Marshall Against Violence

Signs and candles lined the sidewalk.

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Harrison County

More than a two dozen attend prayer vigil

June 17, 2016

By Becky Holland, pineywoodsnews@yahoo.com MARSHALL – In lieu of the tragic event that has rocketed the core of our country, Marshall Against Violence (MAV) held a prayer vigil at the Harrison County Historic Courthouse Friday, June 17 at  6 p.m. Balloons of various colors, banners stating Pray for Orlando and candles representing the lives of…

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Demetria McFarland carries on as a voice for the 'voiceless.'

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Harrison County

Sister recalls her brother’s memory and murder

June 16, 2016

Demetria McFarland talks about her brother, his murder, becoming a voice for others who have lost their lives like her brother and shares about Marshall Against Violence. By Becky Holland pineywoodnews@yahoo.com MARSHALL – As Demetria McFarland sits in a booth at McDonald’s on Victory Drive, her thoughts are on the upcoming trial date of the…

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Marshall Against Violence plans Orlando prayer vigil

June 15, 2016

From Staff Reports pineywoodsnews@yahoo.com MARSHALL – The mass fatal tragedy that took lives and severely injured others at the Pulse Club in Orlando has sparked numerous reactions – including here in Marshall, Texas. Demetria McFarland, president of Marshall Against Violence, has responded as a Christian and community leader. “We need to pray.” So, Friday night,…

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