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Board drops mill rate; budget stays flat

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

The Marshall County Board of Supervisors voted Thursday to drop the millage rate from 118.95 mills in ad valorem taxes to 108.95.

They agreed it’s a measure to take pressure off taxpayers, who are facing an average of a 20 percent increase in the value of property due to the countywide reappraisal this year. The 10-point decrease in the mill rate, which had been steadily trending upward since 1995, is unprecedented for this board and some previous boards.

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Fleeing Gustav

Photo by Therese Apel

Therese Apel, a former Holly Springs resident who now lives in Brookhaven and works as a reporter for the Daily Leader, e-mailed this photo. “I got to get up early Sunday morning to go take pictures of all the people traveling up I-55 after they turned it backwards to get people out of here. The contraflow ended here in Lincoln County, so it's a big deal for our law enforcement. But if you want to see the sheer numbers of people already evacuating in anticipation of Gustav, check this out. Remember the traffic is like this on both sides of the interstate, too.” Hurricane Gustav hit the Mississippi coast Monday with driving winds as well as a storm surge that flooded hundreds of homes and inundated main highways to coastal towns devastated by Katrina three years ago. But Gustav’s impact was mild compared to the devastation of Katrina. Thousands took refuge in the Memphis area, according to reports. Evacuees also came to Marshall County – to hotels and to stay with friends and family.

Tiny birds focus of celebration this week

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

Strawberry Plains Audubon Center will be the place to be this weekend for those who love nature and a tiny bird that amazes all ages.

Thousands of migrating hummingbirds will be the center of attention at Audubon Mississippi’s annual Hummingbird Migration Celebration at Strawberry Plains - a former plantation that was left to the National Audubon Society by two sisters, Margaret Shackelford and Ruth Finley.

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TVA rate increase hits Oct. 1

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

The Tennessee Valley Authority has announced a rate increase that will affect Holly Springs Utility Department customers effective October 1, according to HSUD manager John Collins.

The increase is solely from TVA, and HSUD is not adding a rate increase of its own to the one TVA is imposing, he said. The TVA increase includes a rate increase and a fuel cost adjustment, that combined will mean most HSUD customers will see $11.20 more added to their bill a month for every 1,000 kilowatt hours (KWH) used.

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Suspects arrested after chase

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

Four people were arrested after a chase originating at Wal-Mart in Holly Springs over the weekend, according to Sheriff Kenny Dickerson.

A security guard at Wal-Mart pursued the four suspects as they were leaving the business’ parking lot after allegedly attempting to pass counterfeited payroll checks, he said.

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County tax sale largest ever

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

The sale of delinquent taxes owed on 2,075 parcels of property August 25 drew $1,068,026.66 into Marshall County coffers, according to tax collector Betty Byrd.

The taxes are for outstanding 2007 taxes on property, she said.

The sale was handled round-robin style at the new courtroom on the square. The revenue is money needed to finish out the county’s 2007-08 fiscal year - money needed to operate the city and county schools and for the Holly Springs and Marshall County budget, Byrd said.

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Byhalia police respond to theft, harassment calls

The Byhalia Police Department responded to 24 calls during the past week.

Chief Gary Looney released the following report – six alarm calls, two motor vehicle accidents, one disturbance, one theft, one escort, one animal-related call, one juvenile-related call, one assist, two medical assistance calls, one harassment and seven miscellaneous calls.

Byhalia police also made nine arrests on the following charges:

Driving while license suspended, no insurance.
Warrant, Byhalia Police Department, failure to appear.
Driving while license suspended.
Driving while license suspended.
Driving while license suspended.
Warrant, Holly Springs Police Department, disturbing the peace, disorderly conduct.
Driving while license suspended.
DUI 1st, no proof of insurance.
DUI, driving while license suspended, improper equipment, simple possession.

Holly Springs police nab kidnapping suspect

The Holly Springs Police Department made arrests last week for kidnapping, felony shoplifting and simple assault on a police officer.

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Supervisors talk bridges

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

The Pigeon Roost Creek bridge on Beagle Road has been selected by the board of supervisors to be replaced with state LSBP (local system bridge replacement and rehabilitation program) funds.

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