Bass Reeves clay model approved

The Bass Reeves Legacy Initiative is an organization dedicated to preserving and enhancing the story of U.S. Deputy Marshal Bass Reeves.
The group’s first task is a monument honoring Bass Reeves. The sculpture is by noted Oklahoma artist Harold Holden. The project will cost approximately $300,000.
A couple of weeks ago, some members of the Bass Reeves [...]

Arkansas’ state newspaper endorses governor’s check

The Arkansas Democrat Gazette has been incredibly supportive of the quest for the Marshals Museum — writing wonderful editorials and providing ample coverage along the way. Here’s a bit of the most recent editorial from Saturday’s edition.
It should prove a boon to Fort Smith and Arkansas in general. And by the time the marshals museum [...]

Thank you, Governor Beebe!

Governor Beebe says he has released $2 million from his discretionary fund to help build a museum in Fort Smith chronicling the history of the U.S. Marshals Service.

Thanks to all the museum supporters who showed up at today’s announcement. It was great to see so many friendly faces who have lived this dream for [...]

FBI heats up search for skyjacker D.B. Cooper – CNN.com

Nearly 40 years ago, D.B. Cooper stepped out of a commandeered aircraft and into American outlaw folklore.
This week the FBI announced a renewed effort to solve the case.
Investigators have a DNA sample, taken from a cheap tie the skyjacker left behind on the aircraft, and some $20 bills a young man discovered in 1980 — [...]

Times Record — Marshals Museum clip

Here’s an excerpt from Amy Sherrill’s story in today’s Times Record. 
“Whether bad or good, you’re going to see emotional exhibits like this,” Turk said, as he held up the envelope. “… This is where history is going to be made and felt.”Two pairs of U.S. Marshals Service handcuffs attached to the back of the tractor-trailer [...]

FREIGHT TEAMSTERS: ‘Bring It Home’ Campaign to Culminate With Arrival of Marshals Artifacts

Teamsters forum celebrates ABF’s participation in “Bring it Home.”
FREIGHT TEAMSTERS: ‘Bring It Home’ Campaign to Culminate With Arrival of Marshals Artifacts

More Marshals Museum moving day clippings

NWA News Online (Arkansas Democrat Gazette) added a great quote from ABF CEO Bob Davidson.
“It shows with crystal clarity what we can do when we all pull on the same end of the rope,” said Robert Davidson, president and chief executive officer of the Fort Smith-based trucking company and a museum board member.
NWAnews.com :: Northwest [...]