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MISD students take two awards at state PTA Reflections contest

March 27, 2017

MARSHALL, Texas – Two Marshall ISD students have been recognized at the state level for their entries to this year’s State PTA Reflections contest. Emma Kate McIntosh, of South Marshall STEM Academy, received an Award of Excellence, Literature, in the 3rd-5th grade arts division. Mallory Maxwell, of Marshall High School, received Honorable Mention for her…

Sport

Three Lady Wildcats set personal bests at Bobby Lane Invitational

ARLINGTON, Texas – Three Wiley College women’s track and field athletes raised the bar on their times as they set personal bests at University of Texas-Arlington’s Bobby Lane Invitational Saturday. Renae Dennie and Taishia Pryce broke their previous personal records and ran the fastest times in Lady Wildcat history since 2008 in the 100-meter and…

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NWS Shreveport- Public Information Statement- Updated NWS Damage Survey for March 24, 2017 Tornado Event 032617

March 26, 2017

Public Information Statement – UPDATED National Weather Service Shreveport La 1113 AM CDT Sun Mar 26 2017 – Updated NWS Damage Survey For March 24, 2017 Tornado Event… Overview A line of severe thunderstorms developed in East Texas during the late afternoon and early evening and moved into Northern Louisiana. Several sections of this line bowed…

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Gohmert’s Statement on Tragic Mt. Pleasant ISD Bus Crash

March 24, 2017

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Louie Gohmert (TX-01) released the following statement today regarding the tragic high school bus crash in East Texas that claimed two lives and injured numerous others: “My thoughts and fervent prayers go out to the family members and friends of the two precious lives that were claimed as a result…

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MPD Warns of Gas Pump Skimmers

March 23, 2017

The Marshall Police Department is warning the public about gas pump skimmers. Unlike previous advisories, these recent skimming devices are placed inside the pump itself instead of on the outside of the machine. Citizens are strongly encouraged to remain vigilant when using a credit or debit card at gas pumps. One step residents can take…

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Reward Offered for Most Wanted Fugitive, Sex Offender from Red River County

March 22, 2017

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added Jahmar Nykel Young, 37, to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives list, and a cash reward up to $7,500 is now being offered for information leading to his capture. Young, who is a Bloods gang member and convicted sex offender, is wanted for aggravated…

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2 Computers Stolen From Walmart

March 21, 2017

The Marshall Police Department is asking for the public’s help with identifying a theft suspect. On Tuesday, March 7 at approximately 7:23 a.m., an unidentified man walked into Walmart, located in the 1700 block of East End Blvd. North and went to the electronics department. Once in the electronics department, the man loaded two computers…

Education

MISD officially cancels elections for Districts 1 and 5; District 4 race to be decided May 6

MARSHALL, Texas – The Marshall ISD Board of Trustees officially canceled the election of trustees for Districts 1 and 5 during Monday’s regular March meeting, with incumbents Mrs. Charles Wilson and Chase Palmer officially running unopposed. Mrs. Wilson and Mr. Palmer were officially certified as unopposed candidates and will each enter into a new term…

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MISD submits campus turnaround plans for Crockett, Carver to TEA

MARSHALL, Texas – The Marshall ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved the submission of campus turnaround plans for David Crockett Elementary and George Washington Carver Elementary to the Texas Education Agency during Monday’s regular March meeting in the Pat Smith Gasperson Board Room. The Texas Education Agency has identified both Crockett and Carver as “turnaround”…

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MISD names principals for new elementary schools

MARSHALL, Texas – The Marshall ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved the recommendations of MISD Superintendent Dr. Jerry Gibson for principals of the new Legacy 2017 elementary school campuses during Monday’s regular March school board meeting. Loyed Jones, currently the principal at George Washington Carver Elementary, will be the new principal at the new K-5…