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Car crashes into dentist office
• One killed; investigation continues

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

Photo by Barry Burleson

Waiting room demolished

Barbara Parrish, an officer with the Holly Springs Police Department, surveys the damage where the automobile entered the building.

An automobile driven by Dorothy Johnson, 65, of Rolfing Road in Holly Springs, crashed into the waiting room of a dentist’s office Thursday morning, killing one and injuring others.

It happened at the office of Dr. John Jones, 135 East Gholson Avenue.

Mary Lloyd Betts, 76, of 465 East Salem Avenue, who was sitting in the waiting room, was pronounced dead on the scene by coroner James Richard Anderson. The driver was transported to Alliance HealthCare System, as was Sharon Hankins, who was also sitting in the waiting room, according to police chief Robert Pearson. Dr. Jones also was scraped on the leg by the vehicle, he said.

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City considers strategic plan

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

The Holly Springs Board of Aldermen will take a look at a proposal to do a long-term strategic plan for the economic and community development of the city.

Mayor Andre’ DeBerry presented developer Kenneth Farrell of Memphis, Tenn., to the board March 16. Farrell expressed optimism that the present time is the right time to plan for the growth of the city.

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Pride shines in Hudsonville

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

Saturday, March 20, was the first day of spring and a glorious day in the Hudsonville community when residents restored their community’s beauty with a trash pickup project.

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Arrests made in kidnapping, assault

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

Four people have been arrested and charged in a March 21 incident where a Marshall County man was kidnapped, robbed, and assaulted, according to sheriff Kenny Dickerson.

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Channel 5 spotlights Holly Springs

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

Photos by Sue Watson

Weather Road Show

Meteorologist Ron Childers, a native of Benton County, brought the Weather Road Show to the Eddie Lee Smith Multi-Purpose Building last week. A large crowd attended.

WMC-TV Channel 5 in Memphis was in the city March 23 for a Weather Road Show, starring meteorologist Ron Childers.

The city was selected because it has not been visited by the road show and also because of its rich culture, history and its friendliness, Childers said.

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Police respond to assaults, burglaries

Holly Springs Police Chief Robert Pearson released the following report of activity for the week ending March 27.

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