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John 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.

Travel center plans move forward despite opposition

Wed, 05/27/2026 - 6:32pm

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

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Long time South Reporter employees retire

Wed, 05/27/2026 - 6:18pm

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

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Church leaders and others gathered on the steps of City Hall Thursday for the noon observance of the National Day of Prayer in Holly Springs.

Faithful gather for National Day of Prayer

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 1:49pm

Local religious leaders and community members gathered across Holly Springs on Thursday May 7 to observe the National Day of Prayer, ma

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Lane closures to continue on I-22 this summer

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 1:48pm

Drivers on I-22, in particular those between Holly Springs and Olive Branch who have been stuck in morning or afternoon one-lane slowdo

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From 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.

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Students see a demonstration of a vacuum truck with the Holly Springs Utility Department. From left are Michael Lesure, Kaleb DeBerry, Michael Gause, Clay Moore, Donnell Tucker, and Tracy Reynolds. Not shown are Jimmy Harris and Timothy Jones.

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Brittany Norphlete and Stan Bear got a lift from the Holly Springs Fire Department ladder truck.

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From left, Deputy M.D. Evans, with Southaven Police Department is show with McGruff, the crime dog. Michael Lesure, and Jessie Hughes.