From staff reports A young Lewisburg man's case was transferred from juvenile to circuit court after a closed hearing during two days last week. Jerron Blake Braden, 18, was implicated in the Nov. 21 death of Penny Blackwell Coyle just before Christmas 2011. He was 17 at the time of the shooting and turned 18 two days later... more

From staff reports Relay for Life, a fundraising activity by cancer survivors, friends and associates, celebrated life, spirit and rededicated themselves to their common cause this past weekend. A little over $30,000 was raised for research to find a cure for cancer, as well as other programs including advocacy of laws to restrict smoking in public places, and other programs, according to program spokeswomen... more

By Karen Hall Staff Writer A Lewisburg man must serve prison time for his crimes, in spite of his age, health problems, and previously spotless record. Roy Overcast, 71, of Old Belfast Road, was found guilty by a jury of two counts of reckless endangerment, attempted voluntary manslaughter, aggravated assault and resisting arrest after a trial last month. ... more

Lewisburg police were called to the parking lot of McDonalds about 1:30 a.m. June 17, because a restaurant staff member had seen a man urinating on the building. Neither of the men in the car the suspect got out of could satisfactorily complete field sobriety tests, according to the report by Lewisburg Police Officer Shaun Crawford. ... more

From staff reports The county schools' director last week told Marshall County High School's head football coach and two of his assistants that their employment ends on June 30, and a third assistant coach was transferred to Oak Grove Elementary School... more

By Clint Confehr Senior Staff Writer The WannaBeatles band performed in the Marshall County Community Theatre last weekend and the impressive crowd was offered a performance arranged for the Second Saturday events conducted by the Lewisburg Downtown Alliance... more

By Clint Confehr Senior Staff Writer A monument, at least one tree, a flag pole box and lights to illuminate the outside of the Marshall County Courthouse may have to be moved to make room for construction of a new front door of the building. The county commission's Buildings Committee was told Monday night of the situation discovered by James Kennon, the architect hired by the county to design the new entrance that is deemed necessary for security, handicap access and to stop leaks into the bottom floor courtroom.. ... more

By Karen Hall Staff Writer A Lewisburg man entered a "best-interest plea" this week to a charge of aggravated sexual battery and received a lengthy sentence. Two other charges against Clint A. Marlow Sr., 32, of Cummings Circle, were dropped in exchange for the plea, and he received a 13-year sentence... more

By Clint Confehr Senior Staff Writer The Tennessee State Conference of the NAACP has pointed out that three county schools "have no certified African-American teachers" and the schools director says blacks represent less than 3.5 percent of the student body at those schools... more

From staff reports Marshall County's school system is publicizing modest changes to its dress code. The more concise, streamlined code is to relieve teachers of complicated interpretations. Sixth graders in Chapel Hill are to follow Forrest School's rules... more

From staff reports Nine students enrolled in Marshall County schools on Wednesday modeled appropriate attire at Lewisburg Middle School so parents, teachers and students could see what clothing fits the school system's dress code. The code is substantially the same as last year, but the document has been edited for length and clarity, school officials said. The school board has decided to implement the new document for the system starting in the fall. It's to be reviewed in April... more

By Clint Confehr Senior Staff Writer Walker Die Casting, one of Lewisburg's biggest employers, is constrained by a lack of skilled labor, the company president said, and that's not a criticism of the employees working there, according to his father... more

By Clint Confehr Senior Staff Writer A Marshall County woman rode to victory Saturday evening during the Lewisburg Country Boy Horse Show held at the Expo Center on Robin Hood Road. "Leighanne would be what you'd call the overall winner of the night," show organizer and announcer Big Dave Roberts said Monday about Leighanne Tibbs who runs Tibbs Highway Horse Farm with her husband, Michael... more

The Bell Buckle Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the 18th annual RC-Moon Pie Festival on Saturday, June 16, in downtown Bell Buckle, Tennessee. This event has been rated a Top 20 Event by the Southeastern Tourism Society. The Festival will begin with over 900 runners taking part in the 17th Annual RC Moon Pie 10-mile run at 7 a.m. This certified, grueling course is both a challenge and delight for runners ranging in age from 6 to over 70... more

By Clint Confehr Senior Staff Writer Marshall County's Economic and Community Development-Tourism Committee trimmed more than a third of its advertising budget last week. The ECD-Tourism Committee receives and spends money raised by the room rent tax charged at hotels, motels and inns. The committee was created to decide what spending would improve the economy here, be that from tourism or business development... more

By Clint Confehr Senior Staff Writer Several hundred people strolled Lewisburg's public square during the Second Saturday festivities including open shops, a car show, dinner and a concert. The WannaBeatles tribute band's concert in the Marshall County Community Theatre followed dinners in '50s Ice Cream next door and across the street from the most visible part of the day... more

Arrested and charged with driving under the influence Arrested and charged with public intoxication Cited for having dogs running at large: Thefts and vandalism reported Arrested and charged with possession of a Schedule II drug (morphine) Arrested and charged with driving on a suspended license... more

From staff reports NASHVILLE, Tenn. - A factory in Pulaski is expanding to add automotive lighting as part of its production there, the governor said Monday evening. The expansion of Magneti Marelli will create 800 jobs in Giles County, Gov. Bill Haslam and Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bill Hagerty announced... more

Marshall County job seekers will have another chance to apply to TRG Customer Solutions next week. The director of the TRG Customer Service Center will be accepting applications at the Career Center, 980 South Ellington Parkway, Lewisburg, from 10 a.m. ... more

By Karen Hall Staff Writer The first of the applicants short-listed for the job of Lewisburg city manager was interviewed by councilmen Wednesday afternoon. Tommy Engram of Cedartown, Ga. arrived the day before, he said, so that he could spend time exploring the city... more