Another example of how old things become new again was revealed last week when Marshall County planning commissioners mulled over their regulatory responsibilities and whether government should regulate cisterns. Other residential water systems for rural homes without so-called city water service had been reviewed another time by officials and landowners, and cisterns - storage tanks for rainfall collected from a roof or some other collection area - were considered... more

The Marshall County Roads department will be finishing construction of a road in a private developer's subdivision and it's not illegal, nor is it favoritism. A construction bond posted by the developer had to be called because economic circumstances resulted in his decision to file for protection under the bankruptcy court... more

On a 3-2 vote Wednesday, Lewisburg councilmen decided to delete prohibitions against outlining graves in the city's eight cemeteries - a decision reached with a standing-room-only crowd staring down elected leaders. Surviving relatives of some people buried in city cemeteries have placed brick pavers, boards, garden edging, concrete curbs, rock and other outlines over their loved one's graves. That's interfered with maintenance, as have mementoes and other objects... more

Several Marshall County women took their first steps toward learning to defend themselves at a free class last weekend. "You've got hoodlums everywhere you live," Tennessee Highway Patrol Lt. Christina Faulkner said, warning the class of 16 women and a teenage boy not to be complacent about safety, even in a small town like Lewisburg... more

Another step is being taken toward enhancement of Lewisburg as a tourist destination in hopes of improving the local economy and reducing the unemployment rate. "I'd like us to go on record as supporting the Tennessee Walking Horse Museum exhibits being in Lewisburg," Marshall County Commission Chairman Tom Sumners said this week... more

Two Lewisburg men were indicted by a federal grand jury last week in Chattanooga, charged with allegedly violating the Horse Protection Act. Barney Davis, 38, and Jeffery Bradford, 33, both of Lewisburg, and Christen Altman, 25, of Shelbyville, were named in the four-count indictment... more

Jonathon Seth Isley of Belfast has recently become recognized as a member of Sigma Alpha Lambda, a national leadership and honors organization at the University of Tennessee. Sigma Alpha Lambda is dedicated to promoting and rewarding academic achievement and providing members with opportunities for community service, personal development, and lifelong professional fulfillment... more

A Lewisburg man who is state certified in erosion protection and sediment control is to start one week from today as the city's director of codes, zoning and stormwater control. Joe L. "Buck" Beard, 56, of White Drive is being promoted from his position in the Public Works Department at the City Garage on North 5th Avenue where he's served as a purchasing agent and office administrator... more

Marshall County commissioners are scheduled to vote Monday on whether to borrow $1 million through the sale of bonds so the roads superintendent can buy asphalt and equipment to repair county roads. Roads Superintendent Jerry Williams has sought the funding from the county budget during the past two budget building seasons, but he's been denied with commissioners explaining there isn't enough tax revenue for the purchase... more

A service that can allow the school board to hold paperless meetings was explained to board members Tuesday at a work session. Randy Bennett, associate executive director and legal counsel for the Tennessee School Boards Association, gave a demonstration of the "eMeeting" program... more

Marshall County's Grand Jury on Wednesday indicted two Florida men charged with buying gift cards with bogus credit cards at Wal-Mart last month. However, the defendants could not be arraigned because there was no interpreter in court. An arraignment is set for April 6... more

A 2010 study by the Association For Pet Obesity Prevention says half the nation's dogs and cats are overweight, and 20 percent are downright obese. This should come as no surprise to anyone who has danced to the Billboard hit "Who Let The Dogs' (Waistband) Out?"... more

A standing-room-only audience confronted city councilmen Friday, criticizing new cemetery regulations on how graves may be decorated, and they're to be readdressed tonight in City Hall. Councilman Robin Minor's compromise for new rules is set for discussion during a non-voting workshop at 5 p.m., followed by a special voting session, as called Friday on a 3-2 vote... more

Marshall County senior point guard Kedren Johnson added one more award to his personal trophy case on Saturday night when he was named Class AA Mr. Basketball after the State title game between East Literature and Liberty Tech Magnet at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro... more

Designs for the $13 million expansion and other improvements to Lewisburg's sewage treatment plant have been approved by state environmentalists and a construction schedule has been issued. The long-anticipated project is important to the city because it will increase the availability of sewer taps, thereby permitting growth. Expansion is also to protect the environment from wastewater overflows... more

The future remains uncertain for a Marshall County High School teacher who was suspended without pay almost two months ago. But recently, a job opening for an interim teacher to work in that … more

LASA (Lewisburg Animal Shelter Adoptions) seeks donations of materials and labor for renovations to the Shelter. To find out how you can help, call renovation coordinator Kendall Sanders at 931-993-2866 or e-mail her at lasadoptions@gmail.com. The Marshall County Education Association is offering a $1,000 scholarship for college juniors and seniors who are majoring in education and plan to teach. ... more

A Lewisburg man was arrested last week and charged with solicitation of a minor, city police reported after a two-month investigation. Mark J. Suchan, 46, of 634 4th Ave. North, was taken into custody on Thursday on warrants sworn out by Police Detective Sgt. David Henley... more

NASHVILLE -- The state senator who represents Marshall County is adjusting legislation proposed to reduce the prospect of homegrown terrorist acts in the state before they occur, according to the Senate Republican Caucus. Senate Republican Caucus Chairman Bill Ketron (R-Murfreesboro) and House Speaker Pro Tempore Judd Matheny (R-Tullahoma) said Tuesday they would offer an amendment to their anti-terrorism bill. ... more

As Lewisburg Councilman Ronald McRady read state law and city cemetery rules during his explanation on how controversy arose over graves, people in the audience were, in effect, reading him the Riot Act. "I'm not setting out here to be roasted," McRady said during his monologue on new cemetery rules while softly spoken words of criticism were heard from the standing-room-only audience that agreed when he added, "I know it looks like a roast."... more