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Parachute saves life of local pilot By SUE WATSON
A parachute installed just days prior to the crash of a private single-engine, four-seater Cessna 182, piloted by Ashland attorney John Booth Farese, is credited with saving the man’s life. Steve Farese Sr. said there is no doubt the parachute saved his brother’s life when John Booth’s plane lost all power and control Monday afternoon shortly after take-off at the Holly Springs/Marshall County Airport. He said his brother had lost all control of the plane at an altitude of between 300-400 feet and had two seconds to make a decision whether to deploy the parachute or not. ‘Highway for tomorrow’ By SUE WATSON
The long-awaited groundbreaking for the first segment of I-269 in Mississippi drew a large crowd of dignitaries, elected officials and others. It was held Thursday at the corner of Mt. Carmel Road and Highway 302. When completed, I-269 will form a 30-mile eastern bypass around Memphis through Tennessee and Mississippi. The route will relieve congestion on the I-69/I-55 corridor and efficiently connect I-40 and I-55 through North Mississippi. I-40 is a major cross-country freight route, and I-69 is being developed as an international connector from Mexico to Canada through Mississippi. Register to vote by July 2 By SUE WATSON The last chance to register to vote in the August 2 primary elections is noon Saturday, July 2, according to circuit clerk Lucy Carpenter. Anyone not registered to vote in Marshall County must register by Saturday at the circuit clerk’s office if he or she expects to vote in the party primaries. Turnout good for Fun Day By MARY MINOR The Town of Potts Camp held another successful Fun Day for Kids on Saturday, June 18. The mayor and board of aldermen, along with other volunteers, prepared food and assisted with games throughout the day. Zoning says no to asphalt plant By SUE WATSON The Marshall County zoning board said no to Stephen Jackson, a representative of Rogers Group, who wanted to put a temporary asphalt plant on the old Big Bird Diner lot on Highway 7 South. Jackson and landowner Barry Thomas asked to discuss the possibility of operating the temporary plant while the company paves U.S. 78 from the West Exit of Holly Springs to the Benton County line. Rogers Group, a company headquartered in Nashville, won the contract by underbidding one contractor by $5 million and another by $2 million, Thomas said. City of Holly Springs receives grant for safety equipment A $2,500 grant has been awarded to the City of Holly Springs for the purchase of safety equipment. The grant was presented by the Mississippi Office of Homeland Security, on behalf of the Mississippi Department of Public Safety. City police go to 98 calls Holly Springs police officers responded to 98 calls last week and made one felony arrest, according to chief Robert Pearson. Byhalia police officers respond to 51 calls Byhalia police officers responded to 51 calls during the past week. Chief Gary Looney released the following report – alarm calls, 7; miscellaneous, 20; juveniles, 4; thefts, 2; assists, 2; motor vehicle accidents, 3; fires, 1; burglaries, 1; and medical calls, 11. Byhalia police officers also made 10 arrests during the past week, according to Looney. Early deadlines for next week The South Reporter announces early deadlines for its next edition due to the Independence Day holiday. Deadline for classified advertising is Friday, July 1, at 12 noon. Deadline for all other advertising (including legal notices), plus submitted news and photographs, is Friday, July 1, at 5 p.m. The South Reporter office will be closed Monday, July 4, and reopen Tuesday, July 5, at 8 a.m. Two charged with burglary By SUE WATSON Two suspects were arrested last week and charged with burglary of an auto at residences on Salem Avenue in Holly Springs after the two attempted to use a stolen ATM card, according to sheriff Kenny Dickerson. Waste Connections starts route Friday By SUE WATSON Waste Connections Inc. of Walnut, which was recently awarded the new household solid waste contract for Marshall County, will run its first route Friday, July 1. |
      
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