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Smoky job
Community resident Chris Horgan joins the fire fighting efforts Monday afternoon in downtown Waterford.

Freak fire shakes Waterford area

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

The community of Waterford, located about eight miles south of Holly Springs, was surprised by a trail of fire that ran along about four miles of the Mississippi Central railroad track Monday afternoon.

The fire is believed to have been started by sparks showered from a rail car as the train moved along the tracks, according to Kenny Holbrook, chief of the Holly Springs Fire Department.

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City school audit points to problems
• Officials plan challenge, response

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

A recent audit of the Holly Springs School District by the State Department of Education on 36 selected accreditation standards found compliance with six and cited non-compliance with 24.

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Knox rubbish dispute history

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

A settlement was reached last week between parties involved in a dispute over the placing of a proposed rubbish site on Knox Road in the Marshall County comprehensive solid waste management plan.

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Hundreds attend health fair

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

The Eddie Lee Smith Community Health Fair drew crowds to get free health screenings, learn about dental and ear care and healthy foods.

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Kahr gives input on animal control

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

George Kahr, who has worked with the Humane Society in Florida and is now a member of the Marshall County Humane Society, encouraged the board of supervisors Monday not to ban pit bulls or specific breeds of dogs.

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Holly Springs police make three arrests

The Holly Springs Police Department reported three arrests and 17 citations for the week.

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Relay for Life set for June 8

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

The Marshall County Relay for Life committee is cooking up some fun for this year’s walk to raise money for the American Cancer Society and to raise awareness about cancer.

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