Kalib Richardson, 23, of Marshall, is facing four felonies and a misdemeanor after allegedly fleeing from law enforcement Monday evening. According to a probable cause… Login to continue reading Login…
By Missouri State High School Activities Association rules, fall sports practices were eligible to begin on Monday, Aug. 8. All of the athletic teams at Marshall High School began on that date, some working out in the early morning hours, while others practiced during the evening to avoid the hottest part of the day. Still, the squads that held their workouts in the morning battled high humidity.
Friends of Pennytown held an annual reunion on Sunday, Aug. 7, which included a church service inside Pennytown Freewill Baptist Church. Pennytown is a historic black hamlet located approximately 8 miles south of Marshall, and the church is the only structure that remains. According to information on the organization’s website, approximately 40 families lived in the township, which covered 64 acres of land. The church was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. Pictured on the top right is Virginia Huston, who was the last person born at Pennytown.
The 101st season of the Marshall Municipal Band will conclude this Thursday evening. The final concert will take place on the east lawn of the Saline County Courthouse and will begin at 7 p.m.
“And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force.” Matthew 11:12 (NKJV) A recent opinion piece in one of the big west coast newspapers suggested something along the lines that the world would not advance to its full potential until Christians were all gone, or until Christianity itself was done away with once and for all. That sounds a little farfetched to me.
Associated Press BEREA, Ohio (AP) _ The Cleveland Browns’ training camp hasn’t lacked for drama because of quarterback Deshaun Watson’s NFL disciplinary case over sexual misconduct allegations. Now, there’s a new storyline involving running back Kareem Hunt, even if the head coach insists the 27-year-old’s fight for an extension is “normal.” The NFL’s rushing leader in 2017 demanded a trade after the team denied his request for a long-term contract extension, holding himself out of team drills Friday and Saturday in protest but rejoining on Sunday.
AP Sports Writer ST. JOSEPH, Mo.
ST. LOUIS (AP) _ President Joe Biden on Monday approved Missouri's request for a federal disaster declaration in response to severe flooding. The declaration makes St. Louis-area residents eligible for federal help with temporary housing, home repairs and some health expenses. Record rainfall caused widespread flash flooding across the St. Louis area July 26, then struck again July 28 as residents were still recovering from the first wave of flooding.
It will soon be time to place more bricks in the Veterans Memory Walk of Honor at the Saline County Courthouse. Brick applications are available from Ed Reis at Wood & Huston Bank, Anne Hisle State Farm Insurance, and from the Recorder’s, Collector’s and Treasure’s offices at the Saline County Courthouse. Honor a veteran with a brick.
While traveling northbound on Wildcat Road in Saline County, a 2004 Chevrolet traveled off the roadway. According to the report filed by Missouri State Highway Patrol, the vehicle moved at a high rate of speed. This caused the Chevrolet to strike an embankment and overturn. The driver — Samantha Byers, 22, of Sedalia — was ejected and received moderate injuries. Byers’ occupant — Kalib Richardson, 23, of Marshall — received minor injuries.