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Aldermen alter B4 zoning plan

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

The Holly Springs Board of Aldermen, by a vote of 4-1, removed prohibition of new churches in B4 zoning after boardroom discussion before about 50 interested citizens.

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Photo by Barry Burleson

Spring break?

Lyndsey Sansone and her brother Forrest enjoy sledding Saturday morning at Spring Hollow Park in Holly Springs. Spring break opened with snow blanketing most parts of Marshall County Friday night.

Electric rates rising

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

Holly Springs Utility Department will increase electric rates April 1 by about 14.58 percent, according to general manager John Collins. The new rates take effect on all power used from April 1 forward.

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How sweet it is!

Photo by Lawrence White

The H.W. Byers Lady Lions pile on the Mississippi Coliseum court as they celebrate a Class 2A state basketball championship. For more, see the sports section.

Authorities nab suspects in Potts Camp burglary

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

Two men have been arrested and charged in the burglary of the Potts Camp Pharmacy, according to Sheriff Kenny Dickerson.

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Photo by Sue Watson

End of an era

Mark Miller removes the “Going Out of Business” sign at Linwood’s in Holly Springs Monday. The official closing ends a downtown tradition. The Miller family has been a part of the business district for 86 years. A sign in the window of Linwood’s thanks everyone for their patronage over the years.

Grand Jury returns indictments in Benton County voter fraud case

Attorney General Jim Hood confirmed Friday that indictments have been served on 16 people connected to a Benton County voter fraud investigation.

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Arbor Day program set for March 18

An Arbor Day program will be held Tuesday, March 18, at 1 p.m. at Montrose Arboretum.

This is the 27th anniversary celebration, sponsored by the Holly Springs Garden Club.

The ceremony will include patriotic music, remarks, a program presented by forester Jeff Ware and the planting of five trees in honor or in memory of various individuals.

Leadership class keeps having fun

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

The 2008 class of Leadership Marshall had lots of fun February 28 at Annie’s Restaurant as participants plowed through modules that provoke thoughts about attitude and work.

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Workshop educates young people on healthy choices

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

Students from junior high and high schools in the county attended a healthy lifestyles program at Rust College February 29.

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Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow

Photos by Barry Burleson

Lawrence Boga (top) with the Holly Springs Street Department clears the steps to city hall of snow and ice Saturday morning. Bottom photo is one of many wintery scenes around the county after the snowfall.

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