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Class 3A Playoffs Tale of the Tape

November 10, 2026

Class 3A PlayoffsSecond RoundFriday, Nov. 13, 7 p.m.Jefferson Davis County (3-8) at Franklin County (6-5)Quitman (5-6) at Seminary (10-1)Magee (8-2) at Hazelhurst...

JDC, Tylertown to join 7-3A next season; Port Gibson, Crystal...

November 10, 2026

By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateWhile the 2026 season isn't over for Franklin County High School, the Bulldogs already know they will be playing in a new District 7-3A...

Dawgs hosting Jaguars in second round

November 10, 2026

By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateDon't let the record of this week's opponent fool you. The Jaguars of Jefferson Davis County High School are always a...

Printed Paper Online

November 11, 2026

Public Notices 11-12-26

November 10, 2026

DRIVER/HOUSEKEEPER WANTEDSTARTING AT $18/HOURSeeking a dependable person for driving and light housekeeping, including dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, and general tidying....

Classifieds, Public Notices 11-05-26

November 3, 2026

DRIVER/HOUSEKEEPER WANTEDSTARTING AT $18/HOURSeeking a dependable person for driving and light housekeeping, including dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, and general tidying....

The Good Life 11-12-26

November 10, 2026

Editor's Note: At the request of the family, from time to time articles by Rev. Marvin Howard will be reprinted. Howard wrote the column for many years for The Franklin...

Community Calendar 11-12-26

November 10, 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...

Cattlemen's Association Meeting Nov. 19

November 10, 2026

The Franklin County Cattlemen's Association will meet at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 19 at Meadville Methodist Church, located at 101 South 1st St. in Meadville.The meeting is...

Franklin County News

Bude VFD making smoke alarms available

November 10, 2026

The Bude Volunteer Fire Department has announced that it has smoke alarms available for residents.As part of a partnership with the American Red Cross, smoke alarms...

Sheriff's Report 11-12-26

November 10, 2026

The following are calls and incidents responded to by the Franklin County Sheriff's Department for the week of Nov. 1-8:Arrest: 1 incident.Fight in Progress: 1 incident...

JROTC focusing on life skills program

November 10, 2026

By Dawson CalcoteFC JROTCA new continuous improvement project has begun for Franklin County's JROTC program, but this time the focus isn't PT nor uniforms — it's life...

Obituaries 11-12-26

November 10, 2026

DOROTHY MCFARLANDJuly 8, 1933-Nov. 3, 2026Funeral services for Dorothy "Dot" McFarland, 93, were conducted on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026 from Landmark Pentecostal Church in...

Obituaries 11-05-26

November 3, 2026

JAN MARDSON SCARBROUGHOct. 31, 2026Jan Marsdon Scarbrough died unexpectedly in the early hours of Saturday morning, Oct. 31, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones.Jan grew up...

JROTC focusing on life skills program

November 10, 2026

By Dawson CalcoteFC JROTCA new continuous improvement project has begun for Franklin County's JROTC program, but this time the focus isn't PT nor uniforms — it's life...

FCSD Breakfast, Lunch Menus 11-12-26

November 10, 2026

The following are the breakfast and lunch menus for the Franklin County School District for the week of Nov. 9-13:BreakfastMonday, Nov. 16Pancake bites with syrup or...

Proper Maintenance

November 10, 2026

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateANR II students at the Franklin County Career and Technical Center recently visited Hawley's Tire Shop. Students...

Class 3A Playoffs Tale of the Tape

November 10, 2026

Class 3A PlayoffsSecond RoundFriday, Nov. 13, 7 p.m.Jefferson Davis County (3-8) at Franklin County (6-5)Quitman (5-6) at Seminary (10-1)Magee (8-2) at Hazelhurst...

JDC, Tylertown to join 7-3A next season; Port Gibson, Crystal...

November 10, 2026

By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateWhile the 2026 season isn't over for Franklin County High School, the Bulldogs already know they will be playing in a new District 7-3A...

Dawgs hosting Jaguars in second round

November 10, 2026

By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateDon't let the record of this week's opponent fool you. The Jaguars of Jefferson Davis County High School are always a...

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