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Citizens outraged at stalled grant work

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

Photo by Barry Burleson

Alderman Russell Johnson (left) makes a point to Mayor Andre’ DeBerry during the recent meeting.

Some Holly Springs citizens, who have complained for years that no progress is being made on two state grants, faced off with the mayor and board of aldermen recently and demanded answers.

According to Kevin Upchurch, executive director of the Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration, the city is two quarters behind on reporting requirements on a grant with $80,019 remaining to restore Chalmers Institute and a grant with $443,399 remaining to restore Hill Crest Cemetery. The original grant figures were about $90,000 for the Chalmers Institute project and two grants totaling $500,000 for the Hill Crest Cemetery project.

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Breast Cancer Awareness

Photo by Barry Burleson

Friday, Oct. 12, was “Think Pink Day” at Carlisle’s Big Star as the business showed its support for Breast Cancer Awareness in Marshall County. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Pink balloons were launched that afternoon as part of the activities. The “Big Star Baggers” are consistently leading fund-raisers in Marshall County’s Relay for Life. “It’s amazing what they raise,” said Martha Carlisle, referring to the store’s employees. “They work at it year-round and that’s what it takes.”

Shooting suspect in custody; two sought

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

A shooting between three suspects caused no injuries at H&R Grocery on Cayce Road Saturday, said sheriff Kenny Dickerson.

One suspect has been arrested and is in jail while two other suspects remain at large, he said.

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HSUD adopts new wholesale rate structure

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

A much discussed time-of-use (TOU) wholesale rate structure went into effect at Holly Springs Utility Department October 1.

The wholesale rate is the rate electric power distributors like HSUD will pay Tennessee Valley Authority for power. TVA moved to get TOU wholesale rate structure in April 2011.

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Progress continues at airport

By BARRY BURLESON
Editor

Photo by Barry Burleson

Justin Hall updates Rotarians on improvements and goals for the Holly Springs-Marshall County Airport.

The future of the Holly Springs-Marshall County Airport is bright.

“We’re in a great position, with our economic development, to grow the airport,” manager Justin Hall said. “We’re excited about the future.”

Holly Springs Rotary Club members visited the airport Wednesday, Oct. 10, for their weekly meeting.

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ICS hosts luncheon to celebrate success

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

The ICS Head Start leadership met with community stakeholders last week at Annie’s Restaurant to say “thank you” and to update everyone on the status of the organization.

About 130 VIPs from over the area attended to hear the good news. ICS received a spotless review this time around from the federal regulators and will not have to undergo another review for five years or reapply for funding for another five years, said Eloise McClinton, executive director of ICS.

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Legislators visit Holly Springs on FAM Tour

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

Photo by Barry Burleson

Tim Liddy of Holly Springs visits with guests at Strawberry Plains Audubon Center during the recent Legislative FAM Tour.

A Mississippi legislative group of nine House and one Senate member visited Holly Springs and Corinth recently as part of the 2012 Mississippi Tourism Association Legislative FAM Tour.

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Photos by Barry Burleson

Swearing-in ceremony

Andre’ DeBerry, mayor of Holly Springs, administers the oath of office to new police chief William Hollowell on Tuesday, Oct. 9. In the bottom photo, from left, are aldermen Russell Johnson and Harvey Payne, DeBerry, Hollowell, aldermen Johnnie Ree Bagley-Johnson and Calvin James, and city clerk Belinda McDonald. Not pictured is alderman Garrie Colhoun.

‘Souvenir of Mississippi’ installed

Randy Hayes, artist and photographer, of Holly Springs, has completed the installation of artwork commissioned by the Mississippi Museum of Art in Jackson’s downtown cultural district.

It consists of a series of photographs of Mississippi landscapes taken from a collection by Hayes. The artist used black and white images of various landscapes to construct the installation over two walkways at The Art Garden. The outdoor museum complements the exterior of the Museum of Art.

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Election Day Nov. 6; three in running for House position

By BARRY BURLESON
Editor

Three candidates have qualified to run for the vacant State House of Representatives, District 52, position.

Seeking the job in a special election Tuesday, Nov. 6, are Jeremy Bryan, Bill Kinkade and Van Wicker.

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City police go to 103 calls

Holly Springs police officers responded to 103 calls last week, chief William Hollowell said.

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