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Marshall County Humane Society News Humane Society hosts Dog Days of Summer Celebration August 1 It’s
none too soon to mark your calendars to join the Marshall County Humane
Society for our Dog Days of Summer Celebration to benefit abandoned and
neglected animals. On Saturday, August 1, from 4
p.m. to 8 p.m. we will gather at the multi-purpose building at 160 S.
Memphis St. in Holly Springs for both silent and live auctions. Items
include art, collectibles, trips, services, tools and much more. Tickets are $10 each. To purchase them call 662-544-0264, 662-564-1091 or email www.dogsncats07@att.net. There will be music. lots of fun and it’s for a great cause. You can help all the dogs have their day by participating. For
an appointment at the Marshall County Humane Society sponsored,
low-cost Spay/Neuter Clinic call 662-252-6196. If you get the
answering machine please leave a message. Many of you may hate to talk
to machines but if you don’t leave your phone number we can’t call you
back. For information on adoptions, fostering or
anything else about our Humane Society call 662-564-2900.
Correspondence and donations should be sent to the Marshall County
Humane Society, P.O. Box 625, Holly Springs, MS 38635.
 Baby is sad
This boxer has a sad face because her owner was
seriously injured in an accident and is no longer able to care for
her. She is well-mannered and needs someone to love. Please call for
appointment to meet her and you will love her. Call the Marshall County
Humane Society at 662-564-2900 for appointment. See Petfinder.com for a
complete list of our animals for adoption.
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Preserving Ida B. Wells’ legacy
Photos by Sue Watson The
weekend in Holly Springs was filled with activities, including a
catfish lunch, music and storytelling, a gospel hour, a Holly Springs
tour and a banquet. The theme this year was “Preserving, Protecting,
Promoting – Ida B. Wells’ Legacy.” |  | Students
with the Fanny Lou Hamer Freedom School from Etta play drums and later
recite poetry at the opening ceremonies of the Ida B. Wells Birthday
Celebration. Marimba Sobukwe, Ayo Sobukwe, Amelia and Amber Buford play
drums as Shiloh Walls and Ryan Buggs look on.
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| | (Left) Ama Sobukwe comforts Sedek Walls. (Right) Alfreda Duster Ferrell, granddaughter
of Ida B. Wells, arrives for the festivities. Ferrell is helped by
Leona Harris, curator of the Ida B. Wells Barnett Museum. | 
| | Hillie Shipp leads the Pledge of Allegiance at opening ceremonies of the Ida B. Wells Barnett Birthday Celebration. |
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