By Lynda Potts Special to the Tribune A spectacular Christmas light show has been set up on the east lawn of the courthouse for everyone to enjoy for the month of December. It is similar to last year's show, but bigger and better. The light show was constructed by Edward Potts, Tony Hudson, Wendell Griffy, and Jack Cathey, and installed with the help of welders Cory Racine and Joey Kleine, Steve Cain of Action Tents, and Mike Wiles, executive director of the Marshall County Joint Economic and Community Development Board.. ... more

By Karen Hall Editor "Here's a roomful of people and we're not giving away any Christmas presents," exclaimed Chairman Eddie Wiles as he looked around the packed room at the Historic 1st Avenue Building at the start of the Industrial Development Board's meeting Monday... more

By Jessica Moore Staff Writer This weekend Marshall County will be packed full of Christmas events and activities from visits with Santa to light shows on the square. There will be something for everyone. The events will kick off Friday evening with a 7:30 p.m. performance of "Christmas Joy" at the Dixie, and the Marshall County Art Guild's reception for Artist of the Month Cindy Autry at MCAG's new gallery on the square at 123 West Commerce Street from 5 to 7 p.m... more

Thefts and vandalism reported Between Oct. 1 and Nov. 25, one or more people took two vehicles (a white 1993 Chevy Lumina and a 1984 Chevy C10 pickup truck), and antiques, electronics, tools, and household items from a home, shed, and garage at a property on Wade Brown Road. Total value of the stolen items was estimated at $45,346... more

By Karen Hall Editor Cornersville Elementary students gathered in the auditorium for a very special announcement Monday morning. "We hardly ever interrupt our school work," said Principal Cheryl Ewing. "But this time I have something very special to celebrate. Cornersville Elementary has been named by the state as a Reward School for the 2012-2013 school year."... more

By Karen Hall Editor A homicide which occurred this summer is still under investigation, and the Lewisburg Police Department is now asking for help from the public. "It's unlike any other case we've had," said Detective Scott Braden. The victim was Kevin Griffin, 26, of 490 Hill Street. His body was discovered at his home on July 29, but investigators believe he was killed 10 days earlier, on July 19... more

By Karen Hall Editor At their last meeting of 2013, county commissioners unanimously approved eight resolutions naming local bridges after important citizens, both living and dead. A resolution also honored Ellawaine Cozart who worked at the Marshall County Highway Department from 1978 until she died earlier this year... more

By Jessica Moore Staff Writer The Jail and Bail fundraiser set up to raise money for the New Beginnings Domestic Violence Center took place Friday, Nov. 22. The fundraiser began around 8 a.m. Those taking part in the fundraiser were able to place mock warrants for the "arrest" of a person of their choosing. ... more

By David Melson Special to the Tribune Many Lewisburg residents are likely unaware one of the Porsche world's most respected mechanics lives in their midst. Jim Watson may be one of southern Middle Tennessee's best-kept secrets. He's won major races, sold Porsches, and met the biggest names in sports-car racing... more

A Cornersville man was indicted by the grand jury this week, charged with sexual crimes against a young girl. Stephen Douglas Smith, 52, was charged with one count of rape of a child under age 13, four counts of aggravated statutory rape of minor, and 40 counts of especially aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor... more

By Jessica Moore Staff Writer The Lewisburg Rotary Club is reviving an old-time tradition. For the first time in 13 years, there will be a Marshall County Christmas Tour of Homes. In the past, a Christmas Tour of homes has been conducted by other local organizations. ... more

From Staff Reports A Giles County corrections officer has been charged with having sexual contact with an inmate, after an incident that allegedly happened in Marshall County. Michael Wade Brown, 52, of Pulaski, was arrested and made a bond of $6,000. His first appearance in General Sessions Court here has been set for Dec. 10... more

By David Melson, Jason Reynolds, Brian Mosely, and Sadie Fowler Special to the Tribune A large explosion at a Shelbyville oil company Monday left one employee seriously burned and disrupted the day for much of downtown Shelbyville. Witnesses said they heard two loud "booms" at Southern Energy, Lane Parkway, followed immediately by the east end of the building exploding... more

By Karen Hall Editor A man who has been in the U.S. illegally for over 20 years will be deported after serving six months of a six-year sentence for child abuse. Gabriel Enciso Rios, 31, formerly of Woodlawn Avenue, made an open plea of guilty to the charge of child abuse. In February he beat his seven-year-old daughter with a belt (or an electrical cord) because she had been naughty at school and at home... more

By Karen Hall Editor The holiday season got off to a great start Friday, Nov. 15, as Chapel Hill Elementary School held its 51st Annual Turkey Supper. "It's a school project," said Principal Dean Delk. "We have good healthy community involvement. We've got folks who have been coming for 50 years."... more

Thefts and vandalism reported Between 8:30 a.m. Nov. 15 and 12:35 a.m. Nov. 16, someone entered a home on Gold Road and took items worth a total of $14,850, including a brown leather oversized couch and loveseat; a 55-inch Vizio TV, a 37-inch Toshiba TV, a 42-inch flatscreen TV, and a 21-inch flatscreen smart TV; dark cherry end tables, coffee table, and TV stand; a white iPad, and a silver MacBook Pro... more

By Beth Stockwell Special to the Tribune The loud cheers heard in the Dottie Kelso Gymnasium on Sunday afternoon, Nov. 10, were not the result of an intense basketball game, but rather the excitement of recognizing academic success at Marshall County High School... more

From Staff Reports NASHVILLE -- Tennessee Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bill Hagerty along with Schwan Cosmetics USA officials announced this week the company will consolidate its U.S. operations by building a new facility in Murfreesboro. ... more

By Karen Hall Editor Mayor Jim Bingham's vote was needed when the City Council voted Tuesday for the third and final time on an ordinance to raise the charge for municipal water by $6 and sewer by $4. Councilmen Trigg Cathey and Steve Thomas voted "yes," and Councilmen Robin Minor and Odie Whitehead Jr. voted "no," thus leaving a tie which was broken by Bingham's "yes" vote... more

A 23-year-old Lewisburg man who is home on leave from the Marine Corps reported to police his identity had been stolen. The man applied for a loan at Ascend Federal Credit Union and was turned down because of his credit history. When he obtained a copy of his credit report from Equifax he found that between April and July 2011 seven credit cards, a Verizon Wireless account, and two other accounts had been opened using his Social Security number. ... more