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...

Due to a breakdown with the printing press last night, the July 10 edition of The Franklin Advocate will be delayed."We do apologize for any...

A local law enforcement officer is asking the public for help in collecting stuffed animals to give out to children that encounter local officers and deputies.Marie Clanton...

The following is a listing of calls responded to by the Franklin County Sheriff's Department for the week of June 30-July 6:Reckless Drivers: 2 incidents.Assault: 1...

The Annual Sales Tax Holiday to help families purchase school supplies and school clothing will be from Friday-Sunday this year.During the holiday, sales tax is not due on...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateNew Bude Mayor Elvia Brown (center) recognized Officer Everett Marshall and Police Chief Reginald Cain during the...

Parents of students in the Franklin County School District are being urged to fill out applications for free and reduced meals.Parents must fill out a new online...

Tricia Wallace | Franklin AdvocateMeadville Swearing InJudge Bill Halford swore in newly electied officials for the Town of Meadville last week....

A pair of raffles are being conducted to help a local youth with medical expenses.A special raffle for a guitar signed by Clay Walker is taking place to benefit Aiden...

Photos courtesy of Jennifer Griffith-McCulloughThere was plenty of fun and fellowship as the community celebrated the Fourth of July with an ice...

The following are calls and incidents responded to by the Franklin County Sheriff's Department during the week of June 23-29:Welfare Concern/Checks: 2 incidents.Reckless...

Tricia Wallace | Franklin AdvocateDuring a ceremony Friday night, Justice Court Judge Rickey O'Quinn swore in recently elected officials for the...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateThis Mississippi Oyster Magnolia mounted on Franklin County cedar is being raffled off in order to help local resident...

Franklin Telephone Company is warning customers and all residents of an email scam making its way through the area.According to a social media post from the company, the...

For the fourth year in a row, the Franklin County Baptist Association will host a Fourth of July Fireworks Show at the Franklin County Fairgrounds.The festivities will...