The piece highlights seven underrated speaker brands—Anker (Soundcore), JBL, Sonos, LG, Marshall, Ultimate Ears, and Klipsch—arguing they offer strong sound, design, and value that can compete with Sony and Bose, with quick notes on each brand’s heritage and notable products.
A Dallas man, 19-year-old Davion Brown, was arrested and booked into Gregg County Jail on a capital murder charge for the Victory Drive Whataburger shooting in Marshall that left two dead and two injured. The case remains active with assistance from multiple agencies, and victims identified as James Morrow, 20, and Jassiah Hill, 18, were pronounced dead at the scene or after transfer to medical facilities.
Marshall's Milton on-ear ANC headphones pair familiar Marshall design with strong active-noise cancellation and long battery life, plus a standout app, replaceable battery and removable ear pads. They support LDAC but not aptX, offer wired listening only when powered, and cost $230, placing them in a small but growing premium on-ear niche with lively, customizable sound via EQ and Soundstage.
A weekend winter storm accident on Buckeye Ridge in Marshall, NC, left 76-year-old Hugh Blomeke dead after a UTV crash over an embankment. Madison County Sheriff’s Office responders pronounced him dead at the scene. The sheriff urged caution during severe weather and offered safety tips for winter driving and outdoor activity, including wearing proper cold-weather gear and carrying emergency supplies.
Sen. Roger Marshall agreed not to call up his amendment to crack down on credit card swipe fees during the Senate Agriculture Committee’s crypto bill markup, avoiding a clash with retailers that could jeopardize the crypto legislation. The measure, backed by Durbin and Welch, may not be brought up, and White House officials have warned that pursuing it could complicate passage of the crypto bill.
Marshall announced the Heston 60, a compact, mid-century styled soundbar with tactile controls, repairability, and versatile mounting options, alongside the Heston Sub 200 subwoofer, both launching on September 23 at $699 and $599 respectively, offering a stylish and customizable audio solution with modern connectivity features.
Marshall has upgraded its Kilburn Bluetooth speaker to the Kilburn III, offering an impressive 50-hour battery life, improved water and dust resistance, and maintaining its signature sound and design, with a retail price of $379.99.
Marshall has opted out of the Independence Bowl against Army due to a significant number of players entering the transfer portal, with over 25 departures. Louisiana Tech will replace Marshall in the bowl game scheduled for December 28. This decision follows the departure of Marshall's coach, Charles Huff, to Southern Miss. The team finished the season with a 10-3 record, winning the Sun Belt title. Notable players leaving include quarterbacks Braylon Braxton, Stone Earle, Cole Pennington, and linebacker Jaden Yates.
Marshall University has opted out of the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl following a significant number of player transfers and a coaching change. After winning the Sun Belt Conference title, Marshall's head coach Charles Huff departed for Southern Miss, leading to the hiring of Tony Gibson from NC State. With 36 players, including key quarterbacks, entering the transfer portal, and staff departures, Marshall is unable to field a team for the bowl game against Army. The Independence Bowl now seeks a replacement team.
Marshall has opted out of the Independence Bowl against Army due to a significant number of players entering the transfer portal following the departure of head coach Charles Huff to Southern Miss. With no eligible 6-6 teams available, a 5-7 team with the highest Academic Progress Rate may replace Marshall, though organizing a team on short notice is challenging. Army, with an 11-1 record, presents a tough matchup with its triple-option offense.
Marshall University plans to opt out of the Independence Bowl against Army due to losing 29 players to the transfer portal. The game, scheduled for December 28, originally featured two American Athletic Conference teams, but Army had a prior agreement to play. Officials are now seeking a replacement team, considering those with 5-7 records based on academic progress rate scores. Marshall's recent coaching change led to the player departures, with new head coach Tony Gibson attempting to recruit some back.
Ohio State men's soccer team was defeated by Marshall 1-0 in the NCAA College Cup semifinals, ending their season two games short of a national championship. Despite outshooting Marshall 20-8, Ohio State couldn't score, with Marshall's Tarik Pannholzer netting the only goal early in the match. The Buckeyes played without senior defender Nathan Demian, who was injured in a shooting incident. Ohio State's season was still notable, with a 16-2-4 record, a Big Ten Tournament win, and a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament.
Purdue's basketball team debuted a new starting lineup in their 80-45 victory over Marshall, featuring Camden Heide and Myles Colvin. Key performances included Trey Kaufman-Renn's dominant 18 points and Camden Heide's 13 points with perfect shooting from deep. Braden Smith contributed with nine assists but struggled to score, while Fletcher Loyer and C.J. Cox had low-impact games. The game highlighted Purdue's depth and potential future backcourt with strong performances from freshmen Gicarri Harris and Raleigh Burgess.
Kim Caldwell, who led Marshall to an NCAA tournament appearance in her first season, has been hired as the new head coach for the Tennessee Lady Vols basketball program, replacing Kellie Harper. Caldwell's successful coaching career includes a national championship at Division II Glenville State. Her hiring marks a shift in Tennessee's coaching philosophy, as she brings a winning formula and a track record of success to lead the Lady Vols back to a championship level.
Tennessee hires Kim Caldwell, former Marshall coach, as the new head coach for the Lady Vols, marking the first time since Pat Summitt's departure in 2012 that the program has looked outside its own family for a coach. Caldwell, known for her successful coaching stints at Marshall and Division II Glenville State, is tasked with reviving the Lady Vols' basketball program and returning it to national prominence, following the recent firing of Kellie Harper. Tennessee's athletics director, Danny White, expressed confidence in Caldwell's ability to implement a winning formula and lead the team back to a championship level, despite her limited experience at the Division I level.