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Madill City Council discusses stop light issues
The Madill City Council held their monthly meeting on July 9. Agenda items one through five were general housekeeping items. Item six was to discuss and take action on change order for 18211CDBG20watertreatment plant project. Per City Manager James Fullingim, this is additional work that was found to be needed...
Council approves alcohol sales for music festival
Kingston Town Council approved a resolution in its regular meeting July 9 that will allow vendors to sell beerandwineatadowntown music festival on Sept. 14. It is a six-hour event and alcohol sales, and consumption will only be allowed in the designated area. The resolution is for this event only and...
Meet the Official: Larkin, loving what she does
Laura Larkin is the Marshall County Treasurer. She has worked for the Marshall County Treasurer's office since 1981 and has been the treasurer since 2012 Larkin, who was born in Northern California, has lived in Madill since her family moved to the county when she was 16 years old. Both of Larkin’s parents were raised in Madill and decided to return to the area after living in California for some time.
Chickasaw Nation Collaborates on $5 Million USDA Climate-Smart Grant
ADA, OK – Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby and Murray State College President Dr. Tim Faltyn recently acknowledged their respective institutions’ partnership in a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Climate-Smart grant, which focuses on enhancing climate-smart agriculture practices. “We are grateful for Governor Anoatubby and the opportunity to...
Denison could add another station to their fleet
DENISON, Texas (KTEN) - The city of Denison is in talks to add fire station four to their fleet. The station would be located near the Preston Harbor Development. Early projections total the number of houses in the location to 7,500 to upwards of 10,000 homes. Currently, the closest station...
Public safety agencies compete in Grayson County blood drive
SHERMAN, Texas (KTEN) — It's a yearly event; local fire departments and police departments come together to compete in the Battle of the Badge blood drive. The Sherman Police Department opened its doors on Wednesday for donors to contribute to the Texoma Regional Blood Center. This year, eight Grayson...
US plans $400 million investment in Sherman tech development
SHERMAN, Texas (KTEN) — A proposed $400 million federal investment announced Wednesday is expected to bolster Grayson County's role in the burgeoning Silicon Prairie while adding hundreds of new jobs. GlobalWafers America said its non-binding agreement with the Department of Commerce will provide the funds under the CHIPS and...
Denison Fire Department braces for rapid growth
DENISON, Texas (KTEN) — The City of Denison is planning to grow its fire department to keep up with the pace of its population. Fire Station No. 4 would be located near the Preston Harbor development. It's estimated that the number of homes in Preston Harbor could eventually range between 7,500 and 10,000.
Marshall County History: The man behind the curtain
In the early days of Madill, a man wielded a significant influence on the town's development despite never residing in Madill or Marshall County. He was instrumental in shaping the town, owning several important and historic properties, yet he never had an office or official presence here. His substantial investments in Madill yielded a small fortune, yet his contributions arelargelyunknownandlong forgotten. He was the man behind the curtain, his influence shrouded in secrecy, and his story is still a source of intrigue today.
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