In addition to facial recognition technology, one school in the county is testing out a weapons detection system. “We actually are piloting at one of our schools in Marion County weapons detection.

Marion County’s high school graduation rate of 80.3% for the 2023-2024 school year increased from its 77.9% rate for the 2022-2023 school year, according to a report released in January.

Marion County high school boys basketball teams launch the start of their district tournaments this week. Here’s a look at ...