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One dead, two hurt in club shooting

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

Marshall County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a shooting at Bossman’s Barbecue early Sunday that left one man dead and two injured, according to sheriff Kenny Dickerson.

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Thomas & Betts hiring

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

The economy of Marshall County and Town of Byhalia is getting a shot in the arm soon.

The good news is that Thomas & Betts is expanding its capacity and will hire about 130 new employees to work at the distribution center in Byhalia, according to Tricia Bergeron, vice president of corporate communications with the Memphis corporate offices.

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Photo by Barry Burleson

Sixth graders remember King

Holly Springs Intermediate School sixth graders held a program Friday commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his message of unity. Leading the Pledge of Allegiance are Vince Kizer (left) and Alasha Stewart. For more photos, click here.

County puts fireworks stands on hold
By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

No more fireworks stand permits will be permitted in Marshall County until the zoning board has time to get ordinances on the books. The moratorium will not affect already permitted stands and is expected to last three months.

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Mayor, board revisit curbside junk issue

By Sue Watson
Staff Writer

Holly Springs residents are not complying with the city’s policy to refrain from leaving household junk on the curbside, according to Mayor Andre’ DeBerry.

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Anderson reports on status of alcohol treatment facility
By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

There is still hope that Marshall County will get a primary care alcohol and drug treatment facility, Gary Anderson said in a January report to the board of supervisors.

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Byhalia police respond to thefts, disturbances

The Byhalia Police Department responded to 38 calls during the past week.

Chief Gary Looney released the following report – seven alarm calls, one motor vehicle accident, one burglary, one disturbance, one domestic disturbance, three thefts, seven escorts, one juvenile-related call, three assists, 12 miscellaneous calls and one damaged property.

Police officers made nine arrests on the following charges:

Warrant, Marshall County, simple assault;
DUI 1st, careless driving, no insurance;
Malicious mischief;
Warrant, Marshall County, aggravated assault;
Shoplifting;
Simple assault, warrant Byhalia, Marshall County S.O.;
Harassment, stalking;
Driving without license, no insurance, seatbelt violation;
Shoplifting.

Firemen hope to upgrade rescue unit

By BARRY BURLESON
Editor

A larger rescue vehicle is high on the Holly Springs Fire Department’s need list.

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A Christmas not forgotten

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

Santa would have missed a family in Holly Springs last Christmas but for a group of supporters who remembered what it would be like to have nothing under the tree.

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