The 2019-20 Jr. Kiwanis Class met last week for “County Government Day”. They visited the Marshall County Courthouse, Annex, jail, churches and businesses around the square. The Jr. Kiwanis program develops leadership among the selected students through monthly meetings designed to educate them on the history, government, and economy of Marshall County and its municipalities... more

A fatal vehicle crash closed Highway 50 on Monday morning. Preliminary reports from the Tennessee Highway Patrol indicated that a vehicle crossed the center line before 7 a.m. and struck another vehicle traveling the opposite direction head-on. The driver of the first vehicle was killed in the crash. The driver who was hit reported suffered serious injuries... more

The family of Thomas V. Hayes gathered on Tuesday for the dedication of the bridge over Belfast Creek on Finley Beech Road in his memory. Hayes was a lifelong resident of the community, married to Grace Helen Glenn for 59 years and raising children Tommy, Brenda, and Rita on a farm within sight of the bridge... more

The Marshall County Health Department is offering flu vaccines at no charge to the community during a special “FightFluTN” vaccination event November 19. “Getting a flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself, your family and others from the flu and help keep our community healthy,” said Marshall County Health Department Director Angie Faulkner. ... more

Students of the month meetings are a highlight for the Lewisburg Rotary Club. The following students were recognized for the month of October: from left, Ashley Parks, Spot Lowe Technology Center, Olidia Guevara, Marshall County High School, Elizabeth Worley, Cornersville High School, and Miles Garner, Forrest High School. Congratulations to these students!... more

• Nov 14 - Family Storytime in Lewisburg at 9:30 a.m. • Nov 14 - La Leche League will meet at the First Presbyterian Church on the square at 10:30 a.m. • Nov 15 - Marshall County Ag Appreciation breakfast in Lewisburg. • Nov 15 - Family Storytime in Chapel Hill at 10 a.m... more

• Nov 14 - The South Central Human Resource Agency Head Start/Early Head Start Policy Council meeting will be at 10:30 a.m. at the SCHRA office in Fayetteville. • Nov 14 - The November meeting of the Marshall County Democratic Party will be held Thursday, 6:30 p.m. at the Marshall County Memorial Library. Please visit mcdemocrat.com or the Marshall County Democratic Party Facebook page for more information... more

Westhills Winter Craft Bazaar is Nov. 16, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be local vendors selling a huge variety of items; breakfast and lunch items in the concession stand. Crafts to keep the children busy for only $1.; at Westhills Elementary School, Lewisburg... more

Free Flu Shots at the Marshall County Health Dept., Nov. 19, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. more

The Pumpkin Trail was a great success on Halloween. Most of the businesses on the square, plus around the county, were open for trick-or-treaters. Here are a few of the children who visited us. more

The Berkley tank, an old Lewisburg water storage tank that was a landmark on 8th Avenue South, came down this week. Monday morning, a crew started cutting the tank into sections and hauling them away, the booms of the slabs of steel falling to the ground echoing through the neighborhood... more

Photo submitted Marshall County Mayor Mike Keny and the board and staff of the Marshall County Public Utilities Board joined in the signing of a proclamation for the Oct. 23 observance of Imagine a Day Without Water. The national observance is intended to point out the importance of water supply and infrastructure to the prosperity, security, and quality of life that residents enjoy... more

Danny Boy, touted as the first certified equine therapy horse in the nation, passed away in Lewisburg at age 33. Danny Boy started his work with Pegasus ECT in 2000, utilizing his incredible empathy for his human counterparts, with verbal and non-verbal cues. He built what was founded as Equine Assisted Counseling (EAC) today!... more

“Today was a huge moment for me being a previous foster child. It was a very sweet moment to know that we can give back.” Owner Christy Tolley stated when placing the Foster Friendly sticker on the door of their business, Tolley Industries, as part of Tennessee Kids Belong’s Business Impact Partners... more

NHC-Oakwood celebrated Halloween with their 5th annual pumpkin decorating contest, Monday, Oct. 28. A total of 35 pumpkins was entered in this year’s contest and one requirement in the decorating was to incorporate a Disney theme. All 35 pumpkins were very creative, and the judges Mike Keny and Patty Blackburn found it difficult to make a decision on the top three artistically decorated pumpkins... more

• Oct 31 - Family Storytime in Lewisburg at 10 a.m. • Oct 31 - The Pumpkin Trail, 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. • Nov 1 - Family Storytime in Chapel Hill at 10 a.m. • Nov 2 - Crochet Club at 10 a.m. at the MCM Library.; K-Pop Club at 2 p.m. • Nov 2 - Kid’s Painting Class, 10 a.m. or 2 p.m. at the MC Art Guild... more

To help the 10,000 Americans turning 65 every day and all senior drivers find a better “fit” with their cars for comfort and safety, mobility experts are hosting a safety program designed to help older drivers and their families. CarFit is national program developed by AAA, AARP and the American Occupational Therapy Association and is designed to give a quick, yet comprehensive check on how well an older driver and their vehicle work together... more

It’s only appropriate that the weekend before Halloween for Lewisburg to get a treat. The Marshall County High School Freshman Chorus and Concert Choir are performing their annual show at the Dixie Theatre, opening tomorrow night. Under the direction of Elise Dumser, the choirs are celebrating the rich musical history of Walt Disney Studios, from the “Mickey Mouse March” to the more recent classics of “Frozen” and “Moana.”... more

The Lewisburg City Council held a work session and a specially called meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 22, in their continuing effort to repair the city’s financial condition. Councilmen voted to authorize the issuance of up to an additional $500,000 in tax anticipation notes for the current fiscal year... more

The Marshall County High School Tigers paraded their pride through Lewisburg on Friday, capping off a week of homecoming festivities with the parade and filling the square for the pep rally. This year’s theme, “For the M,” allowed students to get creative with the decoration of their vehicles, which was appreciated by the crowds who gathered along the route to cheer on their students and the hometown school... more