Lady Whippets take the MOAC basketball title

The fate of the MOAC Conference will be determined at Marion Pleasant High School as Serena Ramsey (6.7 PPG) and the league-leading Shelby Lady Whippets (15-4, 12-1 MOAC) look to clinch an outright title as they travel to Avah Steele (12.4 PPG) and the second place Pleasant Lady Spartans (16-3, 10-2 MOAC) who can clinch a share of the conference with a victory.

By Marion County Now February 9, 2024 7:03 am

Local

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Ten-hour Marion standoff ends with arrest after officers face gunfire

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Court/Crime

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Inmate accused of running fentanyl operation from prison cell; three sentenced in Marion County

Three people have been sentenced following a Marion County fentanyl trafficking investigation that prosecutors said was directed in part by an inmate from prison.

Entertainment

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Drive-Thru Trick-or-Treat offers Halloween fun in Marion County

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Local

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Entertainment

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Rogue Theatrics brings 4th Annual Fright Night to The Sterling Room October 23 & 24

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