By Karen Hall Editor Just days before his jury trial was due to start, a Lewisburg man pleaded guilty to three counts of rape of a child, a Class A felony punishable by up to 60 years in prison. Tommy L. Bryant, 37, of Rambo Hollow Road, received a sentence of 25 years on each count, but the sentences will all run at the same time. Bryant must serve 100 percent of his sentence before being released, and then remain on community supervision for the rest of his life... more

By Karen Hall Editor As they do every year on June 14, the Robert Lewis Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution held a Flag Day ceremony at the log cabin on Cornersville Road. "I never turn down an opportunity to speak for my country," said Col. Wayne Coomes, the featured speaker... more

By Rachel Cook Staff Writer Yet another Internet fad has made its way into the offline world, but unlike Angry Birds, this is no game. The Cold Water Challenge reportedly began in April in order to raise money for a cancer patient's treatment, and it's still going strong now, spread via word of mouth and status update to places all over the country. ... more

By Karen Hall Editor Incoming Emergency Management Agency Director Steve Callahan has hired his administrative assistant. She will be Valerie Staggs, who has experience as a police officer, fire fighter, and office manager. Callahan announced his choice to members of the EMA committee Thursday evening... more

By Karen Hall Editor Chapel Hill's Board of Mayor and Aldermen sealed the deal with their new town administrator at a short special called meeting Monday night. Mark Graves will start work on July 7. He is currently the City Recorder in Hohenwald. City Attorney J. Todd Moore described how he contacted Graves and told him he was the BOMA's preferred candidate, then drafted an employment agreement... more

By Rachel Cook Staff Writer In 1949, "Blossom" Ezell was 25 years old, and he had a problem. He had a decent job as a car auctioneer in Fayettville, but standing on a platform outdoors all day just wouldn't do when the weather decided to change for the winter. So he decided to make car selling his summer job, and go to barber school in the winter. He never sold another car... more

By Karen Hall Editor The Lewisburg city council chamber was nearly full when the council met Tuesday night. People were drawn to the meeting to see what would happen to the resolution to censure Councilman Robin Minor. When they reached that item on the agenda. Councilman Odie Whitehead Jr. immediately moved to table the resolution, but this failed on a 3-2 vote... more

By Karen Hall Editor For their June meeting, the Joint Economic and Community Development Board gathered for breakfast at Petersburg Town Hall Tuesday. The first speaker was Clay Banks, southern Middle Tennessee regional director of the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development... more

By Karen Hall Editor The six school board members who were present at Monday's meeting showed solid support for Director of Schools Jackie Abernathy by unanimously approving everything she presented to them, except the proposal to pay $400 for a one-eighth page ad in Equal Opportunity Magazine, "the career magazine for minority graduates."... more

By Rachel Cook Staff Writer Though the turnout was limited by the rain, around 30 children and their parents arrived at Marshall County Memorial Library last Thursday morning for the kickoff of its summer reading program. This annual event typically features prizes, incentives, and special guests to encourage people of all ages to read as many books as they can within a month, and this year is no exception. ... more

By Karen Hall Editor Catherine Brooks is no longer Marshall County's budget director. Her letter of resignation was presented to budget committee members at their meeting Thursday evening. This followed a meeting between Brooks and Commission Chairman Nathan Johnson concerning problems associated with closing on the Solid Waste building... more

By Karen Hall Editor Less than a month after the announcement a Walmart Express would be built in Chapel Hill, one was announced for Cornersville. It will be built on the property opposite Cornersville Elementary School and the Dollar General store... more

Arrested on warrants for aggravated assault and aggravated burglary Samuel E. Shropshier, 52, Cornersville. Bond: $15,000; court date: June 24. Shropshier allegedly hit his victim in the head with a pickaxe handle while they were outside the victim's house. After the victim went into the home, Shropshier pushed his way in, and hit the victim several more times. Marshall County Sheriff's Deputy Drew Binkley reported the deep cut on the victim's head was almost two inches long... more

From Staff Reports Instead of commercial breaks, viewers of primetime television from Nashville Wednesay night got a steady stream of severe weather updates, as storms lashed southern Kentucky. There was an impressive quantity of lightning, torrential rain and high winds, and at least one possible tornado... more

By Karen Hall Editor Lewisburg Mayor Jim Bingham was pleased to announce Wednesday that Ellington Airport has been selected to receive a $3 million grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation, Aeronautics Division. The grant will cover widening of the runway, a new overlay, taxiway repairs, and new lighting. The City's match for this grant is just 5 percent, or $150,000, another thing that pleased Bingham... more

By Karen Hall Editor The case brought against Sheriff Norman Dalton for denying access to records requested under the Tennessee Public Records Act was heard in Chancery Court Wednesday morning. The case was brought by Alex Friedmann, managing editor of Prison Legal News, a project of the Human Rights Defense Center... more

By Julie Cook Special to the Tribune At the end of the 2013-2014 school year, Cornersville High School will lose two educators who have shaped and supported the foundation of education in Marshall County. Bob Edens, principal, and Ginger Hardison, teacher, are retiring to pursue personal interests and spend time with family. They will be greatly missed by the faculty, staff, and students at CHS as each has served so many roles for so many... more

By Karen Hall Editor Local politicians jumped at the chance to meet voters at the ball park Saturday morning after being invited by MCYBSL President Craig Blackwell. In exchange for a donation to the league, they were allowed to set up their canopies and tables on both sides of the walkway into the park... more

By Karen Hall Editor For the second month in a row, District Attorney Rob Carter and Assistant District Attorney Eddie Barnard visited Lewisburg City Council's work session to explain the solution to a new problem with city court. "I think it should be your No. 1 issue," said Carter. "It's imperative we deal with it now. Liabilities could come at any second, and they will be bad."... more

As a result of a chance encounter with a resident of Lewisburg, and a May 28 visit to a home on Woodlawn Avenue where 13-year-olds were found drinking alcohol, the following arrests were made. Arrested and charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor... more