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Harris new Holly Springs police chief By SUE WATSON
The Holly Springs Board of Aldermen went from within its ranks to find a new chief of police and a new captain. Dwight Harris was promoted to police chief and Elijah Wilson to captain. The duo will head up the leadership of the police department. Wilson will lead investigations and narcotics. In statements before the board, Harris said, except for a short hiatus, he has been with the department since first arriving in 1999 – accumulating eight or nine years with the department. He is a resident of the city, married and has three children. Arrests made in robbery, burglary By SUE WATSON One suspect has been arrested and charged with armed robbery and another is being sought in connection with a home invasion on Waites Road in the Lake Center area, Marshall County Sheriff Kenny Dickerson said. Investigator Jason Mills said a call came in August 6 at about 10:48 a.m. to the 300 block of Waites Road. When deputies arrived, they found a 13-year-old boy who reported a small grey Ford model car had pulled into the driveway and the occupants asked to speak with his uncle.
Tax rolls open for viewing By SUE WATSON The property tax rolls are open to view during August at the Marshall County tax assessor’s office on the square in Holly Springs. The rolls include real property such as land and business and office equipment, fixtures and furniture, vehicles, and mobile homes. Stones learn about Turkey By SUE WATSON Sen. Bill Stone, of Holly Springs, and his son Will were guests of the Turkish government recently. They visited as participants in a cultural exchange program, sponsored by Dialog Institute of Mississippi, a U.S.-Turkish relations foundation. The foundation sponsors the annual trip, which is intended to strengthen the economic and social ties between Mississippi and Turkey, he said. Summer youth workers honored By SUE WATSON The Summer Youth Program in Holly Springs was a total community effort, said mayor Kelvin Buck at a recent luncheon for the students. Twenty-nine workers were employed for several months in city departments, schools and local businesses. Presley to hold meeting in Slayden Northern District Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley will hold a Community Meeting on Thursday, Aug. 14, at Slayden Baptist Church from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. This meeting is free, and the public is invited to attend. The church building is located at 2534 Highway 72 in Lamar. Man charged with assault and burglary By SUE WATSON Holly Springs police officers made an arrest Sunday in a domestic violence and burglary incident, according to chief Dwight Harris. He said Leon Williamson, 33, of Holly Springs, was arrested and charged with domestic violence-aggravated assault and burglary of a building. “Leon Williamson was apprehended following an altercation with his girlfriend,” Harris said. “He fled the scene prior to officers’ arrival in the 100 block of Lutton Cove. Williams was later spotted in the area of Hubcap Drive, where officers took him into custody without incident.” Mayor, board hammer out budget By SUE WATSON The City of Holly Springs is forging a new fiscal year budget in special meetings this summer. The meetings consist of reviewing the current year’s budget and actual expenditures in the general fund and at the Holly Springs Utility Department. Mayor Kelvin Buck briefed aldermen in July on some salient facts regarding revenues and expenditures and the dilemma the city faces in trying to stretch the anticipated revenue as far as it will go next year. 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 – miscellaneous, 10; escorts, 6; juveniles, 1; thefts, 1; disturbances, 1; motor vehicle accidents, 5; medical, 12; trespassing, 1; and alarm calls, 3. Byhalia police officers also made four arrests during the past week, according to Chief Looney. |
    
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