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Thursday, July 30, 2009
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Water system expansion in works

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

The Holly Springs Board of Aldermen held public hearings on two water projects that will provide potable drinking water to the communities of Marianna, Red Banks and Victoria.

The two projects, estimated to cost over $5.5 million, include the construction of a 300,000-gallon water tank and treatment plant, a 1,000 gallon per minute well and a distribution line beside Holly Springs’ new north bypass road. About 18.2 miles of water line will extend from the system to Marianna, South Red Banks Road, Chulahoma Road and side roads.

In addition, the system will back up the Holly Springs water supply, according to Don Hollingsworth, public works director. The tank and well are estimated to cost $2.5 million to build, while the water lines and meters are estimated to cost $3.1 million to install.

Photo by Barry Burleson

Knives and much more

Booker Hardware Cutlery hosted the “Making a Case for America Tour” Saturday in Holly Springs with custom knife maker Tony Bose participating. The big event included arts and crafts, refreshments, entertainment, antique cars, tractor train rides for children, horse and buggy rides and more. Jonathan Moore, owner of the downtown business, estimates attendance at around 1,000. For more, click here..

Police officer indicted

Michael Wilson, a four-year officer with the Holly Springs Police Department, was indicted by the Marshall County grand jury July 15 for the sale of hydrocodone, a controlled substance, to an undercover officer, according to chief Robert Pearson.

“Wilson was arrested and taken into custody by members of the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department on Tuesday, July 21, at the Holly Springs police station,” Pearson said. “Wilson was immediately relieved of duty and suspended without pay, pending adjudication of the charge in the Marshall County Circuit Court.”

After being arrested, Wilson was released on bond pending his appearance in the Marshall County Circuit Court on August 6, Pearson said.

‘Cowboy’ befriends cowboy Bolden

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

Several years ago Jerry Bolden was looking for a red heeler to help him with his cow herd. He was interested in adopting one.

“I had talked to the Humane Society and told them if they found a red heeler to call me,” he said.

When Bolden got his call to come look at the red heeler they had in the shelter he went out to look at the 8-month-old dog with a narrow head. He is used to the wide headed variety of red heelers. This one looks like the ones raised in southeast Oklahoma, he said.

Tourism receives grant for murals

The Holly Springs Tourism and Recreation Bureau has been awarded a grant from the Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC).

This grant is a portion of the $1.5 million in grants the commission will award in 2009-10 and will be used to help fund the downtown Holly Springs mural project.

The grants are made possible by continued funding from the Mississippi State Legislature and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Photo by Ronnie Day

Prayer walk for schools

Sunday afternoon, about 75 members of Potts Camp area churches met to walk and pray for their schools. Churches represented were Reid’s Gift Baptist, Pine Grove Baptist, Bethany Baptist, Chewalla Assembly of God, New Albany Church of Christ, Spring Hill Baptist, Salem Baptist and First Baptist of Potts Camp. Organizer Janice Canerdy said it was a wonderful, moving experience. “Participants felt the Spirit as they praised God and prayed for all involved in the education of our children, who are our future,” she said.

Deputies make arrest in stabbing

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

Marshall County deputies arrested Jonah Monroe Taylor, 27, of 271 Lane Road in Potts Camp, on July 26, according to sheriff Kenny Dickerson.

He was charged with aggravated assault and remains in custody of the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department, Dickerson said.

Amanda Taylor, the suspect’s wife, called 911 in the early morning hours to say she had been stabbed by her husband in their home, Dickerson said.

Education, support, therapy available at senior care facility

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

Aging can present a new set of challenges to adults and their families and friends.

The challenges can be overwhelming to some families, as well as to the individual whose health status changes, and can be expressed emotionally, mentally and behaviorally, according to Judith R. Owens, director of the Senior Care Unit at Alliance HealthCare System in Holly Springs.

Photos by Barry Burleson

Longtime public servants honored

The State Senate recently passed resolutions honoring three Marshall Countians for their dedicated public service – Bob Carrington, Jimmie Collins and Nancy Hutchens. Carrington served 30 years as an alderman for the Town of Byhalia. Collins served 12 years as mayor of Potts Camp and prior to that he was an alderman for 16 years. He was the first African-American mayor and the first African-American alderman elected in the town. Hutchens served 24 years on the Holly Springs Board of Aldermen. She was the first female elected to the city board when she started her first term in 1985. All three chose not to seek re-election this year. The resolutions recognized the three for their outstanding contributions to the betterment of their respective municipalities and for bringing honor to their families, their communities and to the State of Mississippi. (Top, left) Sen. Bill Stone (right) and Rep. Tommy Woods (left) present a copy of the resolution to Carrington. (Top, right) Stone honors Collins. (Left photo) Stone makes the presentation to Hutchens.

Photo by Sue Watson

Making pottery on TV

Terry Gill of Red Banks threw a pot last week during the taping of the local television show “The Holly Belles.” Gill, a local artist, sells his pieces in many local shops in the area. The show airs on Mondays and Thursdays at 6 p.m. on MetroCast cable television Channel 99.

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