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Oliver Announces Candidacy for Marshall County Sheriff
Editor’s Note: The Marshall County Post will publish candidate announcements and photos as we receive them and as space allows before the July 30, 2026, edition. The election is on Aug. 6, 2026. The photo needs to be only a photo of the candidate. Announcements should be no longer than 500 words and emailed to: pblackburn@ themarshallcountypost. com.

Quinn selected for Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center Program
C ongratulations to Khloe Quinn, a Marshall County High School sophomore, for being only one of thirty students selected for the Summer Health Care Experience (SHE) Program at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center. Khloe is currently a health science program of study student at Spot Lowe Technology Center. “I am so proud of Khloe’s hard work and dedication in being accepted into the She Oncology Program at Vanderbilt,” stated health science teacher Mrs. Lynda Skillington. “Her commitment and perseverance truly paid off, and this accomplishment reflects the effort she consistently puts into her goals.”


Blackburn tours eXmark Manufacturing Company in Nebraska
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MCRTA First Living Legacy Recognized
he meeting of the Marshall County Retired Teachers’ Association (MCRTA) on March 5, 2026, was one of great accomplishments. The business section of the meeting dealt with appreciation for the Teacher Appreciation Gifts drawing given to 33 teachers upon their return from the Christmas break. Also, the MCRTA will for the first time be hosting the Tennessee Retired Teachers’ Regional Meeting on March 17, 2026. Six scholarships will be awarded again in May to students with plans to enter the teaching profession. On May 8th, the MCRTA will once again be one of the sponsors of the Senior Walk for our graduating seniors. Finally, we collected a little over our $750 goal for donations for the Marshall Education Foundation for grants to be awarded to a classroom teacher.

2026 Marshall County FCE Annual Bake-Off
T he Marshall County FCE (Family and Community Education) held its annual Bake-Off February 26, 2026, at the UT Extension Kitchen. Members registered their entries at 12:30 with the regular county meeting beginning at 1:00. The categories were Bread, Cake, Candy, and Cookies/ Bars. Members were allowed to enter one item in each category. The guest speaker was James Todd Fehrman, Program Therapist at Senior Life Solutions. Mr. Fehrman explained the services offered to seniors by his office. His office is located on the second floor of Marshall Medical Center.

Celtic festivals celebrated the harvest at the end of each summer
By Patty Blackburn Halloween has traditions such as wearing scary costumes, carving pumpkins, trick or treating, and color schemes being black and orange. But where… Login to continue reading Login…

Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ and Exhibitors’ Association, will be the featured speaker at the Fall Dinner
Mark Farrar, CEO of the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ and Exhibitors’ Association, will be the featured speaker at the Fall Dinner for Tennessee’s Backroads Heritage.… Login to continue reading Login…
Board of Education accepts request to establish SSO for Whitwell High School
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Members of the Board of Education have approved a request by Whitwell High School to establish a School Support Organization (SSO)… Login to continue reading Login…
Kimball city board approves certificate of deposits for 2025-2026 fiscal year
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer During its recent public meeting, the Kimball Board of Mayor & Aldermen have approved the purchase of two Certificates of Deposit… Login to continue reading Login…
