By Karen Hall Editor On a scale of one to 10, the City of Lewisburg's fire department now has a Public Protection Classification of 3, which places it in the top 4 percent in Tennessee, and top 6 percent in the country. It's up to individual insurance companies, but with this rating, owners of homes and businesses in the city could see a reduction in their property insurance premiums... more

From Staff Reports You may have met her already -- she's been out and about around the county taking pictures and writing stories for the Tribune since July, but has not been officially introduced to our readers. Her name is Ivory, like the soap, but she's been called Ivy and Aubrey, among other things... more

TBI Press Release NASHVILLE -- Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation served an arrest warrant on a Culleoka man Tuesday, charging him with the aggravated kidnapping and aggravated assault of his former girlfriend. On the morning of Oct. 14, at the request of 17th District Attorney General Robert Carter and the Marshall County Sheriff's Office, TBI agents began investigating a report of a kidnapping at 1009 Mill Town Road in Lewisburg. ... more

By Ivory Riner Staff Writer Despite the unpredictable cold weather, New Beginnings Domestic Violence Center held a candlelight vigil in honor of domestic violence month at Rock Creek Park on Tuesday. Having been in existence for a year and a half, New Beginnings, located inside the old Connelly School, currently remains the only domestic violence center in Marshall County. ... more

By Karen Hall Editor A Lewisburg man pleaded guilty in Circuit Court Friday to initiation of the process to manufacture methamphetamine and to possession of meth with intent to sell and deliver it. Brandon D. Sanders, 28, was sentenced to 10 years on each count, to be served at the same time. He will have to serve 30 percent of the sentence before being eligible for a parole board hearing. Circuit Court Judge Lee Russell also ordered Sanders to pay a $2,000 fine... more

By Karen Hall Editor "In spite of the weather, we feel that it went well," said Lewisburg Recorder Pam Davis Tuesday morning. "The crowd was good, considering the weather." Actually, Davis said, the rain let up on both Friday and Saturday nights just in time for the featured acts to play on the main stage... more

By Karen Hall Editor Skies cleared Friday afternoon in time for the first ever Tour de Goat to take place as planned. It was a pageant-style bike parade for children from Lewisburg City Hall down the Greenway to the bridge over Rock Creek, sponsored by Mayor Jim Bingham (himself an enthusiastic bike rider) and the First Assembly of God. ... more

By Karen Hall Editor Members of Chapel Hill's Police Department will soon be driving a Volkswagen Passat as one of their patrol cars. A police vehicle was included in this year's budget said Town Administrator Mark Graves, so he decided to investigate what would be the best and most economical buy for the town. ... more

By Ivory Riner Staff Writer It was sunny, but cold and windy, as people gathered on the square for the Octoberfest last Saturday. From tables of hand-crafted items to fall must-haves like wreaths and pumpkins, there was something for everyone. The Girl Scouts of Marshall County took up donations for veterans luncheons, and there were activity booths like balloon popping for the kids. A variety of performers provided music from a stage in front of the Dixie theatre... more

Tribune photo by Ivory Riner The 1984 Marshall County State Championship football team was recognized after 30 years during halftime of the Homecoming game. Pictured, from left, are, are Joe George, Louis Conner, Steve Reese, Bob Edens, Chris Harris, Jeff Taylor, David Pierce, Devin Lowrance, Cameron Coble, Jeff Lyttle, Connie Davenport Cheek, Tommy Isley, Delane Hightower, Jamie Alford, Delwin O'Neal, Rodney Davis, Keith Stacey, Bethany Bills Casper, Greg Lowe, Jim Lambert, David Mrozinski, Meredithe Parsons Hyjek, Michael Cannon, and Melanie Smith Stacey. ... more

By Karen Hall Editor School board members unanimously approved a suggestion by Director of Schools Jackie Abernathy to name the new intermediate school after two beloved principals, Dean Delk and Norman Henson. Abernathy explained to board members she and Deputy Director Jacob Sorrells discussed the current sign at Chapel Hill Elementary School with the builders. ... more

By Ivory Riner Staff Writer As winter approaches, going outside for exercise seems less tempting, but there are ways to stay healthy this season. Fitness guru Eric Rodgers explains tips to staying healthy and in shape when summer is just a memory. While growing up with two brothers, Rodgers' body, like any child entering the teenage stage, was going through some changes. ... more

By Ivory Riner Staff Writer Saturday, Oct. 4, Petersburg Parks and Rec planned a whole afternoon of activities for locals and visitors. They hosted a Color Me Petersburg 5K run/walk, followed by a Cruise In with music by Pickers and Grinners and Maxwell Tyler. ... more

By Karen Hall Editor Lewisburg's Director of Economic Development, Greg Lowe, is now a Tennessee Certified Economic Developer, and can put the letters TcED after his name. He was a member of the first class of 10 to go through this course administered by the University of Tennessee Center for Industrial Services... more

By Poppy Hall Special to the Tribune At the meeting of Cornersville's Board of Mayor and Aldermen last week, City Administrator Taylor Brandon had the pleasure of announcing the town will receive a $2,500 grant. This is coming from Walmart, whose new store is due to open in Cornersville on Dec. 17... more

Arrested and charged with driving under the influence Joshua S. Dodson, 32. Bond and court date not stated. Also charged with violation of the implied consent law, assault on an officer, and resisting arrest. Michael G. Cantrell, 43. Bond: $3,500; court date: Oct. ... more

By Karen Hall Editor Firefighters were out bright and early Thursday on the square in Lewisburg, using a fire hose to wash the construction mud and dust off the pavement in preparation for Marshall County High School's Homecoming Parade and Pep Rally today, and the Lions Club Octoberfest on Saturday... more

By Ivory Riner Staff Writer Marshall County High graduate, Brandon Bradley, who was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia on June 2, 2013, celebrated his one-year bone marrow transplant with a little surprise. "When we applied for the bone barrow transplant, we were told that we couldn't contact the donor, but the donor could contact us if he or she wanted to. We filled out the paperwork and the doctor then forwarded our information to the Bone Marrow Registry," said Brandon's mother Shan Wells... more

From Staff Reports Nashville-based Dr. Ming Wang, renowned eye surgeon of the Wang Vision, Cataract and LASIK Center, visited Lewisburg last week as a special guest speaker for the Marshall County Senior Citizens Center. Members and guests learned some excellent vision-care tips, along with information about the most up-to-date vision-corrective equipment, procedures, and techniques... more