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County school board schedules meeting

The Marshall County Board of Education will hold is next regular board meeting on Tuesday, April 12, at Potts Camp School.

The meeting will begin at 5 p.m. The school is located at 7050 Church Avenue in Potts Camp.

Energy Expo April 14 in Holly Springs

Andre’ DeBerry, mayor of Holly Springs, along with Brandon Presley, Mississippi Public Service commissioner, Northern District, will host an Energy Expo on April 14 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at 610 N. Memphis Street, Eddie Lee Smith Multi-Purpose Building.

Experts from the Tennessee Valley Authority will be on hand to provide information to residents and walk them through an on-line home energy evaluation. Energy efficiency kits will also be available to residents who complete the evaluation on site.

“The expo will be a chance for people in the area to find out what kind of energy efficiency services and products are available,” said Don Hollingsworth, general manager, Holly Springs Utility Department. “We encourage all citizens to attend and learn about ways to save on their electric bill.”

Energy efficiency programs provide benefits across the power system that can decrease the environmental impact of power production, reduce the overall need for new generating capacity and help consumers and businesses save money.

For more information on the expo, please call Hollingsworth at 662-252-4411, ext. 1224.

Byhalia police officers respond to thefts, more

The Byhalia Police Department responded to 41 calls last week.

Chief Gary Looney released the following report – alarm calls, 3; miscellaneous, 16; escorts, 5; juvenile-related calls, 1; thefts, 2; disturbances, 3; domestic calls, 3; animal-related calls, 1; motor vehicle accidents, 1; fires, 5; and medical-related calls, 1.

Byhalia officers also made three arrests last week.

Business After Hours Thursday at Tyson’s

The Holly Springs Chamber of Commerce invites all to the April Business After Hours at Tyson Drug Co. and Funky Monkey on the square.

It will be held Thursday April 7, at 5 p.m. and includes food, drinks and networking.

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