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 following are calls and incidents responded to by the Franklin County Sheriff's Department for the week of June 22-28:Extra Patrols: 5 incidents (Bude 1, Roxie 1,...

The Annual Sales Tax Holiday — normally used to help families purchase clothes and supplies for the upcoming school year — has been moved up.Senate Bill 2470 of the 2026...

A private pesticide applicator training will be conducted from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, July 20 at the Franklin County Extension Service located at 20 Walnut St. in...

Tracy Cupit | Franklin AdvocateDespite muggy and hot conditions, plenty of patrons turned out for Friday night's America 250 celebration in...

Southern District Transportation Commissioner Charles Busby provided updates on various projects throughout Southwest Mississippi, including two in Franklin County."At the...

The skies over the Fairgrounds on Saturday will be filled with lights and explosions during the Annual Fourth of July Fireworks Show.Hosted by the Franklin County Baptist...

By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateWhile saying his company would be limited in exactly what could be done, Entergy CEO Haley Fisackerly did indicate his company would...

By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateDespite building infrastructure projects to facilitate energy needs for data centers around the state, Entergy's CEO...

The Franklin Advocate brought home a total of 12 honors — including four first-place awards — during Saturday's Better Newspaper Contest hosted by the Mississippi Press...

By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateStarting July 1, minors 18 and under who commit crimes using a firearm will automatically be charged and tried as adults.The statute passed...

By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateTropical Storm Arthur and its remnants claimed the life of a Franklin County worker on Thursday, June 18.According to local reports and...

The following are incidents and calls responded to by the Franklin County Sheriff's Department for the week of June 15-21:Complaints: 17 incidents.Medical...

The Town of Meadville, Franklin County Chamber of Commerce and Sullivan's Kitchen are sponsoring "Seersucker Thursday" every Thursday during the month of July.Everyone is...

The Town of Meadville — along with American Legion Post 40 and American Legion Auxiliary Unit 40 — will host a 250 Celebration of America from 5-8 p.m. on Friday.A foot...