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Leaders position county for Toyota spinoffs

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

The Marshall County Board of Supervisors met with the local delegation at Monday’s first meeting of the month to press ahead on funding needs in transportation and facilities.

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Photo by Sue Watson

Politicking
Bill Renick and wife Debbie are surrounded by supporters following his first campaign speech of the political season last week in his hometown of Ashland.

Renick launches campaign for governor

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

An estimated crowd of 1,200 turned out on the courthouse lawn in Ashland Wednesday to give the Democratic gubernatorial candidate Bill Renick an energetic send-off on the campaign trail.

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School of the Year
Bill Kinkade (right) congratulates Ken Basil, principal of Potts Camp High School, on the school’s recognition.

County hands out awards

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

Marshall County added four new members to its growing list of those saluted in industry, business and education at last week’s awards luncheon.

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McClatchys close business after 27 years

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

The old adage when one door closes, another door opens, is true for C.B. and Marie McClatchy, who auctioned off the contents and building of their downtown Holly Springs business last week.

The McClatchys were in the hardware business for 27 years.

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Photo by Sue Watson

Job help on wheels
Gary Mills with the Mississippi Department of Employment Security shows off the new Mobile WIN Job Center.

Job Fair draws interest

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

Despite inclement weather, job seekers met with a battery of 41 employers to make the Marshall-Benton Area Job Fair another success Thursday.

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Police urge leash law compliance

The Holly Springs Police Department issued a reminder to citizens this week to comply with the leash law.

The city will impound any dog not vaccinated or running at large and any dog that has bitten someone without cause will be impounded for 10 days at the expense of the owner.

All dogs within the city are to be licensed and registered by the city. Failure to comply with the ordinances constitutes a misdemeanor.

The Holly Springs Police Department responded to 15 calls last week: simple assault (3); burglary (1); petit larceny (1); careless driving (1); expired/no driver’s license (2); malicious mischief (4); DUI (1); expired tag (1); and stalking (1).

Anyone having any knowledge or information regarding any incidents reported to the Holly Springs Police Department may contact the department at 662-252-2122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-729-2169.

Candidates ready for run for offices

The candidate list is set for this year’s Marshall County elections.

Qualifying deadline was 5 p.m. last Thursday, March 1.

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