Thursday, September 21, 2006
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Community | Obits | Editorial & Columnists | Society | Sports | Education | Classified Ads | Calendar of Events | Features | Newsbriefs | Legals | Archives | Subscriptions | Photo Gallery |
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Byhalia K-6 students celebrate Anthem By SUE WATSON By their participation in the National Anthem Project, Thursday, Byhalia Elementary and Middle School students made a musical statement and became an All Star School for the year 2006. Substation plan meets opposition By SUE WATSON An informal meeting at the county zoning department to discuss the planned construction of the Coldwater River electric power substation at Mt. Pleasant drew both opposition and support by residents living in the area. Mayor vetoes board’s choices By BARRY BURLESON Who will be the next police chief and utility manager in Holly Springs is still up in the air. Mayor Andre’ DeBerry, at the conclusion of a meeting Tuesday, Sept. 12, which primarily focused on the budget, handed out copies of a veto of board order. Crane, Autry receive firefighter recognition By SUE WATSON Holly Springs career firefighter Rodney Crane and Tommy Autry, chief of Wyatt/Chulahoma Fire Department, were spotlighted by the Holly Springs Chamber of Commerce Thursday for outstanding service with their departments. Fish fry to benefit Childers family A benefit fish fry will be held Saturday, Sept. 23 at First Baptist Church of Potts Camp to benefit Keith, Toya, Andrew and baby Bailey Childers. Bailey arrived Aug. 20, 2006, 14 weeks premature, and weighed only two pounds, four ounces. Due to low birth weight and medical complications, Bailey must remain in the North MS medical center in Tupelo for possibly two more months. Everyone is invited to come out to show support to the Childers family and enjoy good food and fellowship. Serving will begin at 5 p.m. and will consist of fish, fries, slaw, hushpuppies and homemade desserts. All donations appreciated. For more information, call Tommy Ash at 662-333-7333 or Jeff Rhea at 662-551-1651. Marshall County leadership committee organizes for 2007 class; apply now The Steering Committee for the Marshall County Leadership Program met at Annie’s Restaurant in Holly Springs Wednesday, Sept. 13, to make plans for next year’s class. Commons takes shape; hospital to anchor next phase By BARRY BURLESON A mission of developers Lance Forsdick and Kenneth Farrell is large projects in small towns. The representatives of Kenlan Development and the Kenneth Farrell Co., respectively, were guest speakers at a meeting last week of the Holly Springs Rotary Club. They focused on one of their many projects, the new Holly Springs Commons. Alliance Charitable Foundation announces September 27 meeting Alliance Charitable Foundation of Marshall County will hold its first annual meeting, Wednesday, Sept. 27, at 3 p.m. at the Marshall County Industrial Development Authority, 520 J.M. Ash Drive in Holly Springs. The health theme for the meeting will be Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. It is estimated that nearly 500 households in Marshall County are living with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is the 10th cause of death in the county. Professional and family caregivers are encouraged to attend. The topic- Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia: Separating Facts from Fiction will also include research updates and successful techniques for managing difficult behaviors. The annual meeting is open to the public, and because space is limited, pre-registration is encouraged. Please call the Foundation at 252-5052, extension 1005. Report News:
(662) 252-4261 or south@dixie-net.com
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