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Thursday, February 18, 2010
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Holly High gets $27,141 grant
• Teacher recognized

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

Photo by Sue Watson

Technology boost

Students and administrators come together to celebrate with Holly Springs English teacher Crystal Stewart (middle, behind check).

Holly Springs High School saw its goal of partnering with the community to produce a quality education pushed forward another notch Friday.

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County classroom additions go to bids

By BARRY BURLESON
Editor

The Marshall County School Board voted Tuesday of last week to move forward with the bidding process on classroom additions.

Architect Gary Bailey reviewed specifications for the projects and got the OK to advertise for bids, which will likely be published later in February or in early March.

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Performing with a purpose

Photo by Linda McKinney

Children of the World Choir performed at Marshall Academy on Friday in the school gymnasium. These children travel the world performing and raising funds for “Cause Life,” a project devoted to providing hope and clean water for hurting and disadvantaged children around the world. The Children of the World Choir consists of children, ages 8-10, from the countries of Uganda, the Philippines and Nepal. Students and visitors enjoyed the choir’s singing praises to the Lord and donated to the choir’s worthwhile mission.

Officials introduce new flood plain maps

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

Officials with Marshall County, the City of Holly Springs and the Town of Byhalia were in attendance Wednesday as state officials introduced the new flood plain maps and requirements.

The public was invited to attend but only three individuals came in to see the maps and discuss their concerns with the experts.

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Phil Malone

• Byhalia chamber luncheon
Mayor Malone reviews first months in office

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

In difficult economic times, leadership is at a premium and leaders often fall back on old inspirational stories to create a lift in spirits.

Two stories were read at the recent quarterly luncheon of the Byhalia Area Chamber of Commerce that reflect old tried and true values.

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Photo by Barry Burleson

‘Let it snow’ – again

Marshall County received its third significant snowfall in less than a month Sunday night and Monday. Roads, for the most part, were OK, but again the snow created beautiful winter scenes, like this one at South Center Street and Gholson Avenue in Holly Springs, and forced some cancellations and closings.

Police respond to assaults, more

Holly Springs police reported a variety of incidents from February 8-14, including simple assault, malicious mischief and burglary.

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Byhalia police report variety of calls

The Byhalia Police Department responded to 44 calls during the past week.

Chief Gary Looney released the following report – alarm calls, 7; disturbances, 1; thefts, 1; escorts, 4; animal-related calls, 1; juveniles, 2; assists, 3; medical assistance, 12; fires, 1; miscellaneous, 11, trespassing, 1.

Byhalia police officers also made two arrests during the past week, according to Chief Looney.

Byers, others inspire students

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

An impressive lineup of community leaders recently provided inspiration for school children and staff at Holy Family School in Holly Springs.

Here are some of the comments presenters made before various classes during Catholic Schools Week.

Karen Jeltz, director of human resources for Sacred Heart Southern Missions, worked hard to be where she is today, said principal Clara Isom.

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Two die in separate accidents

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

Separate single-vehicle accidents took the lives of two people this week.

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Lady Lions win north opener

By CLAUDE VINSON
Sports Editor

Mimicking two previous seasons, the Lady Lions of H.W. Byers completed their first leg on the journey to the “Big House” in Jackson. The Lady Lions hosted the Lady Pirates of Coffeeville Monday in the first game of the 1A North State playoffs.

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Photos by Mary Minor

Tree uproots

Monday evening around 10:30 p.m., a tree came crashing onto the roof of a home belonging to Jan Hooper of Hickory Flat, causing extensive damage to the structure. No one was seriously hurt in the accident when the tree was uprooted, apparently from the rain-saturated ground.

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