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According to volunteers and staff at the Marshall Animal Shelter, people recently broke into the shelter and stole a 50-pound puppy. A volunteer did not see the dog, named Mash who is described as a black lab mix, in his pen Sunday, Aug. 12. She, along with the staff present that morning, could not find him, and everyone with a key to the facility was contacted...

Throughout the past few weeks, social media has brought to light several stories — many unconfirmed — of women allegedly escaping human trafficking captivity. With every new story, the terrifying possibility of abduction fills the minds of women, parents and spouses everywhere...

According to a press release from the Marshall Parks and Recreation Board of Directors, President Mike Lamberson announced Wednesday, Aug. 15, that Park Director Jeff Stubblefield has tendered his resignation, effective Thursday, Sept. 6. Stubblefield has accepted the position of Director of Parks and Recreation for the city of Maryville...

A Marshall man is facing a class E felony charge for child molestation in the fourth degree- child less than 17 years of age and offender greater than four years older. According to a probable cause statement, the victim reported she was outside near her home when an adult male neighbor approached her and tried to kiss her. Although she rejected advances, the man continued touching her and asked her if she wanted to have sex...

A Marshall man is facing a felony charge after a domestic dispute ended in his arrest. According to a probable cause statement, officers arrived at a Valley Southwest apartment Thursday, Aug. 9, after receiving a call in reference to a possible disturbance...

Several Waverly and Alma residents suffered injuries in a two-vehicle crash Thursday, Aug. 16, including a 1-year-old boy. The crash also resulted in one woman losing her life. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report, the crash occurred shortly before 2 p.m. when a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado crossed the center of the road...

A person of interest in breaking into the Marshall Animal Shelter and stealing a dog was arrested this past Saturday, Aug. 18, for trespassing in an unrelated case. According to information released by the Marshall Police Department, officers arrested 19-year-old Jorden Montell McClenton, of St. Louis, Mo., that afternoon. Due to witnesses reporting they saw him at the shelter on multiple occasions, officers interviewed him about the incident...

Incoming students at Miami R-1 will be welcomed with a big surprise this school year. After months of hard work, the Miami R-1 Parent-Teacher Organization is close to finalizing playground renovations. “We are still waiting on the swings. ... (We) hope they will be here by the end of August,” PTO President Elizabeth Thompson said. “We have now completed painting on the new concrete that was poured.”...

According to a press release from the Marshall Parks and Recreation Board of Directors, President Mike Lamberson announced Wednesday, Aug. 15, that Park Director Jeff Stubblefield has tendered his resignation, effective Thursday, Sept. 6. Stubblefield has accepted the position of Director of Parks and Recreation for the city of Maryville...

The Marshall ConAgra Brands plant recently won a Sustainable Development Award from the company for its work in conserving energy. As part of the award, the company also received a $5,000 grant to be used within the Marshall community. The plant selected the Marshall Parks and Recreation Department as the recipient of their grant...

Rich Rhodes — of Rhodes Engineering Company — was present during a Saline County Commission meeting Tuesday, Aug. 14, where he presented three proposals for the U.S. Highway 65 outer road traffic study on the south end. “Last Wednesday, we heard the scope of the project from MoDOT officials, including the area engineer Richard Shipley. ...

According to volunteers and staff at the Marshall Animal Shelter, people recently broke into the shelter and stole a 50-pound puppy. A volunteer did not see the dog, named Mash who is described as a black lab mix, in his pen Sunday, Aug. 12. She, along with the staff present that morning, could not find him, and everyone with a key to the facility was contacted...