By Karen Hall Editor It's been several years, but at last Lewisburg can call itself a "Tree City USA" and participate in the program set up by the Arbor Day Foundation. "I'd like to thank all those who persevered and brought us to the point where we're almost ready to plant our first tree," said Mayor Jim Bingham during the tree city board's first meeting last week... more

Arrested and charged with three counts of aggravated domestic assault Richard G. Marcrum II, 38, Saint Anne Street. Bond: $24,000; court date: Feb. 3. Arrested and charged with public intoxication, disorderly conduct, assault, and resisting arrest... more

By Jessica Moore Staff Writer Jury selection began yesterday for the trial of Marcus Cox Jr. Cox was 19 years old when he was indicted in October 2012, charged with possession with intent to sell marijuana and cocaine, possession with intent to deliver marijuana and cocaine, simple possession of Lortabs, and possession of drug paraphernalia. ... more

By Karen Hall Editor Though the weather was bitterly cold, State Rep. Billy Spivey refused to cancel his town hall meeting at the Rec Center Tuesday night. The legislative session starts next week, and Spivey was determined to talk with constituents, as well as introduce people to his new legislative assistant Scott Alan Buss... more

KNOXVILLE -- Tennessee Valley residents set a single-day record for electricity use while keeping warm during this week's arctic cold wave, the Tennessee Valley Authority said Wednesday. Homes and businesses across TVA's seven-state region used 703 gigawatt-hours of electricity on Tuesday, the most ever for a 24-hour, one-day period. TVA's previous record was 701 gigawatt-hours on Jan. 8, 2010... more

By Karen Hall Editor It's taken them two years, but Claire Garrell and her sisters Sorrell, Kendall and Caroline have raised $500 -- in quarters -- to buy a heifer for a needy family through Heifer International. The sisters made a special display, with a quarter-size transparent tube, and carried it to all the shows and fairs they attended, collecting donations 25 cents at a time... more

On Thursday morning, the pool of potential jurors for the trial of Marcus Cox Jr. had been narrowed to 36 when Assistant District Attorney Eddie Barnard was handed a note and left the courtroom. When he returned, Barnard announced that the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation agent who tested the alleged marijuana and cocaine recovered in the case was unable to testify, due to a family emergency... more

By Jessica Moore Staff Writer The first day to pick up a petition to run for political office was Friday, Jan. 3, and the first to arrive at the Election Commission office was Scottie Poarch, who made an unsuccessful bid to unseat County Mayor Joe Boyd Liggett in 2010, and hopes to try again this year. Liggett intends to run again this year... more

Cold grips Marshall County By Karen Hall Editor Record low temperatures chilled the county Monday and Tuesday, postponing the return to school after Christmas break and causing cancellations and some problems for utilties. A jury trial which was scheduled to start at 9 a.m. Monday was cancelled by the judge Sunday afternoon. Circuit Court Clerk Elinor Foster came in to the office and put the message on the jury line. She said about 25 people didn't re-check the message and showed up anyway... more

By Karen Hall Editor County officials were pleased to receive a check for $1,000 from a business which is new in town, but eager to contribute to the community. Advance Financial presented the check to County Mayor Joe Boyd Liggett and Mike Wiles, executive director of the Joint Economic and Community Development Board, Tuesday morning... more

Arrested and charged with theft over $10,000 and resisting arrest Cody M. Tanksley, 19, Athens, Ala. Tanksley allegedly stole a 2011 Kia from a Lewisburg woman and wrecked it in a wooded area on Jan. 3. Arrested and charged with driving under the influence... more

A stretch of the coldest temperatures in several years is headed to Middle Tennessee. Lows next Tuesday morning, Jan. 7, might dip to three or four degrees Fahrenheit, with wind chills driving the "feels-like" temperature to well below zero. Duck River Electric Membership Corporation (DREMC) could experience a system-wide peak of record unless steps are taken to reduce demand... more

News Release On December 27, 2013 Marshall County Sheriff's Office received a referral from Department of Child Services of a possible sexual assault that had occurred in Marshall County on December 20, 2013. An investigation was conducted by Detective Bob Johnson and Tony Nichols. As a result of the investigation the following subject was arrested on charges of sexual battery by an authority figure and contributing to the delinquency of a 16 year old minor... more

By Karen Hall Editor A man who allegedly stole nearly all of the City of Lewisburg's lawn-care equipment was indicted by the grand jury at their last session of the year. Martin Riley III, 47, of Smithville, was charged with theft over $10,000. Between 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, and 6 a.m. Monday, Aug. 12, sheet metal screws were removed from the back of the building at Lone Oak Cemetery until the metal siding could be lifted up like a curtain, said City Manager Randall Dunn at the time... more

By Jessica Moore Staff Writer There were many homes lit with Christmas lights leading up to the much anticipated day. Some homes had a simple and sweet set up while others really went all out. This year there was plenty to see. On any given night, several cars could be spotted on the square enjoying the entertaining light show. ... more

By Karen Hall Editor A Marshall County High School senior was killed in a single-vehicle accident Sunday morning, Dec. 22, becoming Lewisburg's second traffic fatality of the year. Brice T. Carr, 17, had reportedly just left church and was driving on Hull Avenue when he lost control of his white 1995 GMC truck, left the road, and hit a tree... more

Crime Reports Thefts and vandalism reported Sometime during the three weeks leading up to Dec. 19, the padlock of a storage unit on Nashville Highway was removed and the unit was ransacked. Items worth a total of $3,400 were removed. These included military clothing and TA-50 gear, tools, a red Matco toolbox, and a 32-inch Samsung TV... more

A Marshall County High School student was killed in a single-vehicle accident Sunday morning, Dec. 22, becoming Lewisburg's second traffic fatality of the year. Brice T. Carr, 17, had reportedly just left church and was driving on Hull Avenue when he lost control of his white 1995 GMC truck, left the road, and hit a tree... more

By Karen Hall Editor Cornersville Elementary students had a very special day Wednesday, the last full day of school. For the first time, staff and principal Cheryl Ewing planned a full morning of activities that saw all grades moving around the school, completing a variety of fun projects... more

By Jessica Moore Staff Writer "Everyone has a story to tell, and I have a lot of chapters in my story," said Jimmy Gentry, 88, of Franklin, as he began talking to the U.S. History and A.P. U.S. History classes at Marshall County High School this week... more