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Deadline for Veterans photos is noon Friday

As part of the America 250 celebration this year, The Franklin Advocate is asking residents to loan the newspaper pictures of Veterans in their families to be included in a...

Meadville 250 Celebration June 26

The Town of Meadville will host a 250 Celebration of America from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, June 26.The evening promises to be one of community,...

HRF entertainment revealed

Four acts will headline the Homochitto River Festival's entertainment this year, including one group that will be on a reunion tour, it...

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Public Notices 06-04-26

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPIIN THE MATTER OF THE DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP OF FRED D. VEALS, DECEASED TIMMY HUNT AND SERENCIA HUNT, PLAINTIFFSCAUSE...

Public Notices 05-28-26

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPIIN THE MATTER OF THE DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP OF THERESA SMITH CARTER, DECEASEDRICHARD N. CARTER, AMBER CARTER...

Homochitto Heritage Club hosting gun raffle

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...

Community Calendar 06-04-26

June 8-124-H Sewing CampFranklin County Extension Service and its 4-H program will host a Sewing Camp for experienced seamstresses from 9 a.m. until 12 noon June 8-12. The...

Cattlemen's Association to meet June 16

The Franklin County Cattlemen's Association will meet starting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16.The meeting will be at Meadville Methodist Church, located at 101 South First...

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...

Deadline for Veterans photos is noon Friday

As part of the America 250 celebration this year, The Franklin Advocate is asking residents to loan the newspaper pictures of Veterans in their families to be included in a...

Jennifer Griffith-McCullough | Franklin AdvocateBrushing UpThe Franklin County Library kicked off the Summer Reading Program last week with a...

Obituaries 06-04-26

REBECCA "BECKY" ANN SMITHOct. 27, 1965-May 16, 2026Rebecca "Becky" Ann Smith, 60, died on Saturday, May 16, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.Born on Oct. 27, 1965...

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...

Federal Programs meeting June 12

The Franklin County School District will host its Annual Title I/Consolidated Federal Programs planning and community meeting on Friday, June 12.The meeting will begin at...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateFranklin County's Melissa Johnson Thomas earned her Practical Nursing (Hybrid) Degree as she was among 10 students who...

Search to replace Brooks underway

By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateAfter two seasons at the helm of his alma mater, FCHS Head Football Coach Jonathan Brooks is moving on.Brooks announced last week that he is...

Cornhole Champs

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateIsaiah Hunt and Kedric Covington last week won the title in Franklin County Elementary School's Cornhole Tournament....

Letter to Editor — Organizers thankful for Community Round-Up help

Dear Editor,On behalf of Franklin Head Start and the Five-County Child Development Program, we want to express our deepest gratitude to everyone...

Letter to Editor — Compassion shines through storm

Dear Editor,As we all know, on May 6 Franklin County was hit by an EF3 tornado. An incredible amount of timber was destroyed, and several homes damaged. Thankfully, no...

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