The South Reporter — May 13, 2010


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Breaking News

Authorities look for bank robbery suspects

The Slayden Branch of the Bank of Holly Springs was hit by armed robbers at 1:10 p.m. today, Wednesday, May 19, according to Sheriff Kenny Dickerson. Three black male suspects wearing bandannas and flashing big handguns came into the bank just off Highway 72 in Marshall County and held up tellers, he said. A fourth suspect may have remained in the get-away vehicle - thought to be a burnt orange, late model Toyota Corolla or Nissan. A picture of what is believed to be the get-away car was captured by bank video cameras. An undetermined amount of cash was taken from the bank, Dickerson said.

A reward is being offered for information leading to the capture and arrest of suspects and conviction, Dickerson said. Anyone who has leads or tips that may be useful to law enforcement in this investigation is asked to call the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office at 662-252-1311 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-729-2169.

School district tightens budget

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

The news was circulated by the Marshall County Board of Supervisors last week. Don Randolph, superintendent of the county school district, told supervisors the school board voted recently not to request an increase in ad valorem taxes for the upcoming 2010-11 school year budget.

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Photo by Barry Burleson

‘Dear God’

Dr. Jim Burke (right), director of missions for the Lafayette/Marshall Baptist Association, joins in prayer with (clockwise) Mark Mathis, minister of music and education at Slayden Baptist Church, Brian Ross, minister of youth and children at Slayden Baptist Church, and Charles King, Bank of Holly Springs vice president and deacon at Slayden Baptist Church.

National Day of Prayer
• Locals join celebration

By BARRY BURLESON
Editor

About 40 people came together for prayer on the Marshall County courthouse lawn May 6.

They were part of a celebration across the United States - the National Day of Prayer.

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HSUD going to digital metering

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

The Holly Springs Utility Department is in the midst of changing over its metering system and eventually hopes to read electricity, water and gas meters electronically.

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Officials lay groundwork for future development

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

A group representing state agencies and congressmen, combined with members of the local delegation and elected leaders, met last week for lunch to acknowledge the benefit of working together to solve problems for Marshall County.

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WESCO receives company award

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

For the second time, WESCO Distribution of Byhalia has been chosen by its management for recognition as the Distribution Center of the Year.

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Holly Springs police go to variety of calls

Officers with the Holly Springs Police Department responded to the following incident reports for the week ending May 8, according to chief Robert Pearson.

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MEMA announces latest damage reports

Although the death toll remains at six, new reports show that the number of destroyed and damaged homes continues to rise due to the devastating May 1 storm systems that caused major flooding and produced two tornadoes in North Mississippi.

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Sheriff speaks to group at Ole Miss

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

Marshall County Sheriff Kenny Dickerson was the invited speaker and guest of honor at the recent banquet of the University of Mississippi Department of Legal Studies, School of Applied Sciences.

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Hill Country Picnic June 25-26

Now in its fifth year, the North Mississippi Hill Country Picnic will be held June 25-26 off Highway 349 in Potts Camp.

This year’s festival lineup features Hill Country musicians Kenny Brown, Duwayne Burnside, The North Mississippi Allstars, Jimbo Mathus, Rising Star Fife and Drum Band and many more. The two-day festival takes place on an 1,100-acre site in the rolling hills of Marshall County and will run from noon until after midnight both days.

Ticket information for the workshop and festival is available on the festival website, www.nmshillcountrypicnic.com. Discount tickets are available online for early purchase.

Photos by Sue Watson

Downtown improvements

Local business investing in the future of Holly Springs include Thomas LP Gas Company (top photo), 115 West Van Dorn Avenue, and The South Reporter through a building it recently purchased at 168 South Market Street. Workers were busy last week with renovations to both properties.

Early deadlines in place for June 3 newspaper

The South Reporter office will be closed Monday, May 31, for Memorial Day. Early deadlines for the June 3 edition are 12 noon Friday, May 28, for classifieds and 5 p.m. Friday, May 28, for legals, display advertising and all news items.

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