The South Reporter — Thursday, December 11, 2008


Thursday, December 11, 2008
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Electric customers to get relief

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

Holly Springs Utility Department announced last week that customers will see a decrease in the cost of electricity effective January 1, 2009.

The small rollback in costs for power is a result of a rollback in the fuel cost adjustment by Tennessee Valley Authority, provider of electricity to HSUD and other distributors across the Valley, according to John Collins, general manager at HSUD.

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Byhalia kicks off Christmas season

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

Photos by Sue Watson

Holiday cheer

(Above) Johnathan and Ameleah Palmer enjoy sitting in Santa’s lap and telling the jolly old man from the North Pole their Christmas wishes. Santa’s visit was just one of the highlights of Friday’s tree-lighting festivities in Byhalia. (Below) Raul Armendariz is dressed warmly as he enjoys the fun event.

A group estimated at 300 turned out Friday in Byhalia to celebrate the Christmas season with entertainment, hotdogs and chili and a chance to sit on Santa’s knee and whisper in his ear.

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Board considers funding strategy

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

With a global economic squeeze gripping the world, the Marshall County Board of Supervisors met with other officials to plan a strategy for next year’s Legislative session and other agency requests.

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Leadership Marshall seeks participants for new year

Organizers of the 2009 Leadership Marshall class are calling on business, industry and elected officials to select employees to enroll in the next group.

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Woman dies in Tuesday morning accident A Marshall County woman was killed Tuesday morning in a one-vehicle accident on Cayce Road.

Coroner James Anderson said Deborah James, 36, was ejected from the Ford Explorer she was driving when it left Cayce Road near the intersection with Deer Creek Road. She was pronounced dead on the scene.

James, the only occupant in the vehicle, was traveling south on Cayce Road, he said. The accident happened about 6:15 a.m. in heavy rainfall.

Police charge man with assault

Holly Springs police officers made two recent arrests.

Herman Bernard Woods, 44, of Holly Springs, was arrested Friday, Dec. 5, and charged with aggravated assault, according to chief Robert Pearson.

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‘Meet and greet’

Pictured are Deb Armstrong (left) with American Veterans Traveling Tribute and Sarah Sawyer with Byhalia Area Chamber of Commerce. The “Cost of Freedom” exhibits held a “meet and greet” in downtown Byhalia on Tuesday, November 25. The various memorials, which paid honor to all servicemen and women, were on display 24 hours a day on the courtsquare in Holly Springs. The Holly Springs Chamber of Commerce and the Collins-Hurdle VFW Post #5697 hosted the tribute November 25-Dec. 1.

Byhalia police officers respond to disturbances, fire

The Byhalia Police Department responded to 44 calls during the past week.

Chief Gary Looney released the following report – three alarm calls, two motor vehicle accidents, six disturbances, one domestic disturbance, eight escorts, two animal-related calls, six assists, one fire and 15 miscellaneous calls.

Byhalia police also made 15 arrests during the past week.

Ballard new webmaster at Rust

Marva G. Ballard, a native of Port Huron, Mich., recently joined the vice president/development staff as the webmaster for Rust College. Ballard is responsible for developing and maintaining the college’s website.

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Writer chronicles journey back to God

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

The Marshall County area continues to draw an eclectic group of new citizens. These individuals bring their stories, talents and energy to expand and enrich the culture of the area.

The South Reporter recently learned of a new resident who is a budding writer, and is also contributing some of her time and energy to Strawberry Plains Audubon Center in Holly Springs.

Kay Harper Sons has lived at Snow Lake Shores for a year and a half with her husband and son. She made her first appearance in this area as a young girl when she visited her aunt, Blanche Harper, now deceased, who owned homes on Snow Lake and in Memphis.

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Potts Camp Volunteer Fire Department sponsoring holiday fund-raiser

The Potts Camp Volunteer Fire Department will be cooking Boston butts and turkeys for the Christmas holidays.

They will begin cooking on Dec. 17 and will sell through Dec. 23. Boston butts will be $25 and turkeys will cost $20.

If you would like to purchase a Boston butt and/or a turkey, please call George Chambell, 544-6074; Jason Mills, 333-4052; Greg Harris, 507-1182; or Joe Mills, 551-6649.

Everyone is urge to support this holiday fund-raiser for the fire department.

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