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August 11, 2026

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateAt approximately 2:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, multiple agencies responded to a tractor trailer fire on westbound...

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Savorful home-grown tomatoes, basil, cucumber.

Better Gardening with Felder Rushing 08-13-26

August 11, 2026

Ever hear anyone moan about how store-bought tomatoes taste bland compared with home grown? It's all in the carefully balanced chemistry of the...

FCSD Breakfast, Lunch Menus 08-13-26

August 11, 2026

The following are breakfast and lunch menus for the Franklin County School District for the week of Aug. 17-21BreakfastMonday, Aug. 17French toasts sticks with syrup or...

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August 13, 2026

Public Notices 08-13-26

August 11, 2026

NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTIONTOWN OF MEADVILLE, MISSISSIPPINOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Town of Meadville, Mississippi, have adopted a...

Public Notices 08-06-26

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPIJLC ENTERPRISES, LLC, PLAINTIFFVS.HAROLD LEONARD; T.L. JENKINS, JR; JERRY CORLEY D/B/A NATIONAL REMODELING CO; JERRY...

Deadlines for 4-H livestock events announced

August 11, 2026

Youth exhibitors with the Franklin County 4-H program are being reminded of the following deadlines if they wish to show their livestock in upcoming shows:Franklin County...

Photo courtesy of Felder Rushing
Savorful home-grown tomatoes, basil, cucumber.

Better Gardening with Felder Rushing 08-13-26

August 11, 2026

Ever hear anyone moan about how store-bought tomatoes taste bland compared with home grown? It's all in the carefully balanced chemistry of the...

Community Calendar 08-13-26

August 11, 2026

Tuesday, Sept. 1Honor & Glory In ConcertThe Christian group Honor & Glory will be live in concert starting at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 1 at the Aylene and Aden...

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...

August 11, 2026

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateAt approximately 2:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, multiple agencies responded to a tractor trailer fire on westbound...

Sheriff's Report 08-13-26

August 11, 2026

The following are calls and incidents responded to the by Franklin County Sheriff's Department for the week of Aug. 3-9:Alarm Calls: 2 incidents.Assisting Other Agency: 1...

Obituaries 08-13-26

August 11, 2026

DAVID VINCENT BERKLEYApril 22, 1953-July 29, 2026A memorial service for David Vincent Berkley, 73, of Bude, were conducted on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026 from the Chapel of...

Obituaries 08-06-26

SHIRLEY RUTH MARTINJuly 31, 2026Graveside services for Shirley Ruth Martin, 80, of McCall Creek, will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026 from Cool Springs...

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...

FCSD Breakfast, Lunch Menus 08-13-26

August 11, 2026

The following are breakfast and lunch menus for the Franklin County School District for the week of Aug. 17-21BreakfastMonday, Aug. 17French toasts sticks with syrup or...

Bus Driver of Year

August 11, 2026

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateJena Mullins was honored as the 2025-2026 Bus Driver of the Year in the Franklin County School District. She was...

Alumni vs. Alumni

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateThe Franklin High School soccer program hosted an Alumni vs. Alumni event on Friday. Numerous former players attended...

Paul Keane | Franklin AdvocateOn Wednesday, photographers were on hand to take various photos for the program and for senior posters. (Photo at...

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