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Thursday, March 29, 2012
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Amber Alert leads to arrests

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer


Taylor Nicole Maskill	Johnny Douglas Johnson

A call from a motorist, who saw an Amber Alert while driving through Birmingham, Ala., Friday, helped locate a kidnapped 8-month-old baby boy.

Sheriff Kenny Dickerson said Marshall County dispatch received a call March 23 about 9:35 a.m. from a woman stating she noticed information on a billboard while driving through Birmingham and had tag information and a vehicle description. The woman said she thought she saw the vehicle westbound on Highway 78.

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Murder suspect in custody
• City, county work together on case

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

Photo by Sue Watson

(From left) City detective Elijah Wilson, Sheriff Kenny Dickerson, city detective Falando Marion and Maj. Kelly McMillen with the county sheriff’s department look over the bullet-riddled vehicle.

In a joint investigation between the Holly Springs Police Department and Marshall County Sheriff’s Department, two suspects were arrested and one charged with the murder of DeMarcus Nevels, according to chief James Dean and sheriff Kenny Dickerson.

One of the suspects is being treated as a person of great interest, while Deundra House, 31, of 185 West Woodward Avenue, in Holly Springs, was arrested and charged with the murder of Nevels, they said.

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Board gets Voter ID update

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

The Marshall County Board of Supervisors were recently briefed by Sen. Bill Stone and Rep. Steve Massengill on several issues in Jackson.

They said a request for local and private legislation that would allow the county to bill for garbage collection through utilities was not considered necessary. The county can attach a lien for uncollected garbage fees on any property and get its money through the tax sale.

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Photo by Ronnie Day

Taking a tumble

Justin Cothern of Early Grove goes face to face with the bull he was riding during the Deep South Championship Rodeo Saturday night at the Marshall County Fairgrounds. The event was produced by J Bar B Rodeo Co. of Holly Springs.

Photo by Barry Burleson

Business After Hours

Holly Springs Chamber of Commerce’s Business After Hours Tuesday of last week was hosted by Hawkins Family Medicine PLLC and Suncrest Home Health at 149 Craft Street in Holly Springs. Those attending enjoyed networking and refreshments. Dr. Cassandra Hawkins is pictured talking with Dr. Eric Randle from Holly Springs Eyecare.

Photo by Sue Watson

Big culverts

Workers with Bain & Sons place culvert sections in the creek bed at the intersection of Lemac and South Center streets in Holly Springs. The culverts will help take storm water away from the city.

Job Fair successful

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

The Marshall-Benton Area Job Fair March 8 drew a steady stream of job seekers from high school and college students to those who have been out of school for a while.

The caliber of the applicants this year was impressive, said Adam Todd with the Mississippi Job Fair Network.

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Photo by Sue Watson

Resetting a monument

Building and grounds employees with the City of Holly Springs reset a headstone at Hill Crest Cemetery.

Four suspects charged with business burglaries in city

Officers with the Holly Springs Police Department answered 90 calls and made five felony arrests last week, according to chief James Dean.

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Burglary suspects nabbed

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

An intensive manhunt involving numerous burglaries in the Marianna Road area netted the arrest of five suspects, according to sheriff Kenny Dickerson.

Marshall County deputies, Holly Springs policemen, officers with the Mississippi Highway Patrol, sheriff’s investigators, officers with the Mississippi Department of Corrections, search units with the DeSoto County K-9 and air units all participated in the search, the sheriff said.

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Byhalia police officers go to 44 calls

The Byhalia Police Department responded to 44 calls during the past week.

Chief Gary Looney released the following report – alarm calls, 6; miscellaneous, 14; escorts, 7; juvenile-related calls, 1; disturbances, 2; assists, 4; motor vehicle accidents, 2; and medical, 8.

Byhalia police officers also made three arrests during the past week, according to Chief Looney.

Photo by Ronnie Day

Winning the race

Mykala Hyatt of Holly Springs competes in barrel racing Saturday night during the Deep South Championship Rodeo at the Marshall County Fairgrounds. Hyatt won the event and leads for the year in Deep South standings.

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