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
Photo by Sue WatsonFrom left, Potts Camp teachers Heather Hopkins, Julie Mitchell, Allie Nail and fifth grade students stand in the doorway of the Hospital Wing from Oxford helicopter.
The 2026 Safety Fun Day was held at the beautiful Marshall County Fairgrounds again this year with students from fifth grade getting an
By SUE WATSON Staff Writer
A recent motion to replace the leaking roof on the county owned hospital building was shelved at the May 4 meeting of the board of supe
By SUE WATSON Staff Writer
County Engineer Larry Britt is working closely with supervisors to make progress on the repair of several roads and bridges.
By SUE WATSON Staff Writer
Photo by Bob BakkenSpecial Olympics athlete Matthew Bell leads the Law Enforcement Torch Run participants on their way from the Byhalia Walking Park on Saturday, May 2. The Byhalia run was one of a number of similar relays in the state that ended at the Keesler Federal Field in Biloxi on Friday, May 8.
Under a clear Saturday morning sky, the “Flame of Hope” made its way through the streets of Byhalia, carried by a pack of law enforceme
By BOB BAKKEN Editor
Courtesy of Mikalah WilsonA view of tree damage left after the storm system went through Holly Springs Tuesday night, April 28. Wind gusts were clocked as high as 60 miles per hour or more in the late evening storm. Tornado watches and warnings were issued as a result.
Severe thunderstorms packing 60 mile-per-hour winds and more tore through Marshall County on Tuesday night, injuring a sheriff’s deputy
By BOB BAKKEN Editor
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
Photo By Barry BurlesonJeremiah Evans (34) carries for the Cardinals as teammate DeAunte Bell tries to fend off Holly Springs defensive player Kyson Isom (4).
Friday night football, spring jamboree style, filled the football field last week beside the railroad track in Potts Camp, and the vete
By BARRY BURLESON Contributing Writer
Courtesy photoNhari Jones with her parents, Jivaro and Sherna Jones.
While she competes with the Oxford name across her uniform, the roots of one of Mississippi’s most dominant high school wrestlers run d
Photo by Bob BakkenMarshall Academy first baseman Kyler Todd (6) reaches high to snare an infield throw to put out a Tri-County batter.
The baseball season didn’t end the way Marshall Academy wanted.
By BARRY BURLESON Contributing Writer
Photo by Barry BurlesonCoach Samuel Greer Jr.
Samuel Greer Jr., who returned to his alma mater this school year in coaching and teaching roles, will be adding a new position in 2026
By BARRY BURLESON Contributing Writer
Photos by Jon Ross MyersAlyssa Clifton delivers a pitch for the Lady Cardinals.
Coach Cory Gray said his Potts Camp softball team completely rose to the challenge this season.
By BARRY BURLESON Contributing Writer
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