By Kelsey Keny Tribune Intern Two new Marshall County School Resource Officers were sworn in Friday, Aug. 2. Deputy Joe Duncan will be the SRO for Lewisburg Middle School and Deputy Michael Galyon will be a roving SRO for the five Marshall County elementary schools... more

By Karen Hall Editor The rain held off Wednesday afternoon as Cornersville residents assembled to dedicate the town's new park. Called "Calaboose Park by the Spring" the park showcases the old calaboose (jail) and the even older spring, where townspeople used to draw their water... more

By Kelsey Keny Tribune Intern A one-day trial Tuesday resulted in a mixed verdict for a Lewisburg man. A jury of nine men and three women found Jacob Ervin guilty of simple assault, but not guilty of the other offences with which he was charged: aggravated assault and three counts of reckless endangerment... more

By Kelsey Keny Tribune Intern Got milk? Lewisburg's La Leche League will host its annual "Big Latch On" picnic at the Lewisburg Recreation Center this Saturday, Aug. 3, at 10:30 a.m. La Leche League is an international nonprofit organization that helps provides information and support to breastfeeding mothers and pregnant women. The Lewisburg group was formed in the 1970s and has been meeting ever since... more

Franklin, TN -- Kevin Snell of Eagleville, TN won the National Car Rental Tennessee PGA Assistant Championship presented by Cobra Puma Golf Tuesday, July 30 at Holston Hills Country Club in Knoxville, TN. "This is probably as well as I've played all year for two rounds put together", said Snell, the assistant at Henry Horton State Park. "Holston Hills is one of my favorite courses to come play. I'm excited to go play in the Assistant National Championship down in Florida. I'd like to thank all the sponsors for this year's event as well as Holston Hills for hosting the championship." more

By Karen Hall Editor The name of the victim of the Monday killing on Hill Street still had not been released when the Tribune went to press, though Lewisburg Detective Cpl. Scott Braden said he was "a white male in his 20s." No arrests have been made, and Braden is not releasing any details of the crime... more

By Karen Hall Editor Serious drama is back at the Dixie Theatre this weekend, and the play Director David Sanders chose is "Flowers for Algernon." Algernon is not a human character, he's a mouse who's had a brain operation that made him much more intelligent. As the play opens, scientists -- played by the family drama team of Barbie, Andy, and Daniel Pitts -- are ready to try the operation on a human... more

The summer has been a busy one for the Marshall County School System: Lewisburg elementary schools have been reconfigured; teachers are moving from school to school; and prospective employees are being interviewed and hired for positions throughout the system... more

The Kingsport Police Department and the City of Kingsport hosted the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police for their 43rd Annual Conference in July. Lewisburg Police Chief Chuck Forbis was named TACP's 1st vice president for the 2013-2014 year at the annual awards banquet. ... more

By Kelsey Keny Tribune Intern Maury Wood knows the importance of a deadline. After working as a reporter for The Marshall County Tribune from 2000 to 2004, Wood found his way back to the newsroom this summer when he asked Tribune General Manager Jim Ward if any assistance was needed. Wood was then given a countywide project that's required him to track down all the answers... more

Vanderbilt University announced Monday that former Marshall County High School standout Kedren Johnson has been suspended from school for one year due to what Johnson called in an open letter "a violation of good conduct expected of all Vanderbilt University students." Sources close to the situation confirmed that the violation was not for cheating, academics, or in any way related to the four football players being investigated for sex crimes. Johnson, who will remain in Nashville during his suspension, will have two years of eligibility remaining upon his return to the university next fall. more

By Karen Hall Editor In a special called meeting Tuesday, school board members unanimously approved a budget for the 2013-2014 school year, and passed it on for consideration by the county commission's budget committee Thursday. "I feel pretty good about it," said Budget Director Janet Wiles. "BEP (Basic Education Program) going up $2 million over two years is a big help."... more

By Jessica Moore Staff Writer Steve and Danielle Wakham closed on the Hi-Way 50 Drive-In Theater Wednesday, July 24. "It came as a big surprise to everyone, it took us two months to buy it. We didn't even tell anyone we were looking at it," they said... more

By Rachel Cook Tribune Intern We've had an article about the Dixie Theater's long-past days as a movie theater, but now it's time for a look into more recent history. In 1994, after 12 years of performing in high school auditoriums and other small venues, the Marshall County Community Theatre organization purchased the Dixie and began renovation work. The new theater was opened in July 1995, and thus the practice of regularly staging plays at the Dixie was born... more

The Touchtone Energy hot air balloon takes off with Old Glory streaming while Cara Waters sings the National Anthem on the big screen. more

The 37th Annual Chapel Hill Lions Club Super Pull of the South roared with success Friday and Saturday night, drawing some of the biggest crowds in the events history. The weather was beautiful both nights and the track was in perfect shape as pullers came from all over the country to take part in the non-stop action in one of the premier events of the National Tractor Pull Association (NTPA) circuit. more

From Staff Reports The festival that began in honor of those famous fainting goats of Marshall County returns for its 11th year at Rock Creek Park in Lewisburg on Sept. 26, 27 and 28, with the legendary Charlie Daniels performing live on the Rock Creek Park stage... more

By Tim Storey Special to the Tribune A Cornersville farm family received the prestigious Tennessee Small Farmer of the Year Award last week in Nashville, rewarding their hard work and dedication on the family farm. On July 18 at Tennessee State University, Marty and Chad Koop also received the Innovative Marketing Award. ... more

By Kelsey Keny Tribune Intern Fifteen witness testimonies, 88 case exhibits, and two courtrooms later, Kenneth Colvett's trial for the murder of his wife entered its fifth day Tuesday morning. Bessie Kay Redd Clark Colvett was stabbed to death Saturday, April 7, 2012, at her Lewisburg home, 606 Wood Crest Street. ... more

Arrested and charged with aggravated assault, driving under the influence, violation of the implied consent law, driving on a suspended license, reckless driving, evading arrest by motor vehicle, and resisting arrest Jeffrey L. Allen Jr., 22, Cornersville Highway. Bond: $16,500; court date: Aug. 27. Also cited for speeding and traffic control violation (failed to stop at a stop sign)... more