Photo by Bob BakkenThe entrance to Wall Doxey State Park south of Holly Springs. The park reopened June 15 after being heavily damaged during January's ice storm.
Wall Doxey State Park officially reopened its gates to the public Monday, June 15, following a nearly five-month closure forced by devastating infrastructure and tre
By BOB BAKKEN Editor
Photo by Bob BakkenRust College President Dr. Johnny M. Moore at his desk on the college campus in Holly Springs. Moore is the 13th leader of the state's oldest Historically Black College and University, or HBCU.
Dr. Johnny M. Moore does not feel the weight of history. He sees the architecture of an opportunity.
By BOB BAKKEN Editor
Photo by Bob BakkenCancer survivors stand ready to lead the Marshall County Relay for Life on Friday, June 5 at the Multi-Purpose Center in Holly Springs.
Decades of community dedication and a love for football converged Friday night as Marshall County residents raised tens of thousands of dollars to fight cancer.
By BOB BAKKEN Editor
Photo by Bob BakkenArtist Heather Coble of Oxford is shown as she completes her work in front of the Marshall County Courthouse during Plein Air Holly Springs on Saturday, June 6.
Armed with paintbrushes, pastels, and a ticking clock, artists from across the region scattered throughout Marshall County on Saturday, June 6, to capture the historic charm of the
By BOB BAKKEN Editor
The Marshall County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to rescind its previous approval of a zoning exception for a controversial travel center near I-269 and state Highway 302.
By BOB BAKKEN Editor
Courtesy PhotoArtists are shown participating in a past Plein Air Holly Springs event. The fourth annual event with artists painting scenes of Holly Springs will be Saturday, June 6.
The Kate Freeman Clark Art Gallery will host 30 plein air artists for the fourth annual Plein Air Holly Springs on Saturday, June 6.
Photo by Bob BakkenThe limited edition and custom designed Betsy Ross American flag is presented at the Ida B. Wells-Barnett Museum during a May 29 ceremony. The fraternal life insurance society is also donating a flag pole to the museum, which in turn has provided an Ida B. Wells-Barnett Barbie doll for a time capsule to be placed at WoodmanLife's corporate headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska.
A poignant intersection of national history and local civil rights legacy unfolded Friday morning May 29 as the Ida B.
By BOB BAKKEN Editor
Photo by Bob Bakken
Marshall County supervisors and officials, on Monday, May 18, provided a check of nearly $47,000 to the Institute of Community Services Inc.
Photo by Bob BakkenJohn Porter (left) listens during discussion on his request for an exception to build a travel center at state Highway 302 and Barringer Road, near the I-269 interchange. Residents spoke out against the plan to the Marshall County Board of Supervisors on Monday, May 18.
In a meeting that culminated in a divided vote, the Marshall County Board of Supervisors on May 18 cleared a vital regulatory hurdle for a new commercial development, paving the way
By Bob Bakken Editor
Two longtime employees of the South Reporter have retired after long and distinguished careers with the newspaper, helping inform the Holly Springs area and Marshall County
Photo by Bob BakkenChurch leaders and others gathered on the steps of City Hall Thursday for the noon observance of the National Day of Prayer in Holly Springs.
Local religious leaders and community members gathered across Holly Springs on Thursday May 7 to observe the National Day of Prayer, ma
By BOB BAKKEN Editor
Drivers on I-22, in particular those between Holly Springs and Olive Branch who have been stuck in morning or afternoon one-lane slowdo
By BOB BAKKEN Editor
Coach Brent Kuhl
Brent Kuhl fully understands the importance of summer basketball, particularly for his Potts Camp Cardinals who had their struggles in
By BARRY BURLESON Contributing Writer
Coach Sylvester Kilgore handed out boys basketball honors for the 2025-26 season during a Holly Springs High School athletic awards ass
By BARRY BURLESON Contributing Writer
Pictured are members of the Potts Camp Tigers, a baseball team that played in the ages 8 and under division of the Marshall County Sports League.
Photo by Barry BurlesonByers head coach Mario Lane gives some instructions to his team during the jamboree.
School starts back Aug. 3, and coach Mario Lane said he will be walking the halls of H.W. Byers looking for more football players.
By BARRY BURLESON Contributing Writer
Photo by Bob BakkenKhiylen Taylor (3) drives past a Lake Cormorant player in summer action.
Playing time on the basketball court is crucial this summer for the Holly Springs Hawks.
By BARRY BURLESON Contributing Writer
Photo by Barry BurlesonCoach Jake Hill
Jake Hill’s roots run deep in Holly Springs, and he said he looks at his new job at Marshall Academy as coming home.
By Barry Burleson Contributing Writer
South Reporter file photo by Barry BurlesonCoach Zach Carnell
Zach Carnell is stepping up his basketball team’s competition this summer with an experienced group of Hickory Flat Lady Rebels returning for the 2026-27 season.
By Barry Burleson Contributing Writer
Photo by Bob BakkenAshtyn Dockery (3) battles for extra yardage versus Independence in the spring jamboree.
Head coach Reginald Davis knows where the bread is buttered when it comes to his Byhalia High School football team.
By BARRY BURLESON Contributing Writer
File photo by Barry BurlesonSylvester Kilgore, head boys basketball coach at Holly Springs High School
Sylvester Kilgore puts a lot of emphasis on summer basketball.
By BARRY BURLESON Contributing Writer
Photos by Leah Green (Left), Chris Daniels (above)(Left) LaDextini Tipler of Hickory Flat placed first in the high jump for the third consecutive season and (Right) Akira Woods of Potts Camp took third place in the long jump competition.
Marshall and Benton counties were well represented in the Class 1A Mississippi High School Activities Association State Track and Field
By BARRY BURLESON Contributing Writer
Holly Springs High School athletes collected plenty of track honors in the Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 3A Stat
By BARRY BURLESON Contributing Writer
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