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...

By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateMeadville voters will have a chance in August to decide whether facilities with six or more guest rooms will pay an additional 3 percent sales...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateAs part of the June 26 Meadville 250 Celebration, businesses throughout the downtown area are being urged to decorate...

Paul Keane | Franklin AdvocateRemington Taylor and Dustin Head with A Plus Canopies, Inc., install beams to support the new awning at Sprint Mart...

The following are calls and incidents responded to by the Franklin County Sheriff's Department during the week of June 8-14:Complaints: 16 incidents.Traffic Stops: 14...

The Town of Meadville, Franklin County Chamber of Commerce and Sullivan's Kitchen are sponsoring "Seersucker Thursday" every Thursday during the month of July.Everyone is...

At least four Franklin Countians will be a part of Saturday's America 250 Mississippi's "Mississippi Sings 250" event.The concert featuring a...

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...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateAudrey Wardley has been named Employee of the Quarter at Franklin County Memorial Hospital. Officials said her...

Today (Monday, June 15) is the deadline to purchase a tribute ad for your loved one in our America 250 special section to publish on Thursday, July...

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

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...

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

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...

The Meadville-Franklin County Lions Club has officially launched local disaster relief operations following a grant from the Lions...