Available for adoption from the Humane Society of Harrison County’s The Pet Place, located at 1901 Jefferson Ave, are the following great pets. For information on adopting or surrendering a pet call (903) 938-7297.
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Wiley College students and staff are participating in a campus-wide daily devotional throughout the month of January after returning to school and quarantine for the start of the spring semester.
Two candidates have filed thus far for the May 7 election for the Marshall City Council District seats 5, 6 and 7.
Harrison County Republican Women introduced on Friday House District 7 State Representative Jay Dean, the new legislator for the area, as he served as guest speaker at the auxiliary’s monthly luncheon.
The county’s rich local history was explored through the eyes of young historians Saturday as the annual Harrison County History Fair kicked off at the former Marshall Visual Arts Center.
The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office issued a public notice last week, informing that public visitation has been suspended at all jail facilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
As of Friday, which marked the end of the first week for candidates to file in upcoming school board and city council elections, few had officially turned in applications to secure a spot on the May ballots.
In late 2019 Mirella Diosdado was preparing for her nephew’s birthday party when her sister requested her assistance in creating a balloon display for the event — and like any good sister, Diosdado obliged. Little did she know, the first party decoration would quickly grow into her own small…
East Texas Baptist University’s Spring 2022 enrollment has set yet another milestone record with 1,495 new and returning Tigers enrolled for classes in January 2022. This new spring enrollment record features a 1.1 percent increase over last year’s record spring enrollment as the highest in …
The ETBU School of Communication and Performing Arts presents Footloose the musical, live on stage February 24 — 27 at Memorial City Hall. Prepare to kick off your Sunday shoes as Marshall cuts footloose to popular 80s tunes like Almost Paradise, Holding Out for a Hero and, of course, Footloose.
Even during a Pandemic, God knows how to provide and make a way for His people. During this time of uncertainty, in 2020, our leaders were committed to maintaining normalcy. In just a few weeks, their love of preaching and teaching the congregation transcended the four walls of the church in…
JEFFERSON — Jefferson ISD trustees are eyeing the approval of an update project for the W.F. Lockett Bulldog Stadium.
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Scheduled repairs to a 16-inch water main in the 1300 block of East Pinecrest Avenue just west of U.S. 59 that were to take place on Jan. 16 were unable to be completed and have been rescheduled to Jan. 23, the City of Marshall said.
Settlement reached in civil rights lawsuit against Harrison County involving former transport deputy
A settlement has been reached in a 2019 civil rights lawsuit filed against Harrison County and involving a former transport deputy accused of raping an inmate during transport.
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KARNACK — Marshall Fire Chief Reggie Cooper advises residents not to be alarmed if they see billows of smoke roaming over the area this weekend.
JEFFERSON — After a year break due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the annual Jefferson Wedding Expo, hosted by the Marion County Chamber of Commerce, will return for its third year this spring.
JEFFERSON — The Historic Jefferson Railway recently announced the start of their 2022 season, which is set for a spring opening.
The National Weather Service has issued a hard freeze warning for Marion County as well as several counties in northeast Texas, southern Arkansas and northwest Louisiana from 6 p.m. tonight until 9 a.m. Saturday.
Four Democratic candidates are vying to replace Republican U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert.
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JEFFERSON — All four Congressional District 1 candidates in the March 1 Republican Party primary made their acquaintance in Marion County recently, disclosing what makes them the top candidate for the seat, currently held by outgoing Congressman Louie Gohmert (R-Tyler).
The Restoration Advisory Board overseeing the clean-up of a former East Texas ammunition plant near Caddo Lake heard progress reports this Wednesday at the Karnack Community Center.
Marshall’s Communication Coordinator Jasmine Rios has been confirmed to have stepped down from her position with the city on Jan. 11.
David Willard has officially stepped into the role as Marshall’s interim city manager, working to keep the city moving while councilmembers work to secure a permanent candidate for the position.
If you ask Paul Daily with Wild Horse Ministries if people have anything in common with horses, his answer will be that there is quite a lot.
Current seniors expecting to graduate this coming spring face a new requirement for graduation, thanks to a new state rule that goes into effect this year.
Marshall ISD FFA students have been hard at work as they designed and built new benches and tables after the supplies were provided from a Marshall ISD Education Foundation grant.
Filing has officially opened for the May 2022 election for Marshall City Council district seats 5, 6 and 7.
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Marshall police are investigating after a drive-by shooting injured one person early Wednesday morning.
Marshall ISD trustees on Tuesday unanimously approved a new redistricting map that better represents a population balance, based on new information revealed during the 2020 U.S. census.
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JEFFERSON — The Marion County Republican Party recently welcomed House District 7 State Rep. Jay Dean, the new legislator for the area, in a special meet and greet, hosted last week.
State Rep. Dean to speak at Harrison County Republican Women lunch
AUSTIN — Texas Secretary of State John Scott today is encouraging all eligible Texas voters planning to vote in the March 1 Primary Election to make sure they are registered to vote by Jan. 31. Additionally, Secretary Scott is providing guidance to Texas voters on how to plan to cast their b…
The Harrison County Master Gardeners Association will offer free trees at its annual Tree Giveaway starting at 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb 5 until trees are gone. The annual event is co-sponsored by the Master Gardeners and the Texas Forest Service.
Panola College is seeking a number of alumni to feature on outdoor banners during its seventy-fifth anniversary festivities this fall. The banners will be displayed on light posts across campus.
It is time to make those New Year’s resolutions. This year might be a good time to focus on one that could save your life. While all notions of self-improvement have their value, driving is one area where our actions can affect not only ourselves, but other drivers and passengers on the road…
Students in Marshall ISD’s 18 Plus Transition Program and high school Life Enrichment classes rocked the night away as they were treated to a Winter Wonderland Dance right before the holidays.
One person was killed Monday afternoon in a rollover crash about two miles east of Longview in Harrison County, the Texas Department of Public Safety said.
JEFFERSON — Laissez les bon temps rouler! It will soon be time to, “let the good times roll” as the historic bayou town of Jefferson gears up to host its annual Mardi Gras Upriver parade and event next month.
The Harrison County chapter of the NAACP hosted its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Parade, starting in downtown Marshall this Monday.
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Harrison County Judge Chad Sims reported Monday that the county has almost tripled its daily average of new COVID-19 cases, averaging 147 new cases per day, in the last week.
After more than 40 years practicing optometry in the Marshall community, Dr. David Nelson is announcing his retirement from daily practice. Dr. Nelson first started his practice in Downtown Marshall in the late 70’s, moving it to its current location on East End Blvd S in 1984. He has been a…
The Marshall Regional Arts Council announced plans for a new festival series in Marshall called Third Saturday, kicking off for the first time this year March 18 through 20.
Born in the Sunny South community of Marshall a year before the Great Depression and during the height of segregation, 93-year-old Rev. Dr. Emmitt Theophilus Caviness worked hard to overcome obstacles, becoming a renowned civil rights activist, notable philanthropist and revered Cleveland-ba…
Members of the Hallsville Volunteer Fire Department took the time this weekend to surprise one of their own, Richard Crutchfield, with a party for his 45 years of dedicated service to the department.
The Greater Marshall Chamber of Commerce is kicking off 2022 strong, with plans to hold another Cinnamon Roll fundraiser through next month, as well as number of planned business events.
City Council Districts 5, 6 and 7 are on the ballot for the scheduled May 7 election in Marshall this year, with filing for the position opening next week.
JEFFERSON — Jefferson’s Opera House Theatre Players are gearing up for their sweetest event of the year.