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Ceremony helps keep Bell’s legacy alive

By BARRY BURLESON
Editor

Words like fair, friendly, great and loving were used more than once Saturday to commemorate the life of the late Sheriff Osborne Bell.

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Cargill picks Byhalia
• Groundbreaking slated for next Tuesday

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

Cargill Animal Nutrition is set to break ground in Byhalia for the construction of a $17.5 million facility to manufacture feed for a variety of species.

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Election Tuesday

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

Next Tuesday, June 6, is an election day with Democratic Primary congressional candidates on the ballot.

Polls across Marshall County will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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Road bids reflect price hikes

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

The overlay bids for a 640-foot bridge construction project on North Red Banks Road came in several hundred thousand dollars over State Aid Program estimates, a reflection of the increasing costs of concrete, asphalt and other building materials, according to county engineer Larry Britt.

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Kudzu Festival begins Thursday in Holly Springs

The 18th annual Kudzu Festival will be held this week, June 1-3, at Thomas Arena in Holly Springs.

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Jury convicts defendant in drug trial

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

A jury of three men and nine women turned in a guilty verdict in the May 17-18 trial of Elvis Gatewood in Marshall County Circuit Court.

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Exercise helps officials prepare in case of flu outbreak in county

A hypothetical county pandemic flu tabletop exercise was conducted in Holly Springs last week.

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City police make arrest for evading traffic stop

A Holly Springs man was arrested Tuesday, May 30, on multiple charges.

Police chief Patricia Selman said James Campbell, 26, was arrested after allegedly attempting to evade Holly Springs Police Department officers during a traffic stop.

She said Campbell was charged with speeding, seat belt violation, disobeying a police officer, failure to yield to blue lights, running multiple stop signs, careless driving, suspended driver’s license, no insurance and possession of a weapon by a felon.

Campbell was transported to the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office where he is being detained until his court hearing.

The Holly Springs Police Department also released the following report.

May 23

A stolen vehicle was reported in the 100 block of Rust Avenue. The vehicle is described as a 1995 white, two-door Nissan 240 SX.

May 24

A breaking and entering was reported in the 300 block of Chesterman Street. The victim stated a .357 handgun was taken from the residence.

May 26

A window unit air conditioner was reportedly taken from a residence in the 100 block of West Woodward on Friday.

May 30

A stolen car tag was reported on Tuesday from a vehicle in the 400 block of Rencher Drive.

Anyone having knowledge of the incidents mentioned in this report is urged to please contact the Holly Springs Police Department at 662-252-2122 or Marshall County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-729-2169.

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