Submitted | Franklin AdvocateTeam Barnabas — comprised of runners from Franklin County, Natchez and Bogue Chitto — recently competed in the 2026...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateMeadville resident Sawyer Scott was presented the Mississippi Municipal Service Company Scholarship recently.

The Annual Sales Tax Holiday — normally used to help families purchase clothes and supplies for the upcoming school year — has been moved up.Senate Bill 2470 of the 2026...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateRetirementJanet Watson and Shirley Wilson were honored last week during a retirement reception for the two long-time...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateDuring the recently completed Mississippi Municipal League's Summer Convention, Meadville Town Clerk Leslie A....

From The Natchez DemocratNATCHEZ — The Adams County Sheriff's Office made an arrest — with the assistance of the Franklin County Sheriff's...

JACKSON — President Donald Trump has approved the request of Governor Tate Reeves for a Major Disaster Declaration for areas impacted by severe weather May 6-7. The...

Two Earn Ole Miss DegreesOXFORD — More than 3,800 students — including two local students — graduated from the University of Mississippi in May 2026. Undergraduate and...

By Jennifer Griffith-McCulloughHappy 250th America! Congratulations to our Meadville Library on turning 50 this year!We had a short but busy week....

Students explored animal anatomy, surgery and veterinary medicine through hands-on activities during the Dr. Doolittle Camp that was part of the...

We are aware that some copies of this week's issue — which includes the America 250 section and the Veteran's Spread — had issues with the...

Creativity took center stage during the ASE' Extraordinary Kids Camps' "Tales from the 'Sip" Theater Camp.Campers spent the week exploring creative...

The Annual Sales Tax Holiday — normally used to help families purchase clothes and supplies for the upcoming school year — has been moved up.Senate Bill 2470 of the 2026...

A private pesticide applicator training will be conducted from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, July 20 at the Franklin County Extension Service located at 20 Walnut St. in...

Tracy Cupit | Franklin AdvocateDespite muggy and hot conditions, plenty of patrons turned out for Friday night's America 250 celebration in...