On April 18, Marshall County Sheriff's deputies arrested Phillip G. Crabtree, 31, of Park Avenue. Crabtree had outstanding warrants for failure to appear in Marshall County Circuit Court and was also wanted in Riverside, Calif. on charges of forcible rape. Crabtree appeared in court here on April 23, and will be extradited to California... more

On Thursday, April 4, the Marshall County Sheriff's Office and the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) met for the first time with 16 students and three teachers from the Marshall County Schools (including students from Lewisburg, Chapel Hill, and Cornersville) who are in the Alternative School for various reasons... more

By Karen Hall Editor Neighbors in the Blue Creek area of southern Marshall County got together last Saturday to pick up trash along the sides of the country roads that wind through the picturesque country hunted by the Hillsboro and Cedar Knob hounds... more

By Jacki Moss Special to the Tribune The Lewisburg City Planning Commission approved the site plan for Phase One of the construction of almost a dozen townhomes adjoining Saddle Creek Golf Club. Although the vote was unanimous, it was based on contingencies. ... more

By Karen Hall Editor The county commission's education committee voted in favor of proceeding with the spending plan presented by Director of Schools Jackie Abernathy and members of the school board. At the end of a joint meeting of the two groups Tuesday, the vote was three in favor, and one abstention (Commissioner Mickey King)... more

By Karen Hall Editor It was Jackie King Day at Chapel Hill Elementary School last Friday. Teachers and students were wearing yellow badges that said, "Jackie King Day," and some, including Principal Dean Delk, were dressed as law enforcement officials... more

Marshall Countians are not going to lose their Second Amendment rights. Both Sen. Lamar Alexander and Rep. Scott DesJarlais promised this when they spoke at the Republican's Presidents' Day dinner Friday. Alexander said gun control would be debated in the Senate for the next three weeks... more

The Lewisburg Middle School greenhouse opened Friday, April 12 -- just in time for all those flowers and vegetables that gardeners everywhere seek in the spring. The greenhouse is a profusion of color with such offerings as beautiful red geraniums; colorful wave petunias in hanging baskets; mixed flower baskets; mosquito plants; yellow gerbera daisies; white and pink New Guinea Impatiens; red and white petunias; snapdragons, coleus; golden marigolds, mixed colored vincas; Boston and macho ferns; zinnias; yellow coreopsis; moon flowers, and many, many other flowers.. ... more

Arrested and charged with aggravated assault ! David J. Conner, 27, Shelbyville. Bond: $15,000; court date: May 13. Arrested and charged with reckless endangerment and possession of a handgun while under the influence of alcohol ! Bradley G. Vincent, 30, 4th Avenue North. Bond: $4,000; court date: May 13. Vincent was also summoned to court for violation of Lewisburg City Ordinance 4-11-403 which prohibits discharge of a firearm within city limits... more

By John I. Carney Staff Writer Fitness expert Mark Macdonald brought his message about "eating in threes" to control blood sugar, as well as staying in shape with regular exercise and activity, to various Middle Tennessee schools and fitness clubs this week, at the request of Lori Hengesbach, owner of The Gym in Chapel Hill... more

By Karen Hall Editor The Charlie Daniels Band will be the featured performer at the Goats Music and More Festival this year. Interim City Manager Eddie Fuller made the announcement at the City Council's meeting Tuesday. "For the start of the second decade of Goatfest, we wanted to do something a little special," Fuller said... more

By Teri Cox Special to the Tribune The Town of Chapel Hill is very proud to have a new library that has something for everyone's reading enjoyment, with over 1,500 titles to choose from. The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held during the Grand Opening on Saturday, April 6, with Mayor Carl Cooper on hand to cut the ribbon and Town Administrator Mike Hatten officiating. ... more

Special to the Tribune To mark national Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week (April 7-13), Dr. Tresha Grissom and Dr. Christine Hobbs presented a gift to Marshall County Animal Control Officers Jason Williams and Willard Cates. "Jason and Willard have a very demanding job, both physically and mentally," said Grissom. "They perform a difficult, but necessary, service for our local community, and we want to take the time to let them know they are appreciated."... more

By Karen Hall Editor A Southern Cross of Honor was placed in Lone Oak Cemetery Sunday at the grave of the man who was Marshall County's last living Confederate veteran. The ceremony was attended by descendants of James Knox Polk Thompson, local dignitaries, and members of several chapters of the Sons of Confederate Veterans and United Daughters of the Confederacy... more

By Karen Hall Editor The county may be able to borrow enough money to fund the building program school board members have been discussing, Schools Director Jackie Abernathy revealed Monday. County Commission Chairman Nathan Johnson "indicated after talking to (financial advisor) Steve Bates $19.5 million over three years is the most they can borrow," Abernathy said. There could even be some money available this year, and taxes will not have to be raised... more

By Jacki Moss Special to the Tribune PULASKI, Tenn. -- The unmistakable rhythm of horses' hooves on a sod track was music to the ears of a crowd of about 200 horse enthusiasts at the Milky Way Farm Equestrian Challenge Sunday. The event, sponsored by the Walking Horse Racing and Event Commission, was held at the historic Milky Way Farm, home of candy legend Frank Mars. ... more

Thefts and vandalism reported Between 3 and 11:30 p.m. April 3 someone broke into a home on Bear Creek Road and took a 42-inch Samsung flatscreen TV, a 42-inch Phillips flatscreen TV, an LG blue-ray player, 200 DVDs, an Acer laptop, a Kodak camera, 20 firearms (handguns, rifles and a shotgun), and an unknown quantity of ammunition. Total value of the missing items was estimated at $19,185... more

By Karen Hall Editor Representatives of agriculture in Marshall County visited Nashville Tuesday to participate in Ag Day on the Hill, and stayed to watch their legislators in action. State Rep. Billy Spivey said he was thrilled to look up during a committee session and see Tony White, John Reese and his children Tanner and Samantha, and Claire Garrell in the audience. ... more

By Karen Hall Editor School board maintenance committee members addressed two main issues at their Tuesday meeting. One was the question of installing cameras at Cornersville High School. It is the only high school in the county without a camera system... more

From Staff Reports A $5,000 check was presented to Forrest School, and specifically the Rocket Band of Blue, at a pep rally in the school gym Thursday morning. The check was the top prize in the Muve in Schools contest sponsored by Cricket Wireless, 102.9 "The Buzz" and 102.5 "The Game."... more