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Annual Mardi Gras 2010
The 2010 Byhalia Mardi Gras King and Queen selected was Ken and Sheree Edwards of Byhalia, Mississippi. The selection is based on costumes and the "participation of fun" at the event. The proceeds benefit Byhalia Beautiful and the Byhalia Arts Council. The annual event include Papa Don McMinn and Nightrain, a silent auction, the Taste of the Chamber and door prizes. The Byhalia Area Chamber of Commerce thanks everyone that donated, attended and volunteered for the celebration.
Picture Papa Don McMinn, Sheree and Ken Edwards
Annual Light Up the Town Lighting Contest
The Byhalia Garden Club and Byhalia Beautiful sponsored the Annual Light Up the Town Lighting Contest in the Byhalia, MS City Limits. $50.00 was presented to each winner in the following categories: Business or Public Building: Best Overall: Trinity Missions Health and Rehab of Great Oaks Most Original: Professional Services Residential: Best Door/WindowL Janis & Boyd Greene Best Overall: Scooter & Sonia Dempsey Most Original: James Reagh The sponsors would like to thank everyone that decorated their properties and showed their Christmas spirit. Please make plans to see the new lighting display sponsored by LCI, Inc. and the Town of Byhalia on Brunswick Avenue in Historic Downtown Byhalia.
Picture includes: A portion of the James Reagh Family's" The Village" on Senter Street.
Lucky Last Draw Winner at The Chamber Celebration
Jackie Gilmore of Olive Branch, MS was the winner of the Byhalia Area Chamber of Commerce's Lucky Last Draw fundraiser held on November 29, 2009 at the Chamber Celebration. Ms. Gilmore won $500 cash for her $10 donation for the BACC's projects and programs. Nineteen other cash and prizes were given away to other winners. Another Lucky Last Draw will be held at the chamber's Mardi Gras Fun-Raiser on Saturday, February 20, 2010. For tickets call, 662-838-8127.
Business of the Month
Acknowledging the Chamber Member businesses that make the Byhalia Area strong!
Name: Byhalia Tire & Battery
Type of Business: Complete tire replacement, alignment, front end chasis, brakes and exhaust.
Owners / Contact (s): Bill Hale, Carl Lowe, Warren Ghettie
Physical Address: 8328 Hwy 178 West, Byhalia, MS
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 486, Byhalia, MS 38611
Phone #: (662)838-6872
Fax #: (662)838-4633
The Byhalia Area Chamber of Commerce "Business of the Month" goes to Byhalia Tire and Battery located at 8328 Highway 178 in Byhalia, Mississippi. Servicing customers in the Mid-South for 29 years, this business is well known for greeting you at your car, friendly customer service and good prices. But their commercials and jingle has put Byhalia on the map! They offer complete tire replacement, alignment, front end chasis, brakes and exhaust. Congratulations! To nominate a Business of the Month call 838-8127 or email
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Pictured left to right Byhalia Area Chamber of Commerce Board member Kerry Reid presents the Traveling Trophy to Bill Hale, Carl Lowe, Warren Ghettie
The 14th Annual White Oak Classic Golf Scramble Fun-Raiser
The 14th Annual White Oak Classic Golf Scramble Fun-Raiser was held on Monday, October 5, 2009 at Kirkwood National in Holly Springs, MS. The tournament had two flights, CLM Insurance Hit The Spot Contest, Putting Contest and Tent Sponsors: 95.3 The Rebel & Servpro, a Live Auction, Door Prizes, Goodie Bags and Raffles. Tournament Committee members were Chairman Bill Kinkade (Champion Awards) Mika Joyner & Linda White (Synovus Mortgage) Rick DeBardeleben (Town of Byhalia) Donna Kaplan (Moonraker Graphics) and Jacob Norton (Citizens Bank) Master sponsors were 95.3 The Rebel and Champion Awards. Major Sponsors were Fencing Solutions and Construction, A & B Distributing, Precision Metal Works, Trinity Missions of Great Oaks, Mid-South Ag Equipment and Campbell's Glass. A live auction was held with trips to Heber Springs, AR and the Liberty Bowl donated by Champion Awards, Kirkwood Stay and Play given by Kirkwood and a vacation trip donated by First Security Bank.
A SPECIAL THANKS TO THE KIRKWOOD STAFF, PLAYERS, HOLE SPONSORS , SPONSORS and DOOR PRIZE CONTRIBUTORS. We appreciate all of our wonderful volunteers.
1st Place: Bank of Holly Springs Team
2nd Place: Scott Sawyer Team
3rd Place: Champion Awards Team
1st Place: Precision Metal Works Team
2nd Place: Hughes Bros Plumbing Team
3rd Place: Woods Farm Supply Team
Tommy Woods Golf Tournament
The Tommy Woods Annual Golf Tournament was held at Plantation Golf Course in Olive Branch, MS on Thursday, October 1, 2009. Invited guests enjoyed a round of golf, barbeque dinner and prizes. First place winner was the Bank of Holly Springs team.
From left to right...District 52 Representative Tommy Woods, Jonathan Turner of Memphis, TN, Mrs. Tommy Woods, Jonathan Burch of Southaven, MS, Hunter Hollingsworth of Holly Springs, MS, Scott Sawyer of Byhalia, MS.
Jennie's Flowers and Gifts
Byhalia Area Chamber of Commerce has begun a new program to recognize members that are making a difference by supporting the chamber with a membership and community investment. This is a random selection from members in good standing. Jennie's Flowers and Gifts located at 150 E. College in Holly Springs was surprised at their 5th Anniversary Celebration. Owners Betty Burch and Irene Strickland strive to be involved in many aspects of Marshall and the surrounding counties with deliveries six days a week. They have been recognized for good customer service and business promotions. Their pottery selection includes Peters Pottery, Good Earth, Terry Gill, Beloved and Etta B.
From left to right: Employees Ann Bumpas, Nancy Bryan, Co-Owner Betty Burch, Employees Theresa Thompson, Susan Warren, Co-Owner Irene Strickland Not pictured - Former Owner & Senior Designer Nina Work & Employee Martha McAlexander
Byhalia Beautiful
Professional Services located in Byhalia, MS was recognized for their effort to decorate and have a pleasing curb appeal on Historic Church Street. Byhalia Beautiful congratulates Professional Services for providing seasonal decorations for all to enjoy. To nominate a location within Byhalia City Limits, please call 838-8127.
The home subdivision Ingram's Place located on Highway 309 is recognized for its seasonal decorations and cleanliness. To nominate a location within the Byhalia City Limits, call 838-8127
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