| Suspects arrested in teen’s killing By SUE WATSON Staff Writer  | | Terrell
Richmond |
Two
suspects arrested and charged with the murder of 17-year-old Terrell
Richmond of Byhalia made an initial appearance in justice court Monday
before judge Ernest Cunningham. Full Story
New Holly High principal • Richardson stresses ‘quality education’ By SUE WATSON Staff Writer Cedric Richardson, former assistant principal at Senatobia High School, is the new principal at Holly Springs High School. His first official day on the job was Tuesday of this week, July 1. Full Story
Commissioner talks on energy crisis, highways
By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer Bill
Minor, Northern District highway commissioner, addressed the economic
crisis centering around high cost of fuel, steel and other materials
used in construction at the quarterly meeting of the Byhalia Area
Chamber of Commerce last Thursday. Full Story
Law enforcement issues 315 citations in county
By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer
A
joint effort by the Mississippi Highway Patrol and Marshall County
Sheriff’s Department netted 315 citations last Friday, said Sgt. Leslie
White of the Batesville office of the Highway Patrol. Full Story
M&F Bank growing in Hickory Flat
By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer Merchants & Farmers Bank is building a new branch facility at Hickory Flat, according to president Greg Taylor. Full Story
 | Photo by Sue Watson | Chamber welcomes new members
New members of the Byhalia Area
Chamber of Commerce, recognized at the recent meeting, include (from
left) Bill and Peggy Waldrop (Sears Upholstery, Vent, & Carpet
Cleaning, Byhalia); Thomas Tribandis (Thrifty Car Rental, Olive
Branch); Samir Patel and Sam Patel, (America’s Best Value Inn,
Byhalia); Trudy LoPreto (Jim Walter Homes, Byhalia); Gene Phillips
(Brantley Funeral Home, Olive Branch); Tammy Cupp and Stacey Miller
(First Security Bank). |
Byhalia police respond to burglaries, shooting, more The Byhalia Police Department responded to 27 calls during the past week. Chief
Gary Looney released the following report – six alarm calls, two
burglaries, one disturbance, one theft, one shooting, two escorts, two
assists, two medical assists, one harassment, eight miscellaneous calls
and one report of damaged property. Byhalia police also made nine arrests on the following charges: • DUI, careless driving, no insurance, open container x3. • Driving while license suspended, no insurance, disregard for traffic device. • Murder. • Warrant, Marshall County Sheriff’s Office x3, felony shoplifting. • DUI 1st, careless driving, open container, no insurance, no driver’s license. • Petite larceny, felony charges pending murder. • Murder. • Warrant, Byhalia Police Department, simple assault x2, disorderly conduct. • Warrant, Holly Springs Police Department. For more on the murder investigation in Byhalia, see the separate story in this week’s South Reporter.
 |  |  | Photos by Sue Watson and Ronnie Day | Clydesdale fun
The Clydesdale Christmas Store Festival in Byhalia
June 19-21 was a huge success. (Top) Caina Rose and Paige Smith join
the motorcycle show. (Above, left) Jerry Shaw (left) and Brenda Luther
enjoy the entertainment lineup, which included Little Texas (above,
right). |
 | | Dr. Robert Emmon Tyson |
Bobby Tyson remembered By SUE WATSON Staff Writer He was a man called by many names - Dr. Tyson, Bob, Bobby, Daddy - but his trademark was gentleness, kindness and love unto all. Dr.
Robert Emmon Tyson, 80, was laid to rest at Hill Crest Cemetery Monday
following a memorial service at First United Methodist Church in Holly
Springs. Full Story
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