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3 days ago
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MS Dollar General catches fire
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Dollar General in Red Banks, Mississippi, caught fire on Saturday afternoon, the Marshall County Fire Department confirmed. Marshall County Fire Coordinator Gary Teel said that the fire occurred at the Dollar General on MS-178 in Red Banks. He told WREG that his station received a call about the fire earlier in the afternoon. However, he was unable to provide details about any injuries at this time. The cause of the fire is also unknown. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- General
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Arab VFW Post honors service members who ‘made the ultimate sacrifice'
MARSHALL COUNTY, Ala. (WHNT) — Veterans of Foreign Wars Arab Post #2662 hosted a Memorial Day Service, honoring those who gave their lives while serving and the family members they left behind. 'Today, we really focus on those who made the ultimate sacrifice,' said Arab VFW Post #2662 Commander Randall Brown. 'You know, when the nation called, they answered that call. They went out and they made that sacrifice in order for us to continue to live as a country as we are, live free.' 'They gave everything for us': Thousands gather for 45th Annual Cotton Row Run Brown said we enjoy the benefits of that sacrifice everyday, so on Memorial Day, it is important everyone take the time to remember the veterans who gave their lives. 'Enjoy your time with your families, but always remember what it's truly about,' Brown said. Monday's service included a rifle salute and a ceremony honoring the service members who never came home. 'Members of our procession of arms are missing from our midst,' said VFW Auxiliary President Kay Gedling. 'They are commonly called POWs or MIAs. We call them brothers.' The Senior Vice Commander of Marshall County's Chapter of the Disabled American Veterans, Thomas Bodine, shared memories of a friend who died while serving in Vietnam. 'James Earl gave his life so this county could be free,' Bodine said. Eight men from Marshall County are listed on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Climate
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Boater struck by lightning on Lake Guntersville: Report
MARSHALL COUNTY, Ala. (WHNT) — The Guntersville Fire/ Rescue chief told News 19 multiple crews are on the scene of a weather-related incident at Lake Guntersville Saturday. GFR told News 19 that crews with the department, as well as Hebron Volunteer Fire Department, North Marshall Volunteer Fire Department, Marshall Medical EMA and the Guntersville Rescue Squad are all responding to the incident. The chief said the Marshall County dispatch said a call came in about a boater possibly being struck by lightning before noon. The Chief said an off-duty Hebron Volunteer Fire Department firefighter helped get the boat near the Honeycomb Cemetery. The chief said the victim is believed to be a 50-60-year-old man who was struck by lightning while fishing. GFD units removed the victim from the boat, and they are being transported to Birmingham by Marshall EMS for treatment. The GFD Chief told News 19 the victim has 'serious injuries' and burns in several areas. There is still no word on if anyone else was in the boat with the victim at the time of the incident. This is a developing story. Stick with News 19 as we provide updates as information becomes available. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
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‘This is out of control'; SNAP benefits theft victims plead for help
MARSHALL COUNTY, Ala. (WHNT) — Food stamp benefits are the lifeline for thousands of families in the state of Alabama, but thieves are stealing that lifeline one account at a time. As many of us prepare to celebrate the Memorial Day weekend, thousands of others, like Deneise Allred, a working single mother, are trying to make ends meet. 📲 to stay updated on the go. 📧 to have news sent to your inbox. 'I have a job and I'm in college and I stay with my mom every now and then and I do what I have to do to survive,' Allred explained. 'I'm not out here begging and borrowing and stealing. I'm working hard to get where I'm at.' Allred relies on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to pay for groceries, but she told News 19 that this may be the third consecutive month that crooks have stolen her benefits money from her account. 'I spent $41 and change from it, and that following Sunday, which was two days prior, I went to get groceries, and when I got up to the register, there was nothing but .52 cents on my account. Someone from Brooklyn, New York, stole all my food stamps at 2:59 a.m.,' said Allred. Allred demanded answers from the Marshall County Department of Human Resources (DHR) about why her food stamps keep getting stolen. She and thousands of others were given the same answer from the state DHR: that there is nothing that they can do. The federal authority to replace SNAP benefits expired in December 2024, but DHR released its latest efforts to combat SNAP benefits fraud, announcing a new website and a secure mobile app for clients. 'The Food Assistance Division has worked tirelessly to implement these features for our clients to continue putting food on the table and feed their families without interruption,' a DHR spokesperson said. 'They need to protect us, that's what they are supposed to do,' replied Allred. DHR released a statement, which can be found below: Alabama DHR Announces ConnectEBT App (1)Download Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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17-05-2025
