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State Champions

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateTeam Barnabas — comprised of runners from Franklin County, Natchez and Bogue Chitto — recently competed in the 2026...

Scholarship Winner

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateMeadville resident Sawyer Scott was presented the Mississippi Municipal Service Company Scholarship recently.

Sales Tax Holiday this weekend

The Annual Sales Tax Holiday — normally used to help families purchase clothes and supplies for the upcoming school year — has been moved up.Senate Bill 2470 of the 2026...

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Public Notices 07-09-26

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPIIN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SALLY CAVINESS WALLACEJAMES LARRY WALLACE, PETITIONER CAUSE NO. 2025-78PUBLICATION...

Public Notices 07-02-26

File: MS23446SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALEWHEREAS, on March 27, 2017, Floyd R. Mitchell and Meleasia Shaw husband and wife executed a certain Deed of...

State Champions

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateTeam Barnabas — comprised of runners from Franklin County, Natchez and Bogue Chitto — recently competed in the 2026...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateRetirementJanet Watson and Shirley Wilson were honored last week during a retirement reception for the two long-time...

Private Pesticide Applicators program set for July 20

A private pesticide applicator training will be conducted from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, July 20 at the Franklin County Extension Service located at 20 Walnut St. in...

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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...

State Champions

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateTeam Barnabas — comprised of runners from Franklin County, Natchez and Bogue Chitto — recently competed in the 2026...

Sheriff's Report 07-09-26

The following incidents and calls were responded to by the Franklin County Sheriff's Department for the week of June 29-July 5:Accidents: 3 calls.Alarm Calls: 7...

Obituaries 07-09-26

BEVERLY L. OGLESBYDec. 22, 1957-June 28, 2026Graveside services for Beverly L. Oglesby, 68, were conducted on Thursday, July 2, 2026 from Midway Cemetery in Meadville, with...

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...

Scholarship Winner

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateMeadville resident Sawyer Scott was presented the Mississippi Municipal Service Company Scholarship recently.

Campus Kudos 07-09-26

Two Earn Ole Miss DegreesOXFORD — More than 3,800 students — including two local students — graduated from the University of Mississippi in May 2026. Undergraduate and...

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