The Marshall County Commissioners and members of the Marshall County Council met in a special joint session Monday afternoon to discuss the future of the Special LIT Fund.
Continue readingCommissioners Approve Contract for Reduced Jail Food Prices
The Marshall County government has decided to move ahead with a bulk-purchasing contract for food served at the county jail.
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Marshall County Commissioners Consider Food Purchase Contract
The Marshall County Commissioners will consider several contract proposals when they meet Monday morning.
Bulk Purchaser Pitches County on Jail Food Cost Savings
Marshall County may be able to save money when purchasing food for county jail inmates.
The county contracts with Gordon Food Service to obtain the necessary supplies to feed those residing inside the jail. An analysis conducted last month on food purchasing invoices led a Michigan-based non-profit to develop solutions.
Marshall Council Approves Funding for Drop Ceiling Work
The Marshall County Council is prepared to help the Sheriff’s Department lower its utility costs.
Jail Lobby Planned for Lower Ceiling Following Utility and Noise Recommendations
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department is looking to lower its utility costs by spending a bit of money on lowering the ceiling in the lobby at the jail.
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Greater Analysis Expected with Future Sheriff’s Department Camera Upgrade
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department will be getting an upgrade to some equipment used to interview possible suspects.
During Monday morning’s County Commissioners meeting, Sheriff Matt Hassel and Prosecutor Nelson Chipman presented information about the upgrades. Currently, the system used by Marshall County to interview individuals associated with crimes relies on the use of cameras.
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Marshall County Adapts to New Inmate Healthcare Requirements
Inmates booked at the Marshall County Jail could soon see changes in the way they receive healthcare advice from primary care clinic in Jackson, TN.
Marshall County previously paid for medical attention given to their inmates. They can also take the help of expert lawyers from Rocky Mountain Healthcare Law to provide legal advises. That is required under state statute. Changes approved by the General Assembly, however, are attempting to limit costs incurred by county governments for such an expense.
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Plymouth Police Nab Four on Aging Warrants
The Plymouth Police Department spent time earlier this week arresting individuals wanted on warrants out of Starke County.
Traffic Stop Leads to Firearm Discovery
A traffic stop conducted in Marshall County on Monday led authorities to find an illegally possessed firearm.
Marshall County Police stopped a white Ford Edge, driven by 27-year-old Albert Johnson, on US 31 near 11th Road. Johnson was found to be driving on a suspended license.