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Escaped convict captured in Tennessee

April 8, 2016

Florida escaped convict, Michael Rotunno, was captured in Paris, Tennessee on April7, 2016 after he was spotted at a motel in a stolen vehicle from Hallsville, Texas. The series of events is unfolding and it appears that Rotunno made an escape from Florida law enforcement officers while being transferred to a penitentiary in Florida…

HC Sheriff’s Office, DA’s Office deposit more than $700K in seized drug money

April 7, 2016

From Our News Partner, KMHT 103.9 FM In December of 2014, Harrison County deputies investigating a fiery, fatal accident on Interstate 20 near Waskom made an unusual find in the back of a big rig involved…bundles upon bundles of drug money. Sometime later Sheriff Tom McCool transported the seized money to the United States Treasury…

MPD Chief named a finalist in Galveston chief search

April 6, 2016

MARSHALL- According to a March article in the Galveston County Daily News, which was later confirmed by an email from the City of Galveston’s Public Information Office, Marshall Police Chief Jesus “Eddie” Campa is listed as one of nine top finalists in the search for a new police chief for the City of Galveston. Campa,…

Former MPD Chief looks to fill commission seat

MARSHALL – When Stan Spence, 63, walks into a room, there is an aura of familiarity and of security that seems to follow him. It could because the married father of two and grandfather of four served for more than 39 years as an officer with the Marshall Police Department – and for 12 of…

Marshall Police continue search for missing person

From Staff Reports, [email protected] MARSHALL – Danny Joe Riley’s family haven’t seen him since sometime in August of 1992. At the time of his disappearance, he was in his early 40s, and was around 165 pounds. Riley was said to have stood five feet and nine inches tall and had brown hair and brown eyes….

Caddo historian to teach at adult day camp

by Janet Cook, Executive Director, Harrison County Historical Museum MARSHALL/CADDO – Phil Cross, noted Caddo Indian historian, will be the featured teacher at the Harrison County Historical Museum’s first annual day camp for adults. The event will be April 27-28 at the 1901 Harrison County Courthouse in Marshall. This event will benefit the museum’s children’s…

ETBU School of Christian Studies Hosting T. B. Maston Lecture Series on April 13

MARSHALL – The East Texas Baptist University School of Christian Studies is hosting the T.B. Maston Lecture Series on Wednesday, April 13. The speaker is Dr. Roger Olson, Foy Valentine Professor of Christian Theology and Ethics, at Baylor University’s George W. Truett Theological Seminary. A luncheon will be held from 11:15 a.m.-12:00 p.m. with the…

Children’s story hour going to the dogs Saturday

MARSHALL – The Marshall Public Library’s monthly Family Reading Day Saturday, April 9, will be going to the dogs – literally, as children(and adults alike) will sing songs, listen to stories, do a dog-related craft or two, and even meet a real-live canine. According to Felicia Maden, Youth Services Manager for the Marshall Public Library,…

ETBU Jazz Band in Concert April 8 at The Marshall Grand

April 4, 2016

MARSHALL – The East Texas Baptist University Jazz Band will be in concert on Friday, April 8, at 7:00 p.m. in the Marshall Grand in downtown Marshall. The ETBU Jazz Band, under the direction of Professor of Music Douglas Lockard, will feature great jazz and blues tunes from the past and present. Admission is $5 or…

Saturday’s HealthFest events promote awareness

April 2, 2016

30-year vegan, lecturer, public health nutritionist and author, Tracye McQuirter, MPH, held court Saturday during HealthFest in Marshall. McQuirter shared her story of being a ‘veteran’ vegan, as well as discussed being a vegan in the African-American culture. Marshall Fire Chief Reggie Cooper was on hand for the sessions. Cooper had been diagnosed with diabetes,…