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Fairy Prom Mothers provides the long and short of gown shopping

By Sarah Reed/Editor

On Tuesday, Jan. 20, ninth-grader Kennessa Horstman sorted through dresses in search of something to wear to a dance at Marshall High School. Dresses were sized and hanging from racks, and in the corner was an illuminated... >>
MFD responds to house fire call

The Marshall Fire Department was called to a single-story residential fire Friday morning. At approximately 11:10 a.m., MFD responded to 1353 S. Salt Pond Ave., where the smell of burning was reported. The calling party did... >>
MVC Jazz Fest deemed a success

By Lucas Johnson/Staff Writer

Missouri Valley College hosted a jazz festival in the Eckilson-Mabee Theatre this past Saturday, Jan. 17. The show featured area junior high and high school jazz bands, as well as a jazz improvisation clinic. Present at the... >>
Mar-Saline NAACP branch sponsors breakfast for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

By Lucas Johnson/Staff Writer

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is one of the most celebrated civil rights activists of our time. Though his passing was more than four decades ago, his speeches, quotes and legacy still live on today. One group in Marshall paid... >>
Benefit auction raises $13K for Wright family

By Sarah Reed/Editor

The auction barn was nearly standing room only Saturday afternoon, Jan. 17, when Jones Brothers Livestock Auction took some time out of their regular auction to benefit a young community member. That afternoon, a calf was... >>

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'Hillbilly' comedian, musician entertains in Marshall (01/26/15)
Unperishable food items were piled at the entrance of Martin Community Center, in Marshall, Saturday afternoon as...

Slater senior trip to South Padre approved (01/26/15)
The Slater Board of Education met Tuesday evening, Jan. 20, where they heard from three high school seniors who...

Saline County Commission receives bids for county services (01/26/15)
The Saline County Commission met Thursday morning, Jan. 22, to discuss bids for materials and services for county-wide...

Fairy Prom Mothers provides the long and short of gown shopping (01/26/15)
On Tuesday, Jan. 20, ninth-grader Kennessa Horstman sorted through dresses in search of something to wear to a dance at...

MFD responds to house fire call (01/23/15)
The Marshall Fire Department was called to a single-story residential fire Friday morning. At approximately 11:10 a.m.,...

'Hillbilly' comedian to entertain with free show (01/23/15)
'Hillbilly' comedian Dennis Rader will perform a free comedy show at 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 24, at Martin Community...

Affordable Care Act broken down at Chamber of Commerce breakfast (01/23/15)
The Marshall Chamber of Commerce held its quarterly breakfast Thursday, Jan. 22, at the Indian Foothills Golf Course...

Grain Valley woman suffers minor injuries in Wednesday crash (01/23/15)
A motorist suffered minor injuries on Interstate 70 after her vehicle crashed at approximately 3:30 p.m. Wednesday,...

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