As part of the election process, one of the most important duties and responsibilities of the Franklin County Election Commission is maintaing accurate voter rolls and poll...

The following are incidents and calls responded to by the Franklin County Sheriff's Department during the week of Sept. 27-Oct. 3:Arrests: 6 incidents.Alarm Calls: 3...

JACKSON — As the 2026 campaign season kicks into high gear, the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) reminds political candidates that campaign signs are not...

Paul Keane | Franklin AdvocateMembers of the 2026 Homecoming Court at Franklin County High School include (left to right, with escorts behind...

A Sunday morning accident in Amite County claimed the life of a Roxie man.Around 10:40 a.m. on Sunday, the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on Highway...

By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateA rating of 24.7 percent was given to the Franklin County School District in a recently released report on chronic absenteeism.The Mississippi...

Tracy Cupit | Franklin AdvocateThis 18-wheeler and a tractor pulling a hay baler were involved in an accident on Highway 84 East during the...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateLocal firefighters responded to separate vehicle fires on Monday. A vehicle at Sullivan's Kitchen was extinguished by...

Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateThe town of Meadville will operate with a $724,313 for the new fiscal year that begins on Thursday, Oct. 1.Board of Aldermen members adopted its...

Submitted | The Wayne County NewsHeavy storms rolled through Franklin County on Tuesday, Sept. 22, causing various amounts of damage. In Bude, a...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateThe First Priority team led the See You at the Pole prayer event and worship rally at First Baptist Church on...

The following candidates will be on the ballot for the Tuesday, Nov. 3 Midterm Elections. Absentee voting is continuing Monday-Friday at the Circuit Clerk's Office during...

Franklin County native Daphne Tillman Perry has announced her latest children's book will be released later this month.The Ghost Town is scheduled to be released for sale...

Master Duane M. Simpson was formally promoted from his 4th Degree to his 5th Degree Black Belt (5th Dan) in Hapiko during the 63rd United...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateThe Bude Fire Department would like to thank Milwaukee Tool of Jackson for its generous donation of two Sawzalls,...