Photo by Bob BakkenChurch leaders and others gathered on the steps of City Hall Thursday for the noon observance of the National Day of Prayer in Holly Springs.
Local religious leaders and community members gathered across Holly Springs on Thursday May 7 to observe the National Day of Prayer, ma
By BOB BAKKEN Editor
Drivers on I-22, in particular those between Holly Springs and Olive Branch who have been stuck in morning or afternoon one-lane slowdo
By BOB BAKKEN Editor
Photo by Sue WatsonFrom 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.
The 2026 Safety Fun Day was held at the beautiful Marshall County Fairgrounds again this year with students from fifth grade getting an
By SUE WATSON Staff Writer
A recent motion to replace the leaking roof on the county owned hospital building was shelved at the May 4 meeting of the board of supe
By SUE WATSON Staff Writer
County Engineer Larry Britt is working closely with supervisors to make progress on the repair of several roads and bridges.
By SUE WATSON Staff Writer
Photo by Bob BakkenSpecial Olympics athlete Matthew Bell leads the Law Enforcement Torch Run participants on their way from the Byhalia Walking Park on Saturday, May 2. The Byhalia run was one of a number of similar relays in the state that ended at the Keesler Federal Field in Biloxi on Friday, May 8.
Under a clear Saturday morning sky, the “Flame of Hope” made its way through the streets of Byhalia, carried by a pack of law enforceme
By BOB BAKKEN Editor
Courtesy of Mikalah WilsonA view of tree damage left after the storm system went through Holly Springs Tuesday night, April 28. Wind gusts were clocked as high as 60 miles per hour or more in the late evening storm. Tornado watches and warnings were issued as a result.
Severe thunderstorms packing 60 mile-per-hour winds and more tore through Marshall County on Tuesday night, injuring a sheriff’s deputy
By BOB BAKKEN Editor
The meeting of the Holly Springs Board of Aldermen was conducted by Vice-Mayor Dexter Shipp, with the required three aldermen present t
By SUE WATSON Staff Writer
Photo by Sue WatsonFrom left, Larry Ruben, Michelle Anderson, Tanya Churchill and Patrick Foster.
Four members of the Holly Springs Advancement Alliance presented plans to support the Farmers Market this year to the Holly Springs Boa
By SUE WATSON Staff Writer
Photos by Sue WatsonReginald Burke, surrounded by classmates, aldermen and Mayor Charles Terry, holds high his retirement plaque for 25 years service to the City of Holly Springs.
The City of Holly Springs launched its April 7 board meeting showing appreciation for a number of public servants.
By SUE WATSON Staff Writer
Photos by Sue WatsonJordan Wimbly of Chicago, Ill., left, displays types of foods and ingredients used in cooking by enslaved African Americans. These ingredients, purchased in grocery stores, were produced in gardens tended by enslaved African Americans.
School children from all over Marshall County were bussed to the Hugh Craft House to learn about how Black Americans participated in the economy of wealthy landowners in
Professional consultant Michael Watson reported to the City of Holly Springs Mayor and Board of Aldermen at the April 7 meeting that an
By SUE WATSON Staff Writer
Photo by Bob BakkenAshtyn Dockery (3) battles for extra yardage versus Independence in the spring jamboree.
Head coach Reginald Davis knows where the bread is buttered when it comes to his Byhalia High School football team.
By BARRY BURLESON Contributing Writer
File photo by Barry BurlesonSylvester Kilgore, head boys basketball coach at Holly Springs High School
Sylvester Kilgore puts a lot of emphasis on summer basketball.
By BARRY BURLESON Contributing Writer
Photos by Leah Green (Left), Chris Daniels (above)(Left) LaDextini Tipler of Hickory Flat placed first in the high jump for the third consecutive season and (Right) Akira Woods of Potts Camp took third place in the long jump competition.
Marshall and Benton counties were well represented in the Class 1A Mississippi High School Activities Association State Track and Field
By BARRY BURLESON Contributing Writer
Holly Springs High School athletes collected plenty of track honors in the Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 3A Stat
By BARRY BURLESON Contributing Writer
Photo By Barry BurlesonJeremiah Evans (34) carries for the Cardinals as teammate DeAunte Bell tries to fend off Holly Springs defensive player Kyson Isom (4).
Friday night football, spring jamboree style, filled the football field last week beside the railroad track in Potts Camp, and the vete
By BARRY BURLESON Contributing Writer
Courtesy photoNhari Jones with her parents, Jivaro and Sherna Jones.
While she competes with the Oxford name across her uniform, the roots of one of Mississippi’s most dominant high school wrestlers run d
Photo by Bob BakkenMarshall Academy first baseman Kyler Todd (6) reaches high to snare an infield throw to put out a Tri-County batter.
The baseball season didn’t end the way Marshall Academy wanted.
By BARRY BURLESON Contributing Writer
Photo by Barry BurlesonCoach Samuel Greer Jr.
Samuel Greer Jr., who returned to his alma mater this school year in coaching and teaching roles, will be adding a new position in 2026
By BARRY BURLESON Contributing Writer
Photos by Jon Ross MyersAlyssa Clifton delivers a pitch for the Lady Cardinals.
Coach Cory Gray said his Potts Camp softball team completely rose to the challenge this season.
By BARRY BURLESON Contributing Writer
The quest for a state baseball championship began this week for the Marshall Academy Patriots.
By BARRY BURLESON Contributing Writer
Four Holly Springs High School softball players were recognized on Senior Night Tuesday, April 14, at Sam Coopwood Park.
Photo by Theresa DevoreMA third baseman Cash Redding tags out a North Delta player.
Marshall Academy took two of three from District 1-3A rival North Delta last week to snatch some momentum with post-season play just ar
By BARRY BURLESON Contributing Writer
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