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Supervisors mull taxation questions By SUE WATSON Marshall County supervisors, who have complained developers are trying to get out from under their tax status as platted subdivisions when lots do not sell, are now up against another question. What does the county do about taxing empty subdivision lots that have been given by the developer to a church? Supervisor George Zinn III brought up the topic of transfer of property in a subdivision to a church.
Store clerks face charges By SUE WATSON The new Marshall County Metro Narcotics Task Force made its first arrests inside the city limits of Holly Springs Friday, Feb. 15, according to police chief William Hollowell. He said four store clerks were arrested at two separate businesses and charged with possession and sale of controlled substances. Turnage touts school district’s success By SUE WATSON In a concerted effort to get the word out on Holly Springs School District’s success and also call for a new intermediate school facility, Irene Walton Turnage recently addressed the Marshall County Board of Supervisors. Supervisors expressed gladness the district is rated Successful overall, that the intermediate school was rated Successful, and that the junior high and high schools were both rated High Performing based on performance standards in 2012. Job Fair Tuesday By SUE WATSON The Marshall-Benton Area Job Fair opens at 9 a.m. next Tuesday, Feb. 26, in the McMillan Gym on the Rust College campus and continues until 2 p.m. Employers who have job opportunities or expect to have job openings in the next six months are encouraged to sign up online anytime between now and the fair. Latecomers will be welcomed. City opens bids on Hill Crest restoration By SUE WATSON Four contractors bid on the restoration work at historic Hill Crest Cemetery. The bids ranged from a low bid of $316,242 to a high of $530,442. The scope of the work, detailed in the specifications set down by the Mississippi Department of Archives and History, included the cleaning, resetting and repair of monuments, removing damaged/unhealthy vegetation, street (pathway) improvements and overlay of 3,100 feet, and installing/repairing the fence around the cemetery. City police respond to 100 calls Holly Springs police officers responded to 100 calls last week, according to chief William Hollowell. The calls included – disturbances, 5; alarms, 12; larcenies, 3; accidents, 6; funeral escorts, 6; burglaries, 5; domestics, 8; assists to agencies, 3; checks on homebound, 1; 911 hang-ups, 5; shots fired, 2; auto burglary, 1; auto theft, 1; and 42 miscellaneous calls. The dog catcher responded to seven calls. Board discusses legislation By SUE WATSON State legislative action on a heavily-lobbied bill, that would give big tax breaks to owners of Section 42 housing projects, was slowed last week by the Mississippi Association of Supervisors. MAS representatives went into the House Chambers to oppose big tax breaks that would rob the counties of much needed tax dollars. Zoning hears requests By SUE WATSON The Marshall County Zoning board met last week with three members present – Edwin Moses, Bobby Bonds and Joe Hurdle. Nine zoning concerns were on the agenda with the following actions: Three girls teams advance in North By BARRY BURLESON Marshall County basketball teams enjoyed a successful night Monday. The Potts Camp Lady Cardinals, H.W. Byers Lady Lions and Byhalia Lady Indians all won first round games in North State (after the sports section deadline). Byhalia police go to 31 calls The Byhalia Police Department responded to 31 calls during the past week. Chief Gary Looney released the following report – alarm calls, 3; miscellaneous, 10; escorts, 7; disturbances, 1; assists, 1; fires, 1; medical, 7; harassment, 1. Byhalia police officers also made nine arrests last week. Byhalia fund-raiser Friday night The Byhalia Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Mardi Gras Party, to benefit Byhalia Beautiful and downtown projects, is Friday, Feb. 22, from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Reach Adult Building, 73 Chase Street, Byhalia. There will be music, dancing, “Taste of the Chamber,” and more. Cost is $20 per person with reservations. Contact the Chamber at 662-838-8127. |
    
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