Covering Marshall, Texas and surrounding communities
January 9, 2026
As technology today is ever changing and advancing, one must be up on all the techniques, new ‘toys’ and how to use them. Take the cell phone for an example. The device was once used just for emergency conversations – or conversations with voices I should say. Now, people text, find directions, check out news,…
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As the city of Marshall continues to grow, thanks to I-20 and Hwys 59 and 80 running beside or right through the city, citizens look forward to the addition of businesses, recreation and more restaurants. In a recent, informal social media discussion about what they would like to see come to the city – a…
Read More about Marshall citizens’ vote in impromptu social media survey – Chic-Fil-A wanted.In the last two years, America has seen more killings of law enforcement officers than ever before. Police officers, Sheriff’s deputies and state patrol officers were already putting their lives at risk on a daily basis by donning the Kevlar vests and badges as part of their work uniform – now, the risk they take…
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Activity in downtown Marshall and at the Marshall Convention Center has been buzzing this week, and with good reason. It is Healthfest 2016. With around 20 presenters and speakers on hand, like Dr. Michael Gregor, founder of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, Dr. Garth Davis, a leader in the field of bariatric medicine, and…
Read More about HealthFest 2016 brings many to Marshall this weekendFrom KMHT East Texas Baptist University has experienced a significant increase in Graduate students with a record enrollment this Spring of 86 students enrolled in Master’s programs. This is a 34.4% increase over Spring 2015. As a part of growing the graduate program, ETBU has begun developing the Marshall Grand downtown. “We have made some…
Read More about East Texas Baptist University to Open ‘Capitol Cafe’, a Late Night Coffee Shop, in Marshall GrandThe Harrison County Children Service Board will host a short ceremony in honor of Child Abuse Awareness month at 12 p.m., Friday, April 8 in the 71st District Court courtroom of the Harrison County Courthouse. The ceremony will be short, and feature State Representative Chris Paddie as the keynote speaker. Also speaking briefly will be…
Read More about Harrison County Children Service Board to Hold Child Abuse Awareness CeremonyMARSHALL – East Texas Baptist University announces an increase in enrollment for the spring 2016 semester. A total of 1,148 students are enrolled at ETBU, which is a 1.8 % increase over last year’s enrollment of 1,107. ETBU also experienced a significant increase in Graduate students with a record enrollment of 86 in Master’s programs. This…
Read More about ETBU Reports Increase in Spring EnrollmentMARSHALL – The East Texas Baptist University Institute for Economic Education invites the community to attend the Guest Speaker Series “Baptists in Business: John D. Rockefeller” on Thursday, March 31, at 7:00 p.m., in room 101 in the Fred Hale School of Business on campus. The presenter is Dr. Burton Folsom, Jr., Professor of History at…
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MISD
SAM HOUSTON MIDDLE SCHOOL Sam Houston Middle School “Hoops for Heart” third-period winners are: Garret Cotton (1st place) and T.J. Mapps and Marious Hudson (2nd place). Pictured with the winners are SHMS coaches, from left, Lady Else and Linda Sooter. Sam Houston Middle School “Hoops for Heart” fourth-period winners are: Isiaha Alexander (1st place) and…
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Waskom PD
Special from KMHT News The Waskom Police Department has arrested a Waskom man on two outstanding felony warrants for Delivery of a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine). According to Waskom Police Chief Westy Meisenheimer, Wandell Dawayne Luster was taken into custody today by WPD, he was then transported to the Harrison County Jail. The warrants were issued…
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