Tricia Wallace | Franklin AdvocateFranklin County High School's volleyball team continues to roll through its varsity schedule, taking an 8-4...

By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateThe Bulldogs of FCHS will finally come home to Louie Mullins Memorial Field for the first time in 2026 when they host...

BROOKHAVEN — The Panthers of Ole Brook scored early and often en route to a 42-6 win Friday night over Franklin County High School.The decision...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateFranklin County Emergency Management Director Mark Thornton killed this rattlesnake as it was coming into his yard at...

A community wide Prayer Circle will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Roxie Town Square.Everyone is encouraged to attend the event that is working to unite hearts, lift...

Tracy Cupit | Franklin AdvocateWork is progressing nicely on the Highway 98 bridge project over the Homochitto River. This picture, taken over the...

The following are breakfast and lunch menus for the Franklin County School District for the week of Sept. 14-18BreakfastSept. 14Pancake Bites with syrup or toaster pastry...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateFranklin County Middle School recently honored its Teacher and Student of the Month for August. Earning Teacher of the...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateJa'Kynslee Covington has become the first kindergartener this school year to make it all the way to the "Sun" by...

By Susan CollinsSpecial to The Advocate(Editor's Note: The author recently retired and settled in Bude. Her grandmother, Elsie Ware, died about 20...

By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateThe 3 percent occupancy tax — often called a "tourism tax" — cruised to a landslide victory after voters in Meadville casts their ballots...

Tricia Wallace | Franklin AdvocateVolleyball Action(Photo above left) Franklin County's Ky'Viouna Burnett hits the ball over the net during recent...

By Paul KeaneFranklin AdvocateThe Bulldogs of Franklin County will try to pick up their first win of 2026 when the team travels east to take on a...

Franklin County High School's Bulldogs rallied from a 14-0 deficit only to fall just short in a 17-12 loss to North Pike to open the 2026...

The following incidents were responded to by the Franklin County Sheriff's Department for the week of Aug. 23-29:Arrests: 4 incidents.Alarm Calls: 3 incidents.Medical...