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County, city offices announce holiday closing schedules

Marshall County’s offices, along with its municipalities (Potts Camp, Holly Springs and Byhalia), announce holiday closings.

County and city government offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, Dec. 25-26, for Christmas holidays; and Thursday and Friday, Jan. 1-2, 2009, for New Year’s holidays.

Early deadlines in place for next week’s South Reporter

The South Reporter announces early deadlines for its next edition due to the New Year’s Day holiday.

Deadline for legal notices and classified advertising for the Thursday, Jan. 1, newspaper is this Friday, Dec. 26, at 12 noon. Deadline for news and all other advertising is this Friday, Dec. 26, at 5 p.m.

The South Reporter office will close Christmas Eve at 12 noon and remain closed Christmas Day. It will reopen Friday, Dec. 26, at 8 a.m.

The newspaper office will close New Year’s Eve at 12 noon and remain closed New Year’s Day. It will reopen Friday, Jan. 2, at 8 a.m.

“We hope everyone has an enjoyable and safe holiday season,” said publisher Barry Burleson. “The South Reporter thanks each of you for your support in 2008, and we look forward to serving you in the new year. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!”

Holly Springs police arrest woman on assault charge

Holly Springs Police Department officers responded to a business burglar alarm in the 100 block of Market Street on Tuesday, Dec. 16.

Upon arrival, officers observed the front door glass cracked and damage to the door frame. No entry was gained into the building.

Janet M. Robinson, 46, of Kansas City, Mo., was arrested Saturday, Dec. 20, on domestic violence/aggravated assault charges, according to police chief Robert Pearson. He said Robinson is charged with allegedly cutting Will Thomas Phillip several times in the face with a knife. Phillip was treated at Alliance HealthCare System and released.

Officers responded to the following activity last week – no driver’s license/expired driver’s license, 2; driving while license suspended, 3; no proof of insurance, 5; child restraint, 2; seatbelt violation, 5; expired tag, 1; disregard for traffic device, 1; no parking zone, 1; public drunk, 1.

Anyone having information regarding any crime committed in Holly Springs/Marshall County area, please contact the police department at 662-252-2122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-729-2169. Law enforcement officers do not need your name, just your information. The caller may be entitled to a reward of up to $1,000.

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