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Volleyball team takes two in own tournament

August 25, 2026

By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateThe Lady Bulldogs of FCHS put together three victories — including two in their own tournament — during a busy week...

FCHS opens football season at North Pike

August 25, 2026

By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateAfter a hurried summer where a new head coach worked to install his program, Franklin County High School's football...

Bulldogs learn much from jamboree

August 25, 2026

The Bulldogs of Franklin County High School got a little tune-up before the start of the 2026 football season during Friday's jamboree...

Printed Paper Online

August 20, 2026

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...

Public Notices 08-20-26

August 17, 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...

Vendors sought for Roxie fall festival

August 25, 2026

Vendors are being sought for the Saturday, Oct. 10 Roxtoberfest scheduled for downtown Roxie.The event will offer various activities and events, and organizers are saying...

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Quinessential Flower Frogs.

Good Gardening With Felder Rushing 08-27-26

August 25, 2026

In these somewhat-stressful times, I make myself wander my tranquil garden at least once a day. Not to actually do anything constructive, just for...

Fossil Road Show Sept. 5

August 25, 2026

The Franklin County Fossil Road Show will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 5.This year's event will take place in the fellowship hall at Meadville Baptist...

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Sheriff's Report 08-27-26

August 25, 2026

The following are calls and incidents responded to by the Franklin County Sheriff's Department for the week of Aug. 16-22:Arrests: 6 incidents.Alarm Calls: 3...

Co-Lin Board Honors Kent

August 25, 2026

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateCopiah-Lincoln Community College President Dr. Dewayne Middleton (left) and Board of Trustees Chairman Barry Tyson...

Highway 33 wreck claims two lives

August 25, 2026

Two Fayette residents were pronounced dead at the scene after a wreck on Highway 33 last week.According to reports from the Mississippi HIghway Patrol, around 12:10 a.m. on...

Top Proficiency

August 25, 2026

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

Reaching the Sun

August 25, 2026

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateThese first grade students at Franklin County Elementary School have already reached the "Sun" level by saying all of...

FCMS hosts 'Nacho Fiesta' to honor high scores

August 25, 2026

Students who attended Franklin County Middle School last school year were recently honored for scoring high on state tests.A "Nacho Fiesta" was conducted to honor the...

Volleyball team takes two in own tournament

August 25, 2026

By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateThe Lady Bulldogs of FCHS put together three victories — including two in their own tournament — during a busy week...

Hapkido Promotions

August 25, 2026

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateD.M. Simpson Hapkido recently honored two students with promotions. Karlee-Ann Smith, a student in the Beginner Youth...

FCHS opens football season at North Pike

August 25, 2026

By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateAfter a hurried summer where a new head coach worked to install his program, Franklin County High School's football...

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