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...

Rickey O'Quinn has been selected to be a part of the Tomorrow's 25 Coaching Fellowship.O'Quinn is the Head Basketball Coach for both the boys and...

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...

Albert Rivera | Franklin AdvocateFirst responders battled a brush fire on Highway 84 West just past the Clear Springs entrance last week. Officials...

Why gamble on store-bought leafy greens, when growing our own is easy with less risk? I eat out a lot, and don't want to have to wonder what might...

By Jennifer Griffith-McCulloughThe dog days of summer? Feels like a weenie roast!The library enjoyed a visit from Jardana Brice from Alcorn...

As the new school year rapidly approaches, a local summer camp director wishes to thank the community for its support.Dr. Cassandra Tillman Vaughn,...

FCHS 2026 Volleyball ScheduleThursday, Aug. 6: at Salem, 4, 5 and 6 p.m.Tuesday, Aug. 11: Wesson, 4, 5 and 6 p.m.Thursday, Aug. 13: at Brookhaven, 4, 5 and 6 p.m.Tuesday,...

By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateThe Lady Bulldogs of FCHS will open defense of their District 7-3A title when the team travels to Salem to open the 2026 on Thursday, Aug....

By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateDespite getting a late start on things, FCHS Head Football Coach Jamario Winters feels good about where his team stands at this point of...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateArea residents again showed their county pride by participating in last week's Seersucker Thursday at Sullivan's...

Your lawn is dying, tiny little bits at a time, and it's up to you to keep it going. That may be a bit shocking, but it's the truth. What most...

Seven Locals Earn MSU DegreesSTARKVILLE — Seven students with local ties were among the more than 3,500 students on the Spring 2026 Graduation List at Mississippi...

Paul Keane | Franklin AdvocateThe Franklin County Courthouse in downtown Meadville was the site of the FEMA and MEMA Disaster Center for residents...