Friday 3rd April 2026

Two court proceedings in a case involving a 55-year-old Marshall man who has been charged with murder are scheduled for Monday, July 8.
James Scott Miller has been charged in connection with the shooting death of 31-year-old Joshua Charles Smith, of Marshall, on December 29, 2018.
Online court documents say Miller is facing a Class A Felony for Second-Degree Murder and an Unclassified Felony for Armed Criminal Action. He originally posted $500,000 cash-only bond on January 2; but was arrested for violation of his bond conditions on January 24. On February 20, Miller posted an additional $250,000 cash or surety bond. Miller also pleaded not guilty on March 11.
A pre-trial conference and motion hearing are scheduled for 2 p.m. at Saline County Circuit Court.