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Stolen batteries recovered; two face charges

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

Photo by Sue Watson

Kelly McMillen (left) and Jason Mills display just a portion of the stolen batteries recovered.

Two suspects from Marshall County have been arrested and charged with receiving stolen batteries, according to sheriff Kenny Dickerson.

He said between 3,000 and 4,000 used batteries taken from Truck Pro in Memphis, Tenn., were recovered, some loaded in 18-wheeler truck beds and others on a metal trailer. The value of the batteries for recycling is estimated to be in the $60,000 to $70,000 range, the sheriff said.

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Stray dogs create concerns

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

An intractable problem of what to do about abandoned dogs on Higdon Road was recently brought before the Marshall County Board of Supervisors.

Rev. R.J. Wilson, who recently moved to the area near the store on Higdon Road, said dogs are out of control.

The dogs are knocking over garbage containers, following householders into their residences and otherwise being a nuisance, he said.

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Photo by Sue Watson

Train collection

Jimmy Thomas of Holly Springs started collecting Lionel LGB trains about 15 years ago. His collection is left out on the den floor year around and he said he runs them regularly. The trains are real big collector’s items in Europe, especially in Germany, where the European-style buildings in the set were also made. He called the trains “expensive toys for the adult male.” “This is mainly adult men playing with these because of the price,” he said. He purchased some of his sets on eBay and others new from dealers. One of the older O Scale locomotives in his collection was made in 1950. The Thomas home was one of those featured this year on the Christmas Tour of Homes.

City’s 20-year plan nears completion

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

A third focus group meeting was held recently to garner reactions to the proposed comprehensive plan for the city of Holly Springs.

This plan is the first to use citizen input groups to make recommendations for how the city will grow and what it will look like in 20 or 30 years.

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Los Angeles to Holly Springs
• Working artist moves in

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

Holly Springs is home to a professional artist, Mark Acetelli, who has arrived from Los Angeles, Calif., with his new wife and child.

He is married to Lucia Lynn, daughter of Mike and Jorja Lynn of Holly Springs.

Drawing inspiration from music and the work of others, Acetelli also incorporates life experiences into his works. He describes his art form – which can include line, color, images, and even words – as expressionism, an offshoot of abstract art.

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Stolen tractor recovered

This tractor and bush hog, stolen from property on Smith Grove Road, was recently recovered in Panola County. No arrests have been made. Follow-ups are being investigated with new information on the case. Pictured are investigators Kelly McMillen (left) and Jason Mills with the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department.

New mayor

Mary Houston (right photo) was sworn in recently as the new mayor of Potts Camp by Judge John Gregory. In the top photo are Potts Camp town leaders (from left) attorney Chris Childers, alderman Dolleen Porter, town clerk Paula Westmoreland, Mayor Houston, and aldermen Robert Swinford, Wanda Love and Herb Luther. Houston won a special election after the death of Mayor Ricky Lesure. A special election is set for January 10 to fill the alderman seat vacated by Houston.

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City police go to 76 calls
• Officers also make four felony arrests

Holly Springs police officers answered 76 calls for the week, according to interim chief John Norman.

They included the following categories – disturbances, 6; funerals, 3; alarms, 11; larcenies, 5; accidents, 6; burglaries, 5; assist to agencies, 2; domestics, 3; 911 hang-ups, 4; and miscellaneous, 4. The dog catcher answered 13 calls.

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Byhalia parade

The Byhalia Christmas Parade was held Saturday night, Dec. 10. There were 42 entries in the big holiday event. Grand marshal (top photo) was alderman Joe Tunstall (left), driven on the parade route by Mayor Phil Malone. The first-place float award went to Sandy’s Masonry (second from top). Pictured are Cindy Garcia and Sandy Arrambide. Second place was New Garden Baptist Church and third place Byhalia United Methodist Church. (Above) Byhalia School Dance Squad members enjoying their ride in the parade are (front, from left) Teresa Doss, Alexis Pound, Mika Dowdy and Makayla Ables, and in back, Alexis Suggs. (Right) Jessica Newsom, Miss Byhalia High School, is all smiles as she greets parade watchers along the downtown route.

Photos by Kerry Reid

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