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Burglary suspect in custody after chase By SUE WATSON A man believed to have participated in 17 burglaries in the area was taken into custody last week. Katari Vatray Martin, 22, of the Cayce Road/Rabbit Ridge area north of Victoria, was caught in the Hacks Cross Road area of DeSoto County following a pursuit, according to sheriff Kenny Dickerson. He was driving a black, 2003 Dodge pickup stolen from in front of Annie’s Restaurant February 10. Profile Edition By BARRY BURLESON
Preachers often move a lot, but not Leon Burton. He has served almost 45 years as minister of Emory Independent Methodist Church in the Watson community of Marshall County. He started his work there on the second Sunday in June 1965. “This is the most loving congregation I’ve ever been associated with,” Burton said. “We’re one big family. That’s not to say we don’t have our ups and downs, but if we have problems, we work them out. Air clears about cemetery operations By SUE WATSON About 50 citizens who do not want big changes in the way the historic Hill Crest Cemetery operates had their voices heard at last week’s Holly Springs Board of Alderman meeting. Lois Swaney-Shipp, curator of the Marshall County Historical Museum, was selected as spokesperson to address the issue of repairing and reopening the front gate. She said she wants the gate repaired in time for Pilgrimage. The gate was closed to traffic by Mayor Andre’ DeBerry, who cited potential liability problems created when the gate post was damaged. The gate has been closed for nearly a year to traffic. Hollingsworth hired to lead HSUD By SUE WATSON The Holly Springs Board of Aldermen has appointed Don Hollingsworth general manager of the Holly Springs Utility Department. The measure came to final action at the March 2 meeting when the board overrode the mayor’s veto of a prior board action to put Hollingsworth in that position. County school district honors best teachers By SUE WATSON Each school in the Marshall County School District recently recognized one of its top teachers. One teacher, Danielle Hall, was chosen from the eight to go on to state competition for the state teacher of the year. Man found dead in home By SUE WATSON Byhalia Police Chief Gary Looney said Rajnish Singh, a 35-year-old male, died of natural causes in his home at 64 St. John Street, according to preliminary autopsy results. Pray Like Faye By SUE WATSON Faye Sanders, a long-time supporter of Marshall Academy athletes and an encourager of youth, is being honored by the 11th grade with a T-shirt sale. The proceeds will go to the charity of her choice. Holly High Class of ’95 sets reunion Believe it or not, it’s that time again, for us to celebrate the Holly Springs High Class of 1995 reunion. We are planning and the time is drawing near for our 15-year reunion. This year’s reunion will be held August 27-29. The reunion’s theme is “Celebrating The Mighty Bad Hawks 15 Years Later.” In honoring our theme, we are partnering with the HSHS Class of 1994. Together we can make Hawk history, combining to make things bigger, better, more enjoyable, and more memorable. All interested classmates who would like to participate and show your lasting Hawk pride, can contact the following members according to your graduating class: 1995 LeToya Tate, 662-274-0630, toyatate@telepak.net; Kim Mayfield, 901-590-5665, kjonesmayfield@hotmail.com; class of 1994 Shawn Clark, clrkshawn@yahoo.com. Also the reunion committee meets the last Saturday of every month at Pizza Hut in Holly Springs, 4 p.m. We look forward to hearing from you. |
     
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