| Breaking News |  | Authorities look for bank robbery
suspects
The Slayden Branch of the Bank of Holly
Springs was hit by armed robbers at 1:10 p.m. today, Wednesday, May 19,
according to Sheriff Kenny Dickerson. Three black male suspects wearing
bandannas and flashing big handguns came into the bank just off Highway 72 in
Marshall County and held up tellers, he said. A fourth suspect may have remained
in the get-away vehicle - thought to be a burnt orange, late model Toyota
Corolla or Nissan. A picture of what is believed to be the get-away car was
captured by bank video cameras. An undetermined amount of cash was taken from
the bank, Dickerson said.
A reward is being offered for information
leading to the capture and arrest of suspects and conviction, Dickerson said.
Anyone who has leads or tips that may be useful to law enforcement in this
investigation is asked to call the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office at
662-252-1311 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-729-2169. |
Two men face meth lab charges
• Authorities look for burglary suspect By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer  | Help solve crime
A camera could have caught
images of a vehicle used in a break-in at Ed’s Pawn Shop. Anyone with
information is urged to call 662-252-1311 or 800-729-2169. |
Two
suspects were arrested Friday in the operation of a methamphetamine
laboratory in the Potts Camp area, according to sheriff Kenny
Dickerson. He said the arrests and charges follow several months of investigation. Full Story
County hashes road problems By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer An
important road in the Chickasaw Trail Industrial Park has some problems
with the subgrade which has soaked up rain water over the winter since
October and is holding it. Full Story
| Fire under investigation |  | Photo by Barry Burleson
An
early morning fire Tuesday at 184 Jarrott Street in Holly Springs
damaged about 50 percent of a home but did not injure any of the four
occupants, according to fire chief Kenny Holbrook. The fire at Carla
Jackson’s residence was called in at 6:26 a.m. Holbrook said local and
state investigators are trying to determine the cause of the blaze. An
investigator with the Holly Springs Police Department was also on the
scene Tuesday as firemen wrapped up operations about 9 a.m. Firefighter
Pattie Pritchard is pictured on the scene. |
Health fair’s 10th anniversary
• Event enjoys largest participation yet By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer The
Eddie L. Smith Community Health Fair was celebrated with a ribbon
cutting and the largest number of vendors since its inception. Full Story
Group works with at-risk children, seeks assistance By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer There
are a few good people in Byhalia who are on a mission to help children
who are at risk due to any number of issues they face. Full Story
Local story tellers needed for book and health fair The FW Coleman Theatre Club is seeking storytellers for their upcoming “Local Big Read” Book and Health Fair. Full Story
TVA warrior honored
Photo by Sue Watson
Holly Springs Mayor Andre’ DeBerry congratulates Terry Kemp,
retiring senior customer service general manager with the Tennessee
Valley Authority, with a plaque for his service to the city. Calling
Kemp a long-standing warrior for TVA, DeBerry and the board of aldermen
joined in to congratulate Kemp and his wife Cathy for his 35 years with
TVA. “I am honored to be here,” Kemp said.
“I feel very fortunate to have worked in Mississippi and in Holly
Springs - one of the places which is rich in history and tradition but
always progressive. This is a special honor and I do appreciate it.”
Republican primary June 1 By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer Two candidates for the First District U.S. House of Representatives seat visited Holly Springs last week. Full Story
Mississippi Hills Visitors Center in works The
Mississippi Hills Heritage Area Alliance group has leased a storefront
in downtown Tupelo, with the hopes of using it to better market the
area’s cultural and heritage attractions. Full Story
Police investigate larcenies,assault and other crimes Officers
with the Holly Springs Police Department took the following 11 incident
reports for the week, according to chief Robert Pearson. Full Story
Byhalia police officers respond to 40 calls The Byhalia Police Department responded to 40 calls during the past week. Chief
Gary Looney released the following report – alarm calls, 8; motor
vehicle accidents, 1; burglaries, 1; disturbances, 4; domestic calls,
1; escorts, 1; animal-related calls, 4; assists, 1; medical assistance,
10; fires, 4; harassment, 1; miscellaneous, 4. Byhalia police officers also made five arrests during the past week.
 | ‘Wizard of Oz’
On
Saturday, May 1, Potts Camp School presented its rendition of “The
Wizard of Oz.” It was directed by Casey Capplemen, music teacher at
Potts Camp, as well as the drama instructor, Shelly Clayton. The cast
and crew, comprised of the students from Potts Camp, worked many long
hours preparing for this production. Cast/crew were as follows: (cast)
Shelby Sanderson - Dorothy; Kaleb Reid - Scarecrow; Quinn Massengill -
Tin Man; Cheyenne Fair- Lion; Aaron Glover - Oz; Bailey Sanderson -
Glinda; Rachel Smith - Wicked Witch; Morgan Moore - Toto; Josh Hailey
and Justin Stanton - Guards; Jonathan Pruitt and Brittany Harris -
Trees; (crew) Ali Cheatwood, Tess Hill, Macy Watkins, Doogie Wells,
Austin Goode, Keshauna Peyton, Kerrace Williams, Zack Mayer, Wesley
Brown and Megan Watkins. |
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