They've been going there for quarter of a century -- about as long as the place has been open -- and they've been buying coffee, but in recent weeks, they've not bought coffee. It's been free at the counter because of a decision by the chiefs at McDonald's corporate headquarters, and it immediately became an opportunity for generosity among the self-described members of Lewisburg's "Geezers Club."... more

Shortening spring break is an alternative if snow forces Marshall County schools to use more snow days than allotted, according to the director of schools. Director Roy Dukes plans to consult with the Board of Education during its 6:30 p.m. Thursday meeting, he said Wednesday. Spring break is scheduled for March 28 - April 1... more

Workers hired at Ace Bayou's building with property tax breaks should be paid more than the minimum wage, according to a Lewisburg Council vote this week. And at least 50 of the 100 anticipated new jobs should be filled this year, councilmen agreed Tuesday night when specifying terms of the Payment In Lieu Of Taxes Agreement that was authorized last month... more

Marshall County Tea Party members got inspiration from a neighboring county at the first of a series of Saturday morning meetings. Bene Yant of the Giles Patriots addressed the group of 13 gathered in the upstairs room at First Commerce Bank on the bypass in Lewisburg... more

The Marshall County Girl Scouts will kick off their cookie sales Sunday, Feb. 13, through Sunday, March 6, with their booth locations at various businesses in Lewisburg, Chapel Hill and Cornersville. Look for them this Sunday at Walgreens, Wal-Mart, Kroger and Rex's Foodland. For more information, call Rebecca Brown at 359-6314... more

CHAPEL HILL -- A town panel granted a resident's request recently when two votes were heard on cell phone calls. "It may not be orthodox," Mayor Carl Cooper said after the unanimous vote by the Board of Zoning Appeals, "but we got it done." BZA members John Chunn and Isaac Zimmerle were not physically in Town Hall when the zoning appeals board met on Jan. 19, but their voices were on the speakerphone function of two mobile phones... more

A couple of things are still happening that challenge our democracy where we live and breathe. This winter, these bitters are at a crossroads with public schools, a hallmark of Americans' constantly rocking cradle to nurture our noble experiment. One is the recurrence of bickering over management of Marshall County schools. Like others, ours are blessed with dedicated educators... more

A Rutherford County man -- whose appeal against his Marshall County conviction was recently denied by the Court of Criminal Appeals -- intends to take his case to the Supreme Court of Tennessee. … more

At least some school board members knew their evaluations of the schools director wouldn't remain anonymous, regardless of how their attorney presented evaluations during last month's board meeting. A compilation of the scores, and copies of all the comments, without names attached, were presented at the Jan. 18 meeting by the board's lawyer, Sam Jackson of Nashville, but they weren't discussed that evening... more

The true history of Valentine's Day is shrouded in mystery, as there were several saints named Valentine, various pagan festivals were merged with the celebration and numerous embellishments and legends have been added over the centuries. It seems that the only things we can be sure of are: Valentine killed him a bar when he was only three, could not resort to falsehood after chopping down a cherry tree, pointed to the center field bleachers as the destination of his home run, put in an appearance on the grassy knoll and left his hook in the car door before dying from ingesting Pop Rocks and Coke.. ... more

CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE 3 tablespoons melted margarine 1 small head cabbage, shredded 1 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon celery seeds 1 12-ounce can corned beef, diced Combine margarine, cabbage, salt, pepper, and celery seeds in a large skillet; cover and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add corned beef, cover and cook 5 minutes, or until meat is thoroughly heated... more

Who's ready for Spring and spring-like weather? Me. February is speeding by too fast, but Spring won't officially be here until March 20. Let's just hope warm weather and sunshine come with it (or even before.) Monday, Feb. 14 is Valentine's Day. Everyone already knows that, but are you prepared? Guys, you only have a few day to get cards, flowers, candy, diamonds or whatever that special gift will be. ... more

Hope everyone has a very "Happy Valentine's Day" on Monday, Feb. 14. The Lynnville Community Club is having the annual membership drive starting now to the end of March. You may send your membership to Mrs. Debbie Tolley, Treasurer of Lynnville Community Club, 2555 Hyde Rd, Lynnville, TN 38472... more

Lewisburg's Business Park is generating more than $19,000 for the city from the sale of a timber contract with a Petersburg man and his Fayetteville-based logging company. A dozen days ago, Butch Stubblefield and his crew were hauling at least a couple of trailer loads from the woods behind the city's spec building that's available for any prospective employer who wants to buy it... more

Rep. Diane Black, in one of her first open meetings since being sworn in as 6th District congressman a month ago, told a friendly audience here Friday that her priority is to reduce federal spending. "We are living way outside our means," Black said during a public question and answer session held at the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders' and Exhibitors' Association headquarters on North Ellington Parkway... more

The Marshall County woman who surrendered nearly 100 dogs to the Humane Society last week was arrested Friday and charged with 12 counts of cruelty to animals. Carol Cory Harris, 62, of 2819 Yell Road east of Cornersville, was released on $6,000 bond and is scheduled to appear before Marshall County General Sessions Court Judge Steve Bowden at 8:30 a.m. Feb. 15... more

Lewisburg Middle School students filled three of the four top spots in a spelling bee held at their school last week. Fifty-nine children from grades four to eight qualified in bees held at schools across the county, and 55 of those nervously took their seats on stage Thursday night... more

During its fall 2010 commencement exercises, Bethel University, McKenzie, Tenn., awarded a Master of Business Administration degree to Ashley R. Newman of Lewisburg. Bethel University has satellite campuses in Nashville, Clarksville, Chattanooga, Memphis and Jackson and is affiliated with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church... more

Thefts and vandalism reported Arrested on a warrant for sexual battery by an authority figure Arrested on Lewisburg city warrants for criminal impersonation and no driver's license Arrested and charged with driving on a revoked license Arrested and charged with domestic assault... more

A jury's verdict made a defendant weep tears of relief Thursday afternoon, even though they found her guilty. Tracy Lynn Bell, 33, of Nolensville was found guilty of driving under the influence, leaving the scene of an injury accident, failing to notify police of an accident, and violation of the open container law... more