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Aldermen override mayor’s veto

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

Photo by Sue Watson

Mayor Andre’ DeBerry talks at a public meeting he held November 1 to discuss utility bills and problems.

A growing riff between the mayor and board of aldermen, over whether to abide by guidelines at the Holly Springs Utility Department and those required by the Tennessee Valley Authority, may have come to a resolution during a November 7 board meeting.

The board voted 4-1 to sign an agreement with TVA dealing with rules for collections of electric bills. The motion to override the mayor’s veto and to sign a compliance agreement with TVA was made by alderman Russell Johnson and seconded by alderman Harvey Payne. When the roll was called, those two aldermen, plus aldermen Johnnie Ree Bagley-Johnson and Garrie Colhoun, voted for the override, with alderman Calvin James voting nay, thus siding with the mayor.

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Photo by Sue Watson

A new Eagle

Robert Banks, an employee with South Center Printing in Holly Springs, puts the finishing touches on an Eagle on the new basketball court in the gymnasium at Galena School. The entire gym was renovated this past summer. “The Eagle was the last thing we were lacking,” said Jerry Moore, superintendent of the Marshall County School District, “and he did a great job.”

Sunday shooting leads to arrests

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

Two Tennessee residents have been charged in connection with the shooting of a man at M&W Quick Stop Sunday morning, according to sheriff Kenny Dickerson.

He said deputies were notified around 11 a.m. Sunday of a shooting at the convenience store at the intersection of Early Grove Road and Highway 72. When they responded to the scene, they found one subject shot in the upper back, he said.

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Two races go to November 27 runoff

By BARRY BURLESON
Editor

Voters in a few Marshall County precincts will return to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 27.

There are runoffs in two races – election commissioner District 3 and state representative District 52.

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Miller updates on new cemetery policy

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

A committee to consult with Larry Miller, supervisor of building and grounds, is satisfied with the proposed policy on Hill Crest Cemetery use.

Miller said three funeral home directors and several citizens, including the museum director, have reviewed the policy for operations of Hill Crest Cemetery and have only positive reviews of the policy.

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Photo by Sue Watson

In search of candy

Cameron Jenkins dons a cape for his trick or treating in downtown Holly Springs on Wednesday evening, Oct. 31. For more photos, click here.

Parade deadline set for Nov. 28

The annual Holly Jolly Christmas Parade in downtown Holly Springs will be held Saturday, Dec. 1. It is sponsored by the Main Street Chamber.

The lineup begins at 3 p.m. in the Old Colonial parking area, with judging at 4 p.m. The parade starts at 5 p.m. All entries must be received by November 28.

Entry forms are available at the Holly Springs Main Street Chamber office. For more information, call (662) 252-2943.

TVA representatives speak for the record

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

The South Reporter interviewed Cynthia Herron, director of retail regulatory affairs for TVA, and Duncan Mansfield, TVA spokesman in Knoxville, Tenn., to obtain answers about the authority’s regulatory role with power distributors such as the Holly Springs Utility Department.

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City police go to 122 calls

Holly Springs police officers responded to 122 calls last week, according to Chief William Hollowell.

The calls included – disturbances, 12; alarm calls, 23; larcenies, 3; assaults, 2; burglaries, 1; accidents, 13; assists to agencies, 5; 911 hang-up calls, 5; auto theft, 2; domestics, 3; funeral escorts, 6; welfare checks, 1; robberies, 2; auto burglaries, 1; and miscellaneous, 43.

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Motorcyclist dies in accident at intersection of 309/302

By BARRY BURLESON
Editor

One person died in an accident over the weekend involving a motorcycle and SUV.

The accident occurred at 6:13 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10.

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