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HSUD secures two blocks to fix leak By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer  | Photo by Linda Jones
Sunday emergency
City of Holly Springs workers repair a gas leak Sunday at Gholson and South Center. |
Workers
with the Holly Springs Utility Department, assisted by the firemen and
police, repaired a gas leak Sunday at the intersection of Gholson and
South Center Street. A leak had developed in a two-inch line that
connects to a high-pressure, four-inch main, according to Mitch
Tomlinson with the gas department. Full Story
Bank robbery suspects ID’d By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer One
suspect is in custody and arrest warrants for four others have been
issued in the robberies of the Bank of Holly Springs at Slayden (May
19) and the Citizens Bank of Barton (June 10). Full Story
Fallfest at
Waterford a hit
By SUE
WATSON
Staff Writer
It
started out chilly Saturday morning, Oct. 30, but by 9 the sun had
warmed up enough for folks at the garage sale in Shaw’s bottom at
Waterford to take off a few layers.
Twelve
folks joined in for the 5K walk for missions at 7:45 a.m. Full Story
Funds
OK’d for 78/22 upgrade U.S. Senators Thad Cochran and
Roger Wicker announced Friday the approval of more than $1.74 million
in federal transportation funding to support two interstate highway
improvement projects in Mississippi. Full Story
Voter turnout good in county, state By BARRY BURLESON
Editor  | Photo by Sue Watson
Busy night
(From left)
Circuit clerk Lucy Carpenter and election commissioners Marie Palmer
and Betty Whaley are busy at the courthouse Tuesday night, Nov. 2,
during the vote tabulation process. |
Lucy Carpenter guessed wrong about voter turnout in Marshall County Tuesday, Nov. 2, and she’s glad. “I
was looking for about 6,000,” the long-time circuit clerk said. “I
underestimated. The turnout was really good, especially considering the
weather (rain).” Full Story
Minor
remembered for loyalty, legacy By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer Bill Minor was honored by friends
and long-time associates Thursday at funeral services in Holly Springs.
He was laid to rest in Potts Camp.
Minor, northern district highway commissioner
and former state senator, died November 1 while attending a meeting
of highway officials in Biloxi. Full Story
Potts Camp man makes difference in Iraq A
native of Potts Camp, Leslie Anderson, is using his leadership and
supervisory skills to support our troops in Iraq while overseeing a
multinational and multilingual staff. Anderson is a local hero who,
for the second time, answered the call of duty. Full Story
Governor will set special election Secretary
of State Delbert Hosemann’s office has reviewed state law regarding the
vacancy in the Northern District transportation commissioner’s office.
This vacancy occurred due to the November 1 death of Commissioner Bill
Minor. Full Story
 | Photo by Sue Watson
Downtown tour
About
130 students from the Holly Springs Primary School’s second grade
classrooms enjoyed a tour of downtown businesses and the courthouse.
They were guests at several of the banks and were provided a tour of
the courtroom, judges’ chamber, little jail and clerk’s offices. Land
records go back to 1836 and some land records go all the way back to
the Indian days, said chancery clerk Chuck Thomas. Children were
presented with a gift packet as they departed. |
Marshall County supervisors discuss variety of ‘hot topics’ By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer The
Marshall County Board of Supervisors is paying close attention to
issues of concern for the Mississippi Association of Supervisors,
particularly due to the economic slowdown across the nation. Full Story
Byhalia police respond to array of calls The Byhalia Police Department responded to 33 calls during the past week. Chief
Gary Looney released the following report – alarm calls, 5;
miscellaneous, 5; escorts, 2; juveniles, 2; disturbances, 1; assists,
2; motor vehicle accidents, 1; fires, 3; medical, 12. The Byhalia Police Department also made five arrests during the past week, according to Looney.
 | Photo by Sue Watson
Officials recognized
City
of Holly Springs aldermen Calvin James (left) and Harvey Payne (right)
were presented certificates for attending Elected Officials’ Day
recently in Oxford. The certificates were delivered by fire chief Kenny
Holbrook. |
Officers investigate incidents The Holly Springs Police Department took 19 incident reports last week, according to chief Robert Pearson. Full Story
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