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Being the “new kid on the block” has its positives and negatives, especially when “the block” is an entire county with numerous things happening on a daily basis.  …
Obituaries
Rebecca Holley Adcox
Rebecca Holley Adcox, 90, of Lewisburg, TN, died Sunday, June 18, 2023, at Maury County Regional Health Center. Rebecca was born Feb. 10, 1933, in Diana, TN, to the late Horace Holley and Thelma …
Dorothy Jean Bruce Pugh
Mrs. Dorothy Jean Bruce Pugh, 72, of Chapel Hill, TN died Saturday evening, May 20, 2023, in Murfreesboro, TN. She was preceded in death by her father, Garrett Thomas Bruce and her brother, Harry …
Mary F. Wright Cashion
Mary F. Wright Cashion, 90, of Carlisle, PA, passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023, at her home. She was born on June 6, 1932, in Lewisburg, TN, and was a daughter of the late James Lee Wright and Annie …
Patricia Ann Myers
Patricia Ann Myers, 81, of New Market, AL, a previous resident of Lewisburg, died Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at Hospice Family Care in Huntsville. She was born March 3, 1942, in Evansville, IN, to the …
John Hardin (Jack) Whaley
John Hardin (Jack) Whaley passed away on June 29, 2023. He was the husband of Lana Kai Whaley and father of Piper Leara Whaley. Born in Columbia, TN on April 17, 1992, Jack was the son of Jill …
Local sports
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One thing I’ve always loved about the Bedford and Marshall County communities is just how much the folks here love their local sports. For one, it’s given us a steady source of material …

2024 SEC Format: Winners and Losers

Change can be good, but change can also be scary.  If you haven’t seen the news surrounding the Southeastern Conference (SEC), and their conference scheduling format, then you’re in …

Community
Saddle Creek Golf Club recently held a celebration honoring Bobby Beech’s remarkable accomplishment of hitting his third hole-in-one on Hole 5. His most recently hit hole-in-one came on …
Colleges

Former Lady ‘Dawg headed to Chattanooga State

As the 2022-2023 District 9-A MVP, Polk was able to score on multiple levels, as well as direct the Lady ‘Dawg offense.

Cornersville graduate Alicia Polk had a love for softball for most of her life. It wasn’t until she played in a summer league last year that she fell in love with basketball. That summer love …

Mealer’s transfer to Tennessee ‘a dream come true’

Former Forrest Lady Rocket was the team leader in batting average with MTSU during her sophomore season before announcing her transfer to Tennessee.

Former Forrest Lady Rocket standout softball player Laura Mealer has always had dreams of playing softball at a Power 5 school, specifically at Tennessee. After the conclusion of the 2022 season, …

High Schools
As of Sunday afternoon, it’s officially the half-way point of the 2023 MLB season. There’s been plenty of highs and lows along the way. Here’s a look at the highlights from the …
Two members of the Lady Rockets were named to the TSWA All-State team for their efforts in guiding Forrest to its second-straight second-place finish in the TSSAA Class 2A state tournament. Macyn …
Mikey Stoddard started attending football camps and eventually attended a camp to Carson-Newman. After that camp in Jefferson City, he had a pretty good idea of where he wanted to attend college. …
Web Extras
10 cool cars you can't buy in the US yet
CheapInsurance.com reports on 10 exciting cars unavailable in the U.S. due to regulations, costs, and brand strategies.
Dog breeds losing popularity
Stacker pulled data from the AKC to compare dog popularity rankings from 2004 and 2024; the 2024 popularity rankings were released in March 2025.
How to understand your home energy use — and cut costs
(BPT) - Heating and cooling systems account for around 55% of the average home's energy use, according to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). And during the warmer summer months, HVAC systems are …
4 ways to celebrate National Mac and Cheese Day
(BPT) - Macaroni and cheese is a quintessential comfort food everyone loves. It's homey, cheesy and tasty, evoking comfort like no other dish. National Mac and Cheese Day is the perfect excuse to …
On the Golf Course, You Really Have Skin in the Game
On the Golf Course, You Really Have Skin in the Game
(NewsUSA) - Mark Twain famously said that golf is a good walk spoiled. For most golfers, the sport is also fraught with a very high risk of getting skin cancer. On the course, golfers are exposed to …