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Michael Wilson of "Say Something" and "Free International."

Trafficking, exploitation often close to home

September 22, 2026

By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateTrafficking and exploitation of children is seldom the way it is portrayed in Hollywood — often being much more...

Volleyball team gearing up for postseason

September 22, 2026

By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateWith a playoff berth under their belts, the Lady Bulldogs of FCHS now prepare to try and make a run in the Class 3A Volleyball...

Bulldogs host Magee on Thursday night

September 22, 2026

By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateWith one less day to prepare, the Bulldogs of FCHS will try to build upon their first win of 2026 when the team hosts...

Printed Paper Online

September 24, 2026

Public Notices 09-24-26

September 22, 2026

SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF SALEWHEREAS, CHARLES JOSEPH STEWART and STEPHANIE STEWART executed a Deed of Trust on December 10, 2024, to Wayne Dowdy, Trustee for the use...

Public Notices 09-17-26

September 15, 2026

SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF SALEWHEREAS, CHARLES JOSEPH STEWART and STEPHANIE STEWART executed a Deed of Trust on December 10, 2024, to Wayne Dowdy, Trustee for the use...

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Joyful gnome says stop whining.

Good Gardening With Felder Rushing 09-24-26

September 22, 2026

Maybe it's the weather finally wearing me down, but sometimes I wonder if the rewards of gardening are what they are cracked up to be. In spite of...

District 6 Winners

September 22, 2026

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateCaden Tyson and Andi McDaniel had good showings at the recently District 6 Show. The two took their Ridge Point Ranch...

Community Calendar 09-24-26

September 22, 2026

Thursday, Sept. 24Higher Learning Exhibit in BrookhavenThe Lincoln County Public Library Board of Trustees will present its next in a series of public art exhibitions when...

Franklin County News

Michael Wilson of "Say Something" and "Free International."

Trafficking, exploitation often close to home

September 22, 2026

By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateTrafficking and exploitation of children is seldom the way it is portrayed in Hollywood — often being much more...

Sheriff's Report 09-24-26

September 22, 2026

The following are calls and incidents responded to by the Franklin County Sheriff's Department for the week of Sept. 13-19:Alarm Call: 1 incident.Animal Complaints: 2...

September 22, 2026

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateMonday afternoon, the East Franklin Fire Department, along with numerous other agencies, responded to a structure fire...

Obituaries 09-24-26

September 22, 2026

JOE FIELDS TRAVISFeb. 6, 1945-Sept. 14, 2026Funeral services for Joe Fields Travis, 81, were conducted on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026 from the Chapel of Franklin Funeral Home...

Obituaries 09-17-26

September 15, 2026

JONATHAN "DUKE" CARRAWAYAug. 7, 1973-Sept. 12, 2026Funeral services for Jonathan "Duke" Carraway, 53, of Smithdale, weere conducted on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026 from New...

FCSD Breakfast, Lunch Menus 09-24-26

September 22, 2026

The following are breakfast and lunch menus for the Franklin County School District for the week of Sept. 21-25BreakfastSept. 28French toast sticks with syrup or toaster...

September 22, 2026

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateEighth grade students at Franklin County Middle School recently put their science skills to work by extracting DNA...

FCSD Breakfast, Lunch Menus 09-17-26

September 15, 2026

The following are breakfast and lunch menus for the Franklin County School District for the week of Sept. 21-25BreakfastSept. 21Waffles with syrup or toaster pastry and...

Youth Soccer Action

September 22, 2026

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateThere was plenty of action Saturday as the Franklin County Youth Soccer Association enjoyed a full slate of games. The...

Volleyball team gearing up for postseason

September 22, 2026

By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateWith a playoff berth under their belts, the Lady Bulldogs of FCHS now prepare to try and make a run in the Class 3A Volleyball...

Bulldogs host Magee on Thursday night

September 22, 2026

By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateWith one less day to prepare, the Bulldogs of FCHS will try to build upon their first win of 2026 when the team hosts...

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