By Karen Hall Editor Members of the Marshall County Education Association met Friday, May 24, for their annual end-of-year luncheon, to celebrate another year of teaching successfully completed. The event was held in the First United Methodist Church's beautiful McKnight Center, and catered by the Starlight Cafe of Cornersville... more

By Karen Hall Editor Judge Robert Crigler's last day on the Circuit Court bench will be Wednesday, June 5, and a party was held Thursday morning to celebrate his retirement. At press time, Gov. Bill Haslam had not appointed Crigler's successor, though an announcement can be expected at any time... more

By Karen Hall Editor A plan to build a Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses next to the Amedysis dialysis center on North Ellington Parkway came under close scrutiny at a Planning and Zoning Commission meeting Tuesday. Jim Floyd, representing the church, was asked about the timeline for the project... more

By Karen Hall Editor A young woman who was caught on I-65 transporting nearly 50 pounds of marijuana will serve four and a half years of probation, but no jail time. Twila Dixon, 27, of Madison, Tenn. made an open plea to the charges related to the drugs found in her possession, and also to speeding... more

By Jacki Moss Special to the Tribune You've heard the saying that everyone and her dog was at some event? Well, that homily was a fact at Saturday's Bark in the Park. Lisa Laidlaw, walking enjoying the event with Casper said, "I'm here to support the shelter and their adoptions. I don't think that any dog should ever die in a shelter."... more

By Karen Hall Editor A man who was a classmate of one of the officers being remembered was the keynote speaker at the Law Enforcement Memorial Service held May 16 in Rock Creek Park. "James Perry and I went through the academy together," said LaVergne Police Chief Mike Wallace. "It really hit me (when I got the news of his death.) We are a brotherhood."... more

By Karen Hall Editor A fire truck stolen here Sunday morning was found in Mississippi later the same day, and as the Tribune went to press Wednesday, it was on its way back to Marshall County. "I've seen a lot of things in my career as a law-enforcement officer, but this one pretty much tops it all: to steal a fire truck for love and drive it four and a half hours," exclaimed Cornersville Police Sgt. David McVey... more

About 2 a.m. May 20, Lewsiburg Police Officer Jeremy Chapman was at a local Shell Station when an employee told him about a couple who pumped gas and had their card declined when they tried to pay. As a result of interviewing the pair, the following arrests were made:... more

By Karen Hall Editor Graves of 13 unknown soldiers alongside the Natchez Trace are as well-tended as if they had family members in the area. The first weekend in May, we drove the Natchez Trace Parkway from US 64, west of Lawrenceburg, almost all the way to Jackson, Miss. The Parkway mostly parallels the old Trace itself, and when I saw a sign saying "Old Trace" I pulled over so we could stretch our legs and see what the old Trace looked like... more

By Karen Hall Editor A young man who was tried for the murder of Penny Blackwell Coyle, but found guilty of a lesser included charge, was sentenced this week. Jerron Braden, 19, was charged with first-degree murder. After a trial in March that lasted more than a week, and eight hours of deliberation, a jury found him guilty of facilitation of first-degree murder. This crime carries a mandatory sentence of 15 to 25 years for a person who has no prior felony convictions... more

From Staff Reports Marvin's Building Materials and Home Centers will soon be part of the Lewisburg and Marshall County community. Marvin's is named after the late Marvin Cohn. Marvin started as an entrepreneur in the family business, Atlas Iron and Metal. ... more

By Karen Hall Editor A new judge will be presiding over Chapel Hill's monthly court, starting in June. Aldermen voted unanimously in favor of making Debbie Zimmerle the town's judge, said Town Administrator Mike Hatten. The previous judge was Lewisburg attorney Bill Haywood, who held the job for at least 12 years, said Hatten... more

A benefit house shower and bake sale for Johnny Ray and Vonda Cole will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at the Belfast Lions Club. If you would like to donate, but can't make it to the Lions Club, please call (931) 993-4532 and arrangements will be made to pick up your donation... more

From AP and Staff Reports NASHVILLE -- Gov. Bill Haslam on Monday vetoed a bill that would require images documenting animal abuse be turned over to law enforcement within 48 hours, saying his main concern is its constitutionality. State Attorney General Bob Cooper last week said in a legal opinion that the measure would be "constitutionally suspect" because it could violate Fifth Amendment protections against self-incrimination and for placing burdens on news collection... more

By Karen Hall Editor In spite of difficulties encountered during the week leading up to the event, the first Second Saturday of the summer was a great success on Lewisburg's courthouse square. "The bouncy things have been a real hit," said Lewisburg Downtown Alliance Chairman Leland Carden in mid-afternoon. "There are about 20 vendors, and everyone's selling something. We're pleased with the turn out and the vendors."... more

By Karen Hall Editor School board members unanimously approved a one-year extension of Director Jackie Abernathy's contract when they met Monday night. Abernathy's contract ran until June 30, 2014, and, strictly speaking, board members did not have to address the issue of an extension until November... more

Arrested and charged with public intoxication Benjamin C. Bradley, 24, Martin Avenue. Bond: $5,000; court date: June 10. Additional charges: disorderly conduct and three counts of assault. On May 10, Bradley was found wandering intoxicated on East Commerce Street with a large gash on his knee. He fought with police officers and emergency room staff, according to the report by Lewisburg Police Officer Clint Newbill... more

Nancy Jane Burnett Strong, 75, of Fayetteville, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2013, due to complications of a stroke suffered in October 2010. Nancy, daughter of Mildred Evelyn Hyde Burnett and Emerson Burnett, was born in Nashville on March 1, 1938 She graduated from Marshall County High School where she was active in girls' basketball and founded the girls' club. ... more

By Karen Hall Editor A man who has been flying longer than some of us have been alive was recognized for 50 years of safe flying by the Federal Aviation Adminstration at a small ceremony at Ellington Airport Wednesday. Bob Hill of the FAA came to Lewisburg especially to present the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award to Bob Peters at a luncheon gathering... more

By Karen Hall Editor The city council will be asked to accept the property on the south side of the square formerly known as "Bob's hole" at its monthly meeting Tuesday. Mayor Barbara Woods announced this at a council work session Wednesday. "The deed has been prepared," she said. "The price is $10."... more