The following are calls and incidents responded to by the Franklin County Sheriff's Department for the week of Aug. 9-15:Alarm Calls: 2 incidents.Animal Complaints: 2...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateThe Town of Meadville recently issued a Proclamation honoring Vanessa Walker upon her retirement. Walker has been and...

By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateHonor & Glory will be in concert on Tuesday, Sept. 1, and area residents are being encouraged to attend.The...

By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateDespite having to work around extreme temperatures that altered practices, Franklin County High School's football...

With the Franklin County Fair rapidly approaching, exhibitors are being encouraged to be a part of the festivities.The event runs Sept. 3-5 at the fairgrounds in Bude. The...

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...

Franklin County on Monday officially was placed under a burn ban by the Mississippi Forestry Commission.Emergency Management Agency Director Mark...

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...