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 AdvocateAt approximately 2:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, multiple agencies responded to a tractor trailer fire on westbound...

The following are calls and incidents responded to the by Franklin County Sheriff's Department for the week of Aug. 3-9:Alarm Calls: 2 incidents.Assisting Other Agency: 1...

Vendors are being sought for the Saturday, Oct. 10 Roxtoberfest scheduled for downtown Roxie.The event will offer various activities and events, and organizers are saying...

The Franklin County Fossil Road Show will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 5.This year's event will take place in the fellowship hall at Meadville Baptist...

The Annual Franklin County Fair will be Sept. 3-5 at the Fairgrounds in Bude.There will be rides, games, food and fun, along with various exhibits. The Midway will be...

By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateA Franklin County native has dove into the world of newspaper ownership after purchasing the Stone County Enterprise...

The Bude Community Foundation is sponsoring a Health & Wellness Back to School event on Saturday, Aug. 29.Partnering with HealthCareOnTheGo Medical Clinic, the event...

Tracy Cupit | Franklin AdvocateThe windows at the Franklin County Museum were in the spirit of the new school year as they were painted to welcome...

The National Weather Service has upgraded the tornado from May 6, saying it was stronger than originally reported.Following consultation with experts in plant and forest...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateSeniors at Franklin County High School spent Friday morning doing work outside in the front area of the high school....

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateThe final Seersucker Thursday last week at Sullivan's Kitchen saw a good turnout. Ashley Johnson was determined to be the best dressed of the day.

Vendors are being sought for the Saturday, Oct. 10 Roxtoberfest scheduled for downtown Roxie.The event will offer various activities and events, and organizers are saying...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateUnited States Postal Service Rural Carrier Doretha Fleming (center) was recently honored upon her retirement after...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateFranklin County Sheriff's Deputy Marie Clanton was among the 11 graduates of Mississippi first Crimes Against Children...