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| Zoning acts on various requests By SUE WATSON The Marshall County Planning Commissioners took up 13 requests at the September meeting, some of which were contested by residents. One item on the list drew a large turnout of people opposed to the placement of a single-wide in a development with covenants for double-wide mobile homes. They opposed, saying their property values would go down. They, nevertheless, said they had feelings for the Nichols’ family situation. They offered various solutions of their own. Charles and Anna Nichols lost their house in DeSoto County and a baby in a fire and want to put a used single-wide on a Lot 54 at Circle B Farms (Bennett Circle) to live in for two years. Developer Mary Ann Hurdle donated the 2.1 acre property and sold the Nichols Lot 53. The Nichols have a used single-wide they would place at the back of Lot 54. Lot 53 has a driveway laid and the Nichols said they have to spend money for electric and septic tank as well and do not have money for building a new driveway for Lot 54. County sees first fire fatality of year By SUE WATSON A house fire took the life of a Marshall County woman on Wednesday, Sept. 17. Martha Dawson, 80, of 152 Springdove Road, off Cayce Road, died while being transported to Memphis via Hospital Wing, according to Tracy Jeffries, Marshall County fire investigator. Dawson was alone in the house at the time and was blind, he said.
Knives, crafts, cars draw big crowd By SUE WATSON Holly Springs was festive over the weekend, celebrating the onset of fall with a Case knife show and more. Helping make the event attractive to locals and out-of-town folks alike were an antique car show, authentic buggy rides, homemade ice cream made on the spot, and Case representatives and artisans who participated in the arts and crafts show. Jeffries D.A.R.E. Officer of Year By SUE WATSON Two deputies with the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department were recognized by Sheriff Kenny Dickerson for recent accomplishments. Deputy Tamara Jeffries was chosen as D.A.R.E. Officer of the Year for Mississippi at the state and national D.A.R.E. Convention in Gatlinburg, Tenn., in July. Jeffries is certified as a D.A.R.E. and a G.R.E.A.T. instructor and teaches both programs at the Byhalia Elementary and Middle School. Former teacher charged By BARRY BURLESON Former Marshall Academy music teacher Christopher Mirante, 31, of Taska Road in Red Banks, faces two charges of sexual misconduct, following an investigation by the sheriff’s department last week. Absentee voting underway By BARRY BURLESON Absentee voting for the November 4 general election has begun in the Marshall County circuit clerk’s office. Firewise home protection introduced By SUE WATSON When someone loses a home to fire it affects more than the owner’s family, it affects their friends, neighbors and extended families, according to George Rowland of New Albany. Byhalia police go to 40 calls The Byhalia Police Department responded to 40 calls during the past week. Chief Gary Looney released the following report – four alarm calls, five motor vehicle accidents, one burglary, seven disturbances, one domestic disturbance, three thefts, four escorts, five assists, one medical assistance and nine miscellaneous calls. |
      
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