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The Dawg Pound Report
Xander Robinson, Braxton Murphy, Nash Vallette, and Eli Oglesby September 16, 2024

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HHS staff member Steve Vinyard receives a check from the cheerleading squad during a basketball halftime ceremony last year.
A Parade of Memories March in Students’ Minds
Abi Wilson, Staff Writer • September 24, 2024

Choosing the Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal is always an exciting moment in part of the annual homecoming planning. This year, the HHS student...

Unmasking the details of The Masquerade
Unmasking the details of The Masquerade
Bella Dooley, Staff Writer • September 6, 2024

Homecoming is a time for fun, music, celebration and dancing. These traditions mirror a huge national celebration held in New Orleans known as...

Eagle Valley Coal Mine was hit by an EF 1 tornado May 9.
Tornado does significant damage
Sydney DeVous, Staff Writer • May 14, 2024

According to the National Weather Service there have been 36 direct fatalities and 1800 homes destroyed in Oklahoma due to recent tornadoes. The...

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Senior running back Brenden Hicks crosses the goal line into the end zone for a touchdown against DuQuoin.
Bulldogs Charge into Tough Stretch
Braxton Murphy, Staff Writer • September 24, 2024

Harrisburg football team came off of a top-8 finish in the state last year, and they are hoping to make it even further this year. Starting off...

Freshman CeCe Franks pole vaults her way to becoming a conference champion.
Girls track sprint into season
Bryleigh Lewis, Staff Writer • May 3, 2024

Track season is slowly coming to an end. The girls track team has been working hard to maintain their record and keep a strong mindset. As...

Junior Quincy Nicholes visits Raising Cane's on their opening day.
Does Raising Cane’s Raise the Bar?
Kinzley Stewart and Maddy Feazel September 24, 2024

Is Raising Cane’s worth the hype?  Marion is becoming a popular and growing community. Many food options are opening up all around us....

Wreck-less while driving
Wreck-less while driving
Riley Mize, Staff writer • May 14, 2024

Stay focused, follow the speed limit, don’t drink and drive, wear a seatbelt, avoid distractions. While these things are being taught in driver's...