By Karen Hall Editor Fourteen people (12 jurors and two alternates) took their seats in the jury box at 9 a.m. Tuesday morning, ready to hear evidence in the case of Heather Rogers McCollum, 24, who is charged with first-degree premeditated murder and arson... more

Thefts and vandalism reported A zero-turn 2000 series Toro mower with a 60-inch cut, worth $7,150, and the red trailer with a ramp at the back, worth $600, were taken from a property on Holly Grove Road between 9 p.m. April 22, and 5:30 p.m. April 23. The serial number of the mower is 312000757... more

A man is measured by how many people he touches in a positive manner throughout his lifetime and legendary Forrest football coach Murrey Holton, who passed away last week, left his mark that stretches from his beloved Chapel Hill community to all parts of the country. "We had a bond that started on September 5, 1985 and remains to this day," said Chapel Hill Elementary School Principal Dean Delk. "When my family arrived to take the job as Principal at Forrest School in September 1985, prior to that Murrey's children had written my children notes, welcoming us to Chapel Hill which I thought was a terrific gesture that made the transition very smooth and we just kind of hit it off." more

By Karen Hall Editor Elementary school students across the state will be facing TCAP testing next week, and Thursday Marshall County students got some special encouragement from Miss Tennessee. Shelby Thompson, 24, of Franklin, started her visit at Cornersville Elementary, and talked to students about trustworthiness, and mentally building trust towers with their peers, teachers, and parents... more

By Karen Hall Editor Almost 300 Marshall County students filled the Dixie Theatre Wednesday morning for a special performance of "Cats." The tickets were divided among the schools which wanted them: Marshall Elementary, Westhills, Cornersville Elementary, Lewisburg Middle School, and Marshall County High School. It was left to the principals to select the students who could go to the theatre, said Director of Schools Jackie Abernathy... more

By Jessica Moore Staff Writer The Lewisburg Rotary Club gave out the last of their yearly donations at their weekly meeting Wednesday. This year the club has donated a total of $17,000 back into the community. The first of the two recipients this week was the Marshall Education Foundation. The Marshall Education Foundation is chartered to provide for the promotion of, and funding for, secondary and post-secondary school educational needs... more

From Staff Reports The Rock Creek Bible Society will hold their 200th Annual Meeting at Bethbirei Presbyterian Church, on Bethbirei Road, Lewisburg, at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 3. Speaking at the meeting will be Robert Montgomery, a native of the Farmington Community and son of Thomas and Tina Montgomery. ... more

By Greg Lowe Special to the Tribune The festival that honors those famous "fainting" goats of Marshall County, returns to Lewisburg, this October 10 and 11 with another great lineup of entertainment and activities for the whole family to enjoy. The fun begins Thursday night with musical entertainment and a Goat Rodeo for the kids. ... more

By Karen Hall Editor When county commissioners meet next Monday, the EMA committee will recommend Steve Calahan as the replacement for longtime director Bob Hopkins, who retires at the end of June. Applications were accepted, and County Mayor Joe Boyd Liggett announced, "Steve has come out on top. He meets state requirements and has a lot of credentials... more

By Karen Hall Editor Lewisburg police are still looking for information on a shooting incident which happened just after 2 a.m. Sunday morning. According to the incident report, Officer Shaun Crawford responded to a call for shots fired at The Powder Room at 570 West Church Street... more

Thefts and vandalisms reported A Chapel Hill woman reported to Marshall County Sheriff's Department that 18 $100 bills were missing from her home, and said she suspected the landlord had taken them. A ProGen 5000 generator worth $500 was stolen out of the bed of a pickup truck while the truck was parked at the owner's home on Marshall Street the night of April 12-13... more

By Karen Hall Editor Would you believe your friends and neighbors, the people you see every day, could put on a really famous musical? With almost continuous singing and dancing, and a set that has totally transformed the old Dixie stage? Well, they can, and they have... more

By Karen Hall Editor Saturday's weather was perfect for a display of Model T and Model A Fords at Henry Horton State Park, in conjunction with the first ever Spring Festival. Twenty-two cars showed up, and park officials have already asked if they will come back in the fall for the Step Back in Time Festival... more

By Roy "Bam" Haislip Energy Specialist While the world celebrates Earth Day on April 22, Marshall County School District faculty, staff and students can participate as well, each one with a strong sense of satisfaction at having done his or her part to control energy use... more

By Jessica Moore Staff Writer An Easter Egg hunt was held Saturday morning at Rock Creek Park in Lewisburg, with all proceeds benefitting the March of Dimes. Children 12 and under were invited to visit with the Easter Bunny and get their picture made, hunt for Easter eggs, and enjoy goodies and refreshments. Thanks in part to the beautiful weather, there was quite a turnout for this event which is organized annually by Marshall County Chiropractic... more

By Karen Hall Editor A Chapel Hill volunteer was the oldest man in a class of 12 recruit firefighters who graduated from the Tennessee Fire and Codes Enforcement Academy last Friday. Chad Dennis, 39, said the 10-week class was "a very physical thing. It was tough... more

By Jessica Moore Staff Writer After being overweight all her life and even suffering a small stroke, Emily Elliott, with love and support from her family, decided it was time for a change "I wanted to be here for my grandchildren. I wanted to be able to play with them and watch them grow up," said Elliott... more

Arrested and charged with driving under the influence Melanie Jackson, 25, Lynnville. Bond: $14,000; court date: May 12. Also cited for child restraint and simple possession of marijuana. This is allegedly Jackson's second DUI. Her 6- and 3-year-old children were in the back seat of the car when Jackson was found passed out in the driver's seat at Sonic on April 9. ... more

After singing the National Anthem, local country singer Shelby Lee Lowe throws out the first pitch before Saturday's opening game at the Marshall County Youth Baseball/Softball League. Photos by Louis Scheuchenzuber more

By Jessica Moore Staff Writer Meiwa Industry North America celebrated their Grand Opening Ceremony Thursday, April 10, in an all-day event that began at the Meiwa facility in the I-65 Commerce Park in Lewisburg. The welcoming speech was given by Toshihiko Shimizu, president and CEO of Meiwa Industry Company Ltd... more