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Standoff ends in shooting of suspect By SUE WATSON A domestic dispute call to 911 Saturday morning ended in the shooting of the suspect after a two and a half hour standoff with deputies, according to Marshall County Sheriff Kenny Dickerson. The suspect, Michael Todd, 44, of the 1100 block of French Road, was airlifted to the Memphis Med and later transferred to another medical facility after a deputy returned fire to defend the sheriff and many other deputies at the scene where Todd was holed up. Winter weather issues continue By SUE WATSON Just to be on the safe side, Marshall Academy and the Marshall County schools closed soon after opening Monday due to threats of snow and a big swing in cold weather. School officials said it is better to be safe than sorry. Diane Greer, elementary principal at Marshall Academy, said the school decided to close at 10 a.m. after concerned parents began calling the school upon hearing that Marshall County was sending its students home. Focus on fitness By SUE WATSON
Parents, students and faculty participation on International Walk to School Day in October helped Holly Springs Primary School come in fifth in the state. School nurse Lorena Adams, who helped organize the event, said parents met at the Marshall County Health Department, and other community participants such as Mayor Andre’ DeBerry showed up to celebrate the fitness day. From there, everyone walked to the school at the end of South Maury Street. MA Mock Trial teams going to state After advancing in the district competition on February 5 in Oxford, Marshall Academy’s Mock Trial teams are getting ready for the state competition in Jackson on February 25 and 26. This is the first year that both teams have advanced to the state round. Board approves direct deposit 3-2 By SUE WATSON The Holly Springs Board of Aldermen, during its meeting last week, may have put to rest the question of direct deposit of payroll checks for those who want it.
Byhalia police respond to 25 calls The Byhalia Police Department responded to 25 calls during the past week. Chief Gary Looney released the following report – alarm calls, 5; miscellaneous, 8; escorts, 2; assists, 1; motor vehicle accidents, 3; fires, 3; and medical, 3. Byhalia police officers also made three arrests during the past week. Marshall-Benton Area Job Fair two weeks away By SUE WATSON Job fair organizers are excited about the Wednesday, March 2, Marshall-Benton Area Job Fair. Over 30 employers are already signed up for the fair which will be held again at the W.A. McMillan Gym at Rust College. Doors open at 9 a.m. for job seekers and stay open until 2 p.m. The goal is to have 40 employers on site for the occasion, said Joe Buckner with the Governor’s Job Fair Network of Mississippi. |
       
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