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Occupancy tax passes with ease in Meadville

September 1, 2026

By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateThe 3 percent occupancy tax — often called a "tourism tax" — cruised to a landslide victory after voters in Meadville casts their ballots...

Volleyball Action

September 1, 2026

Tricia Wallace | Franklin AdvocateVolleyball Action(Photo above left) Franklin County's Ky'Viouna Burnett hits the ball over the net during recent...

Bulldogs travel to Brookhaven Friday night

September 1, 2026

By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateThe Bulldogs of Franklin County will try to pick up their first win of 2026 when the team travels east to take on a...

Printed Paper Online

September 3, 2026

September 1, 2026

STATE OF MISSISSIPPI CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTYESTATE OF JEROME EDWIN DUCOTE, DECEASEDCAUSE NO: 2026-057***********************SUMMONSTO: The Heirs at Law of Jerome...

Public Notices 08-27-26

August 25, 2026

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPIIN THE MATTER OF THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT AND ESTATE OF MARCUS LEE COTHREN, DECEASEDCAUSE #2026-54(WS)NOTICE TO...

Back to school great time to talk with teens about smoking, vaping

September 1, 2026

By Shirley S. Brown,Project DirectorMississippi Tobacco-Free Coalition of Adams, Jefferson and Franklin CountiesAs students return to school and spend more time with peers,...

Photo courtesy of Felder Rushing
Redbud as a garden tree.

Better Gardening with Felder Rushing 09-03-26

September 1, 2026

A native plant garden doesn't have to look like an unkempt pasture. It is very easy to have an all-native landscape designed and maintained like a...

Community Calendar 09-03-26

September 1, 2026

Tuesday, Sept. 8Library Board MeetingThe Lincoln Lawrence Franklin Regional Library Board of Trustees will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 10 a.m. at the Lincoln County...

Franklin County News

Occupancy tax passes with ease in Meadville

September 1, 2026

By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateThe 3 percent occupancy tax — often called a "tourism tax" — cruised to a landslide victory after voters in Meadville casts their ballots...

Sheriff's Report 09-03-26

September 1, 2026

The following incidents were responded to by the Franklin County Sheriff's Department for the week of Aug. 23-29:Arrests: 4 incidents.Alarm Calls: 3 incidents.Medical...

September 1, 2026

Tracy Cupit | Franklin AdvocateArea residents were treated to a rare site on Thursday, Aug. 27 as a lunar eclipse could be viewed in the skies over...

FCSD Breakfast, Lunch Menus 09-03-26

September 1, 2026

The following are breakfast and lunch menus for the Franklin County School District for the week of Sept. 7-11BreakfastSept. 7Labor Day HolidayTuesday, Sept. 8French toast...

September 1, 2026

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateThe Franklin County Career and Technical Center hosted a Career Day recently, allowing students to learn about various...

Top Proficiency

August 25, 2026

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateFranklin County Middle School has been recognized for Top Proficiency in Southwest Mississippi for IXL. Administrators...

Volleyball Action

September 1, 2026

Tricia Wallace | Franklin AdvocateVolleyball Action(Photo above left) Franklin County's Ky'Viouna Burnett hits the ball over the net during recent...

Bulldogs travel to Brookhaven Friday night

September 1, 2026

By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateThe Bulldogs of Franklin County will try to pick up their first win of 2026 when the team travels east to take on a...

Bulldogs drop close one in season opener

September 1, 2026

Franklin County High School's Bulldogs rallied from a 14-0 deficit only to fall just short in a 17-12 loss to North Pike to open the 2026...

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