Tommy Griffin, 74, probably better known as Mr. Morgan City, died Sunday at home surrounded by family and friends following a lengthy illness.

Federal prosecutors have added more charges to an Arab man accused in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol that could land him 20 years in federal prison.

Masks will be required on Arab City Schools campuses for the remainder of the school year.

The Arab City Council is strongly considering borrowing $19.76 million in the form of a bond issue.

The Marshall County Commission plans to replace the huge oak trees that were destroyed by the weekend storms with palm trees.

If Marshall County District 1 Commissioner Ronny Shumate gets his way, some residents' property taxes could increase by as much as 25 percent.

No one spoke during a public hearing at the recent Arab City Council meeting to rezone a lot, portions of two lots, and another section of land, all in the Fourth Avenue Northwest area, from R-3 (residential) to UM SD (Urban Mix).

If everything goes as planned, the Arab Sportsplex, commonly known as the new football stadium, will have a decidedly different appearance this fall.

An Etowah County man arrested by the FBI for his alleged role in the Jan. 6 insurrection in Washington, D.C., was released on a $5,000 bond, but an Arab man charged for his role remains in federal lockup without bail.

The illegal immigrant accused of raping a 12-year-old girl, who was scheduled to be tried in Marshall County Circuit Court this week, pleaded guilty Monday.

“It is illegal to burn anything inside the city limits without a burn permit.”

Cherokee Ridge residents will vote Tuesday, May 4, to decide whether or not to incorporate into Marshall County’s newest town.

There is no guarantee that any of the following locations currently have the COVID-19 vaccine, but they are the official locations in Marshall County to get vaccinated.

During the Dale Hopson murder trial a few weeks ago there were 13 jurors – one alternate and 12 jurors. The alternate had to be used because one of the jurors had a medical emergency at home.

The Arab City Board of Education will have a new member June 1.

Arab had what is believed to be its best month ever in sales tax collections in January.

Arab lost a friend this week.

By ARCHIE ANDERSON

Marshall County prosecutors plan to ask for a life sentence for Dale Hopson of Joppa who was convicted last week of murdering his wife.

The Marshall County Board of Education awarded a bid at its recent meeting to Boatner Construction Company to do work at Brindlee Mountain High School campus.

The Arab Chamber of Commerce board of directors this week hired Jynnah Mooney as the new chamber president. She replaces Brooke Hemphill, who left to take a job at Arab First United Methodist Church.

Beginning this week, the list of those eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine increased.

Flu cases in Marshall County are dramatically down this season compared to recent years thanks to people taking precautions to avoid COVID-19.

The new average rainfall in Arab jumped almost a half an inch thanks to a wet 2020.

Marshall County sheriff’s investigators used DNA evidence to solve a burglary from last year.

Online enrollment for Pre-K at Arab Primary School is open through March 22. A random selection drawing will be held on March 25.

Like everything else last spring, the Arab Musical Theatre and the presentation of “the Wiz” came to a screeching halt with little notice.

Arab police are baffled as to why an Arab woman allegedly called 911 to report a crime, pushed her way into her neighbor’s house and assaulted him. The victim is 72 years old.

Marshall Medical Centers is reminding area residents not to call the hospital to get an appointment to get a COVID-19 vaccination.

Word got out last week that anyone 65 and older could get the COVID-19 vaccine at the Marshall County Health Department. That’s not true.

Arab Mayor Bob Joslin is asking for patience when it comes to the mail service in the city.

Ed Henry, the disgraced and convicted former Alabama lawmaker, whose district included Allens Crossroads and Morgan City, was pardoned by President Trump Tuesday night.

Marshall Medical Centers continues to have COVID-19 guidelines for anyone visiting the hospitals – Marshall Medical Center North in Scant City and Marshall Medical Center South in Boaz.

The number 7 story of 2020 was actually a two-part story. One part was a tornado and the other part was the school it impacted.

The number eight story of 2020 was a story that could have made a top 10 list in many communities across the country.

The number 9 story of 2020 has been ranked before – several times, in fact.

Friends and family are remembering Kay Mardis as one of the kindest people they’ve ever known or met.

The Arab Chamber of Commerce is looking for a new president.

The Alabama COVID-19 vaccine scheduling hotline continues to receive a massive call volume, including more than 1.1 million calls in the first day of being open to the public.

Gov. Kay Ivey recently awarded $1.06 million to six organizations in north Alabama that help victims of domestic violence and child abuse, including Kelley’s Rainbow, the domestic violence shelter in Marshall County.

Some Arab residents can now get the COVID-19 vaccine at a local clinic.