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Jennifer Griffith-McCulloughDuring last week's Summer Reading Program at the Franklin County Public Library, attendees made dinosaurs out of paper...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateThe quilting has begun and the Mississippi Homemakers Volunteers of Franklin County are busy quilting the 2026...

Meadville to host 250 Celebration June 26

The Town of Meadville will host a 250 Celebration of America from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, June 26.The evening promises to be one of community, patriotism and fun. Things will...

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Public Notices 06-11-26

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR FRANKLIN COUNTYMEMORIAL HOSPITAL SERVICESThe Franklin County Memorial Hospital ("FCMH") is soliciting proposals from qualified firms or...

Public Notices 06-04-26

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPIIN THE MATTER OF THE DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP OF FRED D. VEALS, DECEASED TIMMY HUNT AND SERENCIA HUNT, PLAINTIFFSCAUSE...

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Compact Chelsea chopped goldenrod.

Better Gardening with Felder Rushing 06-11-26

Tired of leggy perennials flopping over? Got to get out the ladder to reach ready-to-eat okra? Time for the Chelsea chop, which is a...

Community Calendar 06-11-26

OngoingRoxie Cemetery Fund DonationsThe Roxie Cemetery Club SW is asking every household that has family members buried at the cemetery to help with the upkeep of the...

Between the Book Ends 06-11-26

By Jennifer Griffith-McCulloughWeek one is complete for the Summer Reading Program! On Tuesday, patrons enjoyed a Mo Wilems Story Time with...

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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...

Jennifer Griffith-McCulloughDuring last week's Summer Reading Program at the Franklin County Public Library, attendees made dinosaurs out of paper...

Sheriff's Report 06-11-26

The following are incidents and calls responded to by the Franklin County Sheriff's Department for the week of June 1-7:Reckless Driving: 2 incidents.Crash Alert: 1...

Obituaries 06-11-26

ERNEST "SONNY" SIMS, JR.Funeral services for Ernest "Sonny" Sims, Jr., 68, of Bude, will be conducted on Thursday, June 11, 2026 from the Lighthouse Center, with Rev. Sean...

Obituaries 06-04-26

REBECCA "BECKY" ANN SMITHOct. 27, 1965-May 16, 2026Rebecca "Becky" Ann Smith, 60, died on Saturday, May 16, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.Born on Oct. 27, 1965...

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...

Higginbotham Scholarships

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateThe 2026 Elmer L. Higginbotham Memorial Scholarships have been awarded to three Franklin County High School students —...

Career, Technical Center announces '26-27 offerings

The Franklin County Career and Technical Center offers the following programs to students in the Franklin County School District in grades 9-12:Agriculture & Natural...

Search to replace Brooks underway

By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateAfter two seasons at the helm of his alma mater, FCHS Head Football Coach Jonathan Brooks is moving on.Brooks announced last week that he is...

Letter to Editor — Organizers thankful for Community Round-Up help

Dear Editor,On behalf of Franklin Head Start and the Five-County Child Development Program, we want to express our deepest gratitude to everyone...

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