The South Reporter — April 23, 2009

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Stimulus funds to help with Hwy. 78

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

Bill Minor, Mississippi Department of Transportation commissioner for the northern district, said the agency is expected to apply for discretionary funds to help complete the upgrade of Highway 78 in the state to interstate standards.

Most of the $75 million that may become available to MDOT, from a $1.5 billion fund for projects of national significance, would be funneled through the District 2 Batesville office of MDOT, he said.

Photo by Sue Watson

Opening ceremonies

David Childers of Holly Springs chats with Peggy McBeth of Horn Lake and Frances Delashmit of Holly Springs during the opening ceremonies Friday morning at Montrose.

Holly Springs welcomes guests
• Rain hurts Pilgrimage turnout, but still success

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

The first day of the 71st annual Pilgrimage in Holly Springs, Friday, was the best day in terms of weather and attendance, but rain and overcast skies Saturday and Sunday didn’t dampen all the fun, according to members of the Holly Springs Garden Club.

Betty Farina with the Holly Springs Tourism Bureau said pilgrims started coming in Thursday asking for tickets and were staying overnight, some for the weekend.

Collector urges support of tag credit

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

Marshall County Tax Collector Betty Byrd urged the board of supervisors to press its association to urge the Legislature to find the money to continue the tag credit fund.

If the state fails to find financing for the tag credit, which pays about half the cost of motor vehicle licenses for Mississippians, residents will face paying about double the amount they normally pay for vehicle registration stickers, or new tags, she said.

Congressman tours county with sheriff

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

First District Congressman Travis Childers spent some time in North Mississippi recently and visited with Sheriff Kenny Dickerson and members of his department to discuss law enforcement needs in Marshall County.

Lavora’s celebrates 25th

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

Lavora Blake presented certificates of appreciation to loyal customers and gave thanks to God Friday at a 25th Anniversary Celebration of her business in Holly Springs - Lavora’s Personal Grooming and Boutique.

Blake was joined by a number of long-time customers, family and ministers at a noon ceremony and afterward invited guests to enjoy food.

Police investigate burglaries

Holly Springs Police Chief Robert Pearson reported a number of residential burglaries, thefts and two robberies for the week ending April 20.

Byhalia officers go to 39 calls

The Byhalia Police Department responded to 39 calls during the past week.

Chief Gary Looney released the following report – alarm calls, 5; motor vehicle accidents, 4; burglaries, 1; domestic calls, 1; thefts, 2; animal-related calls, 1; juvenile-related calls, 1; assists, 4; medical assistance, 3; fires, 1; harassment, 1; miscellaneous, 15.

Byhalia police officers also made two arrests during the past week.

Fellow Rotarians from India

The Holly Springs Rotary Club welcomed special guests from India during its April 15 meeting, part of the District 3291 and District 6800 Group Study Exchange. Charles King, president of the local club, and the visitors are pictured exchanging gifts after their informative presentation. The guests from Rotary International District 3291 in India are (from left) Sudeshna Banerjee, Prithvi Nath Tagore, Prosenjit Roy, Amrita Chatterjee and team leader Meeta Lakhotia. The Rotary Foundation’s Group Study Exchange (GSE) program is a unique cultural and vocational exchange opportunity for businesspeople and professionals between the ages of 25 and 40 who are in the early stages of their careers. The program provides travel grants for teams to exchange visits in paired areas of different countries. For four to six weeks, team members experience the host country’s culture and institutions, observe how their vocations are practiced abroad, develop personal and professional relationships, and exchange ideas.

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