By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateMeadville voters will have a chance in August to decide whether facilities with six or more guest rooms will pay an additional 3 percent sales...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateAs part of the June 26 Meadville 250 Celebration, businesses throughout the downtown area are being urged to decorate...

Paul Keane | Franklin AdvocateRemington Taylor and Dustin Head with A Plus Canopies, Inc., install beams to support the new awning at Sprint Mart...

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...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateMeadville's Ethan Coleman, a student at Co-Lin Community College, recently placed seventh nationally in Impromptu...

Whether from the sky or hose, water can make or break our gardens. Yet, not to overstate the obvious, it does plants little good to be in a state...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateAudrey Wardley has been named Employee of the Quarter at Franklin County Memorial Hospital. Officials said her...

By Jennifer Griffith-McCulloughWeek 2 of the Summer Reading Program is in the history books. On Tuesday, patrons enjoyed "Tiny T. Rex and the...

BY PHYLLIS WHITTINGTONIt has been a hot week but the weather man says we will have rain the first of the week.Congratulations to Daniel Hudgens and Katelyn Graves on their...

Today (Monday, June 15) is the deadline to purchase a tribute ad for your loved one in our America 250 special section to publish on Thursday, July...

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

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...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateThe 2026 Elmer L. Higginbotham Memorial Scholarships have been awarded to three Franklin County High School students —...

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