Police
What to know about fatal East Texas road rage incident: Why wasn’t it self-defense? Is there dashcam footage?
An East Texas man was killed and another is in jail after a Feb. 13 traffic altercation in ...
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Texas Railroad Commission candidate Bo French says he’ll reduce oil and gas industry regulations
A candidate for a seat on the state board regulating oil and gas activity says he’ll work to ...
Business
Marshall Economic Development looks to build on 2025 successes
In the past year, Marshall Economic Development has worked on various projects to bring investment and business to ...
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East Texas rodeo icon Martha Josey talks about career, legacy at Gregg County Historical Museum event
The Gregg County Historical Museum welcomed East Texas rodeo legend Martha Josey on Thursday night for a special ...
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Lessard named Marshall High School’s CTE Student of the Month
Through collaboration between Marshall Economic Development, the Prysmian Group, Marshall ISD and the Marshall News Messenger, Marshall High ...
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GOP Texas attorney general candidates tout conservative bona fides at only debate in primary to succeed Paxton
At a debate that hit all the major GOP talking points, the four Republicans vying to be Texas’ ...
Elections
Abbott rallies East Texas voters at Lincoln Reagan Day Dinner
East Texas Republicans gathered Tuesday in Tyler to hear Gov. Greg Abbott discusses his priorities for border security, ...
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Marshall Symphony Orchestra to present ‘Romance By Candlelight’ concert Saturday
The Marshall Symphony Orchestra will present “Romance by Candlelight: A Symphonic Tour of the Romantics” on Saturday at ...
John Moore
Moore: Cracking the case
A ceramic dishpan, a lot of pecans, and a nutcracker made in Little Rock. When we saw those ...
Columns
Dillard: Make me a blessing (Southern style)
We were invited for a meal at a young couple’s home last week. They have a new 2-month-old ...
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East Texas baseball: Waskom’s Johnson earns first career win
MARSHALL 5, LONGVIEW 0: The Marshall Mavericks opened the 2026 high school baseball season with a 5-0 win ...
Police
Harrison County Jail inmate dies after ‘medical emergency,’ sheriff’s office says
A Harrison County Jail inmate died Wednesday after having a “medical emergency,” according to the sheriff’s office. The ...
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So you wanna be an actor? East Texas filmmaker sets open casting call for upcoming film
Hallsville native Micah Lyons has been making movies for several years, starting with smaller, low-budget productions and gradually ...
Elections
Timmins seeks fourth term as Pct. 2 Harrison County commissioner
Pct. 2 Harrison County Commissioner Zephaniah Timmins says he’s seeking a fourth term to build upon past successes ...
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Marshall native Chad Graff seeks Pct. 2 commissioner seat as Republican
Republican Chad Graff says he’s vying for the Pct. 2 position on the Harrison County Commissioners Court to ...
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High school students in spotlight at upcoming Marshall Symphony League Ball
The 57th annual Marshall Symphony League Ball is scheduled March 7 at the Marshall Convention Center. The gala ...
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Arrest documents: Man shot, killed in East Texas road rage incident wasn’t armed, didn’t threaten suspect
A murder suspect told police he wasn’t threatened by an unarmed man he shot and killed during a ...
Elections
‘I’m here to deliver’: Ken Paxton makes East Texas stop in bid for Senate seat
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton made the first stop of his Texas-First Victory Tour for his U.S. Senate ...
Elections
All Marshall council races contested as filing for May ballot ends
Two final filings for the Marshall City Council mean all seats for Districts 5, 6 and 7 will ...
Elections
Harrison County candidate forum set Wednesday
As early voting for the March 3 primaries begins Tuesday, local non-partisan organizations will host a Ballot Breakdown ...
Columns
Hopkins: Doing right
In the Old Testament, the book of Isaiah has an important message for us today. Chapter 1 speaks ...
ETVarsity
Elysian Fields, Jefferson and Marshall participate in Marshall softball tournament
MARSHALL – Six East Texas softball programs ventured to Marshall for the Lady Mavericks’ annual tournament. Atlanta, Elysian ...
ETVarsity
Meet five of your area baseball teams
Baseball season is upon us. There are new head coaches and teams looking to build on their success ...
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Black History Month: Black servicemembers from Harrison County distinguished themselves during World War II
Heroes came in all colors. Beginning with the Civil War, Black men had joined, and been drafted into, ...
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ETBU says grant to Mission Marshall supported residents in need during government shutdown
East Texas Baptist University says a $5,000 grant it received in the fall was able to support Marshall-area ...