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Childers’ ceremony Monday in county

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

Travis Childers, newly-elected congressman, has chosen Marshall County as the first site of his district swearing-in ceremonies, according to Bill Renick.

Photo by Ronnie Day

Helping out at Kudzu

Louise Whisenant slices up some watermelon for runners during the annual Killer Kudzu held Friday night in downtown Holly Springs. For more on the event, which benefits Relay for Life, click here.

Relay for Life kicks off June 13

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

Less than two weeks is left to finalize camping and cooking plans for Marshall County’s ninth Relay For Life, held again this year on the football field at Sam Coopwood Park in Holly Springs.

Authorities arrest carjacking suspect

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

Officers responding to a carjacking in Grand Junction, Tenn., were dispatched to an area near the state line Monday night, according to Sheriff Kenny Dickerson.

Streeter new warden at Marshall facility

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

Jessie Streeter, former chief of security at the Marshall County Correctional Facility (MCCF), has been promoted to warden.

He replaces Lepher Jenkins, who was reassigned as warden with a facility in Texas.

Teamwork leads to new walking track in Byhalia

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

A series of circumstances and hard work proved fruitful for the citizens of Byhalia. The new sign at the town park reads “Walking Our Way To Good Health.”

Certified Volunteer Firefighter Level One Class 2008

Pictured are eight Marshall County volunteer firefighters at the Mississippi State Fire Academy in Jackson. Also pictured are instructors Ron Rhea and Leland Reed and assistant instructors Shane Hicks and Brad Thompson. Pictured are: Charles Box (Barton); Tabatha Cook and David Cook (Red Banks); Ashley Patterson, Ashley Spoon, Randy Hood, and Scotty Arnold (Victoria); Mike Cook (Cayce). These firefighters have completed parts I and II of the Certified Volunteer Firefighter Level One Course. Part I consists of 40 hours of classroom on the basics of firefighting that volunteer firefighters use to build upon for further training, such as Certified Volunteer Firefighter Level Two, etc. Part II consists of skills performed at the Mississippi State Fire Academy in Jackson, scored by the instructors at the Fire Academy. “This group deserves our congratulations for their individual and group commitment to improving the Fire Service in Marshall County. For three nights a week for eighteen weeks, this group worked their private ‘paying’ jobs during the day, then left their family and friends to complete this course for the benefit of their local fire departments and to better serve their community,” said Ron Rhea, Marshall County Fire Service Training Officer.

Ordinance affects fireworks vendors

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

A proposed fireworks ordinance was discussed at a public hearing during a recent board of supervisors’ meeting. Kevin Bailey, a vendor in the fireworks business for 25 years, was present and offered suggestions.

‘Misadventures of Little Jerry’
• Moore writes short stories

By BARRY BURLESON
Editor

Jerry Moore, a teacher turned administrator, used to love telling stories from his childhood to his students.

“That’s when I made a connection with the kids,” he said. “They realized I was a human being. It took a couple of years in the classroom for me to figure that out.”

Byhalia Clydesdale Festival June 19-21; rodeo, entertainment, more

Be sure and mark June 19-21 on your calendars.

Those are the dates for the annual Byhalia Clydesdale Festival. The event includes entertainment, great food, carnival, rodeo and much more. The entertainment this year is highlighted by Little Texas, which will appear Saturday night on stage.

The festival is the main money maker for the Christmas Store, which provides toys and clothes for hundreds of area children who otherwise would miss Ole Saint Nick.

Photo by Sue Watson

Tree trimming

Holly Springs Utility Department employees cut limbs away from the lines Thurday on the right-of-way at West Boundary near Woodward Avenue.

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