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...

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...

The following incidents and calls were responded to by the Franklin County Sheriff's Department for the week of June 29-July 5:Accidents: 3 calls.Alarm Calls: 7...

The Annual Sales Tax Holiday — normally used to help families purchase clothes and supplies for the upcoming school year — has been moved up.Senate Bill 2470 of the 2026...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateDuring the recently completed Mississippi Municipal League's Summer Convention, Meadville Town Clerk Leslie A....

From The Natchez DemocratNATCHEZ — The Adams County Sheriff's Office made an arrest — with the assistance of the Franklin County Sheriff's...

JACKSON — President Donald Trump has approved the request of Governor Tate Reeves for a Major Disaster Declaration for areas impacted by severe weather May 6-7. The...