The Marshall Democrat-News

10/20/2025

STATE GOLF UPDATE……

After the first round of the Missouri Class 3 State Golf Tournament at Twin Hills Country Club in Joplin, one Marshall High School player is in good position to medal, with another currently sitting in the top half.

According to info on the MSHSAA Golf App, MHS senior Breanna Mach shot a 19-over-par 91 on the opening 18-hole round and is in a 7-way tie for 14th.

Lady Owl sophomore Melanie Durham sits in a 6-way tie for 35th after firing a 97.

Junior Brylee Christy shot a 112, and is in 74th place.

In all, 86 players completed round one Monday, Oct. 20.

Round two is Tuesday, Oct. 21.

10/20/2025

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At approximately 6 a.m. Monday, Oct. 20, the Saline County E-911 Center received a call reporting a disturbance at a residence on North Lyon Street… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

10/18/2025

Week 8 Area High School Football Scores
Friday, Oct. 17

NCMC
at Hannibal 51, Marshall 6*
Kirksville 49, at Fulton 19*
Moberly 28, at Mexico 21*

Central River League
I-70 Division
at Concordia 61, Sweet Springs 22*
at Santa Fe 38, Orrick 34*
at Wellington 94, Saint Paul 76*

South Division
at Paris/Faith Walk 67, Slater 22
Hardin-Central/Norborne 54, at Braymer/Southwest (Livingston)/Breckenridge 22*
at Northwest (Hughesville)/Otterville 68, BKN Thunder 14*

*Conference/Division Games

10/17/2025

by Hobby King/SPORTS EDITOR Following a thrilling 30-28 come-from-behind victory over St. Ambrose on Oct. 4 and an open week Oct. 11, the Missouri Valley… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

10/17/2025

By Whitney BarnesStaff Writer The Marshall Public School Board of Education met in a closed session Tuesday, Oct. 14, to approve resignations, new hires and… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

10/16/2025

The season came to an end this evening for the Slater Lady Wildcats’ softball team.

A night after the fifth-seeded Lady ‘Cats hammered out an 18-3 victory over No. 4-seeded Meadville in the quarterfinal round, the Lady ‘Cats lost a 13-3 decision to top-seeded Gallatin in the semifinal round of the Class 1, District 6 Tournament at Brunswick.

The Lady Wildcats finish the season 7-13 overall.

10/16/2025

The Sweet Springs School Board of Education held its regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 14.

10/16/2025

The Sweet Springs Board of Aldermen held its regular monthly meeting on Monday, Oct. 13.

10/16/2025

A Slater woman was sentenced to life in prison this week for second-degree murder. According to unofficial online court documents, 53-year-old Tammy Hrabe was sentenced… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

10/16/2025

by Hobby King/SPORTS EDITOR A week ago, the Marshall Owls continued their dominance of the Fulton Hornets on the gridiron, winning 53-20 in front of… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

10/16/2025

It’s on to the semifinal round of Class 1, District 6 Tournament at Brunswick for the Slater Lady Wildcats’ softball team.

The fifth-seeded Lady ‘Cats pounded out an 18-3 victory over No. 4-seeded Meadville in five innings in the quarterfinal round Wednesday.

Slater improved to 7-12.

The Lady ‘Cats will play top-seeded and 14-13 Gallatin (an 11-1 winner over eighth-seeded Tina-Avalon/Southwest (Livingston) Wednesday) in the semifinal round at 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, at Brunswick High School.

10/16/2025

The Marshall Lady Owls softball team rallied late but lost to Hannibal 14-12 in the first round of the Class 4, District 5 Tournament at Jefferson City High School Wednesday.

The Lady Owls finish the season 9-19 overall, including 3-7 in the NCMC.