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Bank of Franklin issues scam alert

February 26, 2026

Bank of Franklin is warning its customers and all residents about scammers calling customers claiming there is "unusual activity" on...

Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade set for March 17

February 24, 2026

The Annual Franklin County Lion's Club St. Patrick's Day Parade will roll through downtown Meadville starting at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17.Lineup for the parade will...

Howard inks with Gulf Coast

February 24, 2026

By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateDeallen Howard on Wednesday, Feb. 18, signed a letter of intent to play football at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community...

Printed Paper Online

February 26, 2026

Public Notices 02-26-26

February 24, 2026

MISSISSIPPI FORESTRY COMMISSIONINVITATION FOR BIDSSTUMPAGE FOR SALE ON16-5N-5E, Franklin County, MississippiSealed bids will be received by the Franklin County Board of...

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...

February 24, 2026

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateShrove TuesdayMeadville Methodist Church celebrated Shrove Tuesday last week, caring on its tradition that celebrates...

February 24, 2026

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateFranklin County's Mississippi Homemaker Volunteers (MHV) celebrated February birthdays at Meadville Convalescent Home...

Community Calendar 02-26-26

February 24, 2026

OngoingSeeking Interest In Bryant ReunionOrganizers are seeking interest in having a 60th Class Reunion for the Lillie Mae Bryant High School Class of 1966. The reunion...

Franklin County News

Bank of Franklin issues scam alert

February 26, 2026

Bank of Franklin is warning its customers and all residents about scammers calling customers claiming there is "unusual activity" on...

Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade set for March 17

February 24, 2026

The Annual Franklin County Lion's Club St. Patrick's Day Parade will roll through downtown Meadville starting at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17.Lineup for the parade will...

Sheriff's Report 02-26-26

February 24, 2026

The following are incidents and calls covered by the Franklin County Sheriff's Department during the week of Feb. 16-22:Medical Calls: 6 incidents.Fires: 8 incidents...

Obituaries 02-26-26

February 24, 2026

DANIELLE RENATA STEVENSONFuneral services for Danielle Renata Stevenson were conducted on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 from Brown Funeral Home, with Rev. Jessie Givens and Rev....

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...

FCSD Breakfast, Lunch Menus 02-26-26

February 24, 2026

The following are breakfast and lunch menus for the Franklin County School District for the week of March 2-6:BreakfastMonday, March 2French toast sticks with syrup or...

Mardi Gras Time

February 24, 2026

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateThe Krewe of Kindergarten paraded through the hallways of Franklin Elementary School last week as the school...

February 24, 2026

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateOn Thursday, Feb. 19, FFA students from Franklin County participated in the Southwest Federation FFA Contest at...

Howard inks with Gulf Coast

February 24, 2026

By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateDeallen Howard on Wednesday, Feb. 18, signed a letter of intent to play football at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community...

Flowers signs to play at MGCCC

February 24, 2026

By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateJamal Flowers on Wednesday, Feb. 18, signed a letter of intent to play football at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community...

Pisgah ends Lady Bulldogs' basketball season

February 24, 2026

Pisgah ended the 2025-2026 season for Franklin County's Lady Bulldogs basketball team, taking a 44-38 win over FCHS Friday in the second round of the Class 3A playoffs.The...

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