Whitney Barnes

Whitney Barnes

  • Joined: October 3, 2023
  • Articles: 3175

April proclaimed Child Abuse Prevention Month in Marshall, Saline County

The pinwheel – a child’s toy and whirligig meant to bring enjoyment to children – is also now a symbol of their unheard voices.Since 2014, Pinwheels for Prevention efforts began in Saline County, and on Friday, April 5, that effort continued.“The only way that change can and will happen is if we have a community that stands together for those who cannot stand up for themselves,” Whitney O’Bryan, outreach coordinator for Marshall Public Schools, told a crowd on the Saline County Courthouse lawn.A pinwheel garden of 462 of the toys was created on and near the courthouse steps Friday.

Lady Chiefs split I-70 games

by Hobby KingSPORTS EDITOR The Santa Fe Lady Chiefs’ softball team roughed up Orrick 14-0 in an I-70 Conference game in late March, but they were… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Owl golfers second at Boonville Masters

by Hobby KingSPORTS EDITOR Tyler fires ace on first hole of S-C Invitational With two golfers shooting under 80 and finishing in the top 10, the… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Dodd pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter

Twenty-seven-year-old Andrew Dodd, of Marshall, pleaded guilty March 25 to involuntary manslaughter in the first degree after the death of Dorian Lara, who was shot in the head and died at the hospital last June.On June 2, 2023, it was reported that emergency personnel were dispatched shortly after 2:30 a.m.