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Robbery suspects in custody By SUE WATSON Two separate suspects have been identified in the armed robbery of two liquor stores in Byhalia, according to police chief Gary Looney. He said one suspect has been taken into custody and charged with armed robbery and possession of a weapon by a felon, while the other suspect is in Holly Springs held on other charges. The first armed robbery took place Friday, Oct. 14, at 9:48 p.m. at a liquor store on Highway 178 in Byhalia and the more recent one happened Tuesday, Nov. 22, at 7:41 p.m. at a package store on Stonewall Road, he said. Partners, residents celebrate apartments By SUE WATSON
Each partner involved in rehabilitation of the MI College Apartment Complex in north Holly Springs had words of praise for the project and developers – the Wishcamper Companies. The physical rehabilitation of the apartment complex was celebrated at a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday, Nov. 18, and the complex was renamed Spring Gardens Apartments. Job center needs support By SUE WATSON A review of the Marshall/Benton County WIN Job Center in Holly Springs by the Mississippi Department of Employment Security shows the local WIN Center has not performed as needed. More employers need to list job openings with the center, MDES has said in its audit report. Parade Saturday By SUE WATSON Retiring Marshall County Supervisor Willie Flemon has been selected grand marshal for the Holly Jolly Christmas Parade this Saturday, Dec. 3, at 5 p.m. in downtown Holly Springs. Flemon, who has spent 28 years in public service including 12 as constable and 16 as supervisor, said he agreed to serve as grand marshal in order to give back to the community he has had the privilege of serving all these years. Arts council: a dream come true By SUE WATSON About two years ago, a small group of Byhalia residents gathered to dream about an arts council. Last year the council became a reality with Main Street charrettes creating the arts council as one of its projects, according to Faye Woods. The Town of Byhalia has joined in backing this vision. ‘Holly Days’ Christmas open house, promoted as “Holly Days on the Square,” was held November 15 in downtown Holly Springs.
Fire contained at laundromat By SUE WATSON Four fire departments responded to a fire at a laundromat in Potts Camp, Tuesday night last week, to contain a blaze that threatened the facility and a house next door, according to Kenny Holbrook, Holly Springs fire chief. City police go to 76 calls Holly Springs police officers responded to 76 calls last week, according to interim chief John Norman. The calls included the following categories – disturbances, 8; funerals, 5; alarms, 8; larcenies, 3; accidents, 3; burglaries, 8; assaults, 1; assists to agencies, 4; domestics, 3; malicious mischief, 1; 911 open line, 1; auto theft, 1; and 30 miscellaneous calls. The dog catcher answered 10 calls. Library adds new books By SUE WATSON The Marshall County Library in Holly Springs has expanded its young adult books section by about 200 new books. Librarian Amanda McDonald said the new young adult book section was created by pulling out books from other book sections. Most of the books are fiction but there is some new non-fiction, she said. Christmas edition Dec. 15; advertising deadline Dec. 8 The South Reporter will publish its annual Christmas edition, with Letters to Santa, holiday-related photos and greetings from businesses, industries and elected officials, on Thursday, Dec. 15. Advertising deadline for holiday greetings is December 8. Call Barbara Taylor or Barry Burleson at (662) 252-4261 for advertising information. Christmas Greetings issue December 15Holiday deadlines 5 p.m. Greetings: Thurs., Dec. 8 Christmas week: Dec. 19 New Year’s: Dec. 30 |
     
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