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Local caterer loses business to early-morning fire

By Rachel Knight/Editor

The Marshall Fire Department responded to a garage on fire at 5:25 a.m. Wednesday, April 23. According to the report, upon arrival, the building to the west of a residence was fully involved on North Kite Avenue. The... >>
Local law enforcement stage car wreck to bring awareness to students about drinking and driving

Volunteers from the Marshall Police Department, Saline County Ambulance District and Marshall Fire Department arrive at the scene of a staged car wreck to inform Marshall High School students against drunk driving for the... >>
Marshall Public Schools certifies election results, reorganizes board

By Jesse Brown/Staff Writer

Marshall Public Schools' Board of Education met for its regular meeting Tuesday, April 22, to certify election results and reorganize officers of the board. After thanking board members Doug Koehn and Diana McCartney for... >>
10th annual MS Walk, fundraising important to Mullins

By Kelsey Alumbaugh/Staff Writer

For Karen Mullins, being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in October 2012 gave her a sense of understanding the changes she had been going through. Multiple sclerosis is a "disease that involves an immune system attack... >>
University of Missouri professor and historian to visit MPL

University of Missouri professor and historian Steven Watts will visit Marshall Public Library at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 24, to discuss his new book, Self-help Messiah: Dale Carnegie and Success in Modern America, in... >>

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Community Progress Feature Stories
Each year in late winter, The Marshall Democrat-News publishes a series of special sections that include stories featuring local businesses, organizations and projects that represent the community's progress over the preceding year or so.

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Headlines

Local caterer loses business to early-morning fire (04/24/14)
The Marshall Fire Department responded to a garage on fire at 5:25 a.m. Wednesday, April 23. According to the report,...

Unidentified man boards Slater school bus Wednesday afternoon (04/24/14)
According to a press release from Slater School District, at approximately 2:45 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, an...

Health department board discusses life coach, basement leaks (04/24/14)
The Saline County Health Department Board of Trustees met Tuesday evening, April 22, to discuss the life and wellness...

Saline County Commission approves changes to county emergency plan (04/24/14)
Saline County Emergency Management Director Russ Donnell and Marshall Fire Chief and Emergency Management Director Tony...

Local law enforcement stage car wreck to bring awareness to students about drinking and driving (04/24/14)
Volunteers from the Marshall Police Department, Saline County Ambulance District and Marshall Fire Department arrive at...

Wild Turkey Habitat Management Workshop to be held May 17 in Sweet Springs (04/24/14)
The Missouri Department of Conservation will be hosting a free Wild Turkey Habitat Management Workshop from 9 a.m. to...

Greek awards given at William Woods University (04/24/14)
Every Spring the Greek community at William Woods University honors those who display excellence and service, both in...

Marshall Public Schools certifies election results, reorganizes board (04/23/14)
Marshall Public Schools' Board of Education met for its regular meeting Tuesday, April 22, to certify election results...

Photo galleries

Marshall Chamber of Commerce's Chocolate Festival

Marshall Chamber of Commerce hosted its first Chocolate Fest Friday night, April 11, at Martin Community Center. According to Jill Murray, executive director, there were 72 entries, 100 auction items and 20 vendors for approximately 400 chocolate...

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