Covering Marshall, Texas and surrounding communities
April 23, 2026
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WASKOM – Devoted mother, beloved grandmother, cherished sister and friend to many, Connie Faye (Higdon) Meeks, age 65, passed away suddenly at her home in Waskom, Texas. She was born in Winnfield, LA on January 4, 1951 to John and Ida (Cunningham) Higdon. She is preceded in death by her husband, Frankie Lamar Meeks; her…
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By Becky Holland, [email protected] MARSHALL – The Marshall Fire Department Emergency Medical Services is an integral part of keeping the community safe and healthy. MFD through its EMS division mans three front line ambulances, and has three reserve units. Under current EMS Supervisor, Battalion Chief Randall Jeans, the MFD’s EMS division serves the community in…
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Marshall Fire Department to hold ‘hands-only-CPR’ awareness training By Becky Holland, [email protected] MARSHALL – How many of you remember the BeeGees? Or what about the BeeGees’ classic disco hit, ‘Stayin’ Alive,’ which was released in 1977? The song was a Grammy-award winner for the group, and later gained more recognition as the theme music to…
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FROM THE HARRISON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE HARRISON COUNTY – The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office took the following reports from complainants on May 16. In Hallsville, guns were reported stolen from a residence. A Diana resident reported subject pointed firearm at her. In Longview, a complainant reported her vehicle stolen. Another complainant reported several items were…
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Special Contribution MARSHALL – May 18, a little more than 50 to 60 people gathered at the Marshall Visual Arts Center as part of National Police Week. Harrison County Sheriff Tom McCool, members of the Marshall Fire Department, the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office, Chief Jesus “Eddie” Campa and officers from the Marshall Police Department and others…
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Motorists who normally travel FM 450 in Hallsville will need to find an alternate route on Sunday, May 22. Union Pacific Railroad will be closing the highway to through-traffic on this date to make repairs to the railroad crossing. Traffic will officially be detoured on a signed route on US 80, Branch Street and Willow…
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By Marcus Sandifer, Texas Department of Transportation ATLANTA — Work crews will be demolishing the existing FM 450 bridge over I-20 Sunday night south of Hallsville. This will require the closing of both I-20 and FM 450 to through-traffic. The road closures will begin at 5 p.m. onSunday, May 22, and should be back open…
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Press Release found on ETBU Website WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that the government cannot fine East Texas Baptist (ETBU) and Houston Baptist (HBU) Universities for carrying out their religious beliefs in their health plans. It also threw out the lower court decision against the universities. In its decision, the…
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My grandmother, Lois Holland, was known for her special cookies, called “Grandma’s Praline Cookies.” (Lois Holland died in September of 2008) Here is her recipe. 3/4 cup shortening (Crisco or Margarine) 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup unsulfured molasses 1 egg 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 1/2 tsp. soda 1/2 tsp. salt…
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She is short. She is spry. She is a young pup! All black in color except for grey/black/white ‘boots’ paws, this sweet female Heeler/Lab mix, Bailey, is a temporary resident of the Marshall Animal Shelter. Fostered out for the evening, Bailey was discovered to have a very mischievous playful side. She loves to be close…
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