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...

The following is a report of incidents and calls responded to by the Franklin County Sheriff's Department during the week of April 21-27:Complaints: 19 incidentsMedical...

Tricia Wallace | Franklin AdvocateDespite some muddy conditions, this weekend's return of the Franklin County Rodeo was a success. Conducted at the...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateFranklin County native J.B. Brown, Jr., was inducted into the Mississippi College Sports Hall of Fame during an April...

While much of Franklin County is still sleeping, getting ready for work or ushering kids out the door for school, a determined bunch of cadets has...

Tracy Cupit | Franklin AdvocateShades of Cream officially opened its doors with a ribbon cutting on Monday. The coffee shop offers a wide array of...

The Spring Meeting of the Franklin County Forestry Association will begin at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 6 in the fellowship hall of Bude Baptist Church, located at 235 Bude...

Area candidates for positions of Mayor and Board of Aldermen are nearing the stretch run for their campaigns.The General Election will be on June 3, with winners taking...

The Third Annual Bude Community Foundation's (BCF) Earth Day Clean Up was a success, according to officials.BCF began the event three years ago to recognize Earth Day and...

Photos courtesy of Mark Van Norman. Used with permissionThese aerial photos from a drone show the progress of the Homochitto River Bridge project...

Richard Nowell has announced his candidacy for Bude Alderman-at-Large. His name will appear on the June 3 general election ballot."I look forward to being a voice for our...

Norma J. Kelly has announced she is seeking re-election as Ward 1 Alderman for the Town of Bude. Her name will appear on the June 3 general election ballot."I prayerfully...

Linda Gail Green has announced her plans to see re-election as Mayor for the Town of Bude. Her name will appear on the June 3 general election ballot."Bude is not just the...

Residents with outstanding warrants now have a chance to resolve those matters during the month of May.The Franklin County Justice Court — in cooperation with the...

The following is a report of indigents and calls responded to by the Franklin County Sheriff's Department for the week of April 7-13:Complaints: 15 incidentsWelfare...