Photo by Sue WatsonFrom left, Larry Rubin, Dr. Frank Smith Jr., Rust College president Dr. Robert Dixon, and Dr. Leslie B. McLemore.
Some prominent members of the Rust College Class of 1964 gathered for a reunion in Holly Springs, Friday, May 3.
By SUE WATSON Staff Writer
A special called meeting by Holly Springs Mayor Sharon Gipson April 25 did not produce much effect as aldermen considered four items.
By SUE WATSON Staff Writer
Courtesy photoStudents from area schools enjoy the fun learning experience at Safety Day held at Sam Coopwood Park.
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department and area first responders hosted Safety Day for 470 children, according to sheriff Kenny Dickerson.
By SUE WATSON Staff Writer
Photo by Sue WatsonPanelists from right, Fannie Lampley, Dr. Margaret Delashmit and Dr. A.J. Stovall present historical narratives relating to the life and work of the late Ida B. Wells, renown human rights activist, journalist and anti-lynching activist born in Holly Springs. Lampley spoke on church and philosophy, Delashmit spoke on the educational climate and Stovall covered the political environment affecting Wells development and course of her life work.
A day-long conference on the life and work of the late Ida B. Wells was held at the McCarty-Varnell BCS Building on Rust College campus, April 16.
By SUE WATSON Staff Writer
A preplanned narcotics intervention detail put in place Thursday, April 25 beginning at 3 p.m.
By SUE WATSON Staff Writer
Photo by Sue WatsonSimpson Stroupe, supervisor Marshall County Building and Grounds.
With construction projects lined up for medic stations, buildings readied for better office space, and old projects like the courthouse needing attention, the Marshall County Board of Supervisors c
By SUE WATSON Staff Writer
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McArthur Riley and Courtney Boyd with the Holly Springs Street Department place cold mix in potholes on South Market Street.
File photoWard 1 Alderman Patricia Merriweather
The lines are clearly drawn between Holly Spring Mayor Sharon Gipson and Ward 1 alderman Patricia Merriweather’s preferred response to requests from the Tennessee Valley Authority f
By SUE WATSON Staff Writer
File photoWard 1 Alderman Patricia Merriweather
The lines are clearly drawn between Holly Spring Mayor Sharon Gipson and Ward 1 alderman Patricia Merriweather’s preferred response to requests from the Tennessee Valley Authority f
By SUE WATSON Staff Writer
Four people have been charged in connection with theft of AT&T copper cable, according to Marshall County sheriff Kenny Dickerson.
By SUE WATSON Staff Writer
Photo by Sue Watson
Holly Springs Main Street has installed a new mural on the south side of the historic I.C. Levy building, that, now serves as headquarters for Retro Rooster.
A Holly Springs man died of fatal gunshot wounds Friday evening around 9:45 p.m., according to Marshall County Coroner James Richard Anderson.
By SUE WATSON Staff Writer
Photo by GCACWiley University’s Nick Rodriguez threw six innings to help secure the victories.
The No.
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Megan Brewer was awarded Marshall Academy’s George Hill Memorial Award for outstanding leadership, character, academic achiement and athletics at the Sports Dinner and
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Drew Hogan of Potts Camp High School recently received a baseball scholarship to Blue Mountain College.
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Jamie Muse Jr., of Potts Camp High School, recently received a baseball scholarship to East Mississippi Community College Lions.
Photo by Parker Waters/Manning Passing AcademyEli and Peyton Manning look on as Spencer Rattler throws a pass at the Manning Passing Academy in 2022.
Probably the biggest surprise in the recent NFL Draft came in the fifth round when the New Orleans Saints, who just last year signed veteran quarterback Derek Carr to a
By Rick Cleveland Mississippi Today
Courtesy photoTeam SwevenShown from left, coach Rodney Redmond, Dawan Malone, Christopher Lesure, Jatavion Pegues, Alijah Nolan, And Karon Finley.
Team Sweven, of Holly Springs, participated in the “Bring The Heat” Amateur Athletic Union Hoops Tournament held in Memphis, Tenn., May 4-5.
By KENN FALKNER Sports Correspondent
Courtesy photoJohnny Loper
Marshall County Superintendent of Education Dr.
The National Basketball Association playoffs are in full swing, and already, after one round, we have three of the 75 greatest players of all time at home for the rest
By KENN FALKNER Sports Correspondent
Photo courtesy of MVSUArchie Cooley, center, with Jerry Rice, left, and Willie Totten, when they were honored at Mississippi Valley State University at an awards function in recent years.
Archie “The Gunslinger” Cooley, the most unconventional of football coaches, has died at the age of 84, and, frankly, I don’t even know how to begin to describe him.
By Rick Cleveland Mississippi Today
Courtesy photoWild BoarsShown from left, Corteze ‘Teze’ Love, Rod’Drickous ‘Drick’ Moore, Martavious ‘Trey’ Newson, Shawn Sellers, Jeremiah Scott, Najarvious ‘Jay’ Walker, Montavious ‘Quan’ Wilson, Jalen Mullins, and Cristian Martin.
The Marshall County Wild Boars, Next Level Football Alliance North Division, was founded on March 30, last year, and the owner and head coach is Telvin Scales. The NLFA is a league of 25 teams.
By KENN FALKNER Sports Correspondent
Photo by Estelle WhiteheadPatriot Phillip Sharpe tags Maverick’s Cole Estes out on second base
Marshall Academy defeated Manchester Academy Mavericks in a bestof- three series.
By KENN FALKNER Sports Correspondent
The 2024 NFL draft took place in Detroit, Michigan. More than 700,000 fans flooded downtown Motor City for the three-day event.
By KENN FALKNER Sports Correspondent
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