- General
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Groundbreaking set for Marshall County coulee restoration project
May 17—MARSHALL COUNTY, Minn. — A groundbreaking event to mark the first phase of a channel restoration project in Marshall County is set for May 21, but additional funding will be needed to carry the project through to completion, a watershed administrator says. According to Morteza Maher, administrator of the Middle-Snake-Tamarac Rivers Watershed District (MSTRWD) in Warren, Minnesota, the roots of the Swift Coulee Restoration Project date back to the early 2000s. The project includes restoring a meandering channel across nine sections of three different townships in Marshall County. As explained in a project fact sheet, the design incorporates setback levees and spillways to reduce flood damage, along with inlet culverts and perennial native vegetation to improve water quality and wildlife habitat. By slowing water during peak flows and stabilizing the banks, the restored channel will reduce sedimentation, improve habitat and lower downstream flood risks. "The significance of Swift Coulee lies in both its drainage value and its ecological importance," Maher said in a statement. "This is a channel that has long served agriculture in our district, but like many modified natural systems, it's been pushed to its limits. Straightened, overworked, it's now prone to instability, erosion and water quality problems. "This restoration is about fixing that." Work on Phase 1 of the two-phase project is now underway, and the groundbreaking event planned for May 21 aims to showcase the work being done and the importance of securing additional funding for Phase 2, Maher says. Designed by Houston Engineering Inc., Phase 1 incorporates hydrologic, agricultural and ecological benefits, he says. Gladen Construction of LaPorte, Minnesota, received the bid for Phase 1 construction, which involved securing about 250 acres of permanent easements — which will be turned into natural upland habitat — from 12 landowners on 18 parcels. Phase 2 will be even more extensive, extending the restoration upstream and securing easements on 24 parcels from 17 landowners on about 400 acres. Securing those land easements and aligning landowner concerns with project goals has been a key challenge with the project, Maher says. "We understand that people want clarity when it comes to land rights and long-term use," Maher said. "We've worked one-on-one with landowners to ensure that easements are tailored, voluntary and respectful of landowners' desire. Transparency and trust have been central to getting us this far." The total cost of the Swift Coulee Channel Restoration Project is estimated at approximately $13 million, Maher says, including easement payments, engineering, permitting and construction. Phase 1 alone represents over $5 million in design, permitting and construction, with cost-share contributions from both state sources and regional funds. Multiple state and local partners have contributed funding for Phase 1, Maher says, including the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR), Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council (LSOHC), Flood Damage Reduction Work Group (FDRWG), Red River Watershed Management Board (RRWMB) and MSTRWD. Additional funding for Phase 2 is being sought through the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR) and LSOHC. Such partnerships reflect a growing recognition that multi-benefit watershed projects — those that address flood resilience, water quality and habitat — are sound public investments, Maher says. Planning for Phase 2 is already underway, with early design work, feasibility assessments and landowner outreach taking place this year and into next. MSTRWD, in partnership with the Marshall County Soil and Water Conservation District, is actively seeking landowner participation, Maher said. Early involvement will help shape the project in ways that reflect local values and needs. "We're not asking people to trade farmland for habitat," Maher said. "We're looking for shared solutions that keep fields productive while improving water flow and channel stability." As part of the groundbreaking event set for 2:30 p.m. May 21, representatives from all partner agencies will be invited to mark the progress and look ahead to what remains. The event will take place near the construction corridor at 360th Avenue Northwest in Marshall County northwest of Warren, and include remarks, refreshments and opportunities for landowners to ask questions and engage in discussions about Phase 2. Maher says he hopes the momentum for the project to date will inspire neighboring landowners to join the effort going forward. "This project demonstrates that good drainage and healthy habitat aren't mutually exclusive," Maher said. "We're proving that with science, community trust and strong partnerships, we can make the system better for everyone."
