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Bringing Kudzu downtown By SUE WATSON A rainy and overcast week didn’t break the spirits of the Holly Springs Chamber of Commerce last week in holding its Kudzu Festival downtown for the first time. Walton: schools ‘making strides’ By BARRY BURLESON The Holly Springs School District has its goal in place, and superintendent of education Irene Walton is confident when it comes to reaching it. ICS celebrates 40th By SUE WATSON October is Head Start Month. This year all centers across the nation celebrated the 40th anniversary of the early childhood education program, including the center in Holly Springs, with a balloon launch. School district honors Thomas By SUE WATSON The Holly Springs School District Board of Trustees and some former trustees heaped praise upon outgoing board member Martha Thomas at a reception last week. Three arrested on drug charges By SUE WATSON Three men were arrested in separate incidents on drug-related charges in October, according to Sheriff Kenny Dickerson. James Lee Buford, 44, of 6266 Hernando Road in Byhalia, was arrested October 19 on an indictment warrant for arrest charging sale of a controlled substance, Dickerson said. “After further investigation, Buford was found to be in possession of a firearm,” he said. “Because of a previous conviction for manslaughter in Marshall County in November 1993, Buford was also charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Buford is being held in Marshall County jail without bond pending a hearing on possible probation violation charges with the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC).” Tavoris Tunstall, 23, of 144 French Road in Byhalia, was arrested October 20 and charged with possession of cocaine, Dickerson said. Tunstall is being held in Marshall County jail without bond pending a hearing on possible probation violation with MDOC. Savaniel Moore, 54, of 163 Winnie Road in Red Banks, was arrested October 21 and charged with possession of a controlled substance enhanced by a firearm, Dickerson said. Moore is being held in jail pending a bond hearing. Holly Springs police make five arrests Holly Springs police arrested five on various charges and are investigating the burglary of a commercial building at the industrial park, according to chief Robert Pearson. City leaders discuss vacancies, vote to advertise two positions By BARRY BURLESON The Holly Springs mayor and board of aldermen continued discussions October 16 about the reorganization of a few city departments. This comes after some resignations in recent months. |
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