News
The City of Holly Springs’ annexation study has been downsized.
By SUE WATSON Staff Writer
Courtesy photosVideo shows the two suspects robbing Short Stop.
Holly Springs police are seeking a suspect in the break-in of the Marathon gas station, plus two men who held up a cashier at Short Stop Grocery.
By SUE WATSON Staff Writer
Photo by Sue Watson(From left) David Beckley, Mayor Kelvin Buck and Bill Stone review features of the fire protection plan created for the City of Holly Springs’ possible annexation of certain areas.
Holly Springs city officials, during a recessed meeting, delved into some of the specific goals of the administration.
By SUE WATSON Staff Writer
Corelle Brands, a leading manufacturer and marketer of houseware brands such as Pyrex, Snapware and Corelle, is coming to Marshall County.
Photo by John Reyer AfamasagaElder Edwin B. Smith, pastor of New Freedom Church of God in Christ in Oxford, sings “The Impossible Dream” at the candlelight vigil for his father, the late Mayor Eddie Lee Smith Jr.
Seventy friends, family and community members gathered to reflect on the life and the legacy of the late Mayor Eddie Lee Smith Jr.
By CARLTON SMITH Contributing Writer
The Marshall County School District received notification in December 2018 that its application for four school resource officers has been awarded.
By SUE WATSON Staff Writer
The fine details of a contract the City of Holly Springs will offer a Jackson consultant was recently approved by the Holly Springs Board of Aldermen.
By SUE WATSON Staff Writer
The City of Holly Springs ended year 2018 with support for a resolution to the State Legislature in Jackson to provide $500,000 in bond money to complete the restoration of the h
By SUE WATSON Staff Writer
Sports
Philip Parks (5) goes to the goal versus Carroll. Zach Sorrell (20) positions for a possible rebound.
It’s been said time and time again, defense wins championships.
By BARRY BURLESON Editor
For the sixth consecutive season, the Holly Springs Hawks are the regular season district champions.
By BARRY BURLESON Editor
Vic Schaefer’s Mississippi State Bulldogs have advanced to the championship game of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament for two consecutive years, an amazing feat.
By RICK CLEVELAND Sports Columnist
Photo by DeMill DixonDeveon Miller is mobbed by fans and teammates, including Shontaveous Harris (55) and Cori Bell, after his game-winning free throws.
On Senior Night at the Holly Springs High School gym, a senior was the hero.
By BARRY BURLESON Editor
Photo by Theresa Bolden DevoreJeremiah Jones (11) of Marshall is surrounded by Raiders as he gets off a shot.
Senior Night at Marshall Academy was a winning night.
Both the Lady Patriots and Patriots knocked off District 1-AA rival Oak Hill Academy.
From the back of the bar, a voice bellowed: “Take the three, Sean Payton, don’t be stupid, take the three!”
By RICK CLEVELAND Sports Columnist
Photo by DeMill DixonTyhem Reaves (11) flies to the hoop in the win over the Blue Devils last week.
The Holly Springs Hawks played to their strengths Tuesday, Jan. 22, at home and cruised past Ashland.
By BARRY BURLESON Editor
Photo by Penny LomenickHallie Turner (second from left) and Erin Burleson play some tight defense at Magnolia Heights.
Barnburner is defined as an event, typically a sports contest, that is very exciting or intense.
By BARRY BURLESON Editor
Mississippi golf now has a hall of fame.
By RICK CLEVELAND Sports Columnist
Photos by DeMill DixonPotts Camp’s Malasha Faulkner (left) is defended by Markaylin Burt of MA as she tries to score.
The Carl White Memorial Gym was packed to the rafters Saturday in Potts Camp, and the home fans saw both their teams take wins over crosscounty foe Marshall Academy.
It was a dominant night for Holly Springs basketball teams January 15 when they hosted District 2-3A foe Water Valley.
By BARRY BURLESON Editor
Tom Brady, the master, has missed on 36 percent of his career passes. Babe Ruth, the greatest baseball player ever, struck out 1,330 times.
By RICK CLEVELAND Sports Columnist
Holly Springs South Reporter
P.O. Box 278
Holly Springs, MS 38635
PH: (662) 252-4261
FAX: (662) 252-3388
www.southreporter.com