By Karen Hall Editor When the City Council meets Tuesday, they could vote for the first time on an ordinance to raise the base charge for water and sewer. Such an ordinance requires three votes to pass, so unless special-call meetings are held, the last vote could come in December, with the rate change taking effect in the next billing cycle... more

By Karen Hall Editor 4H members who received day-old chicks on April 5 presented them for show and sale this week, and many were already laying eggs. The chickens were all black sex links with the same genetics, so all participants started at the same level. The 4-H members ranged in age from 4th to 9th graders. About 30 bought chickens in April, and 22 brought their hens to the Expo Center on Robin Hood Road Tuesday for the show and sale... more

By Jessica Moore Staff Writer New jobs created here since last year were a cause for celebration at the Industrial Board's meeting this week. CKNA, RockTenn, and Christian Brands creation of new jobs in Lewisburg was widely recognized as a wonderful thing for the community. According to Greg Lowe, director of economic development, over 1000 jobs have been created since 2012... more

Crime Reports Arrested and charged with driving under the influence Barbara M. Morse, 41, Shelbyville. Bond: $2,000; court date: Dec. 9. This is allegedly Morse's second DUI. George A. Parson, 41, Columbia. Bond: $10,000; court date: Oct. 15. Also charged with driving on a revoked license. This is allegedly the ninth time Parson has been charged with driving on a revoked license... more

By Karen Hall Editor It's impossible to count how many lives in Marshall County, and all over the state, Jack Keny touched in his 50 years as an educator. Keny passed away Saturday morning, after a summer-long struggle with ill health. During this time, he was mentioned at meetings throughout the county, and commissioners, city councilmen, and school board members prayed for his recovery... more

By Karen Hall Editor After their traditional Fourth of July fireworks show was washed out by rain, the Chapel Hill Board of Mayor and Aldermen decided to hold the show on Aug. 31, and celebrate both Labor Day and the end of all the town's indebtedness... more

By Tom Sumners Special to the Tribune Something took place Saturday night at the 75th Annual Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration that hasn't happened in 47 years. Not since 1966 has a stallion younger than five years old won the big prize, but it happened this year. In 1966, Shaker's Shocker and Betty Sain of Bell Buckle were the winners... more

By Jessica Moore Staff Writer The New Beginnings Domestic Violence Center recently opened at an undisclosed location in Lewisburg. They have been open since May and have provided a place to stay for women and children in need almost continuously. Crystal Gray is the co-director of New Beginnings with Kim Young the president of the CAD Board... more

By Jessica Moorel Staff Writer As the paper went to press Thursday, the verdict in a child abuse trial was still undecided. Rickey Hickman, 55, of Murfreesboro, is accused of sexually abusing a relative in 2009. During opening statements, prosecutors referred to the incidents as "despicable, disgusting, and unacceptable."... more

By Karen Hall Editor Lewisburg's In His Image Pregnancy Resource Center more than doubled its square footage Wednesday, when it moved into new quarters at the corner of West Commerce Street and 3rd Avenue North. Volunteers were seeing clients until 4 p.m. Wednesday afternoon in the old location, said Executive Director Shirley Lowe, and were seeing them at 9 a.m. Thursday morning in the new location... more

By Karen Hall Editor Tommy Leroy Bryant, 36, of Rambo Hollow Road, allegedly raped a 12-year-old girl in late December 2012, and again in January and March this year. On this jail intake sheet, Bryant's occupation is listed as "disabled." His bond was set at $60,000, but Bryant made bond and was out of jail less than six hours after being booked in. His retained attorney is M. Matt Milligan of Franklin... more

By Karen Hall Editor A Lewisburg man who pleaded guilty to multiple charges was sentenced to a total of seven and one-half years in prison. After a domestic incident on Feb. 17, Benjamin Franklin Dees, 32, of Yell Road, was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and possession of a prohibited weapon, in this case a 20 gauge "short barrel shotgun."... more

By Karen Hall Editor Animal shelter volunteers are pleased with the new veterinary-grade scales recently installed at the Shelter. The Rotary Club got the scales through a grant, encouraged by local veterinarian Dr. Tresha Grissom, who has always been a friend to the shelter. The scales were donated to PAWS Now, who in turn donated them to the shelter... more

Rickey Allen Hickman, 55, of Murfreesboro, was found guilty Thursday afternoon of one count rape of a child, and three counts of aggravated sexual battery. The jury of eight men and four women came back with their verdict after only 15 minutes of deliberation. Hickman's sentencing hearing will be held Oct. 11... more

Crime Reports Arrested and charged with driving under the influence Benjamin L. Ingram, 38, White Drive. Bond: $1,500; court date: Oct. 14. Also cited for not wearing a seat belt. This is allegedly Ingram's third DUI. Robert A. Ryan, 62, Martin Street. Bond: $1,000; court date: Sept. 16. Also cited for failure to provide proof of insurance and failure to maintain lane. This is allegedly Ryan's second DUI... more

By Jessica Moore Staff Writer Deputy Joe Duncan is really enjoying his first year as School Resource Officer at Lewisburg Middle School. Duncan is originally from Waverly, Tenn. This year marked the beginning of his sixth year as an SRO and his 13th year as a deputy. Having just two age groups is very different from what he has done before; his previous positions as SRO have been for smaller schools with students ranging from kindergarten to 12th grade... more

By Karen Hall Editor A Lewisburg man is being held without bond, charged with attempted criminal homicide. His victim was taken by air ambulance to Vanderbilt. Scotty W. Blackwell, 33, of Bivins Road, allegedly attacked Michael R. Bass with a knife, inflicting multiple stab wounds... more

By Karen Hall Editor At their monthly meeting Monday, a majority of county commissioners voted to buy two parcels of land adjoining Cornersville High School, though the motion faced opposition from Commissioner Seth Warf. "I don't think we need this land," he said. "It has no educational value. We would have to tear down the two houses."... more

By Karen Hall Editor At a special call meeting Wednesday, city councilmen postponed a decision on raising water and sewer rates until they could gather more information. The evening started with a work session, to give councilmen freedom to discuss agenda items before taking a vote... more

By Jessica Moore Staff Writer The town meeting for the Vision Plan of Lewisburg went on Tuesday night despite an air conditioning malfunction. The meeting began around 6:30 p.m. in the banquet room of the Lewisburg Recreation Center. Richie Jones of Hodgson and Douglas, LLC opened the meeting by giving a PowerPoint presentation explaining the purpose of the meeting and what his company's role is in the vision plan. ... more