By Karen Hall Editor All this week, the Marshall County Art Guild has been holding an art camp for children. On Wednesday, about 14 kids could be seen in the Public Square Park clustered around local potter Mike Green as he helped each one form their own bowl or vase on the portable electric wheel he had set up under a tent... more

By Ivory Riner Tribune intern Lewisburg resident John McCall delivers the message of God by singing tenor in the Steve Hess & Southern Salvation gospel group. Born in 1972, McCall lived in Arizona, Nevada, Nebraska, and Illinois. He started his career as a singer at age four in churches with his mother, Marilyn McCall. At 13 he started a rock band and played in clubs and bars in Chicago until he was 17... more

By Poppy Hall Special to the Tribune How do you like to eat your peaches? Ripe and juicy, and smelling like a peach, of course. Unlike other counties, Marshall County has its very own peach orchards, so for a brief time every summer finding some great peaches is just a matter of a short drive down the road... more

By Karen Hall Editor In spite of steady rain, politicians and their supporters lined the sidewalk in front of the Election Office as early voting started Friday. Over 500 voted that day, and nearly 200 more on Saturday morning. Administrator of Elections Tristan Arnold estimates there are 14,140 active registered voters in the county, and more than 4,000 "inactive" ones... more

By Ivory Riner Tribune intern With early voting already started and election day right around the corner, about 30 citizens gathered at the Dixie Theater Monday morning to meet Supreme Court Justices William C. Koch Jr. and Cornelia A. "Connie" Clark... more

Arrested as a fugitive from justice Troy S. Barron, 49, Douglasville, Ga. Held without bond for court on July 22. Barron has an active Indiana warrant for felony fraud and the state of Indiana intends to extradite him, according to the report by Lewisburg Police Officer James Repasky... more

The 2014 Lions Club Super Pull of the South had some trying moments with the weather in its 38th edition of the extravaganza last weekend, but by all indications, the event turned out to be one of the most satisfying in the club's history. "Sunday was maybe a bit of a disappointment as far as attendance, however it was a new experience for us and we'll learn from it. The gate and concessions will still help us carry out our work as a Lions Club," said Lions Club President Bill Beasley. "I feel that this was one of our best events ever considering the challenges we faced. I swell with pride just seeing how the Lions Club and all the community responded." more

The 38th Annual Lions Club Super Pull of the South ran into the summer deluge that encompassed much of Middle Tennessee on Friday, washing out the opening night in Chapel Hill. It was the first postponement of the opening night of the event since 1988. "Our heartfelt thanks go out to those who braved the rain Friday at the Lions Super Pull of the South," said Chapel Hill Lions Club president Bill Beasley. "We apologize for your inconvenience and share in your frustration. Thanks to all the volunteers as well." more

(COLUMBIA, Tenn. -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development, in conjunction with Columbia State Community College, hosted a press conference July 8 to announce Columbia State as the recipient of the Rural Utilities Service Distance Learning and Telemedicine program grant. The RUS-DLT grant program is designed to meet the educational and healthcare needs of rural communities in southern Middle Tennessee through the use of advanced telecommunications technologies... more

Thanks to the Columbia Police Department, Lewisburg Police now have a description of a truck and trailer which may have been used in the theft of five factory-new Exmark Zero Turn Mowers from the Lewisburg Co-op between 5 p.m. Sunday, July 13, and 6:30 a.m. Monday, July 14... more

By Karen Hall Editor Tennessee Department of Transportation Commissioner John Schroer continued his statewide 2014 TDOT Projects Tour this week with a visit to Marshall County on Tuesday. During a three-day tour, Schroer, elected officials, and transportation stakeholders traveled by bus to view a select number of TDOT projects... more

By Karen Hall Editor Musical theatre fans are in for a treat in Lewisburg this weekend and next, as "Annie Get Your Gun" is presented on the Dixie stage. This is a classic musical, which had its Broadway premiere in 1946, and ran for over 1,000 performances there. It ran for even more performances on the London stage, and was made into a movie in 1950... more

By Karen Hall Editor In what's becoming an election-year tradition, Five Points Volunteer Fire Department hosted a barbecue supper at the Fire Hall on the last Saturday before early voting starts. Candidates were invited to come and mingle with their constituents and make a short speech, and a "straw poll" was conducted. It also seems to be a tradition that this event happens on one of the hottest nights of the summer so far, and campaign fans were a popular item... more

By Karen Hall Editor After a two-hour work session Monday, councilmen were able to instruct Treasurer Donna Park to prepare a budget without a property tax increase. A public hearing on this budget will start at 5:30 p.m. today at Lewisburg City Hall, to be followed by the second of three votes by councilmen on the budget... more

Arrested and charged with aggravated domestic assault Shannon L. Wyatt, 44, Columbia. Bond: $1,000; court date: July 22. Thomas L. Wiley, 47, Belfast. Bond: $5,500; court date: July 22. Also charged with vandalism. Brian S. Jett, 23, Belfast. Bond not stated; court date: Aug. 19... more

SHERIFF Term: 4 years. Salary: $74,628. Employed and paid by the county. Norman Dalton What differences will the prisoners in the jail notice, if you are elected Sheriff? Since being elected Sheriff in 2010, I have put in place commissary for the prisoners for their benefit in choosing their personal hygiene, snacks, etc... more

The tempestuous and romantic love story of sharpshooters Annie Oakley and Frank Butler is coming to the Dixie Theatre as the Marshall County Community Theatre proudly presents "Annie Get Your Gun." This Broadway classic has been called a show within a show, as the story is presented as the personal version of Col. Buffalo Bill Cody, owner and founder of the most famous Wild West Show on earth... more

Tribune photo by Karen Hall About 50 children at Wee Care enjoyed a Patriotic Block Party on July 3. They paraded from their classrooms through the parking lot, waving American flags, and waved the flags again before entering the area which had been set up for their fun. ... more

By Tommy Howell Special to the Tribune It's hot, it's July, and that only means one thing in Chapel Hill, Tennessee, it's "Tractor and Truck Pulling, Tennessee Style." For those of you who have never been to a truck or tractor pull, you don't have to travel very far to see the best there is in the United States and Canada... more

By Matthew Stout Chapel Hill Fire Chief On Friday, July 4, at approximately 2:40 pm, the Chapel Hill Fire Department responded with Marshall County Emergency Medical Service to Henry Horton State Park for a person in the river, possible drowning. While responding, Chapel Hill's Fire Chief requested Farmington-Rich Creek Fire Department to respond with their boat. ... more