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This Holly Springs Fire Department ladder truck displayed a large American flag from the top of the ladder during Friday's 9/11 observance. Those who stopped to visit the truck could toll the bell set there in honor of the first responders who perished that tragic day in 2001.

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From 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.

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Winds 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.

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This Holly Springs Fire Department ladder truck displayed a large American flag from the top of the ladder during Friday's 9/11 observance. Those who stopped to visit the truck could toll the bell set there in honor of the first responders who perished that tragic day in 2001.

Sirens echoed, a towering American flag fluttered high above West Van Dorn Avenue, and students lined the entrance of Holly Springs Intermediate School Friday morning, Sept.

Marshall County will receive more than a half-million dollars in federal disaster aid to help cover the costs of clearing debris left in the wake of severe storms, federal officials have announced.

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Homeowner and Realtor Alesia Evans implored Holly Springs aldermen to look at other means of setting the tax levy ahead of a vote at the Sept. 8 meeting. Aldermen were required to set the levy before approving the Fiscal Year 2027 city budget at its Sept. 15 regular meeting.

Mayor Charles Terry broke a deadlocked board vote during a Sept.

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Marshall 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.

The heat continued to be the “hot” story in Marshall County and north Mississippi with the start of the new week.

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New HSUD general manager Paul Michael

Paul Michael, of Sheffield, Alabama, has been hired as general manager of the Holly Springs Utility Department (HSUD).

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From 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

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From 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

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William Robert Pruitt

A Holly Springs man faces a felony charge after authorities said he threatened to blow up the Holly Springs Utility Department main off

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Winds 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

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Quinton McLemore

Authorities on Tuesday, Aug. 25, continued their search for a suspected gunman following a shooting on Thursday afternoon, Aug.

Yard maintenance habits across Holly Springs face new legal boundaries following municipal action aimed at protecting city infrastructure.

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Over the years, my wife has helped me realize that what we say is often less important than how we say it.

Most of us remember where we were when the first plane hit the first tower. We were in Missouri at a hotel across from Lambert’s Café where we had eaten dinner the night before.

It was a quiet Tuesday morning in September 2001.

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Byhalia's Ashtyn Dockery (1) looks for running room behind several blockers.

Reginald Davis is looking for resilience from his Byhalia football team, and he certainly saw signs of that in a Friday night win at home.

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Azley Ashby (7) hit her first career home run against Adams County Christian School.

The Marshall Academy softball team, playing in a tough Brookhaven Tournament on Saturday, Sept. 12, finished with one win, a tie and a loss.

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Holly 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.

The road was unkind to four area football teams last week.

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The Holly Springs High School cheerleaders are busy supporting the Hawks from the sideline this football season.

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Mara 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

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Cardie 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.

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Zane 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).

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Byhalia 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.

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MA'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.

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KayLynn 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.

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Byhalia 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.

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