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Pruitt’s bond hearing put on hold

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

Michael Wallace Pruitt appeared in circuit court in Oxford before Judge Andrew Howorth Thursday and temporarily waived right to a bail bond hearing.

Pruitt is charged with kidnapping, aggravated assault and sexual battery of a 6-year-old girl from the Laws Hill community of Marshall County that took place a week and a half ago.

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Employment office to move

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

Beginning August 10, Marshall County residents will go to the Information Technology Center, at 1180 Old Highway 311, to file applications for unemployment benefits and for jobs, according to Bobbye Oliver with the Mississippi Employment Services Win Job Center in Hernando.

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Solid waste hearing
• Public comment overwhelmingly against landfill site

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

A crowd of about 44 people attended a public hearing at the courthouse Monday with many going on record in opposition to a solid waste management plan proposed by the Solid Waste Authority of Marshall County.

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Night Out kickoff successful

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

A crowd of about 200 turned out Friday evening to help kick off National Night Out activities in Holly Springs with a picnic at Spring Hollow Park.

The event included entertainment, food, and a variety of games for children, fire engines, a medical helicopter, and patrol cars.

It encourages individuals to get to know their law enforcement personnel in both the city and county and their neighbors as a means of thwarting crime.

The community celebrated National Night Out Tuesday, August 1, with a parade of police and sheriff’s department vehicles, firefighting vehicles, ambulances and other equipment driven by those dedicated to serving and protecting the community.

Groups plan benefits for Shaw family

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

An outpouring of concern and support for young Morgan Shaw and her family of the Laws Hill community got underway last weekend with a car wash and bake sale Saturday in the parking lots of Holly Springs First Baptist Church and Christ Episcopal Church.

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Strawberry Plains announces Hummingbird Festival Art Contest

In anticipation of the seventh annual Hummingbird Migration Celebration, taking place September 8-10, at the Strawberry Plains Audubon Center, 285 Plains Road, in Holly Springs, MS, Strawberry Plains would like to invite local children ages 6-15 to submit an original picture of the ruby-throated hummingbird for its Hummingbird Art Contest and Festival.

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Local company receives award

Action Custom Roofing Inc. is a recipient of the 2006 Partner in Quality Award from Firestone Building Products Company. This award distinguishes Action Custom Roofing, Inc. for its dedication to installing quality roofing systems.

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Veterans’ transportation ready

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

A year ago retired Air Force Master Sergeant James Brown began asking how transportation service could be arranged for area veterans.

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Police look for assault suspect

The Holly Springs Police Department is investigating two recent aggravated assaults and a hit-and-run.

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Coroner’s report

Marshall County coroner John Garrison reported three deaths.

Kevin Walker, 33, of Holly Springs died after losing control of a four-wheeler on Old Hudsonville Road, Garrison said.
The coroner was called at about 4:40 p.m. Sunday, July 23, and pronounced Walker dead at Alliance HealthCare System.

Garrison said Walker was riding, lost control and hit a ditch and was thrown into some trees. Air Wings was about to transport Walker when he stopped breathing. He received CPR and was transported to Alliance but could not be resuscitated, Garrison said.
A man drowned at a swimming pool party off Hernando Road the night of July 21, Garrison said.
Elree Buford of Hernando Road was attending a pool party on Woods Road on the evening of Friday, July 21. Garrison was called about 1:55 a.m. Saturday July 22 and pronounced Buford dead.

Garrison said people at the party had already gotten Buford out of the pool and First Responders and EMTs worked with Buford when they arrived at the scene but could not revive the man. The body was transported to Gillespie Funeral Home in Olive Branch.
A single vehicle automobile accident took the life of Jennifer May, 15, a resident of O’Dell Road, on July 5, Garrison said.
Garrison said the teenager apparently lost control of the vehicle, it overturned and she was ejected.

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