Musical entertainment returns to Rock Creek Park in a big way Saturday, with the kickoff of the 2nd Annual Battle of Rock Creek Battle of the Bands competition, combined with a benefit concert by Buddy Jewell to raise money for the formation of the Caney Springs Volunteer Fire Department... more

Marshall County Memorial Library will be hosting reading labs from 9 a.m. until noon on the following Saturdays: Sept. 11, 18 and 25. A Marshall County Memorial Library patron has volunteered to conduct these labs for Marshall County adults in half-hour sessions. All participation will be private, confidential and conducted in a relaxed, friendly environment at no cost. To enroll, call the library at 359-3335 or stop by. Learn the joy of reading!... more

Marshall County Sheriff Norman Dalton's first day in office included at least five hours of overtime as he reorganized several staffing positions and met with all the employees. "I reported in at 4:30 a.m.," Dalton said at about 4:15 p.m. Wednesday when he anticipated nearly two more hours of work. "We've had a productive day, going over policies and procedures and the nature of the office, so to speak."... more

FROZEN CHOCOLATE DESSERT 1 can (14 1/2 oz.) evaporated milk 1 package (10 1/2 oz.) tiny marshmallows 1 package (6 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate pieces 1/2 cup butter or margarine … more

Hello to all. The weather wasn't bad today when Janice and I went for our walk around noon, but those clouds were getting a bit dark. The past few days have not been as hot, at least. Several, I'm sure, are enjoying the Celebration. Hope everyone has a safe and happy Labor Day... more

Hope everyone is enjoying the nice rains we have had and the cooler weather. The first day of fall is not far away. The Lynnville Senior Citizens met at the home of Mary and Giles Colliers on Wednesday, Aug. 25 for a potluck lunch. The Senior Citizens went to Mt. Pleasant in July to view Civil War memorabilia... more

The rock group Three Dog Night identified "one" as the loneliest number -- but new research calls that into question. According to researchers at Ohio State University, boys and girls who grow up without siblings are no less capable of developing good social skills than those raised with brothers and sisters... more

(Marshall County's museum in the Hardison Office Annex on College Street has a photo of Elvis Presley with Ann Ellington Wagner. She was born in Verona. When she was a teenager, her father's political career flourished. In July, she was asked what she remembers about Lewisburg's public square.)... more

Thousands of dollars were raised Saturday in Rock Creek Park where the Cops for Kids fundraising party was held under the auspices of Lewisburg Police. "The money goes to pay for the Christmas shopping trip for underprivileged children," Police Chief Chuck Forbis said in the Farmers Market Pavilion where the $5 entry fee also bought lunch... more

Modest growth continues at Marshall County schools where a total for the student body probably won't be known until after Labor Day, the schools director said as he and the board of education were finalizing a budget for this year. "At this point, it is up from last year," Director Roy Dukes said at his desk at the central office on Jones Circle. "I really don't think there's a likelihood of enrollment going down. It's hard to predict... I've never seen the total go down."... more

A state accountant has applied approximately $210,000 from miscellaneous revenue to Lewisburg's Water and Wastewater rate hike calculations and thereby reset the proposed increase in water prices to $7 per month for an average city household. With that approach to the utility's budget, the Water and Wastewater Board on Wednesday voted to recommend a third rate schedule to the city council for adoption on three successful votes. ... more

NASHVILLE - A "transportation enhancement grant" of $64,800 has been awarded by Tennessee to Lewisburg for construction of sidewalks connecting Rock Creek Park to the public square. Mayor Barbara Woods on Wednesday credited City Treasurer Connie Edde and Lisa Cross, a community development specialist with the South Central Tennessee Development District office in Columbia, for writing the grant application in 2007... more

Instead of waiting for complaint calls, Lewisburg Police detectives investigated a Web site offering young women for sexual liaisons and a sting conducted at a local motel resulted in two arrests. As a result of Internet postings, Terri Lynn Clapper, 30, of Springfield, Tenn., and Tiffany E. Raines, 22, of Lebanon, Tenn., went to the Celebration Inn where they offered sexual favors in exchange for cash, Police Detective James Johnson reported on Aug. 13... more

A Nashville woman allegedly tried to smuggle three pistols into Marshall County's Jail for an inmate last week, but corrections officers found the guns during a routine search. Betty Sumner, 76, of Nash-ville, tried to smuggle the guns into jail for her son, Ronald Sumner, 39, of Nashville, on Aug. 26, according to the report by Marshall County Sheriff's Detective Bart Fagan... more

At least four county leaders have been mentioned as prospective candidates for the chairmanship of Marshall County's Commission, the panel meeting for the first time Thursday with those elected last month. As of now, they appear to be Commissioners-Elect Anna Childress and Tom Sumners, Commissioner Rocky Bowden and County Mayor Joe Boyd Liggett. Childress and Sumners are returning to the commission after a few years out of office... more

A Lewisburg Police detective assigned to the 17th Judicial District Drug Task Force was suspended Saturday night by the police chief in connection with his arrest on a charge of public intoxication at an East Commerce Street sports restaurant. Detective Chad Webster, 26, surrendered his badge, ID card and service gun Monday morning to Police Chief Chuck Forbis who said Webster expressed regret and apologized for the behavior that led to his suspension with pay pending a review of the records related to the detective's arrest.. ... more

A teacher's job was eliminated as school board members cut their budget Monday night, hoping to come up with a budget that's acceptable to recently elected county commissioners. Discussion among school board members at the special called meeting revealed that the alternative school has two full-time teachers for less than 20 students. ... more

When half a billion infected eggs were being recalled last month, members of the 4-H in Marshall County were preparing for their annual chicken show and sale at the agriculture center on Robin Hood Road. Thirty-eight young farmers bought baby chicks last spring and signed up for this year's Chick Chain to raise chickens and harvest eggs. On Thursday night, 18 of those 38 4-H members took their birds to a show and sale... more

Marshall County Memorial Library will be hosting reading labs from 9 a.m. until noon on the following Saturdays: Sept. 11, 18 and 25. A Marshall County Memorial Library patron has volunteered to conduct these labs for Marshall County adults in half-hour sessions. All participation will be private, confidential and conducted in a relaxed, friendly environment at no cost. To enroll, call the library at 359-3335 or stop by. Learn the joy of reading!... more

The Sumner County man campaigning to succeed Congressman Bart Gordon campaigned in Marshall County on Friday, having won the Democratic nomination by 230 votes. "That was the margin, last heard," Brett Carter said on Lewisburg's public square after shaking hands at the Brekfus Shop where Tommy Hayes, one of the morning customers, said he thought Carter "will probably do a good job" if he's elected over state Sen. Diane Black, the Republican nominee... more