The South Reporter — Jan. 11, 2007


Thursday, January 11, 2007
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Renick enters governor’s race

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

Bill Renick, the executive director of Marshall County Industrial Development Authority, threw his hat into the ring Tuesday by filing his papers in Jackson to seek Mississippi’s top job. He is running as a Democratic candidate for governor.

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Photo by Ronnie Day

Honoring Coach Stone

Homecoming festivities at Potts Camp School were dedicated to coach Thomas Mitchell Stone, his wife Annie Ruth and all former basketball players. (Above) Alta Faye Lawrence, who played for Stone, shares a handshake and a smile with the legendary coach. Stone, an all-state player at Potts Camp in the 1930s, returned as coach in 1945 and continued in the position until 1964. His 1961 boys team won the state championship in its class and went on to beat Starkville for the overall crown. The Cardinals finished 51-From 1958-61, Stone's record was 147-14. His 1959 and 1960 boys teams qualified for the state tournament and finished fourth. Several of his girls teams advanced to the North State Tournament.

Suspect dies of gunshot wound

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

A Cayce Road resident died following a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head during an attempt by Marshall County deputies to serve an arrest warrant at the deceased’s home, according to Sheriff Kenny Dickerson.

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Supervisors reappoint department heads, attorney

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

The Marshall County Board of Supervisors breezed through a short agenda on the first meeting of the new year, January 2, with the reappointment of all positions, including the board attorney, consulting engineer, zoning director and administrator/road manager.

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May named postmaster

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

Debbie May has been steeped 19 years in postal service work. It’s a job that has kept her an active learner and provided opportunities for leadership, as well.

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New leadership class launches this month

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

The final call is out for enrollment in the 2007 LeadershipPlenty Class, according to Susan Jordan, executive director of the Holly Springs Chamber of Commerce.

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Lester’s Absolute crowned open champion

By Lisa Cole

The annual Fitch Farms-Galena Plantation National Qualifying Open All-Age Field Trial and Derby commenced Dec. 11, 2006 at the popular 7,000-acre estate of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Fitch in Holly Springs. With a prize package worth over $14,000, competitors traveled from all parts of the country to vie for the championship. There were 55 dogs competing in the Open All-Age and 10 entries of the Derby.

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Jones honored with plaque

Zebedee R. Jones, a native of Gunnison and director of the Renowned Rust College A’Cappella Choir, has definitely made a profound impact upon the lives of many people throughout the world; through the sharing of his musical talents. And the lives of people in Holly Springs are no exception since he arrived to our city.

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Byhalia Chamber celebration Jan. 18

The ninth annual Byhalia Area Chamber of Commerce Celebration Thursday, Jan. 18, will include awards, food, entertainment and more.

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Fire chief reports on grant application

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

The Holly Springs Historic Preservation Commission will continue meeting monthly at City Hall.

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Liberty Bowl performer

A Holly Springs girl participated in entertainment at the Liberty Bowl December 29 in Memphis, Tenn. Lindsey Potts (pictured above in front and at left), 5, daughter of Jonathan and Amanda Burch, is a member of the Bob Westbrook Singers. The group performed three American medleys in the pre-game show and then accompanied Taylor Ware, finalist for America’s Got Talent, in singing the National Anthem. The group also sang for a Liberty Bowl luncheon attended by approximately 7,000 people. The 40-minute show was prior to the Battle of the Bands between South Carolina and Houston. Potts is the youngest member of the Bob Westbrook Singers.

Two die in accident

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

Two people died and two passengers were transported in Byhalia police and fire’s first call of the year to an accident scene, according to police chief Mike Novay.

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County to get grant funds

Governor Haley Barbour, along with the Commissioner of Public Safety George Phillips, through the Mississippi Office of Homeland Security, are pleased to announce that 75 jurisdictions have been awarded a total of $2,778,570 directed at enhancing Mississippi’s ability to act and respond during a disaster.

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Byhalia police make arrests

By BARRY BURLESON
Editor

The Byhalia Police Department responded to 60 calls during the past week and made several arrests.

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