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Marshall County Humane Society News

With all the bustle of the new school year don’t forget pets

Now that the kids are back in school, who’s walking the dog and letting the cat out at night? In the hurry and bustle of the new school year, between extracurricular activities, homework and new friends, don’t let Rover and Miss Kitty be forgotten. They still need feeding and exercise on a regular basis and that litter box won’t empty itself. Whether you work it out by taking turns or assigning one person to the task, make sure the four-leggeds aren’t overlooked, even for a day.

If back-to-school expenses have wiped out your budget and your animals need to be spayed or neutered, perhaps the Marshall County Humane Society sponsored, low-cost Spay/Neuter Clinic can help. Our prices are as low as we can make them, some grant money is available for Marshall County residents, and vouchers can help if you don’t live in Marshall County. Lack of funds should not prevent you from taking this important step in caring for your pet and, in the long run, it’s a lot cheaper to pay the one-time expense of a spay or neuter than to keep having litter after litter to take care of and find homes for. Call 662-252-6196 for an appointment.

For information on adoptions, fostering or anything else about our Humane Society, call 662-564-2900. Correspondence and donations should be sent to the Marshall County Humane Society, P.O. Box 625, Holly Springs, MS 38635.


Cuddles	Nunzio	Shorty B
Are you looking for a small dog? We have several small guys available now. Come out and meet Cuddles, Nunzio or Shorty. We also have a chihuahua in a foster home. They would love to be your new companion! See Petfinder.com for a complete list of our animals. Call the Marshall County Humane Society at 662-564-2900.

Bring a friend

Whether your canine companion desperately needs a crash course in good manners or would just like to freshen or polish his existing skills, he’ll enjoy the learning game among friends — at the six-week canine beginner obedience course offered by K-9 Search One, which starts at 9 a.m. Saturday, August 30, at the Holly Springs Fire Department. For further information regarding the class, contact Judy Otto at 662-252-1004.

Computers donated to Marshall County Sheriff’s Department

Juvenile Officer/D.A.R.E. officer Bernita Fountain (left) and Deputy David Cook (right) of the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department received five laptop computers from Mississippi State University Extension Service office associate Mary Minor on Friday, August 22. “The computers will be used by deputies of the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department in the performance of their duties,” stated Sheriff Kenny Dickerson. “They will be extremely helpful to the deputies in writing reports, assembling cases for prosecution, as well as for other department uses. We want to thank Mississippi State University Extension Service and Janet Jolley, County Extension director with the Marshall County Extension Service for this worthwhile donation and we will certainly put them to good use. This is very timely in that it will assist Deputy Fountain in her duties.” Pictured above are Bernita Fountain, Mary Minor, and David Cook.

Pages from the Past

10 Years Ago - August 27, 1998

City’s hospitality attracts another movie deal for Holly Springs

Movie cameras will be rolling once again in Holly Springs -- for a few days anyway. The final scene of the film “Roads and Bridges” will be shot at the Mississippi Central Railroad yard in Holly Springs. Another movie returning here so quickly after “Cookie’s Fortune” is due to the positive impressions the crew of “Cookie’s Fortune” drew from the town, according to “Roads and Bridges” producer Rachel Wapnick. “Everyone had such a good experience in Holly Springs. The people here are so nice,” she said.

Dr. Rodgers returns to area clinic

Dr. Clifton Rodgers, board certified family practice physician, will return to Byhalia Family Health Center on Monday, August 24. “Dr. Rodgers was a strong member of our provider staff for five years before entering private practice in 1996. The clinic is extremely pleased he has decided to return,” according to Marjorie McKinney, executive director of the clinic.

25 Years Ago - September 1, 1983

Gasoline explosion rocks Holly Springs

The vibrations were felt nearly a mile away when a gasoline truck exploded at South Side Grocery Friday. The owner said he looked out after he heard the explosions and saw the truck driver running, on fire, away from the truck and yelling for everyone to get away. Flames erupted from the two above ground tanks at the store and the tanker truck, carrying 8,000 gallons of gasoline, was fully involved in flames. State trooper Mike Shaw, who lives directly across the street said, “I was trying to get my family out of the house, call the fire department and stop traffic all at the same time.” Fire chief Joe Fant arrived at the scene and quickly organized the effort to extinguish the blaze.

Karate champion

Mike Shaw of Holly Springs recently placed first in two events at New Albany’s first Open Karate Tournament this past weekend. Shaw placed in the sparring events in the purple, brown and red belt championship and first in the kata or “forms” in the green, blue and purple belt division. Shaw has been active in karate since 1983.

50 Years Ago - August 28, 1958

Southern Bell party

The Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Co. cordially invites the public to a coffee break on Friday, Sept. 15, between the hours of 8:30-10:30 a.m. in their office over the Merchants and Farmers Bank building.

Entertains with luncheon

Mrs. William Russell Brown of Houston, Tx., entertained with a luncheon in the Cameo Room of the Elite Cafe on Saturday. Invited guests were Mrs. Horace Brown, Mrs. Glenn Fant, Miss Ruth Finley, Mrs. Richard French, Mrs. George Buchanan Jr., Mrs. Henry Fort Gholson, Mrs. Edward Rather, Mrs. Jim Buchanan, Mrs. Leslie Sigman, Mrs. L.A. Smith Jr., Mrs. Maxine Elgin, Mrs. Carlisle Moore and Mrs. Ben Thompson.

Mrs. Keith elevated

Mrs. Miller Keith was recently elevated to the office of national first vice president of the Founders of Manakin in the Colony of Virginia. She is the first Mississippian to hold a national office in this society.

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