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Cayce receives grant for sewer collection system

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has approved a $300,000 grant to Marshall County for the construction of a sewer collection system for the Cayce community, U.S. Sens. Roger Wicker and Thad Cochran said. The funds will help provide sewer service to 137 households and six businesses.

“Improving wastewater infrastructure is critical to attaining a better quality of life for those in rural Mississippi,” Sen. Wicker said July 11. “This important funding will extend wastewater services and help contribute to a healthier and cleaner environment in Marshall County.”

The Marshall County Board of Supervisors will administer the grant, which will help alleviate the problem of sewage that is collecting in yards and roadside ditches. ARC funds will be used to install six miles of sewer line and a lift station.

In addition to the ARC grant, the state will provide $600,000 from the Community Development Block Grant program, and $425,500 from the Water Pollution Control Revolving Loan Fund (WPCRLF), bringing the total project funding to $1,325,500.

Byhalia police respond to 32 calls, make six arrests

The Byhalia Police Department responded to 32 calls during the past week.

Chief Gary Looney released the following report – five alarm calls, one motor vehicle accident, one disturbance, one domestic call, one animal-related call, three assists, three medical assists and 17 miscellaneous calls.

Byhalia police also made six arrests on the following charges:

• Warrant, Byhalia, failure to appear.

• Warrant, Byhalia, careless driving, suspended driver’s license.

• Warrant, Byhalia, burglary and grand larceny.

• Driving while license suspended, petit larceny times two.

• Failure to appear, improper equipment.

Hummingbird celebration Sept. 5-7 at Audubon

Mark your calendars for the ninth annual Hummingbird Migration Celebration.

The event is set for Friday-Sunday, Sept. 5-7 at the Strawberry Plains Audubon Center, 285 Plains Road, Holly Springs. It’s located just off Highway 311. The September celebration features the spectacular fall migration of the ruby-throated hummingbird. Thousands of the tiny birds are drawn to the center’s forests, gardens and feeders.

For more on the activities, go to www.msaudubon.org or call 662-252-1155.

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