The first of what's planned to be an annual event proclaiming princess status for women was held recently at a Lewisburg church on the bypass. "This Funky Formal was devised as a way to honor the Lord because our Father is the king and to remind us that our ladies are princesses," event spokeswoman Karen Ellis said... more

A Lewisburg man is charged with sexual exploitation of a minor, according to an indictment issued by Marshall County's grand jury last month. Christopher M. Wheeler, 27, of 7th Avenue South, faces the 20-count indictment. Each count alleges a separate image displayed on Wheeler's cell phone, Lewisburg Police Detective James Johnson said... more

A Smyrna man broke into his ex-girlfriend's home here, assaulted her, threatened to kill her and robbed her one night last July, city police said in a case that led to the man's guilty plea Thursday. … more

Post-conviction relief was denied last month for a man who pleaded guilty to trying to break into the pharmacy at Marshall Medical Center. The Court of Criminal Appeals denied a petition on behalf of Alvin T. McGee, 41. McGee was out on parole when he allegedly tried to get into the pharmacy, with his co-defendant acting as lookout, on March 25, 2008. ... more

Jason Carlson, 19, of Thompson's Station was arrested on a warrant for theft over $500. Carlson was accused last month of stealing 210 seven-foot metal fence posts, valued at $1,470. Bond: $6,000; court date: March 29. The account office door at Lifesong Family Church, Lewisburg, was kicked open and the safe was taken, probably on Feb. ... more

The Marshall County Tigers (24-9) captured their second straight Region 6-AA championship on Thursday night when they pulled out a thrilling 65-62 victory over archrival Giles County at Creek Wood High School behind a tremendous outside shooting performance from point guard Kedren Johnson. more

SPRING HILL -- A businessman with associates in Las Vegas and Beverly Hills on Wednesday announced plans to build a mixed-use, entertainment-oriented development on the east side of Interstate 65 near Marshall County. The $750 million, 1,000-acre proposal might generate 15,000 jobs for area residents, according to Dennis Peterson of Nevada-based Big International Group of Entertainment. ... more

Esther Hightower-Scott is waiting for kidney transplant surgery. Originally from Lewisburg, the 55-year-old medical receptionist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville was back in town last weekend for a health fair in the city's Recreation Center... more

Even the administration of Sam Smith's oath of office generated controversy. County Mayor Joe Boyd Liggett wouldn't administer the oath of office for Cornersville farmer Sam Smith, the county school board's newest member. "The citizens of Marshall County ought to know that," County Commissioner Seth Warf said a day after 12 of 18 commissioners appointed Smith, despite a petition from 600 people alleging Smith's "main objective" isn't in "the best interest of the children... ... more

Lewisburg's new city manager might best be known recently as an advocate for Marshall County High School athletics, or a former banker who's seen bank names come and go. But the man's most recent previous wage-paying job -- substitute teacher at MCHS -- was a position that, in broad terms, is similar to his first job after graduating from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville... more

The Free Solar PV training scheduled for March 21--26 in Spring Hill has been postponed. An announcement will be sent out when the new course dates are announced. The Marshall County Girl Scouts will finish up their cookie sales from Friday, March 4, through Sunday, March 6, with booth locations in Lewisburg. Look for them at Wal-Mart and Kroger. For more information, call Rebecca Brown at 359-6314... more

BELFAST -- A trail ride to remember Korley Davis and raise money for her headstone in the Mount Lebanon United Methodist Church Cemetery at Wheel is planned for Saturday afternoon. The 11-year-old daughter of Donald and Becky Davis of Wheel passed away last month... more

From the cost of playing golf at Lewisburg's course to considering a property tax break for a local printer, city councilmen have a full agenda for their monthly meeting on Tuesday night. The Recreation Board is recommending a reduction in green fees and golf cart rental rates, so Recreation Department Director Guy Chambers is scheduled to speak to the council when it meets at 6 p.m. in City Hall... more

A state arson investigator says the fire at Joe's Body Shop was "accidental," but the proprietor says his insurance company's investigator isn't so sure. The business on Fayetteville Highway burned before dawn on Sunday and Joe French says if he's to continue his business, he'll have to relocate because his building isn't suitable anymore... more

Lewisburg City Council has promoted its secretary to be the new city recorder, a position that reports directly to the council. Long-time secretary Brenda Brewer has taken on one of the two titles that Connie Edde has had at City Hall during her 33-1/2 years working for Lewisburg... more

Operations continue at Lewisburg's police and fire dispatch room much as they have in recent years, but there's a layer of security that's fallen away because of age. A DVD "writer" for the emergency 9-1-1 calls failed Jan. 28, so they system is without a backup recorder, according to Lewisburg Police Communications Supervisor Alissa Kruger... more

Because of his genuine interest and tireless work toward a prosperous and thriving Marshall County, Billy Spivey has been asked to speak at the March 5 open meeting of the Marshall County Tea Party. The meeting will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the second floor meeting room of First Commerce Bank. Following Spivey's address, the floor will be opened for an "open mike" session whereby citizens may speak their mind... more

Erin Bried's nonfiction book How To Build A Fire And Other Handy Things Your Grandfather Knew is not intended to be controversial, but controversial it can be. This sequel to How To Sew A Button And Other Nifty Things Your Grandmother Knew teaches 100 valuable life skills (how to tie a necktie, how to break in a baseball mitt, how to read animal tracks, etc.) through interviews with 10 grandfathers, all of whom were born before 1927... more

WASHINGTON -- House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) today announced that Rep. Diane Black (R-Tenn.) will deliver the Weekly Republican Address on Saturday. more

A dozen Marshall County commissioners voted Monday night to appoint a former commission chairman to fill an open seat on the school board. Cornersville farmer Sam Smith was to be sworn in … more