Marshall County Sheriff Norman Dalton has announced that a former lawman in Las Vegas, Nev., will lead the Reserve Deputy Program here as authorized by county commissioners. Jerry Tribby, 62, of Spring Place Road, retired from the Nevada State Power Co. about five years ago and moved to Marshal County, Dalton said... more

The Forrest Players kick off their 2010-2011 season with the classic comedy "Harvey," by Mary Chase. Along with veteran actors, Devin Barnes, Josh Carlton, Jed Hall, the cast includes newcomers Will Buttrey, John Collyer, Emily Green, Emily Hockin, Ariel Hutter, James Luna, Chelsea Moore, and Ashton Sawyer. The play will be presented for the public Saturday at 7:30 p.m. in the Forrest Theatre. Tickets can be purchased at the door beginning at 6:30... more

"It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Lynnville, Tennessee." Christmas decorations are going up on the square in Lynnville. The "Lynnville Christmas Village" will be held on Saturday, Nov. 13, in the C. T. Reid Theater beginning at 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Lunch will be served in the Lynnville Municipal Building at 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. The menu will be turkey and dressing, green beans, potatoes, cranberry salad, rolls, dessert, and drink... more

Hello again to all of you. We are very happy to report that by the time this comes out Mama (Juanita) should be back at home. On Tuesday, Mama, Daddy and I met Connie at St Thomas for Mama's doctor's appointment. She still has some rough times, but is improving and is meeting her goal at rehab. ... more

It's a knock-down, drag-out fight over reduced violence. In 2005 California passed a law banning the sale/rental of extremely violent video games to minors. The law was overturned on appeal. Now the case has been accepted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Foes of the law deplore the fact that its backers hyped their campaign by spotlighting the most extreme video games. ... more

Eight current and former employees of Marshall County Schools, mostly at the Central Office, are alleging discrimination in complaints to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission office in Nashville. The complainants who've filed in recent months include: Jackie Abernathy, Tyra D. Braden, Larry Miller, Teresa Moses, Patsey Y. Thomas, Janet Wiles, Angie Williams and Linda Williams-Lee. EEOC notified the school system about the complaints starting on Sept. 23 and ending on Nov. 1... more

Four Marshall County men have applied for the job of city manager in Lewisburg, according to a review of the 27 applications on file at City Hall. Those local applicants are Lewis Trigg Cathey, Jeffery Allen England, David Patrick Orr and Morgan Thomas. Friday at 4:30 p.m. was the deadline for applications... more

"Do you want a good news story?" The caller didn't care to be named or get credit for her part. Nor did the other people who filled in the blanks. They're volunteers. Some knew that the Chapel Hill area woman has helped others with no expectation of reward... more

State Rep. Eddie Bass has been scheduled as a featured speaker on the east side of the Marshall County Courthouse for the traditional Veterans Day ceremonies Thursday when Desert Shield and Storm veteran Milton Giddens will attend. Giddens, 39, of Belfast, was feeling fine when went to Saudi Arabia and then Kuwait in 1991. Since he returned in 1992, he's not felt well. Now he's getting help from the Veterans Administration because of Billy Hill, director of Marshall County's Veterans Services... more

Marshall County has been awarded a grant of nearly $215,000 to finance physical education and wellness at all the schools. Meanwhile, the chairman of the school board's transportation committee says the system needs more buses, or bus routes must be changed... more

A 4-H ATV safety course will be offered on Saturday, Nov. 20. The fast-paced, half-day, hands-on training session includes pre-ride inspection, starting and stopping, quick turns, hill riding, emergency stopping and swerving, and riding over obstacles. ... more

Thefts and vandalism reported: Arrested and charged with aggravated domestic assault: Arrested and charged with violation of bond conditions: Arrested and charged with domestic assault: Turned himself in on a warrant for domestic assault: Arrested and charged with driving under the influence:... more

The Cornersville house where a man was fatally shot last year was sold Oct. 30 for just over half of its appraised value. A local couple added the house to their string of rental properties with a winning bid of $25,500. A former co-owner of the home, Donnie Sullivan, 53, was sentenced to four years and nine months in March 2010, after a jury found him guilty of voluntary manslaughter, but is free on bond, pending appeal... more

As he remembered Veterans Day this week, Gov. Phil Bredesen noted the state and nation's commitment to help servicemen and women after their tours of duty end and they muster out of service. more

Call it the high school playoffs. Call it November Madness. Whatever you call it, understand that Marshall County has never experienced anything like it. All three county high schools have their football teams playing in the first round of the TSSAA playoffs... more

A Lewisburg businessman's production growth is like an example cited by a senior official with an organization managing a $25 million revolving loan fund announced last week by the governor and his economic and community development commissioner. As such, Brothers Fine Foods would appear to be a likely recipient of "capital resources to maximize statewide impacts for job creation and business expansion," as announced by Gov. ... more

Lewisburg's Industrial Development Board heard growth numbers this week that, according to a local businessman, would lead to more jobs and economic benefits for Marshall County. To further that plan, Matt Harris, proprietor of Brothers Fine Foods, has continued his request that the city help establish a railroad loading dock in the vicinity of the old Sanford pencil factory... more

Marshall County's Sheriff has apologized for "harsh language" in a memo he issued last week when his "emotions" got the best of him while protecting his daughter. At least two employees at the Marshall County Sheriff's Department have said a dispatcher was promoted to be a road deputy because he's dating the sheriff's daughter and that office talk is interpreted by the sheriff as contrary to department directives against speaking "about each other in a negative way."... more

A Belfast man who was found guilty in two jury trials this fall was sentenced on Wednesday, the day after his 48th birthday. John E. Lynch was found guilty in September of driving after having been declared a habitual motor vehicle offender, felony driving under the influence, and violation of the implied consent law... more

A 4-H ATV safety course will be offered on Saturday, Nov. 20. The fast-paced, half-day, hands-on training session includes pre-ride inspection, starting and stopping, quick turns, hill riding, emergency stopping and swerving, and riding over obstacles. ... more