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New laws — including youth gun crime one — take effect July 1

By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateStarting July 1, minors 18 and under who commit crimes using a firearm will automatically be charged and tried as adults.The statute passed...

County worker killed during storm clean up

By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateTropical Storm Arthur and its remnants claimed the life of a Franklin County worker on Thursday, June 18.According to local reports and...

Meadville 250 Celebration Friday night

The Town of Meadville — along with American Legion Post 40 and American Legion Auxiliary Unit 40 — will host a 250 Celebration of America from 5-8 p.m. on Friday.A foot...

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Public Notices 06-25-26

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPICHANCE JACKSON EVANS, PLAINTIFFVS.GAYLE J. EVANS, JR., DEFENDANTCAUSE NO. 25-cv-0069 SHERIFFS NOTICE OF SALEWHEREAS, on...

Public Notices 06-18-26

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPICHANCE JACKSON EVANS, PLAINTIFFVS.GAYLE J. EVANS, JR., DEFENDANTCAUSE NO. 25-cv-0069 SHERIFFS NOTICE OF SALEWHEREAS, on...

Seersucker Thursday to begin July 2

The Town of Meadville, Franklin County Chamber of Commerce and Sullivan's Kitchen are sponsoring "Seersucker Thursday" every Thursday during the month of July.Everyone is...

Meadville 250 Celebration Friday night

The Town of Meadville — along with American Legion Post 40 and American Legion Auxiliary Unit 40 — will host a 250 Celebration of America from 5-8 p.m. on Friday.A foot...

Homochitto Heritage Club gun raffle set for Friday

The Homochitto Heritage Club is hosting a Sportsman Raffle where one lucky winner will be given a ZRO Delta Ready Series RS-15.The weapon features a 16-inch barrel and can...

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...

New laws — including youth gun crime one — take effect July 1

By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateStarting July 1, minors 18 and under who commit crimes using a firearm will automatically be charged and tried as adults.The statute passed...

County worker killed during storm clean up

By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateTropical Storm Arthur and its remnants claimed the life of a Franklin County worker on Thursday, June 18.According to local reports and...

Obituaries 06-25-26

THOMAS BYRDJuly 20, 1938-June 18, 2026Funeral services for Thomas Clyde Byrd,87, of Bude, were conducted on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 from Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist...

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...

Impromptu Speaking

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateMeadville's Ethan Coleman, a student at Co-Lin Community College, recently placed seventh nationally in Impromptu...

Jamario Winters

Winters to lead FCHS football program

By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateJamario Winters will take the reins of the FCHS football program after being officially hired during a meeting of the...

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