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Supervisors meet tree farmers halfway

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

A concerned board of supervisors met with three Marshall County tree farmers again at last week’s board meeting to work for a compromise on the ordinance that required all loggers post a road bond or letter of credit with the county.

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Photo by Barry Burleson

Bikers in town for a good cause

A poker run was held Saturday at the VFW in Holly Springs with proceeds being used to help bring the Veterans Memorial Wall, a traveling tribute, to Holly Springs in late November. The first event of its kind in Holly Springs was a big success, with more than 100 bikers participating in the ride and other activities. Mayor Andre’ DeBerry thanked the participants for their support of the Veterans Memorial Wall exhibit. For more photos, click here.

Murder suspects arraigned

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

The three suspects charged with capital murder in the killing of James Lockett of Shadow Lane in Holly Springs were arraigned in municipal court Thursday.

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Election nears; absentee voting starts Monday

By BARRY BURLESON
Editor

The November 4 election is less than two months away, and there are some important dates leading up to the vote.

If not yet registered to vote, the last day to do so in order to participate in the General Election is Friday, Oct. 3. Voter registration is available in the Marshall County circuit clerk’s office from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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Deveralls voice concerns about appraisals, taxes

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

The board of supervisors trudged through a large agenda, Monday, some of which included money.

At a public hearing on the fiscal year 2008-09 budget, retirees Leon and Mildred Deverall of Mt. Pleasant expressed displeasure at the increasing financial pressures the public is facing - including the increase in ad valorem taxes on their home which was reappraised and increased in true value by $28,000 in August.

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Photo by Sue Watson

Special delivery

School children and adults, too, met Harry the Hummingbird, delivered by the FedEx driver Marty Birmingham to the Marshall County Library. The visit helped kick off the Hummingbird Migration Celebration. Awards were also handed out for the Hummingbird Art Contest. Pictured with Harry is Cynthia Malone. Also shown at left are Marshall Academy students Paige Foshee and Erin Burleson, and Harvey Haggard, a volunteer with Strawberry Plains Audubon Center.

Hummingbird Art Contest

Winners were announced recently in the Hummingbird Art Contest. Winners for age group 6-9 years old were Nyesha Everett (first place), Sydney Briscoe (second), and Megan Cheng (third). In the 9-11-year-old age group, winners were Daniel Woods (first), Lydia Alverson (second) and Samantha Harris (third). Anielcia Myers won first place in the 12-15-year-old group, with Ryan Hardin coming in second and Tray Hood taking third place. Honorable mention went to B.J. Snow in the 12-15 age group and Morgan Moore in the the 9-11 age group. About 200 school children participated in this year’s art contest put on by Strawberry Plains Audubon Center in conjunction with the ninth annual Hummingbird Migration Celebration held September 5-7 in Holly Springs.

Bank cuts ribbon on downtown improvements

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

The oldest state bank in Mississippi – Bank of Holly Springs – cut the ribbon at its downtown building last week after an extensive renovation project inside and out. A large crowd enjoyed the celebration, which included complimentary food and refreshments all day long to the public.

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Suspects face copper-related charges

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

Two Memphians have been charged with receiving stolen property, following their arrest September 11 on Mason Road, according to Sheriff Kenny Dickerson.

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