public Notices 04-30-26

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPIIN THE MATTER OF THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF CALLIE WROTEN OWEN, DECEASEDJOSHUA ALEXANDER OWEN, EXECUTORCAUSE NO....

Public Notices 04-23-26

BEFORE THE STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF MISSISSIPPIRE: PETITION OF KAISER OPERATING, LLC TO ASSUME THE OPERATORSHIP OF THE LEHMANN NO. 1, LEHMANN NO. 8 AND THE LEHMANN NO. 2...

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Wilber Shell's son, Mike, (left) and his widow, Nancy Shell, stand
behind the tree that was planted in Wilber's honor this past week.

Tree planting honors long-time forester

More than 30 people gathered on Thursday, April 23 for a ceremonial tree planting in memory of Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC)...

Photo courtesy of Felder Rushing
Rooting gardenia cutting in water.

Better Gardening with Felder Rushing 04-30-2026

Sounds mathematically impossible, but gardeners routinely divide to multiply. Using a few simple plant propagation tricks, we can increase what we...

Decoupaging Rabbits

Submitted | Franklin Advocate4-H members recently enjoyed a fun day of decoupaging rabbits with scrap fabric.

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...

Kidnapping suspect wanted in Louisiana nabbed in Bude

By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateA suspect wanted on kidnapping and aggravated assault charges in Louisiana was captured Saturday in Bude.According to...

Nathan Steele Foundation Skeet Shoot Saturday

The 11th Annual Nathan Steele Foundation Skeet Shoot will begin at 8 a.m. on Saturday.Featuring a skeet shoot, there will also be the "Built of Steele" 5K Trail Run which...

Obituaries 04-30-26

TANYA EDITH LEEMay 31, 1959-April 24, 2026Memorial services for Tanya Edith Lee, 66, of Meadville, were conducted on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 from Roxie Baptist...

Obituaries 04-23-26

JAMES "JIMMY" MORRISON ACHORDFeb. 20, 1941-Feb. 21, 2026A Celebration of Life service for James "Jimmy" Morrison Achord, 85, of Meadville, will take place from 11 a.m....

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...

FCSD Breakfast, Lunch Menus 04-30-26

The following are Breakfast and Lunch Menus for the Franklin County School District for the week of May 4-8:BreakfastMonday, May 4Pancake bites or toaster pastry and...

Certified SolidWorks Associate

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateYounes Abuhakmeh, a Robotics and Engineering 2 student at the Franklin County Career and Technical Center, recently...

Ky'Viunna Burnett

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateThese four FCHS track athletes are heading to the Class 3A State Championships that begin on Monday Eddie O'Quinn,...

Brooks happy with progress of spring drills

By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateThings are going well as Franklin County High School continues to install new packages and items into its schemes for the 2026 football season...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateTwo members of the FCHS softball program have been recognized by the University of Tennessee at Martin, which extended...

Support Local Journalism

By Paul KeaneThere is an interesting column on the same page as this one. Bill Crawford takes a look at local journalism and its impact on communities both big and small....

Vital Journalism Is Under Stress

By Bill CrawfordJACKSON —The Mississippi Press Association, celebrating its 160th anniversary, held a forum highlighting local journalism last week at History Is Lunch in...

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