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Byhalia 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.

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From 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.

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Three-year-old Ava Evans of Holly Springs is in the quarterfinals of Hasbro's Toddler of the Year contest, an online competition that raises funds for Toys for Tots.

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Byhalia 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.

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Front 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.

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From 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.

Holly Springs Police are investigating a reported breaking and entering incident at the Holly Springs Tourism Office, 127 Van Dorn Aven

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The now-retired Marshall County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Col. David Cook receives greetings from well-wishers during the retirement celebration held in Holly Springs on Sunday afternoon, Aug. 9.

Friends, family, and law enforcement colleagues gathered at 940 Outdoor and Co. on Sunday, Aug.

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Three-year-old Ava Evans of Holly Springs is in the quarterfinals of Hasbro's Toddler of the Year contest, an online competition that raises funds for Toys for Tots.

A three-year-old Holly Springs girl is making national waves as she advances into the quarterfinals of the Hasbro-sponsored Toddler of

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Long-time Acme Brick employee Wade Hightower (left) is shown with plant supervisor Tony Glover at the Holly Springs plant, where Hightower has been working for 55 years.

In an era where national job turnover happens every few years, Wade Hightower has built a half-century legacy on stability, hard work,

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Lloyd Randall Hughes

A Holly Springs man remained behind bars without bond following a fatal afternoon shooting in Coldwater on Wednesday, July 29.

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Youth from the Shueyville, Iowa United Methodist Church help construct new dugouts for the Rust College baseball team as part of the week-long service work at the college.

For the third year, a faith-driven group of Iowa high school students have spent part of their summer doing service work in north Missi

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City officials are joined by members of the Henley family for a photo at the grand opening for new playground equipment at Henley Park on Saturday, July 18.

Youngsters have a newly upgraded place to play following the grand opening of brand new playground equipment at William Henley Sr.

Seeking to keep pace with rapid regional growth while safeguarding county infrastructure, the Marshall County Board of Supervisors on M

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Artist Jamond Bullock stands with his mural creation with the expression of Holly Springs alongside the building at 160 S. Center Street, being renovated to become an event space called "The Anchor."

A fresh visual monument stands at 160 S.

Opinion

In the age of the smart speaker that we live in now, two names we may have never heard of before are now being bandied about like they were common, everyday words.

Domestic violence seems to have been the cause of a senseless death and complete destruction of a home in Byhalia.

Dear Editor,

I attended the HSUD

Sports

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Marshall 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.

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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.

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Pictured are members of the Hickory Flat Daisies softball team that played in the 6 and under division of the Marshall County Sports League.

Five of Marshall Academy’s seven softball games last week were decided by one run, with the Lady Patriots winning four of those and tak

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J'Niya Tallie leads the instruction at her annual basketball camp.

The third annual J’Niya Tallie Fundamental Basketball Camp was a huge success.

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Pictured are members of the Ferrell's Heavy Hitters baseball team, from Potts Camp, that played in the 12 and under division of the Marshall County Sports League.

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Pictured are members of the Hickory Flat Heroes baseball team that played in the 8 and under division of the Marshall County Sports League.

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Assistants Yancy Odom and Keith Owens coach the linemen in preseason practice.

The first week of practice revealed a lot to coach Jake Hill about his football team, and this week’s jamboree will show him more.

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Bailey Thomas leaves third base on her way to score the Lady Patriots' second run of the game as head coach Jamie Rappa looks on.

The Marshall Academy softball team started a new season in fine fashion.

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Pictured are members of the Hickory Flat Rebels baseball team that played in the ages 12 and under division of the Marshall County Sports League.

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Pictured are members of the Braves baseball team, from Potts Camp, that played in the 10 and under division of the Marshall County Sports League.

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Varsity players on the 2026 Marshall Academy softball team include, front, from left, Esme Cavender, Katie Lynes, Olivia Smith, Mara Smith, standing, same order, Piper Muizers, Kendall Mathews, Kaylynn Coey, Kyleigh Milliorn, Azley Ashby, Aubrey Brigance, Bailey Thomas and Maddie Hudson.

A new season for a tradition-rich Marshall Academy softball program again brings high expectations.

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