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...

Franklin County High School and Midway Cemetery will present "Stories on the Hill" on Friday, Dec. 5.Cost is $20 per ticket, and tours will begin at 4 p.m. Those...

The following are incidents and calls responded to by the Franklin County Sheriff's Department for the week of Nov. 17-23:Disturbances: 2 incidents.Complaints: 9...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateOn Saturday, Nov. 15, the Annual 4-H Poultry Chain Show and Sale was conducted on the courthouse lawn. Officials wish...

It is once again time to order chicks for the 2026 4-H Poultry Chain Project.This year, a $30 non-refundable deposit will be required to order chicks for the project....

The Franklin County Sheriff's Department will host "Pictures with the Grinch" from 3-6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 11.The event will take place at the Franklin County...

Franklin County's Lions Club is again selling Mommoth Pecans just in time for the holidays.Pecans are available in 1-pound bags for $15 each. The nuts are perfect for...

Franklin County High School's JROTC Drill Team — known as the "Bad Batch" — notched a major victory on Saturday, Nov. 15, capturing First Place...

The Christmas season will kick off in full force on Thursday, Dec. 4 with a pair of annual parades and other events.Things will begin the Annual Bude Christmas Parade...

By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateSecond grade students were able to tour and interact with the Franklin County Chess Center Friday morning.Students...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateOn Sunday, Nov. 9, this truck driven by an 18-year-old driver was caught in a jam on Highway 98 where the new bridge...

Franklin County High School and Midway Cemetery will present "Stories on the Hill" on Friday, Dec. 5.Cost is $20 per ticket, and tours will begin at 4 p.m. Those...

By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateThe Bulldogs of FCHS are in territory the program has been in quite some time — reaching the third round of the Class...

The Town of Roxie will host a Thanksgiving Dinner for seniors citizens in the area starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday.The event will run until all of the food is given out,...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateLast week, staff members at Family Medical Group wore red, white and blue in honor of Veteran's Day on Nov. 11. Staff...