The South Reporter — Thurs., August 2, 2007


Thursday, August 2, 2007
Community \| Obits \| Editorial & Columnists \| Society \| Sports \| Education \| Classified Ads \| Calendar of Events \| Features \| Newsbriefs \| Legals \| Archives \| Subscriptions \| Photo Gallery

Photo by Sue Watson

Teaching future voters
Youngsters attending the recent session of Camp R.E.A.L. (Responsibility, Esteem, Ambition, Leadership), sponsored by the sheriff’s department, learned more about the voting process. Circuit clerk Lucy Carpenter teaches Sheretta Jeffries how the new voting machines work. In the background is election commissioner Betty Whaley.

Time to vote next Tuesday

By BARRY BURLESON
and SUE WATSON

Marshall County voters go to the polls next week to select their choices in several county, district and state races.

Full Story

Main Street: benefits, responsibilities

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

About eight years ago the Town of Tunica decided to apply for a Mississippi Main Street Program and was accepted after much self study.

Full Story

No charges filed in shooting

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

Holly Springs police are investigating a shooting in the 200 block of Shelby Drive, according to police chief Robert Pearson.

Full Story

Murals being added to historic Burton Place

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

It has been said if walls could talk they would tell you many things. The walls at historic Burton Place in Holly Springs are coming alive thanks to Victor Moore of Henderson, Tenn.

Full Story

One dies in Hwy. 72 accident

A two-vehicle collision in Marshall County killed a Tennessee driver and left another injured, authorities said.

The accident occurred early Monday at a U.S. Highway 72 intersection in Marshall County.

Officers said Hubert A. Williams, 56, of Memphis, was southbound on Mississippi Highway 311 when his pickup truck collided at an intersection with a vehicle being driven by Olympia A. Anderson, 30, of Bolivar, Tenn. Anderson was eastbound on U.S. 72, according to a Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal article.

Authorities said Williams was pronounced dead at the scene while Anderson was injured.

Photos by Sue Watson

Courtroom work
(Top photo) John Seldon builds cabinets for the new courtroom located on South Market Street in Holly Springs. He also works general maintenance for Marshall County. (Bottom photo) County worker John Hardin paints the iron works and trim at the top of the building located on the square.

Ship’s reunion scheduled for June 2008

The Nuclear Attack Aircraft Carrier USS NIMITZ is currently deployed to the Persian Gulf in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Over 40,000 U.S. citizens have served on the great ship Nimitz over the past 32 years. She will serve our country for at least 18 more years for a total of 50.

We are trying to locate as many former shipmates as possible. The USS Nimitz (CVN-68), Association is looking for shipmates (ship’s company, staff, squadrons and detachments) who served on board the nuclear attack aircraft carrier for a ship’s reunion in Nashville, Tenn., June 19-22, 2008.

For more information contact Joe Brunner at waldoj@cox.net., or (619) 466-2132 or log onto www.ussnimitzassociation.org for membership.

Relay for Life 2007 results; Relay 2008 begins September 1

Relay for Life 2007 raised $62,319.84.

Full Story

Cattlemen host meeting with national president

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

Marshall County Cattleman’s Association met recently with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President John Queen to discuss beef industry issues.

Full Story

Report News: (662) 252-4261 or south@dixie-net.com
Questions, comments, corrections: south@dixie-net.com
©2004, The South Reporter, All Rights Reserved.
No part of this site may be reproduced in any way without permission.
The South Reporter is a member of the Mississippi Press Association.

Web Site managed and maintained by
South Reporter webmasters Linda Jones, Kristian Jones
Web Site Design - The South Reporter

Back | Top of Page