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...

The Town of Roxie will host a Community Prayer Event starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday in the Town Square.The event is being presented in order to pray for community needs...

Paul Keane | Franklin AdvocateMeadville-Franklin County Lions Club President Morgan Poore (right) presented Franklin County Emergency Management...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateSammye Burris (left) has been elected as one of seven new members to the Board of Directors for the Copiah-Lincoln...

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...

Albert Rivera | Franklin AdvocateFirst responders battled a brush fire on Highway 84 West just past the Clear Springs entrance last week. Officials...

Franklin County Soil and Water Conservation District — a member of the Mississippi Association of Conservation Districts (MACD) — has announced its annual call for...

As the new school year rapidly approaches, a local summer camp director wishes to thank the community for its support.Dr. Cassandra Tillman Vaughn,...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateThe Town of Bude on Saturday, July 11 hosted a fundraiser to help a worker with the Natchez Railway. The event...

Paul Keane | Franklin AdvocateThe Franklin County Courthouse in downtown Meadville was the site of the FEMA and MEMA Disaster Center for residents...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateDuring the 95th Annual Mississippi Municipal League Conference, Bude Alderman Marla Murray and Alderman Jillian...

Qualifying for candidates planning to run for the District 5 School Board seat opened on Tuesday and continues through Aug. 20 at 5 p.m.Candidates interested in being on...

With the new school year rapidly approaching, students and families are being reminded of changes to the Attendance Policy for public schools throughout the state.During...

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...