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Photo by Sue Watson

Flattened

This fallen tree from the May 10 storm in Benton County crushed the carport and automobile at a Snow Lake Shores residence.

Snow Lake hit hard
• Without help, cleanup efforts may continue until summer

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

High winds that ruffled the state Saturday night, May 10, wreaked a lot of havoc across Marshall County but residents of Snow Lake community in Benton County took one of the worst hits.

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City revisits junk issues

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

The new fee system for Holly Springs’ residents to be billed for bulk items set out on the curbs is not working, street supervisor Jairus Leasure told the mayor and board of aldermen Tuesday night, May 6.

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Childers fills Congressional seat

By BARRY BURLESON
Editor

Travis Childers got 68 percent of the vote in Marshall County and 54 percent districtwide May 13.

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Leadership class learns more about Main Street

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

Leadership Marshall 2008 heard from the William Winter Institute about racial reconciliation, then learned more about Main Street revitalization programs and public/private partnerships during the last class meeting before graduation in June.

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Schools seek help with GED program

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

County school district superintendent Don Randolph made an appearance before the Marshall County Board of Supervisors Monday to ask for funding for school resource officers and a GED program this fall.

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Photo by Sue Watson

Ice cream party

As part of an end-of-the-school-year celebration, a group of Holly Springs Primary School students enjoy some ice cream cones from Tyson’s on the square.

Byhalia police respond to accidents, robbery

The Byhalia Police Department responded to 27 calls during the past week.

Chief Gary Looney released the following report – 11 alarm calls, two motor vehicle accidents, one disturbance, one domestic call, one robbery, one vehicle theft, two escorts, one juvenile-related call, three assists, one medical assist and three miscellaneous calls.

Five people were arrested on the following charges:

• Failure to appear, Byhalia.

• Warrant, Marshall County Sheriff’s Office.

• Warrant, Marshall County Sheriff’s Office and Benton County Sheriff’s Office.

• DUI 2nd, careless driving.

• Disorderly conduct.

Minor updates on I-269, I-22

By BARRY BURLESON
Editor

Bill Minor had hoped the Mississippi Department of Transportation would already be buying land for I-269 in Marshall County.

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