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...

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

Tired of leggy perennials flopping over? Got to get out the ladder to reach ready-to-eat okra? Time for the Chelsea chop, which is a...

The Franklin County Career and Technical Center offers the following programs to students in the Franklin County School District in grades 9-12:Agriculture & Natural...

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...

By Jennifer Griffith-McCulloughWeek one is complete for the Summer Reading Program! On Tuesday, patrons enjoyed a Mo Wilems Story Time with...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateJanet and Howard Brister recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. The daughter of Willie "Bill" and Ruby...

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...

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,...

Four acts will headline the Homochitto River Festival's entertainment this year, including one group that will be on a reunion tour, it...

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...