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Ice causes power outages, accidents

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

Power companies worked hard over the weekend to restore electricity to areas of Marshall and DeSoto counties.

Michael Bellipanni, with Northcentral Electric Power Association, said reports of outages began coming in Saturday night and more heavily around 1:30 a.m. Sunday. By daybreak, Northcentral had 10,500 outages, most of them in DeSoto County in more populated areas.

Photo by Megan Wolfe

Honoring ‘Miss Lois’

Lois Swaney Shipp, a longtime pillar in the Holly Springs community, was honored this past weekend during the 25th annual Christmas Tour of Homes. She stands next to her portrait at the Marshall County Historical Museum, which was open for the holiday tour. Lois Swaney Shipp was president of the Marshall County Historical Society at the time of its first meeting in the old Women’s Dormitory Building (1903) of the Mississippi Synodical College. Others present at the April 27, 1970, meeting were Mrs. Otto Clayton, Mrs. Ethel Abernathy, Mrs. John C. Williamson, Mrs. Peel Cannon and Mr. Lanier Holland. The Historical Society was later supplanted by the Marshall County Historical Museum Society, after saving the old college building from certain demolition, thus paving the way for the extensive collection now enjoyed some 43 years later. Lois Swaney Shipp, affectionately known as “Miss Lois,” has been the steady hand on the museum’s rudder for much of the past 30 years, since returning to Holly Springs from Vicksburg. While her daily presence has been sorely missed at the museum since her move to Oxford, the dedicated staff is continuing her legacy to preserve Marshall County’s history and artifacts.

City drainage a concern; sirens OK’d

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

Flooding in Holly Springs during heavy rains is a concern for the street department, said Larry Miller, director of streets and buildings and grounds.

The issue of locating where water is backing out of drains was studied during a heavy rain, according to mayor Kelvin Buck, who said a survey of areas flooding is being taken. The next step is to seek to unclog the drains that often become blocked with rotted leaf detritus. Other blockages are due to collapse of the drains built years ago from clay (terra cotta) materials, Miller said.

Assessor warns citizens of scam

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

Tax assessor Juanita Dillard said Marshall County is the most recent of four counties to be hit with a deed scam.

Marshall joins Lee, Oktibbeha and Chickasaw in reports of scam letters telling the property owner that they should send $83 to get copy of a warranty deed to their property.

Police chief updates city board on gangs

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

There are three gangs operating in the city of Holly Springs, according to police chief William Hollowell.

A major incident recently at Walmart brought the problem to the fore. He said shoplifters were reported around 5 p.m. November 14.

Sheriff seeks suspects

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

Two male suspects are being sought following the break-in of three commercial buildings in the Highway 309 South area, according to sheriff Kenny Dickerson.

He said the locks on the back doors of Fantastic Pizza, Locks by Lisa and Warsaw Friendly Market were busted early Monday morning just after the midnight hour.

City officers go to 84 calls

Officers with the Holly Springs Police Department responded to 84 calls last week, according to chief William Hollowell.

Calls included – disturbances, 3; alarms, 11; larcenies, 5; accidents, 7; domestics, 9; assists to other agencies, 2; assaults, 1; burglaries, 3; checks on the homebound, 1; funeral escorts, 4; and 38 miscellaneous calls.

Byhalia police arrest suspects

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

Several suspects have been arrested in incidents in Byhalia, according to chief Gary Looney.

Two suspects have been charged in a commercial burglary and embezzlement case. Another suspect was charged in a case of uttering forgery, he said. And one person was charged with sexual assault.

Byhalia Lions Club benefit set for Friday in Holly Springs

The Byhalia Lions Club is holding a Christmas Benefit on Friday, Dec. 13, at 7 p.m. at the Collins-Hurdle VFW Post, 705 Highway 7 South, Holly Springs.

A silent auction will be held and music for dancing will be by The X-Citers. There will be a cash bar and appetizers will be provided. Proceeds benefit the Lions Club’s sight, hearing and civic projects.

Coat and tie are requested. Guests must be 21 or older. A $15 donation per person will be taken at the door. Call 901-493-6354 for other information.

The Byhalia Believes Parade, Tree Lighting and visits with Santa are set for Saturday, Dec. 14, at 6 p.m. Contact Byhalia Town Hall at 662-838-2135 for more information. No entry fee is required for floats.

Byhalia police go to 36 calls

The Byhalia Police Department responded to 36 calls during the past week.

Chief Gary Looney released the following report – miscellaneous, 7; escorts, 6; juveniles, 2; disturbances, 3; domestic, 3; animals, 1; motor vehicle accidents, 4; damaged property, 2; medical, 7; and alarm calls, 1.

Byhalia police officers also made four arrests during the past week, according to Chief Looney.

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