From staff reports Lewisburg councilmen last week unanimously endorsed establishing Marshall County as a regional recycling hub. The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation is considering locations across the state to create recycling hubs than have economic as well as environmental advantages, officials said... more

From staff reports LAWRENCEBURG, Tenn. - The Goodwill here is planning a job fair on Tuesday with seven employers looking for workers. "When the county unemployment numbers were released two weeks ago, Lawrence County was one of only 10 counties where the jobless rate increased," said Jamie Berry, spokesman for Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee... more

By Karen Hall Staff Writer During discussion of Kay Colvett's Easter-weekend death, one person remarked, "How tragic for her daughters: now both of their parents have been murdered." Before she was married to Kenneth Colvett, Kay was married to Ronnie Clark, the father of her daughters, Rhonda and Jennifer... more

By Clint Confehr Senior Staff Writer Although the audience was small, speakers were determined to energize people to do more than vote, become involved in public decisions, and influence others. "Pick your candidates' brains," said Sherry Ferguson, a founding organizer of the Marshall County TEA (Taxed Enough Already) Party that sponsored the rally and candidate forum Saturday in Rock Creek Park... more

By Clint Confehr Senior Staff Writer Mayberry RFD's got nothing on Lewisburg, according to an independent community assessment group in town last week. "Caring people" are a significant part of what makes this town a community, Brian Beadles of the Wyoming Rural Economic Development Office told about 70 people Thursday night... more

By Clint Confehr Senior Staff Writer CANEY SPRINGS - Marshall County's youngest volunteer fire department had another successful fundraising event last weekend and its up-coming greasy pig competition promises more entertainment. "Prepare to get dirty," the May 5 event flier announces as Caney Springs Volunteer Fire Department Treasurer Jennifer Stafford has announced that net revenue for the department totaled $1,526.95 from the fish fry on Saturday... more

By Karen Hall Staff Writer A man who allegedly committed crimes here over 14 years ago was brought all the way back from Oregon last month to answer to the charges against him. Lorin Michael Jacobs, 33, of Milwaukie, Ore. was booked into Marshall County Jail on March 25, and is being held on a $200,000 bond. Jacobs was booked into his local jail in Oregon - Clackamas County Jail - on March 10... more

From staff reports Law officers from nine agencies received advanced training in Lewisburg this week on how to test drunken driving suspects for elevated levels of blood alcohol. It was a cooperative effort on Monday and Tuesday between the Lewisburg Police Department, the Marshall County Sheriff's Office and the Governor's Highway Safety Office... more

From staff reports The Lewisburg man charged with the stabbing death of his wife last weekend does not qualify for a court-appointed and state-paid defense attorney, records show. Kenneth P. Colvett, 56, 606 Wood Crest St., stated on his affidavit of indigence when asking for a court-appointed attorney that he owns property valued at $58,000... more

From staff reports Several conservationists took time this week to take note that Lewisburg's Big Rock Creek Greenway has been enhanced with signs that explain the natural resource's value to the ecosystem, including mankind. The signs provide interesting reading for walkers and others who are enjoying the great outdoors within the city limits. Some local history and economic developments are described by the full color signs designed by Too Squared LLC of Lewisburg... more

By Brian Mosely Special to the Tribune MURFREESBORO -- USDA officials urged Tennessee Walking Horse organizations last week to unite and speak with one voice, while those in the local equine industry were equally united in opposing a proposed ban on pads and "action devices." Officials from the Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's (APHIS) Animal Care Program held a three-hour listening session at the Doubletree Hotel to hear feedback from walking horse trainers and owners.. ... more

From staff reports EAGLEVILLE - The police chief is still on patrol here where the mayor says he's got no evidence that the man did anything but be a designated driver on March 3 when one of his passengers was perceived to be inebriated. That other passenger was Cornersville Police Officer Sean Sweeney who was in the car Eagleville police Chief Eli Stuard was driving when it was stopped by Cornersville Police Officer Michael Galyon, and was later seen at a Lewisburg nightspot... more

From staff reports Lewisburg's business and government leaders, as well as its residents, are participating in an assessment of their community in the hope that greater self awareness will foster improvements and indicate how problems may be avoided and/or resolved... more

By Karen Hall Staff Writer A Lewisburg man was taken to Vanderbilt University Medical Center by helicopter ambulance in the early hours Sunday after being stabbed outside a local bar. About 10 minutes after midnight, Christopher Blackwell, 41, of Robin Hood Road, called Lewisburg Police and told them he was on his way to Marshall Medical Center after being hurt in the parking lot of the Finish Line Bar... more

By Clint Confehr Senior Staff Writer Pinwheels, those happy and seemingly carefree childhood toys, were posted on the east lawn of the Marshall County Courthouse on Monday with each of the 104 toys representing a child who suffered severe physical or sexual abuse in this county during the most recent reporting year... more

By Clint Confehr Senior Staff Writer A woman who graduated from Marshall County High School in 1973 with Lewisburg stabbing victim Kay Colvett broke down and cried at her lost friend's Wood Crest Street home Monday morning. It had become clear that broadcast reports she'd heard were, about her classmate... more

From staff reports Telephone call center jobs are being filled for DIRECTV service and some of the new employees are probably coming from applicants at a job fair last week at the Tennessee Career Center in Lewisburg. Located in Spring Hill, TRG Customer Solutions received nearly 50 applications from job seekers at the Career Center on the campus of Columbia State Community College, South Ellington Parkway. ... more

Lewisburg Police are investigating a homicide, which occurred on Saturday at 606 Wood Crest Street in Lewisburg. The victim is Kay Colvett, 56, wife of Kenneth Colvett 56, both of Lewisburg. The husband is charged with one count of criminal homicide. more

NASHVILLE - With the tax filing deadline less than two weeks away, the Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers that quick and easy solutions are available if they can't file their returns or pay their taxes on time, and they can even request relief online... more

Marshall County Sheriff Norman Dalton provides a monthly report of his department's activities to county commissioners. The summary of work and related costs follows. Marshall County deputies traveled 34,491 miles while responding to 439 requests for service and serving 417 warrants and summons during the month of March. ... more