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Others qualify to run for county offices

Some more local candidates have qualified to run in political races since the publishing of last week’s newspaper.

Joining the race for coroner are Billy Ray Autry and Gary Wayne Teel. Seeking the superintendent of education position is Michael E. (Mike) Hamblin. Running for tax assessor is Clista Ash. Seeking the supervisor, District 3, job is Terry Rodgers. Joining the race for supervisor, District 5, are Clay Byers, Evelyn Curry Elliott and Steve Wilson.

The deadline for qualifying for county elections was Tuesday, March 1. A complete list will be included in next week’s newspapers.

The primary election is Tuesday, August 2. The runoff election is Tuesday, Aug. 23. The general election is Tuesday, Nov. 8.

Profile Edition will be published next week

The South Reporter will publish its annual Profile Edition next Thursday, March 10. It is titled – “Marshall County Faces and Places.”

Extra copies will be given to the Byhalia and Holly Springs chambers of commerce, the Holly Springs Tourism Bureau, Holly Springs Main Street and the Marshall County Industrial Development Authority for distribution throughout the year.

For advertising, call Barbara Taylor or Barry Burleson at 662-252-4261.

County school board to meet next Tuesday

The Marshall County School Board will meet for its Tuesday, March 8, board meeting at Galena School.

The school is located at 4202 Highway 4 West. The meeting starts at 5 p.m.

Meeting Monday in Bethlehem community

Brandon Presley, public service commissioner for the Northern District, will be in the Bethlehem community of Marshall County next week to discuss poor cellular telephone service.

The meeting, regarding the Mississippi Public Service Commission’s “Zap the Gap” program is set for Monday, March 7, from 6 p.m to 7 p.m. at the Bethlehem Church of the Lord Jesus Christ at 49 Overton School Road.

Business After Hours next Tuesday at JB’s

The Holly Springs Chamber of Commerce announces “Mardi Gras” Business After Hours.

It will be held Fat Tuesday, March 8, at JB’s on the Square beginning at 5 p.m.

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