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Man dies in Monday shooting By SUE WATSON A man believed to be from Arkansas died Monday following a shooting on Rabbit Ridge Road, according to sheriff Kenny Dickerson. The road was blocked off to the Red Banks Road intersection while the sheriff department’s investigation continued from about 7 p.m. to around midnight in the 1300 block of Rabbit Ridge Road. Arbor Day celebration inspiring By SUE WATSON
Lauren Massey’s sixth grade class at Marshall Academy joined the Mississippi Forestry Commission and Holly Springs Garden Club this year for an Arbor Day celebration at Montrose. Two trees were planted in honor and memory of the late Bobby Tubbs and the late Bill York. Sgt. James Hamblin with the Mississippi Guard, Detachment 1, Company A of the 2-198th Infantry, presented the colors, words of patriotism, and one of 11 American flags flown over Q West Army Base in Iraq in one day – one of two he brought back home from his tour. Litter problem outrages citizens By SUE WATSON A number of citizens, who want the city of Holly Springs to welcome visitors with clean streets and gutters, discussed litter problems with Mayor Andre’ DeBerry at a recent meeting of the city board. Jane Hubbard, spokeswoman for the group, asked city leaders for action to clean up litter and to fine those who throw out litter to try to encourage people to discard trash properly.
Gunn coming back to MA By BARRY BURLESON Tommy Gunn believes the third time is definitely the charm. He will return to Marshall Academy June 1 for a third stint as the school’s headmaster. He will replace Jane Hubbard, the person who replaced him six years ago. Hubbard announced her resignation in early February, effective May 31. Byhalia museum vandalized By BARRY BURLESON Two juveniles were detained last week in Byhalia after much of the historical content of the Church Street Museum and Gallery was found destroyed. Marshall County man returned after being lost By SUE WATSON William Lawrence of the Laws Hill community was returned from Fulton County, Georgia, by sheriff’s investigators after he went missing for a day from the St. Francis Hospital campus in Memphis, Tenn., according to sheriff Kenny Dickerson. Several senators oppose SB 2380, ‘spoils system’ By SUE WATSON Sixteen Democratic senators have signed a statement in opposition to Senate Bill 2380 that would return the state to the spoils system. One of those is Sen. Bill Stone of District 2. Byhalia police go to 28 calls The Byhalia Police Department responded to 28 calls during the past week. Chief Gary Looney released the following report – alarm calls, 4; miscellaneous, 10; escorts, 3; juvenile-related calls, 3; domestic disturbances, 1; assists, 1; fires, 3; and medical calls 3. Byhalia police officers made eight arrests during the past week. Police go to 105 calls Holly Springs police officers responded to 105 calls last week and made one felony arrest, according to chief James Dean. Calls included – disturbances, 12; alarms, 10; larcenies, 1; accidents, 4; agency assists, 4; domestic, 5; assaults, 2; burglaries, 4; funerals, 2; stolen vehicles, 2; welfare check, 1; malicious mischief, 1; 911 hang-up, 1; run-away, 1; robbery, 1; and 54 miscellaneous arrests. The dog catcher answered six calls. Redbuds provide refreshing sight By MARY MINOR The ribbon cutting on the last segment opening Highway 78 from the Alabama State Line to the Tennessee State Line was Saturday, Aug. 6, 1994. Zack Stewart was the Northern District highway commissioner and served in that capacity for 20 years (1984-2004). Following the completion of the highway, Stewart was on a trip to Starkville for a meeting and as he traveled on Highway 82, he noticed the beautiful redbud trees in bloom along the highway between Starkville and Mayhew Junction.
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