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.
By BOB BAKKEN Editor
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
Marshall County will receive more than a half-million dollars in federal disaster aid to help cover the costs of clearing debris left in the wake of severe storms, federal officials have announced.
By BOB BAKKEN Editor
Photo by Bob BakkenHomeowner and Realtor Alesia Evans implored Holly Springs aldermen to look at other means of setting the tax levy ahead of a vote at the Sept. 8 meeting. Aldermen were required to set the levy before approving the Fiscal Year 2027 city budget at its Sept. 15 regular meeting.
Mayor Charles Terry broke a deadlocked board vote during a Sept.
Photo by Bob BakkenMarshall County inmates and volunteers assist in loading food into vehicles during a recent mobile food drive at the Eddie L. Smith Multi-Purpose Building in Holly Springs. Davis Temple Outreach Ministry has held the monthly food drive for 18 years with food provided by the Mid-South Food Bank in Memphis, Tennessee.
Lines formed before dawn Tuesday, Sept.
By BOB BAKKEN Editor
The heat continued to be the “hot” story in Marshall County and north Mississippi with the start of the new week.
By BOB BAKKEN Editor
Courtesy photoNew HSUD general manager Paul Michael
Paul Michael, of Sheffield, Alabama, has been hired as general manager of the Holly Springs Utility Department (HSUD).
By SUE WATSON Staff Writer
Photo by Bob BakkenFrom left, Tommy Griffith of Independence and John Henry of Jackson were among the Southern Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers helping clean up in Marshall County after the weekend severe storms of Aug. 22.
Recovery and cleanup operations were underway across Marshall County this week following severe weekend storms that brought straight-li
By BOB BAKKEN Editor
Courtesy photoFrom left, Joemal Campbell and Travis Isom, both Holly Springs natives, are making an impact contributing to the Dallas Parks and Recreation Department, one of the largest municipal park systems in the nation.
Two Holly Springs natives are climbing the ranks of public service in Texas, bringing Mississippi-bred leadership to one of the largest
By BOB BAKKEN Editor
William Robert Pruitt
A Holly Springs man faces a felony charge after authorities said he threatened to blow up the Holly Springs Utility Department main off
By BOB BAKKEN Editor
Potts Camp quarterback Derrion Johnson (8) releases a short pass as teammate Malachi Brownlee tries to slow down the pressure from Byhalia's Josh Turner (18).
A penalty-plagued slugfest Friday night between two Marshall County football teams was not decided until the fourth quarter.
By BARRY BURLESON Contributing Writer
The Marshall Academy Patriots handed Jake Hill his first victory as head coach Friday night.
By BARRY BURLESON Contributing Writer
The postseason arrives this weekend for the Marshall Academy softball team, and the Lady Patriots are looking to put it all together at
By BARRY BURLESON Contributing Writer
Photos by Bob BakkenByhalia's Ashtyn Dockery (1) looks for running room behind several blockers.
Reginald Davis is looking for resilience from his Byhalia football team, and he certainly saw signs of that in a Friday night win at home.
By BARRY BURLESON Contributing Writer
Courtesy photoAzley Ashby (7) hit her first career home run against Adams County Christian School.
The Marshall Academy softball team, playing in a tough Brookhaven Tournament on Saturday, Sept. 12, finished with one win, a tie and a loss.
Photo by Barry BurlesonHolly Springs defensive players Jatavion Pegues (75) and Tealon Warren tug down Byers running back Kesean Lafrance as other Hawks and Lions surround the play.
Clifford Brown didn’t see the prettiest of performances from his Holly Springs football team Thursday night at H.W.
By BARRY BURLESON Contributing Writer
The road was unkind to four area football teams last week.
By BARRY BURLESON Contributing Writer
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The Holly Springs High School cheerleaders are busy supporting the Hawks from the sideline this football season.
Photo by Marilyn HunterMara Smith (4) of Marshall Academy swings and connects from the batter's box in a win at Lee.
The Marshall Academy Lady Patriots used a seven-run seventh inning to pull away from District 1-3A opponent the Lee Academy Fillies Tue
By BARRY BURLESON Contributing Writer
Photo by Barry BurlesonCardie Bouchee (2) of Holly Springs picks up yardage with a Mantachie player in pursuit.
A game one win is always big, but for Holly Springs, it was much more than big. It was super.
By BARRY BURLESON Contributing Writer
Photo by Theresa DevoreZane Hill (13) of Marshall Academy tugs for extra yardage as Brennan Smith (7) provides blocking help.
A loss Friday night in the home opener was a hard pill to swallow for Marshall Academy (MA).
By BARRY BURLESON Contributing Writer
Photo by Bob BakkenByhalia wide receiver Christopher Leseuer (14) follows blocks downfield for a gain during first-half action against H.W. Byers on Thursday, Aug. 27, in Byhalia.
The Byhalia Indians opened the 2026 football season with a 28-6 victory over county rival H.W. Byers in Byhalia on Thursday, Aug. 27.
By BOB BAKKEN Editor
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