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Five men and five women from the Chickasaw Nation Dance Troupe in Ada, Oklahoma, perform ancient dances and songs. The Chickasaw believe their songs have been here on Earth since the beginning of time.
The first Chickasaw Celebration held in Holly Springs was a great consciousness-raising event.
By SUE WATSON Staff Writer
A suspect in the Friday robbery at First State Bank is still at large.
By SUE WATSON Staff Writer
Marshall County Tax Collector Betty Byrd told the board of supervisors the online tax lien sale brought in twice as much revenue to the county through overbidding.
By SUE WATSON Staff Writer
Courtesy photo
From left are Mike Farrow, Rick Dunning, Zach Looney, Matt Sones, Josh Bonds, Andy Denman, Robert Smith, Travis Boren, Cory Critcher, Zac Dias, Joel Barrett and Adam Conway.
Twelve men from Northcentral Electric Power Association left for Florida at noon Tuesday, Sept 12, to assist in areas hit by Hurricane Irma.
By SUE WATSON Staff Writer
A fully-staffed Holly Springs Police Department is increasing public safety throughout the city, said chief Dwight Harris.
By SUE WATSON Staff Writer
ROXUL Inc., the North American division of the ROCKWOOL GROUP, the world’s largest stone wool manufacturer, announces it will commence a full rebrand to ROCKWOOL.
There will be a kickoff meeting Thursday, Sept. 28, for the Byhalia Main Street program.
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department responded to a one-car accident Tuesday morning, according to sheriff Kenny Dickerson.
By SUE WATSON Staff Writer
Sunday, Sept. 10, at approximately 9:10 p.m, Holly Springs police officers were dispatched to Marshall County Correctional Facility in reference to contraband on the grounds.
| The Byhalia Police Department responded to 21 calls during the past week. |
| Chief Gary Looney released the following report – miscellaneous, 4; escorts, 1; juveniles, 1; animals, 2; motor vehicle accidents, 2; assists, 1; medical, 6; alarm calls, 4. |
| Byhalia police officers also made five arrests during the past week, according to Chief Looney. |
The City of Holly Springs applied for a Mississippi Forestry Commission grant to inventory and care for trees in the city.
By SUE WATSON Staff Writer
Photo by Sue Watson
Steven Cash, with the Holly Springs Utility Department, works to restore power to businesses located on the downtown square Sept. 5. A number of areas in the system were temporarily out of power following a fusing of a switch at the North Substation in Holly Springs.
Electrical engineers with Mid-South Utilities are trouble-shooting an incident that took place Tuesday, Sept. 5, around 11 a.m.
By SUE WATSON Staff Writer
Sports
Photo by Theresa Bolden Devore
Tyler Bolden (4) of Marshall Academy moves toward the end zone after a catch Friday night in the district victory over Central Holmes.
The end result Friday night definitely pleased Barrett Donahoe.
By BARRY BURLESON Editor
It was a long ride but a good ride for Byhalia Friday night.
By BARRY BURLESON Editor
We probably should start with this declaration: I love football. I’ve watched it from the time I can remember anything at all. I’ve written about it for more than 50 years.
By RICK CLEVELAND Sports Columnist
The Marshall Academy Lady Patriots wrapped up their unbeaten run through the district with a 13-0 shellacking of Central Holmes last week.
By BARRY BURLESON Editor
It was a crowd befitting a homecoming game. Approaching Sam Coopwood Park in Holly Springs Friday night from any direction, one encountered a sea of vehicles.
By CLAUDE VINSON Sports Editor Emeritus
H.W. Byers missed a couple of early scoring chances and struggled offensively the rest of the way in a 40-0 loss to Falkner Friday.
By BARRY BURLESON Editor
Markeith Washington continues to like the fight in his team.
By BARRY BURLESON Editor
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Front, from left, Hannah Swallers, Hannah Champion, Jessica Deming, Alexis McGreger; second row, same order, Faith Shankle, Erin Lomenick, Sarah Jackson, Baylee Floyd, Tyler Vannucci; back row, same order, assistant coach Traci Rodgers, Peyton Stephenson, Lillian Lykens, Karina Mays, X’zorria Jones, Carlie Vannucci, Scarlett Newman, head coach Carlton Gibson. Not pictured is Heather Honeycutt.
The Marshall Academy softball team celebrated a district championship last week about 100 miles from home.
By BARRY BURLESON Editor
Photo by Dillon Day
Joshua Kimble (33) of Holly High picks up some of his 119 yards rushing versus Strayhorn.
Holly Springs had its opportunities Friday night.
“We were in the red zone three times and couldn’t punch it in,” said coach Donald Deans.
By BARRY BURLESON Editor
Two weeks into the college football season, Mississippi’s three NCAA FBS teams are pretty much where we thought they would be.
By RICK CLEVELAND Sports Columnist
Barrett Donahoe wanted a good start Friday night. He got it.
By BARRY BURLESON Editor
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