The South Reporter — Thurs., June 12, 2008


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Ceremonial Swearing-In Tour
• Childers, others credit win to unity, determination

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

Photo by Sue Watson

New Congressman
Bill Renick administers the oath Monday to Congressman Travis Childers, who is accompanied by his wife Tami.

U.S. Representative Travis Childers was given a warm welcome Monday at the courthouse in Holly Springs after becoming the first Congressman ever to face four elections in 63 days.

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Citizens want to study pool situation

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

Holly Springs’ only public swimming pool is closed again this year, and some citizens attended the board of aldermen meeting June 3 to argue the city should make a stronger effort to reopen it.

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Rashi visits Rotary Club

Photo by Barry Burleson

Kate Friedman, certified environmental educator at Strawberry Plains Audubon Center, was the guest speaker at the June 4 meeting of the Holly Springs Rotary Club. Her program included Rashi, a red-shouldered hawk she has raised and trained from a young bird. Friedman has her degree in biological sciences, specializing in animal management. She is well known throughout the country for her ability to train birds.

Bypass funding not likely this year

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

County consultant Gary Anderson updated the board of supervisors June 2 on legislative matters, saying finding money to complete the paving of the Highway 4 bypass north of Holly Springs is not forthcoming.

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Stolen items recovered

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

Items from two burglaries have been recovered by the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department, according to Sheriff Kenny Dickerson.

Power tools - one grinder and three nail drivers - were recovered from a burglary of a property at Mt. Pleasant and Clark roads, he said.

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Photo by Sue Watson

New home

Serverdia Snow of Holly Springs is a new homeower thanks to the help of USDA/Rural Development. Jimmy Cross, area specialist with USDA/RD, said this is the fourth new home built in Marshall County in the last eight months with funding from USDA/RD. From left are Johnny Jones, state program director for single-family housing, Cross, Daneisha Wiseman, Cedric and Serverdia Snow, Tarvarus Faulkner, Johneisha Jones, and Kurt Sanders with Southern Homes. The children attend the city schools. The month of June has been designated as “National Homeownership Month,” and Snow was recognized Thursday as a new successful homeowner to celebrate the occasion.

Downtown bank under renovation

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

A slogan “Pardon Our Progress” is mounted on signs at the back entrances to the Bank of Holly Springs on Memphis Street while contractors rebuild the drive-thru, parking lots and utilities to the oldest state bank in Mississippi.

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Audubon schedules youth camp

Strawberry Plains Audubon Center announces its 2008 Summer Ecology Camp.

Camp dates are July 14-18 for students entering grades 2 to 4 and July 21-25 for students entering grades 5 to 7. The time is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day.

Students will be able to take daily nature hikes, explore various habitats, participate in guided field experiences and learn about our native plants and animals.

The cost is $125 per week. Scholarships are available thanks to a grant from Wild Birds Unlimited and National Wildlife Federation.

For information on applying for a scholarship, or to have a camp application mailed to you, please call Kate Friedman at 662-252-1155 or e-mail kfriedman@audubon.org.

Registration deadline is June 27. Enrollment is limited, so register early.

Byhalia police respond to 45 calls

The Byhalia Police Department responded to 45 calls during the past week.

Chief Gary Looney released the following report – four alarm calls, five motor vehicle accidents, seven disturbances, one domestic call, three escorts, one animal-related call, one juvenile-related call, two assists, seven medical assistance calls, one fire, 12 miscellaneous calls and one report of damaged property.

Byhalia police also made two arrests – one for resisting arrest, reckless driving, no insurance, DUI and assault on police; and another for DUI and careless driving.

Photo by Linda Jones

Relay for Life fund-raiser

The Big Star Baggers hosted a fish fry Friday at Carlisle’s Big Star to benefit Relay for Life. Fish was cooked by Kenny Dickerson, Bobby Harris and crew. The annual Marshall County Relay for Life, a 24-hour event, begins this Friday night, June 13, at 6 p.m. at Sam Coopwood Park in Holly Springs.

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