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Police charge three with robbery By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer Holly
Springs police officers arrested three people in connection with the
recent armed robbery of McDonald’s, according to chief Robert Pearson. Full Story
Investigators get crime scene brushup By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer  | Photo by Sue Watson
Lifting prints
From
left, Major Kelly McMillen, investigator Bo Jones, investigator Tracy
Jeffries and officer Mark Beryman look at a very successfully raised
handprint on a vehicle treated as if it were part of a crime scene. |
Eight
investigators got some refresher time and new officers the basics of
crime scene investigation recently at home in the Holly Springs Police
Department conference room. The class was
taught by veteran Memphis police officer Mark Beryman, who brings 23
years in law enforcement and 10 years of crime scene investigation to
the table. Full Story
Sheriff seeks suspects  | Wanted
Authorities are looking for this suspect in a burglary Sunday. |
The Marshall County Sheriff’s
Department is investigating a burglary at the Sam’s Town grocery
(formerly Marion’s) on Highway 7 South Sunday morning and a robbery at
All American Cafe in Victoria Tuesday, according to sheriff Kenny
Dickerson. A suspect was caught on the store video camera during
the Sam’s Town burglary. It took place around 4:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 8,
he said, prior to the store’s opening. Full Story
Agencies serve warrants By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer About
40 individuals indicted by the Marshall County circuit court grand jury
were served arrest warrants last week, according to sheriff Kenny
Dickerson. Six law enforcement agencies
participated in the roundup which began about 4:30 a.m. Wednesday and
continued into Thursday, he said. Warrants were served over the county
and in Holly Springs. Full Story
Hearing on intermodal facility in Tennessee draws courteous crowd By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer A
crowd of about 100 turned out for public comment at the Collierville,
Tenn., city hall, on the proposed construction of the Memphis Regional
Intermodal Facility (IMF) at Rossville, Tenn. Full Story
 | Photo by Barbara Taylor
Placing his bid
Charlie
Elmore participates in the silent auction during the Marshall County
Humane Society fund-raiser Friday at the VFW Post. A large crowd
enjoyed the food, activities, entertainment and fellowship. But most
importantly, funds were raised to benefit homeless animals of Marshall
County. |
Board takes quotes on cemetery gate By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer Ladies
attending board meetings to push city elected officials for repairs of
the damaged front gate columns at Hill Crest Cemetery were disappointed
August 3. Mayor Andre’ DeBerry said no new
quotes for the masonry work came in and only one mason worker who
offered a quote earlier this year has seen the work specifications
issued by the Mississippi Department of Archives and History recently.
Copies of the specifications can be obtained from the city clerk’s
office. Full Story
Byhalia police officers respond to 30 calls The Byhalia Police Department responded to 30 calls during the past week. Chief
Gary Looney released the following report – alarm calls, 6; motor
vehicle accidents, 3; burglaries, 1; juvenile-related calls, 1; medical
assistance, 10; fires, 2; harassment, 1; miscellaneous calls, 6. Byhalia police officers also made three arrests during the past week.
Students complete new program By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer A
teen leadership program – Healthy Bodies for a Healthy Future – is now
available for students who want to learn about teen leadership and pass
it on to other youth. Full Story
Hidden Treasures to return this Thursday By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer Hidden
Treasures was rained out Thursday evening but is expected to be back on
Thursday, Aug. 12, at 6:30 p.m. on North Center Street in Holly Springs. Full Story
TVA focuses on working together for economic growth By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer New
general manager of customer services, Tim Weston, on board at TVA in
Tupelo, and customer service representative Dawn Best met with city
elected officials to strengthen communication links in advance of any
new economic developments. Full Story
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