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Clydesdale Christmas party By SUE WATSON
The Clydesdale Christmas Store gave a party December 10 for troops and families of the Holly Springs/Hernando National Guard Unit. Soldiers were treated to a sit-down dinner of stuffed pork chops and all the trimmings. The event also included entertainment, words of honor and appreciation, and lots of gifts for the troops. Historic estate a gift to Rust By SUE WATSON Rust College is the recipient of a generous gift from Joe and Kathy Overstreet of the property commonly referred to as Airliewood in Holly Springs. President David L. Beckley and Joe Overstreet jointly announced the $3 million gift for the Rust College endowment fund and several projects. Transactions are expected to be complete by the end of the year, they said. Suspects sought in drive-by shooting By SUE WATSON The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department and other law enforcement agencies are seeking two suspects identified in a drive-by shooting on Highway 72 early Christmas morning. One victim is dead, a second was airlifted to The Med in Memphis, Tenn., and four others were treated at the scene, according to Sheriff Kenny Dickerson. They were all traveling in the same car.
Mayor DeBerry says ‘stay in own lanes’ By SUE WATSON Holly Springs Mayor Andre’ DeBerry took Ward 4 Alderman Harvey Payne to task at the December 20 meeting for broaching the topic of a land swap recently before the Marshall County Board of Supervisors. He denied there had ever been any discussion with the city board about such a proposal to swap county road and bridge property on West Woodward for city property at the city shop and technology center on Highway 311. New chief selected Holly Springs aldermen voted 3-2 December 20 to offer the job of police chief to James Dean, who is from Missouri. For more on the discussion, see the adjacent board meeting story. Mayor Andre’ DeBerry said Friday he had called Dean, and Dean had accepted the position. A separate story on the new police chief will be included in an upcoming edition of the newspaper. Police respond to 50 calls Holly Springs Police officers responded to 50 calls for the week, according to interim chief John Norman. The calls included – disturbances, 4; alarms, 8; larcenies, 2; accidents, 2; burglaries, 2; agency assists, 1; domestic, 3; 911 open line/hang-up, 3; and 25 miscellaneous calls. Arrests made in burglaries By SUE WATSON Marshall County deputies made arrests and recovered stolen property in two burglaries in December, according to sheriff Kenny Dickerson. Byhalia announces lighting winners By JAN SISK The annual Light Up the Town Holiday Lighting Contest, sponsored by Byhalia Beautiful and the Byhalia Garden Club, was held the week of December 11-18. Contest winners
The Holly Springs Chamber of Commerce announced its Holiday Lighting Contest winners during the Christmas party held at the Marshall County Historical Museum. Winners in the residential category were Alma Bowen, first place, North Slayden Street; Eddie Malone, second place, West Lake Drive; and Gregory and Sandra Hodges, third place, Rolfing Road; and honorable mention went to Cathy Tenial of Greenbriar Circle and Regina Waller of West Elder Street. Best door in the residential competition went to James McIntosh on East Stafford Drive. Honorable mention was Frances and Tubby Gresham, East College Avenue. In the business category, Holly Springs Funeral Home took first place; Thomas LP Gas placed second; and Buford Furniture won third. Honorable mention was Staton’s Rental Purchase. Photos by Sue Watson
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