The Marshall County Republicans hosted a candidate forum on May 21. The forum, held at La Grande Mexican Restaurant was a chance for both sheriff candidates to give their platform. It was also a chance for any registered Republican residents to ask either, or both, candidates a question.

May has marked Mental Health Awareness Month since 1949.

A young T-ball player runs toward fi rst base during a game May 21 at the Kingston Youth Association fields. See more photos on pages 2B & 3B. Matt Caban • The Madill Record

In the coming weeks, Oklahoma plans to train hundreds of workers in so-called “shoe-leather epidemiology” – the practice of calling people who have been in contact with someone infected with the coronavirus in an effort to stop the spread of the deadly disease.

A seven-year-old Madill boy is recovering after a harrowing incident with a copperhead snake. Colbye Devin, mom of Noah, said that May 20 started out like any normal day. However, it quickly escalated into a mad dash to the hospital.

Darren Alexander, Chairman of the Marshall County EMS Board stepped down from his position on May 18. Alexander has been a state trooper for over 25 years, and cited his regular job demanding more of his time for bowing out.