The Marshall University Foundation and Alumni Association has named its grand marshal for homecoming. The voice of “Wheel of Fortune,” Jim Thornton is has roots in Huntington and ties to Marshall, and he’ll serve as the grand marshal for Homecoming Week from Oct. 13 to Oct. 18. Thornton will lead the Homecoming parade at 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 17. The parade is set to make its way down Fourth Avenue in Huntington before ending on Harless Field for the annual bonfire. The Homecoming football game will be against Texas State University on Saturday, Oct. 18.