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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...

Rural Rapid Response ambulance service owner Tyler Blalock watches as flood waters rise at his business at the corner of Walnut and Second streets in downtown Meadville Thursday, June 30.

Severe weather swamps area with torrential rains on Thursday

Eight days after a mid-afternoon thunderstorm caused wind damage across parts of Meadville, another powerful thunderstorm -- this time packing...

Flowers outpaces Eller in Franklin County Republican primary runoff

Franklin County voters overwhelmingly chose Brian Flowers over Ronald Eller in the Republican Party primary runoff election on Tuesday, June...

Insurance coverage costs rise for school district

The Franklin County School District’s total costs associated with its comprehensive insurance renewal — excluding workman’s compensation coverage —...

FC third graders fare well on reading gate assessment

Local third graders fared better than their peers across the state in the 2022 edition of the “reading gate” assessment, which is a state-mandated...

Meadville's leadership seeks funds for projects

When it comes to a laundry list of public infrastructure project needs, the Town of Meadville continues to turn over every rock and stone looking...

Water safety spotlighted at reading program

Participants in the Franklin County Public Library’s “Oceans of Possibilities” Summer Reading Program for area children learned about personal...

Franklin's inaugural fireworks, ice cream social slated for July 4

The skies over the Franklin County Fairgrounds in Bude will be ablaze on Monday, July 4 with a fireworks display to celebrate the Independence Day...

Advocate nets 13 awards for journalistic excellence

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Franklin Advocate brought home a total of 13 awards from this past weekend’s tri-state press association convention. “We are...

Meadville Public Works staffer Jaylan Etheridge worked Thursday morning to remove a fallen tree from Meadville-Hamburg Road behind Herring Gas. Wednesday afternoon storms toppled the tree, which also brought down power lines in the area. (Photo by Sean Dunlap)

Wednesday afternoon thunderstorms cause limited but significant...

A mid-afternoon summer pop-up thunderstorm produced torrential rains and damaging winds on Wednesday, June 22 in Meadville. Thunder could be heard...

Theft from Meadville town barn draws ire of officials

A reported theft of equipment from Meadville’s Public Works barn in May prompted an angry response from Mayor Lane B. Reed during the business...

Supervisors OK plan on issuance of new permits

A recent change by the Mississippi Legislature regarding construction activities was much of the focus during the Franklin County Board of...

Arnold's focus on the future

For Franklin County High School student Savannah Arnold, the sky is literally the limit when it comes to her laser-focused career aspirations. She...

Bank of Franklin announces renovation

One of the most recognizable corners in downtown Meadville is getting a face-lift as the Bank of Franklin has announced long-term plans to renovate...

Free July 4 fireworks event, ice cream social slated

Franklin Countians won’t have to travel to celebrate the upcoming Independence Day holiday thanks to an announcement regarding a planned community...

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