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Hearing Monday on redistricting By SUE
WATSON
A public hearing to discuss the proposed supervisor redistricting plans is set for Monday, Jan. 14, at 1 p.m. in boardroom on Market Street in Holly Springs. The public is invited to attend, make comments, and ask questions at this hearing. Afterward, the Marshall County Board of Supervisors will approve one of two plans to send to the U.S. Department of Justice for review and approval. One arrested after pursuit By SUE WATSON One suspect was taken into custody and a six-hour manhunt for a second suspect was called off Friday in connection with the theft of a car on the shoulder of Highway 78 East, according to Kerry Reid with the Byhalia Police Department. The incident began at about 1:35 p.m. Friday when an off-duty Byhalia police officer witnessed someone breaking out a window in a car parked on the shoulder of the highway, Reid said. Byhalia police set up a watch at the Highway 309 overpass at Highway 78 and watched for the vehicle, which was reportedly being pushed along the highway by a pickup. Fire truck tips over on way to call By SUE WATSON
A Holly Springs Fire Department pumper truck turned on its side Friday, while responding to a fire call on Highway 349 in the Bethlehem community. The pumper tanker was totaled and four firefighters were taken to Baptist Hospital in Oxford for treatment of injuries and released, according to chief Kenny Holbrook. One charged with uttering forgery By SUE WATSON A suspect has been arrested and charged with uttering forgery following the emptying of a checking account of a customer at the Bank of Holly Springs, according the sheriff Kenny Dickerson. Julie Gravely, 32, of the 1100 block of County Road 339, Falkner, was arrested and charged with multiple counts of uttering forgery totaling about $15,000 to $20,000, the sheriff said. Gravely is being held in jail on $50,000 bond. The Mississippi Department of Corrections has a hold on the subject as well, he said. Bones found likely tied to history of Thistledome By BARRY BURLESON Human bones found Wednesday of last week underneath Thistledome in Byhalia likely date back to more than 150 years ago. Owner Todd Maxwell, who is a nurse, said the bones of three small children were accidentally unearthed during restoration work on the historic home. Kinkade makes first visit to board By SUE WATSON Bill Kinkade, newly elected state representative for District 52, visited the Marshall County Board of Supervisors recently to pave the way for future cooperation with the county. He said he has big shoes to fill as he takes over the position of former Rep. Tommy Woods in January. Woods retired in 2012. Byhalia police officers go to 38 calls last week The Byhalia Police Department responded to 38 calls during the past week. Chief Gary Looney released the following report – alarm calls, 2; miscellaneous, 11; escorts, 11; thefts, 1; disturbances, 1; animals, 2; assists, 1; motor vehicle accidents, 1; fires, 1; medical 6; and harassment, 1. Byhalia police officers also made one arrest during the past week. Police go to 105 calls Officers with the Holly Springs Police Department responded to 105 calls last week, according to chief William Hollowell. The calls included – disturbances, 8; alarms, 12; larcenies, 4; assaults, 4; accidents, 4; assists to agencies, 5; domestics, 7; funeral escorts, 3; burglaries, 3; auto thefts, 1; 911 hang-ups, 2; shots fired, 1; and 51 miscellaneous calls. The dog catcher responded to 3 calls. Board fails to override mayor veto By SUE WATSON Some leftover business from December 18, 2012, drew interest at the January 2, 2013, Holly Springs Board of Aldermen meeting. Alderman Johnnie Ree Bagley-Johnson made a motion to override Mayor Andre’ DeBerry’s December 26 veto of board action not to rehire W.T. Consultants of Jackson. Alderman Harvey Payne seconded. Tourism hires office manager By SUE WATSON Shamecca Austin Fitts is the new office manager at the Holly Springs Tourism Bureau. She took over duties Friday, Jan. 4. She is a 2001 graduate of Holly Springs High School and attended Blue Mountain College two years, majoring in general studies. |
    
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