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Deputy remembered By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer  | Photo by Sue Watson
In honor of Carol Scruggs
Showing
respect for their fallen friend and co-worker are (from left) Sheriff
Kenny Dickerson and deputies Jason Mills, David Cook and Jason Gurley. |
An estimated 1,200 friends and family of law enforcement attended the funeral service of “Sweetie” Thursday. Carol
Jean Scruggs, deputy with the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department, was
laid to rest with the highest honors - music, testimonials, Bible
verses, prayer, singing and outpouring of love. Full Story
Part of highway named for Shaw By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer More
than 100 friends and family members of the late justice court judge
John W. Shaw Sr. gathered at Wall Doxey State Park June 24 to dedicate
a segment of Highway 310 in his memory. The
segment from Highway 7 South westward on 310 to the Lafayette County
line was named in his honor to recognize the judge for 33 years of
public service. Full Story
| Hill Country Blues |  | Photo by Ronnie Day
T Model Ford gives a crowd-pleasing performance
during the annual North Mississippi Hill Country Picnic June 25-26 at
Potts Camp. The popular festival, which celebrated its fifth birthday,
is the brainchild of Potts Camp resident and acclaimed bluesman Kenny
Brown. |
Suspect arrested in store robbery By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer The
Marshall County Sheriff’s Department and U.S. Marshals announce the
arrest of one of three suspects thought to be responsible for the armed
robbery of the Dollar General store in Potts Camp June 19. Full Story
Kudzu Festival just one week away The 2010
Kudzu Festival will bring back fond memories of old-fashioned, hometown
fairs during three, fun-filled days July 14-17 at the Marshall County
Fairgrounds. Full Story
Byhalia health center unveils dental clinic By BARRY BURLESON
Editor The dental department at Byhalia Family Health Care Center is quadrupling its size. The
new Byhalia Family Dental Clinic, a state-of-the-art facility,
officially opened Saturday, June 26, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and
open house. Full Story
 | Photo by Sue Watson
The last shower
Firefighters
across Marshall County lined up to honor Robert Howard (George)
Campbell June 21 as his funeral procession entered Hill Crest Cemetery
under an arching shower of water from two pumper trucks. Campbell was a
former fire chief for the Potts Camp Fire Department. |
Police respond to variety of calls The Holly Springs Police Department responded to burglaries, assaults, threats and many other calls during the past two weeks. Full Story
Circuit court report Marshall County circuit
clerk Lucy Carpenter provided the following summary of cases that were
disposed of during the May term of court: Full Story
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