More than two dozen Marshall Countians dug out their green "Stop the Landfill" T-shirts and took a chartered bus to Nashville to attend the Solid Waste Disposal Control Board's special called meeting Monday. "We just wanted them to know we have not gone away," said Tri County Environmental Association leader Kathy Fox... more

Last weekend would appear to be Marshall County's warm-up for the up-coming Labor Day weekend as fundraising was mixed with fun for good causes at a pancake breakfast and a lunch in Rock Creek Park with Cops For Kids. Approximately $7,600 was raised by the two events: $6,500 for the Cops For Kids shopping trip a few weeks before Christmas; and $1,100 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis where doctors and nurses worked tirelessly to save the life of a Lewisburg couple's nephew... more

Wild hogs have eaten a quarter of a farmer's crops on the Marshall-Maury county line three miles north of Berlin where he says they're "pretty much" like wolves to a sheep herder. "They showed up about two years ago," said Tom Tindell who's trapped nearly a dozen of the animals. "They will destroy crops... anything in their path. You never will get it under control. The best you can do is keep them at bay."... more

Law enforcement officers confiscated and burned marijuana from "the biggest field" of the illegal weed "I've ever seen," Marshall County Sheriff Norman Dalton said Tuesday. The field was near Franklin Pike in the Berlin area. Nearly 100 well-maintained plants were found. They stood 4-7 feet tall and had the appearance of what some agents have called Christmas trees... more

Yell Road at Cheek Road will be closed until mid-October for bridge construction. The Marshall County Highway Department apologizes for any inconvenience. The Farmers Market at Rock Creek Park, Lewisburg, is open on Tuesdays from noon to 6 p.m., and Fridays from 6 a.m. to noon... more

Discrepancies inside the inspection area at the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration on Saturday resulted in eight horses being turned away from a chance to compete for the walking horse World Grand Championship. Inspectors representing SHOW (Sound Horses, Honest Judging, Objective Inspections and Winning Fairly), the Celebration-sanctioned horse industry organization that ensures horses are in compliance with the Horse Protection Act, passed all but two horses of the 15 that showed up for the aged stallion competition classes.. ... more

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Marshall County's unemployment rate is no longer among the top three in the state. It's No. 8, tied with Henderson County at 14.2 percent. That's down from 15.2 percent here in July where the rate nearly 1-1/2 years ago was approximately 20 percent, meaning one of every five people in the workforce was without a job... more

A program to honor police and firefighters on the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, is scheduled on the afternoon of Patriot Day, Sunday, Sept. 11, in Rock Creek Park. The 2-4 p.m. program is being coordinated by members of the Tea Party of Marshall County, according to Sherry Ferguson, a founding member of the group that's attracted two speakers from the county's GOP... more

Marshall County's 4-H Chicken Show and Auction is scheduled for Sept. 8 at the county Agriculture-Expo Center and, a few weeks later, several 4-H Club members will be going to Wisconsin to compete in the World Dairy Expo. Nearly 100 chickens will be on display at 5 p.m. on that second Thursday evening of September when Marshall County Mayor Joe Boyd Liggett is to be the auctioneer selling the birds after they're judged at the center on Robin Hood Road... more

NASHVILLE -- The Tennessee Solid Waste Disposal Control Board on Monday afternoon cleared the way for expansion of Cedar Ridge Landfill just west of Lewisburg. more

SHELBYVILLE -- The annual 11-day Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration started here Wednesday, including the National Futurity presented by the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders and Exhibitors Association that's headquartered in Lewisburg. "They had one of the best attendance they've had," said Tom Sumners of Lewisburg, a long-time observer of the breed and its shows such as the display of young horses Wednesday. ... more

There's plenty of fun for all ages in Lewisburg on Saturday, as well as opportunities to help out two great causes. Start with a good breakfast at Russell's at the Warehouse (at the corner of 3rd Avenue North and Water Street). From 6-11 a.m. they'll be serving pancakes, sausage and drinks. It's a fundraiser by Alex's Warriors for St. Jude Children's Hospital, Memphis... more

The pros and cons of "standardized school attire" were discussed at length at a school board policy committee meeting Tuesday. No conclusion was reached. "This one isn't ready to vote on," exclaimed Donnie Moses as the committee prepared to adjourn... more

Nearly 500 people could soon get water service because of two Marshall County pipeline projects with a combined cost of almost $2.12 million, the utility's superintendent said this week. However, the Marshall County Public Utility District is finding itself in a quandary, Superintendent Tommy Whaley said Tuesday afternoon as federal officials were inspecting records for one of the projects... more

Yell Road at Cheek Road will be closed until mid-October for bridge construction. The Marshall County Highway Department apologizes for any inconvenience. Pre-registration is open until Sunday, Aug. 28, for the 3rd Annual Friends of Henry Horton State Park 5K Run/Walk which will take place on Saturday, Sept. 3, starting with signup at 6:15 a.m. For more information, e-mail Cecile Wiser at cpwiser@gmail.com... more

From all indications, Disney has fired a silver bullet into the new Lone Ranger movie, which was to have starred Johnny Depp as "faithful Indian companion" Tonto. Reports had the budget nearing (or galloping way past) a mind-blowing $200 million. That probably means the director decided to buy BOTH the gaffer and the "best boy" a jumbo popcorn and 32-ounce soft drink... more

I think we're finally ready to talk about some weather. Still pretty warm during the day, but we've had som "nice" evenings. So see, Mother Nature isn't really mad at us. I guess sometimes she just has to "vent". Don't we all? The Chapel Hill Lions Club held their annual recognition banquet Monday, Aug. ... more

Preparations are in full swing for a new fundraising walk to take place on Sept. 15. The beneficiary is the Lewisburg branch of Junior's House Child Advocacy Center, a non-profit organization. "This is wonderful - this is so exciting - when it all starts coming together," exclaimed Executive Director Heather Warden who was in Lewisburg Wednesday for a planning meeting for the walk... more

Tennessee House and Senate district lines are being changed because of the U.S. Constitution's requirement for equal representation and Marshall County's state senator will have some significant changes to the shape of his district. "I've only looked at a couple of maps," Sen. Bill Ketron (R-Murfreesboro) said last week when asked if all of Marshall will remain in his district. "It's still to early to tell," he added, explaining the maps might change. Still, he was asked to speculate... more

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Marshall County's unemployment rate is no longer among the top three in the state. It's No. 8, tied with Henderson County at 14.2 percent. more