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Thursday, April 2, 2009
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Bypass paving on go with ARRA funds

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

The Holly Springs Industrial Bypass Road will be paved with $2.5 million from American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds, according to Congressman Travis Childers.

The 1.5-mile project in Marshall County was funded, along with about $25 million listed for ARRA projects in the Mississippi counties of Bolivar, Washington, Pearl River, Lauderdale, Tishomingo, and Sharkey.

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Talk on vacancy heats up meeting

By BARRY BURLESON
Editor

A need to fill the position of supervisor of building and grounds ignited heated discussion during the March 17 meeting of the Holly Springs mayor and board of aldermen.

Mayor Andre’ DeBerry brought the matter up after city leaders had gone through their agenda.

He said, “We’re in dire straits,” due to the arrival of grass-growing season and use of the ball fields at the park.

The job has been vacant for some time. The city advertised its availability in the latter part of last year. After going through the applications and conducting interviews, Mayor DeBerry brought two finalists before the board.

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Invasion of honey bees

Photos by Sue Watson
A swarm of honey bees picked an awning post in front of Booker Hardware in downtown Holly Springs Friday, March 20, as a place to rest. The beekeeper, Eaylon Cannon of Byhalia, was called to remove the swarm, and the street walkway was made safe once more. Swarming, which takes place in bee colonies usually from late spring to summer, is a method of propagation of a hive that has outgrown its quarters.

New bank opens in Barton

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

The clouds held back their rain Friday at noon in Barton for the grand opening of the First Security Bank branch office.

An estimated 150 members of the banking and business community, as well as local friends and customers turned out for a warm reception, ribbon-cutting ceremony and fish fry.

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Pilgrimage 2009
Ida B. Wells Museum on home tour this year

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

Photo by Sue Watson

Exhibits
Leona Harris (left) and Gloria Gipson Suggs show off Suggs’ work.

The Ida B. Wells Museum and Cultural Center of African American History has been added to the Holly Springs Pilgrimage tour this year for the first time.

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Annual event April 17-19

By BARRY BURLESON
Editor

It’s April, and that means the tour of historic homes is just two weeks away.

The 71st annual Pilgrimage, sponsored by the Holly Springs Garden Club, will be held Friday-Sunday, April 17-19.

Activities also include a cemetery tour, carriage rides, Civil War re-enactors, luncheons, arts and crafts, plus the newest addition – the Pilgrimage 5K Walk/Run.

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Leadership class studies relationships

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

Unlocking the mystery of interpersonal skills, and how relationships work or do not work at home or at work, was one module the Leadership Marshall 2009 class completed this week.

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Holly High Robohawks compete in Bayou Regional event in New Orleans

Teams from 31 high schools in nine states recently competed for top honors during the 2009 FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Bayou Regional Competition held March 19-21 in New Orleans.

The competitors included the Holly Springs High School Robohawks.

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Health centers get recovery funding

Mississippi’s First Congressional District has been allocated $789,452 from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to expand services offered at North Mississippi community health centers, Congressman Travis Childers announced last week.

Overall, Mississippi will receive $6.3 million.

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Byhalia police go to 22 calls

The Byhalia Police Department responded to 22 calls during the past week.

Chief Gary Looney released the following report – alarm calls, 3; motor vehicle accidents, 3; disturbances, 2; animal-related calls, 1; assists, 2; medical assistance calls, 3; miscellaneous calls, 8.

Byhalia police officers also made four arrests during the past week.

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