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 National Weather Service has upgraded the tornado from May 6, saying it was stronger than originally reported.Following consultation with experts in plant and forest...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateSeniors at Franklin County High School spent Friday morning doing work outside in the front area of the high school....

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateThe final Seersucker Thursday last week at Sullivan's Kitchen saw a good turnout. Ashley Johnson was determined to be the best dressed of the day.

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...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateUnited States Postal Service Rural Carrier Doretha Fleming (center) was recently honored upon her retirement after...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateFranklin County Sheriff's Deputy Marie Clanton was among the 11 graduates of Mississippi first Crimes Against Children...

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...