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| Fire destroys house, injures two By BARRY BURLESON
The Holly Springs Fire Department is investigating a fire/explosion that destroyed a house at 353 North West Boundary Street and resulted in two injuries. Rodney Crane, assistant fire chief, said the emergency call came in at 2:09 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, with the first truck arriving on the scene at 2:11 p.m. Stimulus funds to help county, Childers says By SUE WATSON With the official signing of the $787 billion stimulus package passed by Congress, U.S. Rep. Travis Childers toured District 1 last week to explain how the package will affect Mississippians, particularly in the areas of tax breaks and additional funds for education. Childers said the vote for the bill was a tough decision for him due to the size of the appropriation ($787 billion) and how the bill adds to an already burgeoning national debt. Group wants treatment center By SUE WATSON About 30 concerned citizens asked the Marshall County Board of Supervisors February 17 to keep $2.1 million in state bond money slotted for construction of an alcohol and drug treatment facility in the county. Pastor Edward C. Moses of Asbury United Methodist Church, Pastor Willie Jeffries with Strawberry MB Church and Calvin James were spokespersons for the group. Committee, petitioners push for swimming pool By BARRY BURLESON A group of citizens was back before the Holly Springs mayor and board of aldermen last week requesting a swimming pool. Spokesperson Al Beck presented city leaders with a written summary and also talked about the need for the facility. The swimming pool committee had previously submitted a petition containing more than 500 signatures in support. Leadership Marshall class sets priorities for projects By SUE WATSON
At the February meeting of the Leadership Marshall class Thursday, members discussed and set priorities for service projects, heard book reports and were introduced to Fish Philosophy. The class met at the Collins-Hurdle VFW Post 5697, provided rent-free by the VFW. Sonic provided breakfast and A2Z Sign & Print Shoppe sponsored lunch. Cities joining Cultural Corners Pontotoc, Rolling Fork, Aberdeen, Port Gibson and Bay St. Louis are designated as this year’s additions to the Certified Cultural Corners program, grants designated to towns with a population of less than 20,000 to preserve and promote their cultural heritage significance. Holly Springs police respond to burglaries Holly Springs police officers responded to three burglary reports for the week ending February 23, according to chief Robert Pearson. A business in the 500 block of J.M. Ash Drive was burglarized Tuesday, Feb. 17. Someone broke into the snack machine in the break room and took approximately $50 in coins, Pearson said. Holly Springs Chamber schedules Recognition Gala The Holly Springs Chamber of Commerce will host a Recognition Gala on Tuesday, March 24. Byhalia policemen go to 23 calls The Byhalia Police Department responded to 23 calls during the past week. Chief Gary Looney released the following report – alarm calls, 6; motor vehicle accidents, 1; thefts, 1; escorts, 1; medical assistance, 3; fires, 1; miscellaneous calls, 8; trespassing, 1; damaged property, 1. Byhalia police officers also made nine arrests during the past week. |
      
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