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'Sitting on a time bomb': Marshall County Commission passes emergency resolution to replace courthouse fire pump

Extensive rusting around the main seal could lead to a sudden and catastrophic rupture resulting in bodily harm or property damage and could even "collapse" the cities water lines.

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Marshall County's $35 million jail project 75 days behind schedule due to 'poor workmanship'

The contractor must submit a recovery schedule showing the amount of overtime and manpower needed to make up for lost time and get back on track.

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Marshall County Commission loosens protest regulations during courthouse off-hours

The Marshall County Commission updated its picketing resolution on Wednesday, following protests over the summer in which the Marshall County Democratic Club violated several key provisions.

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Judge rules in Marshall County Commission's favor in Personnel Board dispute over alleged employee fraud

An employment dispute between the Marshall County Commission and the County Personnel Board has been decided in the Commission’s favor after a judge ruled last Tuesday.

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'Dedicated his life to public service': Marshall County Commissioner passes away shortly after cancer diagnosis

Marshall County District One Commissioner Ronny Shumate passed away at his residence in Arab on Monday evening.

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Marshall County joins lawsuit against City of Tuscaloosa over online sales tax law — 'Counties need to speak with one voice'

On Friday, the Marshall County Commission approved a resolution to intervene in a lawsuit against the Alabama Department of Revenue initiated by the City of Tuscaloosa over the state’s Simplified Sellers Use Tax.

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Marshall County joins ACCA fight against ‘Big 10’ mayors' effort to change online sales tax law — ‘They’re wanting to get a bigger slice of the pie’

The Marshall County Commission is fighting to keep its fair share of Alabama’s Simple Sellers Use Tax following an effort led by several larger cities to change the law in their favor.

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Ivey appoints John Young as chairman of the Marshall County Commission

Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced the appointment of John Young as Marshall County Commission chairman.

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Marshall County Commission chairman David Reed dies one week after Ivey appointment

David Reed was sworn in as Marshall County Commission chairman on June 11.

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Ivey appoints businessman David Reed as chairman of Marshall County Commission

Ivey professed the appointment on Friday, following the recent death of the former chairman, James Hutcheson, who passed away on May 3.

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Marshall County Commission, Personnel Board continue to spar over hiring issue

The ongoing dispute between the Marshall County Commission and the Personnel Board over a controversial hire could end up in circuit court if the two parties can’t make peace.

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Marshall County Commission moves forward with proposed amendment to Personnel Board Act despite heavy pushback; Board considers legal action

After multiple meetings and tense debate, the Marshall County Commission is moving forward with a resolution asking the state legislature to amend the Personnel Board Act of 1982.