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Thursday, April 28, 2011
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Police seek murder suspect

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

Photo by Barry Burleson

Bearcat Sports Bar is located on Highway 178 in Holly Springs across from the post office.

Police are looking for Jeremy McGauyhey, 33, in connection with the murder of a Holly Springs man and possible shooting of a second man, according to chief Robert Pearson.

An arrest warrant has been issued for McGauyhey, he said, on an open charge of murder.

The shooting, a second one in less than two weeks in the city, took place Monday, April 25, at approximately 2:50 a.m. in the parking lot of the Bearcat Sports Bar and Holly Inn Motel at 360 Highway 178 West (Martin Luther King Drive), Pearson said.

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Steady storms

Photo by Mary Minor

Severe weather was common in the area as the week started. Monday night and early Tuesday morning, Marshall County was hit with thunderstorms that packed strong winds and lots of rain. This huge tree was uprooted and just missed the beautiful, older home of Ralph and Amy Shaw on the corner of Mulberry and Church streets in Potts Camp. Amazingly, it caused only minor damage.

Three charged in theft

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

Three suspects have been charged with copper wire theft and one suspect is at large, according to sheriff Kenny Dickerson.

The three individuals were arrested by Marshall County sheriff’s deputies and investigators April 19 and April 20 and charged with burglary of a commercial building. Two of those three suspects turned themselves in to authorities and made bond. A fourth suspect has been identified and an arrest warrant and BOLO (Be On Look Out) have been issued on the National Crime Information Center. Shelby County Safe Streets Task Force and Memphis police were also alerted, the sheriff said.

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Four honored for volunteerism

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

Three men from Marshall County and one who volunteers at Strawberry Plains Audubon Center were among 25 recently honored at the Presidential Volunteer Service Awards ceremony in Senatobia.

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Citizens want voices heard

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

Two community concerns of intense interest to Holly Springs residents were brought before the mayor and board of aldermen last week by two groups.

One group is worried about a proposed subdivision at the old Holly Springs Country Club property. The other group is worried about increasing crime in the city.

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County board of supervisors updated on Community Services

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

Steve Gaines, director of Northeast Mississippi Community Services, met with the board of supervisors recently to provide an update on services, budgets and new regulations that affect the way the agency operates.

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Pizza party

Twelve-year-old Cameron Harris was guest of honor at a pizza party recently for his class at H.W. Byers. Marshall County Sheriff Kenny Dickerson and members of his staff and investigative team pitched in to buy pizza for Harris’ birthday. The party was to help Cameron Harris and his family cope with the recent tragic loss of his father. “We just want to let him know we want to support him and his family,” the sheriff said.

Director describes IDA’s role

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

Bill Mobley, executive director of the Marshall County Industrial Authority, was guest speaker at Rotary April 13. He described how IDA was organized and its present activities and role.

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Byhalia police responded to 44 calls last week.

Chief Gary Looney released the following report – alarm calls, 5; miscellaneous, 9; escorts, 9; juveniles, 1; disturbances, 1; domestic, 1; assists, 1; motor vehicle accidents, 1; fires, 3; burglaries, 2; and medical, 11.

Byhalia police officers also made two arrests last week.

Photo by Sue Watson

Friends of Library to sell Mazda

This little 1991 Mazda Miata convertible is for sale at Crawford Used Cars on Craft Street in Holly Springs. The vintage sports car was donated to the Friends of the Library to raise money for library needs. It has a new battery, fresh change of oil and some gas and is all ready to go, according to Gene Leonard, with Friends.The vehicle has been checked over by qualified mechanics at no charge to the library and is clean and ready for a test drive. Visit Crawford Used Auto for a test drive. It’s a cute car, great for a young guy who tinkers, a middle-aged guy who wants to feel young, a young lady who likes the feel of the wind through her hair. All proceeds from the sale go to Friends of the Library.

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