Bob Bakken/South ReporterA view from a dock at Wall Doxey State Park near Holly Springs on an early October morning. Officials are planning for upgrades at Mississippi state parks, including $10 million to $12 million in improvements at Wall Doxey.
Major renovations and a multimillion-dollar investment are headed to Wall Doxey State Park, according to Mississippi State Parks Admini
By BOB BAKKEN Editor
Courtesy Stephanie Jones/FacebookA social media image of two dogs roaming a street in Holly Springs. Residents are accusing the dogs of attacking other animals while they are allowed to run without a leash and supervision by their owner.
Frustrated Holly Springs residents are demanding solutions after more than a year without municipal animal control, citing aggressive s
By BOB BAKKEN Editor
An emergency medical call at Amazon’s MEM8 facility near Byhalia on Wednesday led to the evacuation of the building after responding fi
By BOB BAKKEN Editor
Bob Bakken/South ReporterMarshall County drivers have put up with these signs and barrels along with road construction for most of the summer, but some major projects have started to be completed, according to the Mississippi Department of Transportation.
Marshall County drivers will see long-term infrastructure overhauls and freshly finished safety upgrades take shape as state transporta
By BOB BAKKEN Editor
Bob Bakken/South ReporterSociety members. Front row, from left: Leland Johnson, Jerry Nichols, Brenda Riley, Emily Medlin. Back row, from left: Matt Brewer, Lance Warren, Terry Rodgers, Pat Medlin, Helen Warren, Wade Burrow.
Built in 1852, the historic sanctuary at 2532 Church St. stands as the oldest building in the Byhalia area.
By BOB BAKKEN Editor
Bob Bakken/South ReporterDeveloper JuanLuis Alvarado details his plan for a retail shopping center off I-22 in Byhalia during the Marshall County Board of Supervisors meeting of Sept. 21.
A commercial transformation is taking shape near Interstate 22 following action by the Marshall County Board of Supervisors on Sept.
By BOB BAKKEN Editor
Photo by Bob Bakken/South ReporterA view of the historic Hill Crest Cemetery in Holly Springs. City officials are presenting a proposal to adjust plot and burial rates, which now are among the lowest in North Mississippi.
Parks and Cemetery Director Darrel Thomas presented a proposal to adjust plot and burial rates at Hill Crest Cemetery.
By BOB BAKKEN Editor
A major statewide workforce development initiative spearheaded by Northwest Mississippi Community College is set to expand short-term j
By BOB BAKKEN Editor
Photo by Bob Bakken/South ReporterArea Extension Agent Lemon Phelps checks the progress of a cotton crop near Holly Springs. Harvest for major crops is already in full swing in Marshall County, if not already completed.
A punishing late-summer heat wave that pushed September temperatures to record highs across the Mid-South failed to derail Marshall Cou
By BOB BAKKEN Editor
Prolonged electrical outages in Marshall County have left vulnerable residents stranded without water, air conditioning and refrigerate
By BOB BAKKEN Editor
Two drivers were taken to Methodist Olive Branch Hospital following a rear-end collision on U.S.
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Photo by Bob BakkenThis Holly Springs Fire Department ladder truck displayed a large American flag from the top of the ladder during Friday's 9/11 observance. Those who stopped to visit the truck could toll the bell set there in honor of the first responders who perished that tragic day in 2001.
Sirens echoed, a towering American flag fluttered high above West Van Dorn Avenue, and students lined the entrance of Holly Springs Intermediate School Friday morning, Sept.
By BOB BAKKEN Editor
File Photo by Barry BurlesonHead coach Jake Hill gives some instructions to his Patriots in a game earlier this season.
The Marshall Academy football team heads into District 1-3A competition with momentum after a dominant road performance.
By BARRY BURLESON Contributing Writer
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The Marshall Academy Lady Patriots completed a 20-plus win season by finishing fourth in the Mid-South Private School Association Class
Courtesy photoAlyssa Clifton of Potts Camp was named C Spire Miss Volleyball for Class 1A.
The postseason came to an end for both Potts Camp and Hickory Flat Tuesday, Oct.
By JULIANNA GARNER Contributing Writer
Courtesy photosClevin Hannah (left) and Derek Fountain, former Hawks in the pros, got to visit on the court just before Hannah's retirement.
Basketball carried Clevin Hannah from his front yard in Holly Springs as a child to many foreign countries, and at age 38, he decided i
By BARRY BURLESON Contributing Writer
Potts Camp football coach Chris Daniels called it his team’s “almost first complete game.” The Cardinals, on homecoming night Thursday,
By BARRY BURLESON Contributing Writer
Photo by Barry BurlesonIn Thursday night action, Tealon Warren (9) of Holly Springs grabs ahold of an Independence ball carrier and makes the tackle.
A pair of football teams from Marshall County kicked off district play last week with losses.
By BARRY BURLESON Contributing Writer
Marshall Academy quarterback Zane Hill tries to escape the grasp of a Greenville St. Joe player.
Missed opportunities often lead to a stinging loss, and such was the case Friday night for Marshall Academy’s football Patriots.
By BARRY BURLESON Contributing Writer
Photo by Julianna GarnerFrom left, in action Saturday versus Shaw, are Potts Camp's Jaliya Mayfield, Mackenzie Yeager and Zoe Clark.
A pair of volleyball teams from Marshall and Benton counties earned decisive victories in postseason action last weekend, advancing in
Bob Bakken/South ReporterDemarco Taylor (11) of Holly Springs pulls down Byhalia ball carrier Aundreviyn McGuire (5).
The Holly Springs Hawks continued to climb the turnaround ladder Friday night.
By BARRY BURLESON Contributing Writer
Photo by Barry BurlesonMarshall's Gage Todd (5) looks for running room as teammate Kyler Todd (54) provides blocking help
Marshall Academy squandered an 11-point first-half lead but still had its chances late Friday night against North Delta School.
By BARRY BURLESON Contributing Writer
Courtesy photoThree Marshall Academy softball seniors were honored during Thursday's Senior Night contest. From left are KayLynn Coey (Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College commit), Maddie Hudson (Jones College commit), and Bailey Thomas (Jones College commit).
The Marshall Academy Lady Patriots ended the regular season on a high note, capturing the District 1-3A championship and sweeping a pai
By BARRY BURLESON Contributing Writer
Bob Bakken/South ReporterNorfolk Tides starting pitcher Jauron Watts-Brown following his appearance at AutoZone Park in Memphis on Sunday, Sept. 13. The right-hander has family in the Holly Springs area who came out to watch him pitch against the Memphis Redbirds.
A recent baseball game between the Memphis Redbirds and Norfolk Tides at AutoZone Park in Memphis had a bit more Holly Springs interest than usual, not for the home
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