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...

Jennifer Griffith-McCulloughDuring last week's Summer Reading Program at the Franklin County Public Library, attendees made dinosaurs out of paper...

The following are incidents and calls responded to by the Franklin County Sheriff's Department for the week of June 1-7:Reckless Driving: 2 incidents.Crash Alert: 1...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateThe quilting has begun and the Mississippi Homemakers Volunteers of Franklin County are busy quilting the 2026...

The Town of Meadville will host a 250 Celebration of America from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, June 26.The evening promises to be one of community, patriotism and fun. Things will...

The Meadville-Franklin County Lions Club has officially launched local disaster relief operations following a grant from the Lions...

The Homochitto Heritage Club is hosting a Sportsman Raffle where one lucky winner will be given a ZRO Delta Ready Series RS-15.The weapon features a 16-inch barrel and can...

Tracy Cupit | Franklin AdvocateFranklin County Line performed Saturday at Sullivan's Kitchen, and they were joined by special guest Terry Bankston...

The Franklin County Cattlemen's Association will meet starting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16.The meeting will be at Meadville Methodist Church, located at 101 South First...

Residents are being offered the chance to honor their loved ones who served in the military by reserving space in the upcoming America 250 section...

As part of the America 250 celebration this year, The Franklin Advocate is asking residents to loan the newspaper pictures of Veterans in their families to be included in a...

Jennifer Griffith-McCullough | Franklin AdvocateBrushing UpThe Franklin County Library kicked off the Summer Reading Program last week with a...

The Franklin County Sheriff's Department and Franklin County Fire Commission will begin testing weather sirens once a week starting this Saturday.The Franklin County Fire...

The following are incidents and calls responded to by the Franklin County Sheriff's Department for the week of May 25-31:Complaints: 13 incidents.Thefts: 4...

The Town of Meadville will host a 250 Celebration of America from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, June 26.The evening promises to be one of community,...