Photo by Bob BakkenMarshall County inmates and volunteers assist in loading food into vehicles during a recent mobile food drive at the Eddie L. Smith Multi-Purpose Building in Holly Springs. Davis Temple Outreach Ministry has held the monthly food drive for 18 years with food provided by the Mid-South Food Bank in Memphis, Tennessee.
Lines formed before dawn Tuesday, Sept.
By BOB BAKKEN Editor
The heat continued to be the “hot” story in Marshall County and north Mississippi with the start of the new week.
By BOB BAKKEN Editor
Courtesy photoNew HSUD general manager Paul Michael
Paul Michael, of Sheffield, Alabama, has been hired as general manager of the Holly Springs Utility Department (HSUD).
By SUE WATSON Staff Writer
Photo by Bob BakkenFrom left, Tommy Griffith of Independence and John Henry of Jackson were among the Southern Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers helping clean up in Marshall County after the weekend severe storms of Aug. 22.
Recovery and cleanup operations were underway across Marshall County this week following severe weekend storms that brought straight-li
By BOB BAKKEN Editor
Courtesy photoFrom left, Joemal Campbell and Travis Isom, both Holly Springs natives, are making an impact contributing to the Dallas Parks and Recreation Department, one of the largest municipal park systems in the nation.
Two Holly Springs natives are climbing the ranks of public service in Texas, bringing Mississippi-bred leadership to one of the largest
By BOB BAKKEN Editor
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A Holly Springs man faces a felony charge after authorities said he threatened to blow up the Holly Springs Utility Department main off
By BOB BAKKEN Editor
Photo by Chris Liddy/FacebookWinds that accompanied Saturday's severe storms through the Holly Springs/Marshall County area blew this tree down and onto the roof of this Holly Springs home. Winds were estimated to have blown through at up to 80 miles per hour at one time during the storm.
Utility crews made significant headway Monday morning in restoring electricity after destructive severe thunderstorms battered northern Mississippi late Saturday afternoon, toppling
By BOB BAKKEN Editor
Courtesy PhotoQuinton McLemore
Authorities on Tuesday, Aug. 25, continued their search for a suspected gunman following a shooting on Thursday afternoon, Aug.
By BOB BAKKEN Editor
Yard maintenance habits across Holly Springs face new legal boundaries following municipal action aimed at protecting city infrastructure.
By BOB BAKKEN Editor
Photo by Bob BakkenByhalia Hamilton Beach assistant director Fred Yancey lifts a glass of lemonade to Alex's Lemonade Stand during the center's fundraiser on Wednesday, Aug. 12.
Employees at the Hamilton Beach distribution center in Byhalia poured fresh lemonade Wednesday, Aug. 12, to support pediatric cancer research.
By BOB BAKKEN Editor
Photo by Sue WatsonFront row seated from left are Chris Thompson, Barton Fire Department; Rodney Bell, Red Banks Fire Department; Leslie King, Chulahoma Fire Department; Cindy Calhoun, Cayce Fire Department; Ron Ray Jr., Watson Fire Department; Alan Montoria, Waterford Fire Department. Back row from left are BEAM board members Bill Scott and Anita Cowan; Chris Gray, Mt. Pleasant Fire Department; Steve Gresham, BEAM; P.K. Thomas, CREATE; Fred Carlisle, BEAM; Adam Stone, Marshall County Fire Coordinator; Bill Stone, NMHC; Trey Hannah, Victoria Fire Department; Tim Owens, Wyatte/Chulahoma Fire Department; Cody Garrison, Byhalia Fire Department; Jonathan Daniel, Wyatte/Chulahoma Fire Department; Corey Blaine, Potts Camp Fire Department; Rodney Crane, Holly Springs Fire Department; Jason Motz, Emergency Management Director; Michael Holmes, Holly Springs Fire Department; Blake Bagwell, Waterford Fire Department; Sylvester Hollowell, Holly Springs Fire Department; and Angela Mayfield, BEAM board.
Building Excellence and Advancing Marshall, also known as BEAM, a Marshall County affiliate of the CREATE Foundation, met Tuesday, Aug.
By SUE WATSON Staff Writer
Photo by Bob BakkenFrom left, Holly Springs Alderman-at-Large Dexter Shipp, Mayor Charles Terry, and City Attorney J. Keith Perry Jr. answered media questions following the Monday. Aug. 10 court decision to name consultant Michael Watson as receiver for the Holly Springs Utility Department.
Judge Lawrence “Larry” Little of Mississippi’s 18th Chancery Court District, on Monday, Aug.
By BOB BAKKEN Editor
Photo by Barry BurlesonHolly Springs defensive players Jatavion Pegues (75) and Tealon Warren tug down Byers running back Kesean Lafrance as other Hawks and Lions surround the play.
Clifford Brown didn’t see the prettiest of performances from his Holly Springs football team Thursday night at H.W.
By BARRY BURLESON Contributing Writer
The road was unkind to four area football teams last week.
By BARRY BURLESON Contributing Writer
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The Holly Springs High School cheerleaders are busy supporting the Hawks from the sideline this football season.
Photo by Marilyn HunterMara Smith (4) of Marshall Academy swings and connects from the batter's box in a win at Lee.
The Marshall Academy Lady Patriots used a seven-run seventh inning to pull away from District 1-3A opponent the Lee Academy Fillies Tue
By BARRY BURLESON Contributing Writer
Photo by Barry BurlesonCardie Bouchee (2) of Holly Springs picks up yardage with a Mantachie player in pursuit.
A game one win is always big, but for Holly Springs, it was much more than big. It was super.
By BARRY BURLESON Contributing Writer
Photo by Theresa DevoreZane Hill (13) of Marshall Academy tugs for extra yardage as Brennan Smith (7) provides blocking help.
A loss Friday night in the home opener was a hard pill to swallow for Marshall Academy (MA).
By BARRY BURLESON Contributing Writer
Photo by Bob BakkenByhalia wide receiver Christopher Leseuer (14) follows blocks downfield for a gain during first-half action against H.W. Byers on Thursday, Aug. 27, in Byhalia.
The Byhalia Indians opened the 2026 football season with a 28-6 victory over county rival H.W. Byers in Byhalia on Thursday, Aug. 27.
By BOB BAKKEN Editor
Photo by Austin Frayser/FrayserphotographyMA's Brennan Smith looks to reel in a pass Friday night versus the Volunteers.
A tall task for Marshall Academy to kick off the football season proved insurmountable.
By BARRY BURLESON Contributing Writer
Photo by Marilyn HunterKayLynn Coey delivers a pitch in the win over North Delta last week
Marshall Academy turned in a strong performance versus District 1-3A opponent North Delta School Tuesday, Aug. 18, at home.
By BARRY BURLESON Contributing Writer
Photo by Barry BurlesonByhalia quarterback Ashtyn Dockery (1) picks up some blocking from teammates as he tries to turn the corner versus Falkner.
As expected, three Marshall County head football coaches saw room for improvement after a Friday night jamboree.
Courtesy photoMarshall Academy catcher Olivia Smith looks to her coaching staff for the sign during a game last week.
The Marshall Academy softball team started a busy week by avenging a loss from earlier in the season.
By BARRY BURLESON Contributing Writer
Demarco Taylor goes through a conditioning drill.
With a large part of his roster returning and a successful spring, coach Clifford Brown is optimistic the 2026 edition of the Holly Springs football team can turn things around.
By BARRY BURLESON Contributing Writer
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