Everyone is invited to participate in a Back-to-School Prayer Walk on Tuesday.Pastors and interested community members will join together starting...

A pair of scams made their way through the area this past week.Dewayne Whetstone with the Franklin County Sheriff's Department warned residents of a phone call scam...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateTown of Meadville Mayor Lane Reed received the Professional Development designation as a Certified Municipal Official...

A local eatery is being featured in the current issue of Mississippi Magazine.Granny's Corner in McCall Creek is one of 10 "gas station eateries" featured in the magazine....

Summer doldrums are upon us, and I am hunkered down for the duration, going outside only when absolutely necessary because sorry, but...

The 2025-2026 school year is rapidly approaching, with staff development and student registration taking place next week.Staff development and student registration will...

The Franklin County School District will host Open House events across the district on Tuesday.Open House will be conducted at Franklin Elementary, Franklin Middle School,...

By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateArea churches are being asked to provide pre-game meals for the Franklin County High School varsity football team during its home games in...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateStaff at Franklin County Memorial Hospital last week celebrated World Brain Day with delicious yogurt parfaits for the...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateThere was plenty of food and fellowship Sunday as Sarepta Baptist Church celebrated its 215th Homecoming with a...

The Bank of Franklin this afternoon released and sent out the following Fraud Alert:Bank of FranklinIMPORTANT NOTICE Fraud Alert:Protect Your...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateDuring a reception on Monday, June 30, the Franklin County School District honored Dr. Selma Wells on her 40 years of...

Local student Tyranny Timmons has been named a finalist in the 2025 Bob Tyler Fish Hatchery Youth Art Contest.Timmons recently received news that he had been chosen as a...

By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateSheriff Tom Tindle is warning residents again about a text message scam making its way through Franklin County.Last week, residents began...

By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateAshley Barnes and her Lady Bulldogs volleyball team is eager to start what could be a solid season for the...