NASHVILLE -- Gov. Bill Haslam and Environment and Conservation Commissioner Bob Martineau announced the winners of the 2013 Governor's Environmental Stewardship Awards last week. The 11 winners will be recognized for their achievements and positive impact on the state's natural resources in an awards ceremony to be held in Nashville on June 25... more

By Karen Hall Editor The Director of Schools' organizational chart for Central Office next year was unanimously approved by school board members at their June meeting Monday. "I would appreciate you approving it," said Jackie Abernathy, and she got her wish, after a minimum of discussion. Also unanimously approved were job descriptions for three positions: Deputy Director of Schools, Transportation/Safe Schools Supervisor, and Virtual Learning Coordinator... more

Arrested on a bench warrants from Circuit Court Scott M. Furno Jr., 25, West Commerce Street. Held without bond for court on June 14. Charge: forgery. Mario C. Martin, 26, Columbia. Held without bond for court on June 12. Charges: aggravated burglary, theft, and vandalism... more

By Kathi Calahan Special to the Tribune Neither rain nor fog could dampen the spirit of those participating in the 2013 Relay For Life of Marshall County held from Friday, June 7, to Saturday, June 8, at the Expo Center on Robin Hood Road. The event began with the presentation of colors by Shane Petty, Chief Ranger Tennessee State Parks, with his horse Dodge Hemi, while Chelsea Hastings performed our national anthem. ... more

By Jacki Moss Special to the Tribune The rain poured and the thunder roared as a large crowd of local, state, national, and foreign dignitaries celebrated Meiwa Industry Co. Ltd.'s groundbreaking Wednesday morning. But if Allen Borden, Assistant Commissioner of Tennessee Economic and Community Development, is correct, the more it rained, the better it got. "We have a saying here in Tennessee, that when it rains on a groundbreaking, it means good luck."... more

Response to a 911 call led to the discovery of a marijuana growing operation earlier this week. On the afternoon of May 18, deputies with the Marshall County Sheriff's Department responded to a 911 call at 1242 Yell Road. When deputies arrived, they were not able to make contact with the occupant of the residence, Bradley Wright, but did come in contact with the property owner, James Wright, Bradley Wright's father... more

By Karen Hall Editor A young Lewisburg man's days in the courtroom ended Wednesday, less than a year after the grand jury indicted him. Jerron Braden, 19, was charged with the first degree murder of Penny Blackwell Coyle on Nov. 21, 2011. In March this year a jury convicted him of the lesser included charge of facilitation of first-degree murder. ... more

It's that special Saturday again! From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. there will be things to see and do on the Lewisburg square. There will be a bounce house, concessions, and more vendors than ever before. The restaurant next to the Dixie Theatre will be open under new management as an ice cream parlor... more

By Jacki Moss Special to the Tribune Newly elected Mayor Jim Bingham, and City Council members Odie Whitehead Jr., Trigg Cathey, and Artie Allen, were sworn into office by Judge Lee Bussart Bowles before a standing-room-only crowd Saturday. Allen replaced Hershel Davis as Ward Two councilman, and Cathey replaced Ronald McRady as Ward Four councilman. ... more

By Jacki Moss Special to the Tribune Rather than whiling away the hours in an old rocking chair, members of the Marshall County Senior Citizens Center would rather recycle that rocking chair and make it useful again. Frances Murdock, the center's director, says that on a typical day, 35 to 40 people take advantage of the various programs offered at the center. ... more

By Kathi Calahan Special to the Tribune For 100 years, the American Cancer Society has worked relentlessly to save lives and create a world with less cancer and more birthdays. Together with millions of our supporters worldwide, we're helping people stay well, helping people get well, finding cures, and fighting back against cancer. ... more

Thefts and vandalism reported Between 7 p.m. May 31 and 6:45 a.m. June 1, a red Polaris Ranger worth $12,000 (serial number: 4XARD50A65D730956) was stolen from the garage of a home in Culleoka. The victim told Marshall County Sheriff's Deputy Freddie Darnell he didn't hear anything, but the garage door was open and the keys were left in the ATV... more

By Karen Hall Editor Everyone knows "Charlotte's Web," the beloved children's book by E.B. White. It has been made into both animated and live-action movies, and now it is on the stage of the Dixie Theatre, this weekend and next. How can people portray animals on stage? That question is perfectly answered in this production. ... more

By Assistant Minister Gary Davis Special to the Tribune A Lewisburg congregation will celebrate 100 years of faith with special events starting Saturday, and continuing until Friday, June 7. The 2nd Avenue Church of Christ traces its history back to 1913, when people started meeting for worship in a house on Glaze Street, now known as Limestone Avenue. ... more

By Karen Hall Editor Communication problems between the Downtown Alliance and the city council were addressed at a workshop Tuesday. "Communication is the heart of this," said councilman Steve Thomas. "What you do is wonderful, but we need a way for you all to communicate with us... more

Thefts and vandalism reported A 2011 Mazda 3, worth $20,000, disappeared from a Lewisburg woman's workplace, NHC Lewisburg, and was later recovered in Nashville. The victim told police she left the car parked with the keys inside at 10 p.m. May 27, and noticed it was gone at 4:50 a.m. May 28... more

Tennessee State Representative Sheila Butt and the Tennessee Career Centers in Maury County are partnering to host a Job Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 19, at the Northfield Workforce Development and Conference Center in Spring Hill. There will be over 30 employers in attendance (such as Calsonic Kansei North America Inc., Aflac, Advance Financial, IBEX Global, and Trojan Labor) with job opportunities in various fields... more

By Karen Hall Editor "I thank each and every one of you," said County Mayor Joe Boyd Liggett to the veterans who assembled on the square at 11 a.m. Monday, along with family members, and others who remember that Memorial Day is more than just a day off work... more

By Karen Hall Editor A Huntsville man found guilty by a jury earlier this spring was sentenced last week. Walter Lee Hicks Jr., 53, received an effective sentence of 17 years, of which he must serve 35 percent before being eligible for a parole board hearing... more

Thefts and vandalism reported On April 24, a small black pickup truck was backed up to a barn at a home on Cheeves Road, and $3,025 worth of scrap metal was loaded into it and driven away. Between 9 a.m. May 20 and 1 p.m. May 24, someone broke into a home on Hearthstone Drive, Chapel Hill, and took $500 in bills and $100 in coins. ... more