Columbia State Community College was recently awarded a $200,000 grant from the Tennessee Higher Education Commission to increase student retention and on-time graduation rates. The Institutional Outcome Improvement Fund grant is intended to allow institutions to focus on student outcomes in areas such as credit hour progression and degree completion... more

The deadline is drawing near for students to get their immunizations so they may continue attending classes in the Marshall County School System. A letter was sent home with students on August 16 indicating which vaccines the students lacked; a final letter was sent home August 23 stating that a Certificate of Immunization must be presented to the child’s school no later than Friday, September 1, or the student will not be allowed to return after the Labor Day holiday... more

Marshall Country high school yields many great experiences throughout the year, but Sub Deb rush week remains a highlight of the school. MCHS’s Sub Deb is an organization known for its community service, yearly formal, and the initiation of the rushees. ... more

August 28 to Sept. 1, 2017 ALL MENUS SUBJECT TO CHANGE LEWISBURG MIDDLE SCHOOL Breakfast Monday: Breakfast Pizza, Fruit, Juice, Choice of Milk Tuesday: Sausage & Biscuit or French Toast, Fresh Fruit, Juice, Choice of Milk Wednesday: Chicken & Biscuit, Fruit, Juice, Choice of Milk... more

Officers of the Altruist Club of Lewisburg recently presented a check to Christian Braden, the club’s 2017 scholarship recipient. For over 40 years the Altruist Club has annually presented a scholarship to a graduating minority student from Marshall County. The recipient is selected based on academic achievement, level of school and community involvement, and high character... more

Aliyah Holder, the daughter of Sheri and James Holder, is a 2017 graduate from Cornersville High School. She chose Nossi because she is confident the school will help her reach her goals as an artist. She was very pleased with the friendly atmosphere and staff. “I am pleased, honored and humbled to receive the Mahtaban Art Scholarship,” Aliyah said... more

Henderson, Tennessee--Freed Hardeman University has released the names of students who made the President’s List and the Dean’s List for Spring 2017. Five Marshall County students were recognized on the Dean’s List, which requires full-time status and a minimum GPA of 3.40 for the semester. ... more

August 7-11, 2017 ALL MENUS SUBJECT TO CHANGE LEWISBURG MIDDLE SCHOOL Breakfast Monday: Honey Buns, Cereal w/ Cheese Stick, Juice, Fresh Fruit, Choice of Milk Tuesday: Sausage Biscuit, Cereal w/ Cheese Stick, Juice, Fresh Fruit, Choice of Milk Wednesday: Chicken Biscuit, Cereal w/ Cheese Stick, Juice, Fresh Fruit, Choice of Milk... more

With the conclusion of each semester, colleges announce students who have been placed on the Dean’s List for their academic success. The Dean’s List comprises full-time students who achieved a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher, with no grades marked as “F” or “incomplete.” President’s List honors typically go to students earning a 4.0 grade point average... more

Lucas Welch, a 2017 graduate of Forrest High School in Chapel Hill, received a $500 scholarship from Order of the Eastern Star, Lewisburg #318. Lucas plans to attend MTSU where he will major in Engineering and Agriculture. more

CB&S Bank hosted the June meeting of the Marshall County Retired Teachers Association. Kathi Calahan and Terri Fowler, employees of the bank, welcomed members to the Annex of Cornersville Church of Christ on June 1st. Following a delightful lunch catered by Russell Catering, a short business meeting was conducted with association president Katie Harris presiding. ... more

On April 6, Marshall County High School hosted its first monthly Lunch and Learn. We started the program to give our students opportunities to gain insights into different careers without having to interrupt class time or ask them to come back at night. Students get their lunches to go from the cafeteria and bring them to the library where guests speak on various careers while they eat... more

This is the first installment of a monthly series spotlighting members of the Marshall County Board of Education. John Dippold, representing the 1st District, was appointed to the Marshall County Board of Education on July 27, 2015, to fill Randy Perryman’s unexpired term. Dippold then went on to win the 2016 election; his current term expires in 2020... more

Columbia State Community College’s Office of Economic and Workforce Development recently recognized eight phlebotomy technicians in a pinning ceremony on the Columbia Campus. “It was such a joy to work with such highly motivated and hardworking students,” said Amy Bridges, retired Maury Regional Medical Center laboratory coordinator and phlebotomy co-instructor... more

COLUMBIA, TN -- Columbia State Community College honored 26 veterinary technology program graduates in a pinning ceremony May 2. The following area students were among those who were pinned in the ceremony: Cynthia Riddley of Belfast; and Alexis Wright of Lewisburg... more