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...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateThe Town of Bude on Saturday, July 11 hosted a fundraiser to help a worker with the Natchez Railway. The event...

Paul Keane | Franklin AdvocateThe Franklin County Courthouse in downtown Meadville was the site of the FEMA and MEMA Disaster Center for residents...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateDuring the 95th Annual Mississippi Municipal League Conference, Bude Alderman Marla Murray and Alderman Jillian...

Qualifying for candidates planning to run for the District 5 School Board seat opened on Tuesday and continues through Aug. 20 at 5 p.m.Candidates interested in being on...

With the new school year rapidly approaching, students and families are being reminded of changes to the Attendance Policy for public schools throughout the state.During...

JACKSON — The Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) announced last week that Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is available for Franklin County.The...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateResidents recognized the Southern tradition of wearing seersucker outfits as the Town of Meadville, Franklin County...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In response to a Presidential Disaster Declaration issued June 30, the U.S. Small Business Administration has announced the availability of low interest...

A private pesticide applicator training will be conducted from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, July 20 at the Franklin County Extension Service located at 20 Walnut St. in...

Paul Keane | Franklin AdvocatePaving along Highway 84 continued this past week, with crews working the westbound lanes last week after working the...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateThe Mississippi Community Volunteers have been busy with its annual quilt to raise funds for the organization. The...

PEARL — The Mississippi Emergency Agency (MEMA) on Tuesday opened six Disaster Service Centers — including one in Franklin County — to serve residents who suffered damage...

Photo courtesy of Billy MartinBilly Martin shot this picture Sunday afternoon, documenting progress on the Highway 98 bridge over the Homochitto...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateTeam Barnabas — comprised of runners from Franklin County, Natchez and Bogue Chitto — recently competed in the 2026...