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Church prepares for 150th anniversary
• Steeple bell to be restored, reinstalled

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

Photo by Sue Watson

Historic organ
Bruce McMillan plays “Amazing Grace” on the 1899 tracker organ at Christ Episcopal Church in Holly Springs.

The only thing known for sure to be original to the 150-year-old Christ Episcopal Church in Holly Springs, aside from the four walls, is the steeple bell.

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County works strategies for bypass paving

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

The Marshall County Board of Supervisors met with consultant Gary Anderson Monday to work out a strategy for drawing down the $500,000 in bond money the Legislature approved last session for Phase II of the North Holly Springs bypass.

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Projects ready for bidding

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

A St. Paul Road improvement project and the replacement of two bridges on Old Highway 7 South near the intersection with Highway 310 are ready for bid after much hard work by county supervisors to get all paperwork done.

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Returning to classroom
• County teachers launch new year

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

Marshall County teachers met for an upbeat, back-to-school send-off Friday.

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Photo by Sue Watson

Lots of wires
A repairman with AT&T checks some wires in a cross-connect box on a pole near The South Reporter building.

Byhalia police respond to thefts, other calls

The Byhalia Police Department responded to 42 calls during the past week.

Chief Gary Looney released the following report – four alarm calls, five motor vehicle accidents, three disturbances, one domestic call, two thefts, two escorts, one animal-related call, eight assists, five medical assistance calls, one harassment, eight miscellaneous calls and two reports of damaged property.

Byhalia police made three arrests on the following charges:

• Warrant, Marshall County Sheriff’s Office, Memphis.

• False reporting of a crime.

• Warrant, Byhalia Police Department, driving while license suspended, driving on wrong side of road.

District sets priorities for its strategic plan

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

A group of about 20 school administrators and teachers selected the priority activities that will support six goals in the Holly Springs School District’s five-year plan.

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Terry Sawyer

Terry Sawyer – ‘a life coach’

By BARRY BURLESON
Editor

Family and friends filled The Flame at Byhalia United Methodist Church Saturday afternoon to celebrate the life of Terry Sawyer.

The 57-year-old Byhalia alderman died July 29 after a short battle with cancer.

Tom Sawyer said the gathering was to celebrate his brother’s faith in Christ.

“He didn’t want this service to be about him,” Tom said. “His faith brought him peace and comfort.”

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Photo by Sue Watson

Tower man’s artwork

Devin George and Danny Goodman with Goodman’s Tower Service look over the old antennae tower at WKRA in Holly Springs. In back is Rick Williams with WKRA. The old tower was taken down due to rust, making it unsafe to climb for inspection and maintenance. The new tower was still under construction on Tuesday of this week and FM 92.7 is operating under low power while AM 1110 is off the air until the tower is completed. The new tower, when completed, will be about 349 feet tall.

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