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Thursday, October 21, 2010
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Holly Springs bypass opens

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

Photo by Sue Watson

A long time coming

(Center) Mayor Andre’ DeBerry, transportation commissioner Bill Minor and Congressman Travis Childers cut the ribbon Tuesday morning, officially opening the new stretch of highway, while other city, county and state officials share in the long-awaited celebration.

“A dream come true” is what U.S. Rep. Travis Childers called the opening of the North Holly Springs bypass road Tuesday after 18 years of waiting.

Childers was among a long list of county, city and state officials who patched together the tapestry of hope and waiting to arrive at the remarkable conclusion of construction of the just over four-mile stretch of road. It will be designated as a Highway 4 and Highway 7 truck route.

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Foot chase leads to cocaine arrest

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

A Tupelo man was arrested on drug-related charges on Highway 78 October 10, according to sheriff Kenny Dickerson.

Officer Rick Preciado stopped the vehicle near the West Holly Springs Exit as it travelled in the east-bound lanes.

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Wet from head to toe

Photo by Sue Watson

Scout William Painter dares anyone to spend a few coins to get a shot at dunking him in the tank. The dunking booth was just one of the many fun activities during the 29th annual White Oak Festival October 9 in downtown Byhalia. For more photos, click here.

County account hit with check forgery

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

One of the bank accounts held by Marshall County took a hit from an individual who married the account and routing number with an innocent victim’s identity and cashed two checks - both in stores in the Memphis/Germantown area.

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Absentee voting underway

By BARRY BURLESON
Editor

Absentee voting is available for the Tuesday, Nov. 2, general election.

Absentee ballots, for those who will be unable to make it to the polls on election day for a variety of reasons, are available through the Marshall County Circuit Clerk’s office.

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Holly Springs chamber debuts new coordinator

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

Rebecca Hilliard Bourgeois has accepted a part-time coordinator’s position with the Holly Springs Chamber of Commerce.

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Marshall County Justice Court stands proud

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

There are some changes and upgrades in technologies, but many of the facts about Marshall County Justice Court are directly connected with the people served and those providing the service.

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Correction and clarification

In an article that ran in the October 14 issue of The South Reporter entitled “City leaders discuss policies” there is an error.

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The Byhalia Police Department responded to 50 calls during the past week.

Chief Gary Looney released the following report – alarm calls, 1; miscellaneous, 9; escorts, 6; juvenilerelated calls, 1; thefts, 2; disturbances, 2; animal-related calls, 1; assists, 4; motor vehicle accidents, 5; fires, 7; burglaries, 2; and medical calls, 10.

Byhalia police officers made seven arrests during the past week.

Holly Springs police respond to assaults, burglaries, more

Holly Springs police officers investigated the following 17 incidents last week, according to chief Robert Pearson.

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Photos by Sue Watson White Oak Festival (Top photo) The Memphis Road Dawgs kicked it up a notch with crowd pleasers that children and adults just could not resist dancing to. They performed some songs recorded by the King of Rock N Roll. (Above, Right) Two-year-old Xander Kollias enjoyed playing with his little wagon with brother Niko. The boys are grandsons of Andy McPherson of the Byhalia area. (Above, Left) There was plenty of good food available. The 29th annual White Oak Festival, sponsored by the Byhalia Sports Association, was held October 9 downtown.

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