Arrested and charged with driving under the influence Thomas E. Brown Jr., 50, Chapel Hill. Bond: $4,500; court date: Nov. 5. Additional charge: possession of a Schedule IV drug. Also cited for failure to provide proof of insurance. This is allegedly Brown's third DUI... more

By Brian Mosely Special to the Tribune Percheron horses are known as "gentle giants," and a Chapel Hill girl has recently been crowned as their queen. Brooke Daly, 17, has been showing horses since she was three years old and plans a career in equine veterinary medicine... more

By Gary Marino Special to the Tribune Week Two of band competitions for the Rocket Band of Blue was held at Montgomery Central High School 3rd Annual Indian Nation Marching Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 12. Under a clear blue sky the band took the field in competition. The Rocket Band of Blue stepped up their performance over last week for an amazing show. For five hours, the critical eyes of the judges watched as 16 bands played, marched, and twirled to the delight of the spectators... more

CHAPEL HILL, Tenn. -- Henry Horton State Park will host the 10th Annual Step Back in Time Festival Sept. 20-21, featuring two days of music, food, storytellers, re-enactors and demonstrations. "We are very excited about this year's Step Back in Time Festival, including the lineup of very talented artisans and entertainers," said Shane Petty, chief ranger for Tennessee State Parks. "This is a fun, family-friendly festival and we encourage everyone to come out and join us."... more

By Karen Hall Editor Adult education has a new home in Marshall County, and it is a win-win situation for everyone. A ribbon cutting Wednesday celebrated Project Learn's new location inside the Columbia State Community College building on South Ellington Parkway... more

By Jessica Moore Staff Writer This week, Sept. 15-21, has officially been proclaimed by Gov. Bill Haslam as Imagination Library Week in Tennessee. During this week, local Imagination Library affiliates in all 95 counties will work to boost enrollment across the state by bringing awareness of the book program to communities... more

By Jessica Moore Staff Writer The historic Lairdland Farm House held its 7th Annual Living History Event last weekend. The event was very informative. Children from Cornersville Elementary even took a field trip there. The children present seemed to really enjoy the event and were very enthusiastic... more

By Karen Hall Editor "Everyone involved was stellar; they really put their hearts into it," said Lewisburg Downtown Alliance member Ken Todd, as he talked about the last Second Saturday of the season. "It was a beautiful day for an outside event," he added. It was also a beautiful day for a series of big college football games, and Todd said some people may not have come to the square because they were home watching football... more

Served with warrants for reckless endangerment, filing a false report, and vandalism Benjamin Franklin Dees, 32, Yell Road. Bond: $8,000; court date: Sept. 17. According to the warrants filed by Jail Administrator Sabrina Patterson, on July 4, Dees broke three sprinkler heads off the fire suppression system in Block C of the jail, flooding that block, Block B, the hallway, the control room, and the camera room under the control tower. ... more

The 15-year-old who has been missing from her home on Maple Street since Sept. 6 was found in Nashville on Sept. 14. Lewisburg Police Officer Shawn Crawford was at the State Fair with his family on Saturday when he saw Jessica Marie Parham and alerted Metro Police... more

A reward is being offered by Crime Stoppers for information that leads to the location of Jessica Parham, age 15. On Friday, Sept. 6, Jessica was reported missing by her guardian from their residence on Maple Street, Lewisburg. Jessica was last seen at approximately 7:30 a.m... more

By Karen Hall Editor First responders from all services, politicians, veterans, and ordinary citizens gathered in Rock Creek Park in the evening heat of Sept. 11 to remember the terrible events of 12 years ago, and honor those who serve in this county, and all over the country... more

By Karen Hall Editor The motion to adopt an ordinance increasing the base rates for water and sewer was approved by a 4-1 vote when the City Council met Tuesday night. There have to be two more favorable votes before the ordinance can come into effect. A public hearing must be held, and this is usually done before the second reading, probably before the regular council meeting in October... more

By Jessica Moore Staff Writer The Joint Economic and Community Development Board had their full board meeting this week at Lewisburg Middle School. During the meeting those present learned that the Marshall County School System has three Reward Schools: Lewisburg Middle School, Cornersville Elementary School, and Forrest School. ... more

New information has come to light in the case of missing Lewisburg teenager Jessica Marie Parham, 15. Jessica may have been seen in the company of a Hispanic male in the area of the Nashville Zoo at Grassmere, according to information received by law enforcement. The pair may be travelling in a late model silver or gray sedan with a rear spoiler. The rear spoiler is described as being "factory" in appearance. The Zoo is located at 3777 Nolensville Pike in Nashville... more

By Karen Hall Editor Grandparents flocked to schools last week and this, to see what their little ones were learning, and meet their classmates and teachers. At Cornersville Elementary, it was a reunion for the grandparents as well. "It's a very tight-knit community," said Dr. Ray Wakefield. All four of his children graduated from Cornersville, and he currently has six grandchildren there, spread out from 1st to 6th grade... more

From Staff Reports The Lewisburg Police Department is currently seeking any information on the whereabouts of Jessica Marie Parham, 15. On Friday, Sept. 6, Jessica was reported missing by her guardian from their residence on Maple Street. She was last seen that day about 7:30 a.m., and is believed to have left on foot... more

By Karen Hall Editor At a hearing Monday evening for the public to ask questions and learn about the county's 2013-2014 budget there were no members of the public present. Commissioner Richard Hill Jr. attributed this to the short notice given for the meeting: the advertisement only appeared in the Tribune last Friday... more

Arrested and charged with possession of marijuana for sale and simple possession of Schedule II and IV drugs, and cited for brake light out and violation of the open container law Ellis R. Darnell, 38, Spring Place Road. Bond: $33,000; court date: Oct. ... more

By Brian Mosely Special to the Tribune SHELBYVILLE -- Lewisburg will get more than 500 new jobs over the next few years as Calsonic Kansei North America (CKNA) announced a major expansion Tuesday. The announcement was made at the company's Shelbyville headquarters... more