Photo by Bob BakkenFireworks above Holly Springs were the climax for the city's Independence Day celebration on Friday, July 3.
The night sky over Holly Springs ignited in a spectacular display of color and sound on Friday, July 3, as thousands of residents gathe
By BOB BAKKEN Editor
Manufacturing and engineering giant Jabil plans to open a massive production facility in Marshall County, marking a $119 million corpor
By BOB BAKKEN Editor
A Lamar woman was sentenced Tuesday, June 30 to more than four years in federal prison and ordered to pay over $1.4 million in restitut
By BOB BAKKEN Editor
Photo by Bob BakkenTroy Levin and First Baptist Church Pastor Leland Johnson are shown ahead of the fireworks show at First Baptist Church in Byhalia on July 4.
For Troy Levin of Byhalia, the perfect Fourth of July involves meticulous staging, a remote transmitter, and a lifelong passion for big explosions.
By BOB BAKKEN Editor
Photo by Sue WatsonHolly Springs Fire Chief Rodney Crane is shown with Tracy Jeffries Jr., left, and Lakell Royce Pegues, right, both approved as part-time firemen.
Holly Springs Mayor and Board of Aldermen heard department reports at the June 16 meeting.
By SUE WATSON Staff Writer
Courtesy PhotoAuthor and Wynne House Inn Marianne Monson.
Local residents celebrating Independence Day this Saturday will have a unique opportunity to meet a relatively new neighbor who spends
By BOB BAKKEN Editor
North Mississippi communities are preparing to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary this weekend with traditional Independe
By BOB BAKKEN Editor
Photo by Sue WatsonHSUD accounting manager Chawanna Harris and consultant Michael Watson propose a capital improvement plan for operating and financing the Holly Springs Utility Department.
Utility consultant Michael Watson discussed a proposal for long-term financing of projects to assure completion of work necessary to se
By SUE WATSON Staff Writer
The legal battle over the Holly Springs Utility District took a shift on Friday, June 19, following a courtroom agreement that narrows
Photo by Bob BakkenFrom left, Seth Slocum, Joseph Tate, Kassidy Gamblin, and Matthew Bell, all competing in the Special Olympics USA Games at Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Byhalia resident Matthew Bell is among the Mississippi athletes as official competition is underway this week at the Special Olympics U
By BOB BAKKEN Editor
Photo by Bob BakkenThe entrance to Wall Doxey State Park south of Holly Springs. The park reopened June 15 after being heavily damaged during January's ice storm.
Wall Doxey State Park officially reopened its gates to the public Monday, June 15, following a nearly five-month closure forced by devastating infrastructure and tre
By BOB BAKKEN Editor
Photo by Bob BakkenRust College President Dr. Johnny M. Moore at his desk on the college campus in Holly Springs. Moore is the 13th leader of the state's oldest Historically Black College and University, or HBCU.
Dr. Johnny M. Moore does not feel the weight of history. He sees the architecture of an opportunity.
By BOB BAKKEN Editor
Photo by Barry BurlesonMA’s Brayden Thompson goes down low for a catch in a seven-on-seven competition against Rossville.
Coach Jake Hill pulled a line from an old Jerry Reed song when giving a summer update on his Marshall Academy football team.
By BARRY BURLESON Contributing Writer
Kenny Dawkins
Kenny Dawkins, who retired recently from professional basketball, will host a free basketball camp Friday and Saturday, July 10- 11, at the Holly Springs High School gym.
Pictured are members of the Heat baseball team from Potts Camp that played in the ages 8 and under division of the Marshall County Spor
Pictured are members of the Randolph Lil’ Rascals, a Potts Camp baseball team that played in the ages 4 and under division of the Marsh
Photo by Bob BakkenJeremiah Thomas (15) of the Hawks drives toward the goal in summer league action.
Summer league 2026 is over for the Holly Springs boys basketball team with the top priority accomplished.
By BARRY BURLESON Contributing Writer
Darryl Partee, head coach of the Byhalia Indians, focuses on summer league action.
Coach Darryl Partee said he watched his Byhalia Indians grow and come together as a team in summer league basketball action.
By BARRY BURLESON Contributing Writer
Pictured are members of the Neal Lil’ Rascals, a Potts Camp baseball team that played in the ages 4 and under division of the Marshall
Pictured are members of the Hickory Flat Wolf Pack, a baseball team that played in the ages 6 and under division of the Marshall County
Courtesy PhotoPictured at the Ole Miss Team Camp are, from left, Holly Springs Lady Hawks Camiya Nunnally, A'jah Shelton, Khloe Lewis, Na'kirya Martin, Zianna Schlender, Zayriah Farrow, Teyuana Reaves, Nakia Martin, JaNiyah Stigall, Kortnee Boyd and Kayla Randle.
A highlight of summer basketball for the Holly Springs Lady Hawks came Saturday, June 13, when they had the opportunity to play at the
By BARRY BURLESON Contributing Writer
Coach Justin Mann
Northwest Mississippi Community College recently announced the hiring of Justin Mann, who will be the 13th men’s basketball
Coach Brent Kuhl
Brent Kuhl fully understands the importance of summer basketball, particularly for his Potts Camp Cardinals who had their struggles in
By BARRY BURLESON Contributing Writer
Coach Sylvester Kilgore handed out boys basketball honors for the 2025-26 season during a Holly Springs High School athletic awards ass
By BARRY BURLESON Contributing Writer
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