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    Marshall

    Police Officers’ Association votes no confidence in commissioner

    June 7, 2016

    By Det. Tyler Owen, President, Marshall Police Officers’ Association MARSHALL –On June 7, 2016, the Marshall Police Officer’s Association passed a “Vote of No Confidence” in the City of Marshall District 2 Commissioner Michael Mitchell. This action reflects the dissatisfaction and concern among Marshall Police Department employees and Police Officer Association leaders that Commissioner Mitchell…

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    Marshall

    Marshall hires new director for tourism

    FROM THE CITY OF MARSHALL The City of Marshall is pleased to announce the appointment of Carolyn Howard as the new Director of Main Street, Tourism and Downtown Economic Development. Ms. Howard brings a wealth of experience from the Beaumont Main Street program, which is one of only a few Texas Main Street programs that…

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    Muhammad Ali's fight with George Foreman was legendary

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    People

    Muhammad Ali dies at age 74

    June 4, 2016

    “Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee, you can’t hit what the eyes don’t see.” By Becky Holland, [email protected] Friday night, June 4,  the world became quiet, as news spread of the death of legendary boxing champion and civil rights advocate, Muhammad Ali, at the age of 74. Celebrities and fans alike took to…

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    Marshall

    City announces special-called meeting

    June 3, 2016

    From Staff Reports, [email protected] MARSHALL– The City  of Marshall has announced that there will be a special-called city commission meeting at 5 p.m., Wednesday, June 8, in the commission chambers at city hall. According to the official agenda released Friday, only one item is scheduled for discussion and possible action. The item involves the naming of…

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    Marshall High School graduated 300 plus Friday night.

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    Education

    Marshall seniors celebrate graduation

    By Becky Holland, [email protected] MARSHALL: Apprehension over the possibility of continuous rain had administration, staff and students at Marshall High School wondering if graduation would be held indoors or out up until a few hours before the event. The storms stopped long enough to allow the ceremony to take place in the football stadium. With…

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    MFD responded to a fire on Walnut Street.

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    Marshall

    Midnight house fire destroys home, Red Cross called

    By Becky Holland, [email protected] MARSHALL – Firefighters with the Marshall Fire Department responded to a midnight call in the 400 block of Walnut June 3 of a house fire. According to Marshall Fire Chief Reggie Cooper, the cause of the fire appeared to be the result of smoking materials which caused a “mattress to ignite…

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    Business

    Local real estate broker plays matchmaker

    Kelli Clayton matches people with the homes they deserve By Becky Holland, [email protected] MARSHALL – If you had to ask Kelli Clayton, Broker Associate with Ramsey Realty in Marshall, what was one of the highlights of her job, she would say, “Matching people with the home they deserve.” Clayton had always been interested in real…

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    Education

    Local teacher plans trip overseas for summer

    June 2, 2016

    By Becky Holland, [email protected] MARSHALL – Paige Wilson loves her second grade students at William B. Travis Elementary School. She enjoys her classes and loves guiding her students to learn. In 19 years as a teacher with the Marshall Independent School District, Wilson has taught kindergarten, second grade, third grade and fourth grade. Ironically, before…

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    Marshall

    Graduation plans announced for MHS

    By David Weaver, Public Relations/Communications Officer Marshall ISD MARSHALL –Marshall High School Class of 2016 Commencement will take place on Friday, June 3, 2016, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Commencement is currently scheduled for Maverick Stadium, weather permitting. In the event of inclement weather, graduation will be held in Maverick Gymnasium. As has been the practice every…

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    Harrison County

    Sheriff’s Office looking for missing teen

    By Lt. Jay Webb, Harrison County Sheriff’s Office HARRISON COUNTY – Harrison County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on the location of Sh’Raine L. Wiliams. Her DOB is 4-17-2001 and she is 5’4”, 135 Lbs. She left Marshall, Texas during school hours and has not returned home and may be in the Shreveport area with…

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