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Marshall school officials investigate allegations of testing irregularities (05/09/08)
Marshall school officials are investigating allegations of irregularities during standardized testing sessions at a local elementary school. Interim Superintendent Donn Quick has confirmed that he was informed about concerns that test-taking procedures were not followed properly and said he has been investigating the matter...

First trial slated to begin May 12 in Shepard couple murder case (05/08/08)
On June 5, 2006, Richard "R.D." and Jessie M. "Tiny" Shepard, were found dead in their fire-gutted home on Lafayette Avenue. R.D. was known for his wooden angel decorations that adorn several local homes and his wife, Tiny, sold cakes, cookies and cinnamon rolls from the couple's home...

Cemetery entrance damage estimated at more than $9,000 from crash (05/07/08)
A 21-year-old Marshall man was arrested Saturday, March 29, for driving while intoxicated and attempting to drive through the stone wall at Ridge Park Cemetery. Marshall police officers and Saline County Ambulance District No. 3, who were dispatched to the location early Saturday morning, found a 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis off the roadway and stopped against a rock wall. ...

Marshall man arrested by deputies April 29 on suspicion of rape (04/30/08)
A 45-year-old Marshall man was arrested late Tuesday, April 29, after a woman reported that he had raped her, according to a Saline County Sheriff's Department report. The man was apparently intoxicated when deputies arrived at the scene in rural Marshall and would not cooperate with their requests, according to the report...

Slater commencement speaker urges graduates to trust their passions, success will follow (05/12/08)
An hour delay of graduation ceremonies for a track meet didn't dampen the spirits of the 34 graduates of Slater High School who received their diplomas Saturday, May 10, in the high school gymnasium. "We want to welcome and thank all of you for your patience and understanding," said Superintendent John McEachern, after the class of 2008 marched in to "Pomp and Circumstance" performed by Slater's combined concert bands. ...

Marshall City Council, 9-1-1 Commission agree on price for dispatch site (05/07/08)
Marshall Mayor Connie Latimer released a statement Wednesday morning, May 7, announcing that the Marshall City Council agreed in closed session Monday, May 5, to make an offer to sell a parcel of land on South Odell Avenue to the 9-1-1 Commission. The site was one of three put forward by the city of Marshall as possible sites for the new centralized dispatch center...

Giant mushrooms (05/06/08)

Graduation ceremonies at area schools (05/09/08)
High school graduations: Sweet Springs High School graduation ceremony will be held Friday, May 9, at 7:30 p.m. at the school. Slater High School graduation ceremony will be held Saturday, May 10, at 6:30 p.m. in the gymnasium. Marshall High School graduation ceremony will be held Sunday, May 18, at 2 p.m. in the sports complex...

MHS Round-up/Lady Owls drop home finale (05/09/08)
Even in its relatively few losses this season, the rejuvenated Marshall girls' soccer team has not been out-classed. However, Smith-Cotton dominated the Lady Owls during their home finale Thursday, a 6-1 non-conference rout. The Lady Tigers led 5-0 at halftime and emptied its bench the rest of the way...