By Jessica Moore Staff Writer Marshall County was full of celebration and remembrance on Nov. 11, also known as Veterans Day. Many of the local schools had programs prepared to thank the veterans. They invited veterans they knew and those that were part of their students' families... more

By Karen Hall Editor Chapel Hill Elementary School students had the opportunity to "put a face with an event" Monday, as they celebrated Veterans Day. In their case, it was many faces, including veterans of World War II, Korea, and Vietnam, as well as Iraq and Afghanistan, plus some still in the armed forces... more

By Jessica Moore Staff Writer TVA is collaborating with the Nature Conservancy and other partners to purchase a conservation easement on land along the Duck River. The easement, totaling 119 acres, will be held by the Nature Conservancy. Leslie Colley, of the Nature Conservancy opened the meeting along the Duck with a few words, but mostly explaining how exciting it is for The Nature Conservancy and the Tennessee Valley Authority to be working together to help preserve and protect the Duck River and its aquatic life.. ... more

By Jessica Moore Staff Writer The Co-Directors of the New Beginnings Domestic Violence Center, Crystal Gray and Kim Young, will be putting on a Jail and Bail-style fundraiser. The event is all in good fun for those involved while raising money for an excellent cause. ... more

By Karen Hall Editor The man alleged to be responsible for the fatal stabbing of James Hall, 26, was indicted by the grand jury when they met last month. Jonathan Taylor Young, 22, of Mt. Lebanon Road, was charged with second-degree murder. He will be represented by the Public Defender's Office... more

By Jessica Moore Staff Writer A 94-year-old Lewisburg woman who served her country during World War II, and her city and its industries for many years after that was named Senior Citizen of the Year by the Lewisburg Rotary Club this week. Elizabeth "Lib" Cochran was recognized for her lifelong dedication to her country and her community... more

By Karen Hall Editor A Chapel Hill man who is still suffering from the effects of his service in Vietnam plans to be on the square in Lewisburg Monday for the Veterans Day ceremony. Willie Haislip, 62, was drafted in March 1970, and spent 36 years in the military, counting his service in the Tennessee National Guard... more

By Beth Stockwell Special to the Tribune In 2011, 600,000 skilled manufacturing jobs went unfilled, and 80 percent of manufacturers could not find capable workers, according to a survey by the Manufacturing Institute. The Marshall County School System is doing their part to help train future workers with their Work Based Learning (WBL) Program, now in its third year... more

By Jessica Moore Staff Writer A Forrest student was announced as the winner of a county-wide songwriting competition at a special event at the Rec Center Saturday night. Austin Duvall, a freshman at Forrest High School, was presented with the first place award for the Nashville Unleashed songwriting competition. Duvall wrote the song, "Born Brave" about her cousin, who suffered an amputation at the age of three. Duvall was so excited she could hardly speak... more

By Karen Hall Editor When the grand jury met on Oct. 30 they indicted Chapel Hill's former fire chief, charging him with theft, attempted theft, and official misconduct. Kenneth Dale Runk, 36, of Honeysuckle Way, turned himself in at the jail the same day, made a $15,000 bond, and was released. He is expected in Circuit Court today for arraignment... more

By Karen Hall Editor Lewisburg City Hall will host its first-ever open house from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, the afternoon of the Christmas Parade. Santa Claus will be there, and cookies, punch, and candy canes will be served. People will be able to tour the newly decorated building... more

Arrested on a bench warrant from Circuit Court Lillian E. Scott, 53, Mt. Pleasant. Bond: $15,000; court date: Nov. 20. Charges: sale and delivery of a controlled substance. Arrested and charged with aggravated domestic assault, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and possession of stolen property... more

By Karen Hall Editor Cornersville was definitely the place to be the evening of Saturday, Oct. 26, as Halloween was celebrated in style in the park and surrounding streets. "Halloween in the Park," always held on the Saturday before Halloween was started by the Town of Cornersville seven years ago, and then taken over by the Cornersville Lions Club as a community service project, explained Lions Club President Pam Murphree. ... more

By Mickey Smith Special to the Tribune The Forrest Players fall production, "Bride: A Tale from the House of Frankenstein," will be performed at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, at the Forrest School theatre. The play is written to be a sequel to the classic Gothic horror tale. ... more

By Karen Hall Editor A man who was convicted by a jury last year was back in court yesterday to be tried for attempting to escape from custody. Jason Lee Fisher, 32, was tried in September 2012, and found guilty of four aggravated burglaries, four felony thefts, and three misdemeanor vandalisms. The next month Circuit Court Judge Robert Crigler gave Fisher an effective sentence of 45 years, of which, as a career criminal, he must serve 60 percent before being eligible for a parole board hearing... more

By Jessica Moore Staff Writer Casper the Great Pyrenees has been the face of Stone Craftsman LLC for two years now. Lisa and Larry Bare adopted him at the age of one from Big Fluffy Dog Rescue Center in the Nashville area. The day they met Casper, they were walking their son's German shepherd at a dog park in Franklin. ... more

By Karen Hall Editor The Fire Safety House, often seen parked at the Lewisburg Fire Department, was at Oak Grove Elementary School Monday, being used to teach fire safety to children. The house was built by the Columbia Fire Department, which donated it to Lewisburg when they got a grant for a new one... more

By Jessica Moore Staff Writer William Bryan Gatlin, 42, of Holly Grove Road, was found guilty as charged Monday evening after only 30 minutes of deliberation by the jury. He was found guilty of possession with intent to sell not less than ½ ounce or more than 10 pounds of marijuana, a Schedule VI controlled substance. ... more

By Karen Hall Editor County commissioners were invited to help the county mayor's secretary by helping pay her health insurance premium while she is on family leave. Joe Boyd Liggett's secretary Shan Wells has not been at work since her son, Brandon Bradley, 17, was diagnosed with leukemia on June 2... more

Arrested and charged with driving under the influence Shannon M. Perryman, 31, Pulaski. Bond: $2,000; court date: Dec. 9. Also charged with violation of the implied consent law and driving on a suspended license. Jacob C. Skinner, 23, Woods Avenue North. Bond: $500; court date: Dec. 9. Also cited for failure to provide proof of insurance... more