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New Photo Gallery! We are beginning a new Photo Gallery this week! Click here to see to new page. Focus group lays out vision By SUE WATSON
A second focus group gathered at Holly Springs City Hall recently to provide citizen input into the formation of the new 20-year plan for the city. Consultant Bob Barber, who drafted the 1997 comprehensive plan for the city, said citizens did not have much input into that plan. Some suggestions gleaned from the focus groups will be folded in-to the new plan after a third focus group is held, he said. About 7,500 attend annual festival By SUE WATSON
The estimated attendance at the 12th annual Hummingbird Migration Celebration at Strawberry Plains Audubon Center in Holly Springs was about 7,500, down a tad from last year, according to center director Bubba Hubbard. He said 388 new Ruby-throated hummingbirds were banded – an outstanding crop of the tiny migratory bird species found this year in the Southeast. One bird was recaptured with a band by the Hummer Study Group this year. School threats probed By SUE WATSON Local, state and federal law enforcement agents are investigating threats to personnel at the Potts Camp High School campus, according to sheriff Kenny Dickerson. He said one arrest has been made in the incident and a cell phone was recovered that was believed to have been used in one of the communications to the school. Citizens complain about flooding, high utility bills By SUE WATSON Several citizens spoke before the Holly Springs Board of Aldermen at the September 6 meeting about long-standing concerns they have with the city. Edythe Taylor and Leontyne Thompson aired their concerns about water backing up into or flooding their yards after heavy storms. Partners produce Case key holders By BARRY BURLESON Woodwork comes easy for 72-year-old Joe Hurdle. “I’ve been doing it since I was 10,” he said. “When I get an idea, anything’s possible.” About two years ago he walked into Booker Hardware in downtown Holly Springs with a piece of wood shaped like an old-fashioned skeleton key. It had hooks across the bottom for hanging keys. Police investigate burglaries Officers with the Holly Springs Police Department answered 108 calls last week and made one felony arrest, according to interim chief John Norman. Clydesdale going to Smithville By SUE WATSON This year The Clydesdale Christmas Store will be hitting the road to Smithville, the small town completely devastated by a tornado on April 27. The effort to assist families who have lost everything is a repeat of the Christmas Store that went to Waveland six years ago, according to store founders Brenda and Ronnie Luther. Hurricane Katrina wiped out that Gulf Coast community in August 2005. Community choir organizes If you enjoy singing, playing an instrument and great fellowship, you are invited to come and join the Community Choir. Our objective is to come together in love, peace and fellowship and make a difference in the lives of the participants and those who hear us. Most importantly, we want to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, the greatest birth of all. Come and join us in this effort as you experience a rewarding and unforgettable opportunity. Rehearsal is each Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. at Asbury Methodist Church. The renowned Zebeedee Reynold Jones is the guest director. For questions call Luberta Smith, 662-252-3880, or Armastine Gipson, 662-252-2203. Byhalia police respond to fires, wrecks The Byhalia Police Department responded to 28 calls last week. Chief Gary Looney released the following report – alarm calls, 3; miscellaneous, 12; escorts, 1; juvenile-related calls, 1; animal-related calls, 1; assists, 1; motor vehicle accidents, 2; fires, 3; and medical, 4. Byhalia police officers made three arrests during the past week. Correction An error was made in the article “Buck pushes summer jobs,” published in the September 8 issue of The South Reporter. The board of supervisors dedicated the meeting to 102-year-old Melinda Johnson of District 4. |
     
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