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Car crash kills deputy
• Sheriff Dickerson said Scruggs was ‘a beacon of light’ By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer  | | Carol Scruggs |
Friday was a tragic day for Marshall County, Sheriff Kenny Dickerson and employees of his department. An
early morning car accident Friday on North Red Banks Road took the life
of Lt. Carol Jean Scruggs, a 15-year veteran of law enforcement – five
years as deputy sheriff. Full Story
ASICS coming to park By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer A
$400,000 grant to three-lane Mt. Carmel Road in the Chickasaw Trail
Industrial Park has opened the way for construction of a new warehouse
across the road from Exel. The Mississippi
Development Authority is expected to announce this week the agreement
with ASICS to construct a large warehouse and distribution center at
the industrial park, according to Christine Lusteck with MDA. Full Story
| Celebrate America’s birthday |  | Photo by Sue Watson
Travis, Benjamin and Blake Houston replace the
torn and tattered flags on the courtsquare in Holly Springs. The flags
downtown are provided by the Collins-Hurdle VFW Post 5697. This Sunday
is Independence Day, commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of
Independence on July 4, 1776. |
Armory undergoes complete renovation By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer The Holly Springs National Guard Armory is under complete renovation. Ssgt.
Keary Jetton said the work includes electricity, plumbing, replacing
doors and windows, repainting, installing new lighting, upgrading the
drill hall, and installing a new heat and air system. Full Story
Zoning OKs Waterford project By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer The
Marshall County Zoning Commission unanimously approved a permit in June
for an entertainment park on Highway 7 South below Wall Doxey State
Park. Developer Scott Robinson faced a number of
community members who objected to the park in order to ultimately win
the commission’s nod of approval. Full Story
Mayor urges board to plan for future By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer A
windfall from participation in the refurbishing of Mississippi College
Apartments in North Holly Springs may be used by the City of Holly
Springs to plan for future economic growth and development. Full Story
Snow Lake celebration July 3 By JOYCE BROCK
News Editor
The Southern Advocate The Snow Lake Shores Planning Committee is working to finalize the final details of this year’s Independence Day Celebration. Full Story
Police go to 28 calls The Byhalia Police Department responded to 28 calls during the past week. Chief
Gary Looney released the following report – alarm calls, 5; motor
vehicle accidents, 3; disturbances, 2; domestic calls, 1; vehicle
thefts, 1; escorts, 2; assists, 2; medical assistance, 3; fires, 1; and
miscellaneous, 8. Byhalia police officers also made 11 arrests during the past week. |
