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Three shootings under investigation By SUE WATSON Marshall County investigators are seeking additional information in three shootings, one resulting in death, according to sheriff Kenny Dickerson. He asked anyone who has information that may help solve the three cases to call 662-252-1311 and leave tips with crime investigators or to call Crime Stoppers at 800-729-2169. Callers may remain anonymous.
Owner wants subdivision rezoned By SUE WATSON The Marshall County Board of Supervisors has been asked by a third developer to dissolve a 50-lot subdivision because lots are not selling. Bruce Wring, represented by his son David Wring, requested the subdivision on Smith Grove Road and Etherlene Drive be dissolved. It was drawn up several years ago into 1.5- to 4.5-acre lots, and he said it is costing them about $150 a year per 1.5-acre lot. The land would only be taxed about $4 an acre a year as farmland, according to the Marshall County tax assessor’s office. City to celebrate 175th By SUE WATSON The City of Holly Springs will take three days this fall to celebrate the 175th anniversary of its founding. The event, promoted by Holly Springs Main Street Chamber, will have something for everyone. As usual, historic homes and buildings will be open for tours. But the opening ceremony is planned for Friday, Nov. 30, at 5 p.m. on the downtown square where tree and city lights will be lit for the Christmas season. A birthday cupcake celebration and special performances will take place on opening night. Medical campus could get boost By SUE WATSON A new law, signed into effect by Gov. Phil Bryant this year, may be an important boost to Holly Springs. The Mississippi Health Care Industry Zone Act and guidelines were discussed with officials of Alliance Healthcare System last week.
Belk: family man who loved his community By SUE WATSON Friends of Fred M. Belk Jr. will miss the man who was respected by law enforcement and the community for his work as a private attorney and county prosecutor. Belk, who retired in 2007, died Saturday. He was county prosecutor in the murder trial of Bart Meese, the man convicted of killing former Marshall County Sheriff Osborne Bell. Holly Springs police officers respond to 113 calls Holly Springs police officers responded to 113 calls last week, according to interim chief Lt. John Norman. The calls included – disturbances, 6; alarms, 28; larcenies, 8; assaults, 2; accidents, 11; assists to agencies, 2; auto burglaries, 2; funeral escorts, 5; domestics, 6; 911 hang-ups, 1; malicious mischief, 3; and 39 miscellaneous calls. The dog catcher answered 12 calls. Main Street Chamber hosts first luncheon By SUE WATSON The Holly Springs Main Street Chamber held its first meeting as a merged organization September 20 at the Beckley Center at Rust College. The Chamber and Main Street merged August 1. At the meeting, a new director for the new organization was introduced – Shanette Folsom. Fire damages Byhalia home By SUE WATSON A second story addition to alderman Joe Tunstall’s house on Northside Drive in Byhalia caught fire Tuesday around 8:49 a.m., according to Marshall County fire investigator Tracy Jeffries. Byhalia, Barton and Holly Springs fire departments turned out to fight the fire, he said. The fire started on the south end of the second story and spread to the attic of the original home, damaging both portions of the house, Jeffries said. But the majority of the house was saved, he said. The cause of the fire has not been determined and Jeffries said he and the state fire marshal are investigating the blaze. Byhalia fire chief Leland Reed was unavailable for comment at press time. Byhalia police go to 37 calls The Byhalia Police Department responded to 37 calls during the past week. Chief Gary Looney released the following report – alarm calls, 2; miscellaneous, 12; escorts, 2; thefts, 1; disturbances, 2; animals, 2; assists, 2; fires, 3; and medical, 11. Byhalia police officers also made five arrests last week and wrote 12 citations. Jailer arrested and charged with conspiracy By SUE WATSON A Marshall County jailer has been dismissed from his duties and charged with conspiracy to introduce illegal drugs in a correctional facility, according to sheriff Kenny Dickerson. Jared Ross Stevens, 26, of the 4000 block of Highway 349, Potts Camp, was arrested Monday night and charged. He was released Tuesday on $10,000 bond and awaits further court action, the sheriff said. Shaw enters plea to embezzlement, awaits sentencing in federal court Deborah Shaw of Waterford entered a plea agreement with the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi to one count of embezzling money from Merchants & Farmers Bank in Holly Springs. She signed the plea agreement August 28. Tourism bureau receives award Last week, the Mississippi Development Authority and Mississippi Tourism Association presented a host of awards to tourism entities around the state during the 2012 Governor’s Conference on Tourism. Held at Gold Strike Casino Resort in Tunica September 23-25, the awards ceremony showcased the best and brightest tourism organizations, staff members, volunteers and projects from across Mississippi. |
    
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