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News BriefsMayor proclaims ‘Relay for Life Days’ Holly Springs Mayor Andre’ DeBerry has proclaimed June 3-9 as “Relay for Life Days” in Marshall County. He encourages citizens to participate in the annual Relay for Life event at Sam Coopwood Park on Friday, June 8, at 6 p.m. through Saturday, June 9, at 6 a.m. The park is located on Highway 4 East in Holly Springs. Relay for Life is the signature activity of the American Cancer Society and celebrates cancer survivors and caregivers, remembers loved ones lost to the disease, and empowers individuals and communities to fight against cancer. Money raised during Relay for Life of Marshall County, DeBerry said, supports the America Cancer Society’s mission of saving lives and creating a world with less cancer and more birthdays – by helping people stay well, by helping people get well, by finding cures for cancer and fighting back. Relay for Life helped fund more than $150 million in cancer research last year. ‘Dream Big’ program available this summer The Marshall County Library in Holly Springs, Potts Camp and Byhalia has planned the Summer Library Program to keep children reading and learning all summer. Parents can register their children at any branch so they can enjoy storytime and crafts. The theme this year is “Dream Big.” Children can follow their dreams as they learn fun and exciting new things at the library. Every program is free and open to children of all ages. Refreshments will be served. • Potts Camp: Tuesdays – June 12, 19, 26 and July 10, 17, 24. • Holly Springs: Wednesdays – June 13, 20, 27 and July 11, 18, 25. • Byhalia: Fridays – June 15, 22, 29 and July 13, 20, 27. All programs start at 2 p.m. Byhalia police respond to accident, fire, more The Byhalia Police Department responded to 28 calls during the past week. Chief Gary Looney released the following report – alarm calls, 1; miscellaneous, 13; escorts, 4; juveniles, 1; animals, 2; assists, 1; motor vehicle accidents, 1; fires, 1; and medical, 4. Byhalia police officers also made eight arrests during the past week, according to Chief Looney. |
     
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