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...

Franklin County Soil and Water Conservation District — a member of the Mississippi Association of Conservation Districts (MACD) — has announced its annual call for...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateDuring the 95th Annual Mississippi Municipal League Conference, Bude Alderman Marla Murray and Alderman Jillian...

Qualifying for candidates planning to run for the District 5 School Board seat opened on Tuesday and continues through Aug. 20 at 5 p.m.Candidates interested in being on...

By Jennifer Griffith-McCulloughThe library has been highlighting health and safety during July. On Wednesday, July 8, the library welcomed Jennifer...

With the new school year rapidly approaching, students and families are being reminded of changes to the Attendance Policy for public schools throughout the state.During...

JACKSON — The Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) announced last week that Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is available for Franklin County.The...

The Bulldogs of Franklin County will see the same schedule of opponents with only the sites changing for the 2026 football season.All teams in the Mississippi High School...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateResidents recognized the Southern tradition of wearing seersucker outfits as the Town of Meadville, Franklin County...