The South Reporter — Apr. 10, 2008


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‘Miracle after miracle’

Photo by Russell Johnson

Amazing rescue

Emergency personnel rushing little Olandrea Elliott to an awaiting ambulance Friday include (from left) Marco House, Brian Rogers, Ricco Chapman, Tracy Jeffries, Patricia Selman and Grant Glover.

• Four survive explosion; baby found alive after 15 hours

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

A Thursday evening explosion of a house on Cuba Street and 15-hour search for the last victim - 9-month-old baby Olandrea Shanelle Elliott - ended in nothing shy of a miracle, according to Kenny Holbrook, Holly Springs fire chief.

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Heavy rains cause flooding problem

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

Photo by Sue Watson

Slow go

A small truck travels through high waters on East Boundary in Holly Springs.

Strong thunderstorms caused some flooding in Holly Springs and Marshall County last week, but no serious damages were reported.

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Davis, Childers win primary runoff races
• Special election set for April 22

By BARRY BURLESON
Editor

Marshall County voters went along with the 1st Congressional District majority on Tuesday, April 1.

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City accepts bids on sewer project

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

The Chatham Heights sewer project bid went to Delta Constructors of Jackson, following discussion last week by the Holly Springs mayor and board of aldermen.

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Blue ribbons honor, speak for abused

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

Three hundred blue ribbons were attached to flag poles, park benches, the gazeboes, doors and on greenery in downtown Holly Springs to launch Child Abuse Awareness Month, which officially began April 1.

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Byhalia officers go to 41 calls

The Byhalia Police Department responded to 41 calls during the past week.

Chief Gary Looney released the following report – three alarm calls, six motor vehicle accidents, one disturbance, three domestic calls, two thefts, nine escorts, seven assists and 10 miscellaneous calls.

Byhalia police also made four arrests on the following charges:

Warrant, Byhalia, failure to appear.
Warrant, Byhalia, failure to appear.
Warrant - Marshall County, malicious mischief, no driver’s license, no tag, seatbelt violation and two child restraint violations.
Stopped in roadway, DUI refusal.

Correction

An error was found in a cutline last week connected to the story “Marshall Industries hosts open house.”

Vivian Elliott-Davis is director of Marshall Industries and John Lyons is coordinator of the Work Activity Centers/Supported Employment/Day Habitation for North Mississippi Regional Center.

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