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Eating Up Festival Fun

October 27, 2026

Paul Keane | Franklin AdvocateThere was plenty of things to enjoy during Saturday's Homoechitto River Festival in downtown Meadville. One of the...

Submitted | Franklin Advocate
Participants pose for a group photo before the start of Saturday's
Homochitto Triathlon. Participant were greeted with a perfect morning
and the race was challenign all the way to the new bridge on Highway 98.
The 5K race was settled when Brett Herring came in first as just over 22
minutes. Anne Marie Obilade was first in the Women's Division with a
time of just over 34 minutes.

Homochitto Triathlon success

October 27, 2026

Bulldogs close out regular season Thursday

October 27, 2026

By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateThe Bulldogs of Franklin County High School close out the 2026 regular season with a playoff spot locked up and a...

Printed Paper Online

October 29, 2026

Classifieds, Public Notices 10-29-26

October 27, 2026

PREPARE FOR POWER OUTAGES today with a Generac Home Standby Generator. Act now to receive a FREE 5-Year warranty with qualifying purchase. Call 1-844-316-8630 today to...

Public Notices 10-22-26

October 20, 2026

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPIIN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JON JOSEPH RATCLIFF, DECEASEDCAUSE NO. 26-0049-DKHSUMMONS BY PUBLICATIONTHE STATE OF...

Submitted | Franklin Advocate
Participants pose for a group photo before the start of Saturday's
Homochitto Triathlon. Participant were greeted with a perfect morning
and the race was challenign all the way to the new bridge on Highway 98.
The 5K race was settled when Brett Herring came in first as just over 22
minutes. Anne Marie Obilade was first in the Women's Division with a
time of just over 34 minutes.

Homochitto Triathlon success

October 27, 2026

October 27, 2026

Tracy Cupit | Franklin AdvocateThe Mercantile on Main officially opened for business with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday. The business is...

Community Calendar 10-29-26

October 27, 2026

OngoingRoxie First Baptist Searching for PastorRoxie First Baptist Church is looking for a pastor to lead the church. For more information about the position and how to...

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Eating Up Festival Fun

October 27, 2026

Paul Keane | Franklin AdvocateThere was plenty of things to enjoy during Saturday's Homoechitto River Festival in downtown Meadville. One of the...

October 27, 2026

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateStaff at the Franklin County Courthouse last week celebrated a "Pink Out" in observance of Breast Cancer Awareness...

Family still searching for answers about missing woman

October 27, 2026

Family members are still searching for a woman who has been missing for two years now.On Oct. 28, 2024, Lottie Elaine Myers disappeared from Summit. Two years later, her...

Obituaries 10-29-26

October 27, 2026

IRENE FARR WILKINSONApril 20, 1933-Oct. 24, 2026Funeral services for Irene Farr Wilkinson, 93, were conducted on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026 from Praise Cathedral Church of...

FCSD Breakfast, Lunch Menus 10-29-26

October 27, 2026

The following are the breakfast and lunch menus for the Franklin County School District for the week of Nov. 2-6:BreakfastMonday, Nov. 2Waffles with syrup or toaster pastry...

Elementary school seeking Veterans photos for program

October 27, 2026

Franklin County Elementary School is seeking photos of local Veterans so the school can honor those men and women during its Annual Veteran's Day program.If there is a...

Middle School announces its Who's Who

October 27, 2026

Franklin County Middle School has announced Blake Hunt and Sh'layah York as Mr. and Miss FMS, along with announcing other Who's Who winners.In addition to Hunt and York...

JROTC Golf Tournament big success

October 27, 2026

Franklin County High School's JROTC Bulldog Battalion Booster Club celebrated another successful year of community support during its Second Annual...

Cheerleader Seniors

October 27, 2026

Trisha Wallace | Franklin AdvocateAs part of Friday night's football game, seniors with the FCHS Cheerleading program were honored. Those...

October 27, 2026

Trisha Wallace | Franklin AdvocateJROTC SeniorsAs part of Friday night's football game, seniors with the JROTC program were honored. Those...

Letter to Editor — Thank poll workers on Tuesday

October 27, 2026

To Voters of Franklin County,Poll workers are vital to ensuring elections run smoothly. They are trained by local election officials and handle many key responsibilities,...

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