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...

By Tracy CupitFranklin AdvocateOnly one person was reported injured but multiple homes were damaged or destroyed as severe storms and some...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateFranklin County High School senior Eddie O'Quinn on Thursday won a State Championship in the High Jump at the MHSAA...

The following are calls and incidents responded to by the Franklin County Sheriff's Department for the week of May 4-10:Medical Calls: 8 incidents.Complaints: 25...

As part of National Police Week (which runs May 10-16 this year), Franklin County officials are honoring those law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice.More...

Franklin County American Legion Post 40 and Auxiliary invites the general public to its Annual Memorial Day Program scheduled for Sunday, May 24.The program will begin at...

Graduation ceremonies for the Franklin County High School Class of 2026 will be broadcast live and free of charge at www.franklinadvocate.com.The ceremony is scheduled to...

Officials with the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency released preliminary damage reports as crews continue to respond to Wednesday night's...

Schools are closed Thursday while power crews and emergency officials work to help bring life back to some level of normalcy after Franklin County...

Jennifer Griffith-McCullough | Franklin AdvocateRay Carlock (left) is interviewed by Kevin Scarborough (right) on Monday at the Franklin County...

The following are calls and incidents responded to by the Franklin County Sheriff's Department during the week of April 27-May 3:Medical Transports: 6 incidents.Warrant...

Telapex Donates Former Operations Center to Support Economic Development in Franklin CountyTelapex, Inc. — the parent company of C Spire and...

By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateA suspect wanted on kidnapping and aggravated assault charges in Louisiana was captured Saturday in Bude.According to...

The 11th Annual Nathan Steele Foundation Skeet Shoot will begin at 8 a.m. on Saturday.Featuring a skeet shoot, there will also be the "Built of Steele" 5K Trail Run which...