Submitted | Franklin AdvocateFranklin County Emergency Management Director Mark Thornton killed this rattlesnake as it was coming into his yard at...

Tracy Cupit | Franklin AdvocateLos Parilleros officially cut the ribbon on its new location in Bude during a ceremony on Friday, Sept. 4. Joining...

A community wide Prayer Circle will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Roxie Town Square.Everyone is encouraged to attend the event that is working to unite hearts, lift...

Tracy Cupit | Franklin AdvocateWork is progressing nicely on the Highway 98 bridge project over the Homochitto River. This picture, taken over the...

By Susan CollinsSpecial to The Advocate(Editor's Note: The author recently retired and settled in Bude. Her grandmother, Elsie Ware, died about 20...

By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateThe 3 percent occupancy tax — often called a "tourism tax" — cruised to a landslide victory after voters in Meadville casts their ballots...

The following incidents were responded to by the Franklin County Sheriff's Department for the week of Aug. 23-29:Arrests: 4 incidents.Alarm Calls: 3 incidents.Medical...

Tracy Cupit | Franklin AdvocateArea residents were treated to a rare site on Thursday, Aug. 27 as a lunar eclipse could be viewed in the skies over...

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

Franklin County's Board of Supervisors are not anticipating an increase in millage rates for the new fiscal year, according to the annual budget hearing notice.The hearing...

The Annual Franklin County Fair will be Thursday-Saturday at the Fairgrounds in Bude.There will be rides, games, food and fun, along with various...

The 3 percent occupancy tax — often called a "tourism tax" — cruised to a landslide victory after voters in Meadville cast ballots Tuesday.A total...

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...

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

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...