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Photo by Barry Burleson

Lost logs
Checking out a log truck accident scene on Wednesday of last week are (from left) Garon Marion, Jason Mills, Scott Davis and Norman Marion. The Marions are with Marion Brothers Logging and Mills and Davis are with Davis Wrecker Service.

Crews respond to SUV, truck wrecks

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

The Holly Springs Fire Department responded to 46 calls for the period April 21 to May 4, according the chief Ken Holbrook.

After participating in a mock mass casualty drill with Alliance HealthCare System Friday, April 27, a real mass casualty incident happened Saturday, April 28, Holbrook said. The rollover of an SUV at 1464 Highway 178 East involved nine individuals, Holbrook said.

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City hashes pool again

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

The West Valley Street swimming pool may be closed forever unless the Holly Springs Board of Aldermen and mayor find a way to get liability insurance and certified lifeguards in short order.

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Police investigate shooting

Holly Springs police responded to a call of gun fire in the 200 block of W. Boundary and College Street, Wednesday, May 2, at about 3:20 p.m., according to chief Robert Pearson.

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ICS ceremony honors Gipson

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

From humble beginnings, great strides in education have been made in the Mt. Pleasant area through the dedication of a large extended family going back many years.

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Belk runner-up for MPSA teacher of year

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

Marshall Academy’s Linda Belk took second place in this year’s teacher of the year recognition handed out by the Mississippi Private School Association.

Headmaster Jane Hubbard said the 32-year veteran is a “teacher every principal wants in their school.”

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Photo by Sue Watson

Touring the South
Sam Riggi of California, Lou Boozell of Lake Havasu City, Arizona, and his brother Bob from Colorado Springs, stopped in Holly Springs April 30 for a brief tour of the city. The three are on a 4,000 mile round trip that began out west on Interstate 40 which brought them to Memphis. They left for Tupelo where they took the Natchez Trace to Vicksburg and then stopped in New Orleans before taking the southern route through Texas on returning home. All three are retired -- Sam who worked in construction and roofing, Lou who retired from LAPD and Bob who is a retired pilot with Continental Airlines. Last year Sam and Lou travelled by ‘hog’ to Sturgis, S. Dakota. This tour was Bob’s first long ride across America.

Doxey talks on session

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

State Sen. Ralph Doxey was speaker at the Holly Springs Chamber of Commerce luncheon April 26. He provided a summary of accomplishments and things the 2007 legislative class didn’t get done, after introduction of state and local candidates by chamber president Joanne Huff.

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Renick reports on IDA

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

The Marshall County Industrial Development Authority is seeking inter-local agreements between municipal and county governments to develop potential industrial park sites for Toyota suppliers, according to Bill Renick, executive director.

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