Arrested on 17th Judicial District Drug Task Force warrants for possession of drug paraphernalia, simple possession of a Schedule II drug, and driving on a revoked license * Christopher T. … more

Several weeks will pass before a particular part is manufactured and sent to Lewisburg to finalize repairs to the air conditioning units that failed at the Marshall County Courthouse Annex last weekend. That's according to County Budget Director Freda Terry who reported what she was told by Sheldon Davis, county building maintenance director when he was unavailable to explain since he was apparently repairing that breakdown and others... more

Lewisburg is approaching a milestone in its service to city residents. Next week, trash collection services will be conducted by Allied Waste, the private hauler with Middle Point Sanitary Landfill north of Murfreesboro. The change comes with the start of the fiscal year and a new budget adopted by the City Council. Announcements about the pending change on Monday have been issued recently, but the decision was made several months ago... more

Dozens of federal stimulus jobs remain available through the Marshall County Recovery Program managed by Tennessee's Career Center at the Columbia State Community College campus in Lewisburg. That's according to a recent tally from Tia Anderson, manager of the program. Paige Liggett, spokeswoman for the South Central Tennessee Workforce Board based in Columbia interpreted some of the recent statistics... more

According to the Reuters news agency, the National Football League is beefing up its efforts to spread American football to foreign fans. The NFL created an international division in 1996. So far they've played regular season games only in Great Britain, Canada, and Mexico; but unless the league fumbles with its renewed mission, that's going to be the tip of the iceberg... more

Tennessee Army National Guardsmen who deployed to Iraq in February from Camp Shelby, Miss. - by way of the Lewisburg Armory - are returning to Tennessee on Saturday morning, the Guard's spokesman said Tuesday. "Part of the 278th is returning" in time for Independence Day, guard spokesman Nate Crawford said, noting the 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment, with troops from Lewisburg, has a total of 3,400 soldiers. "Approximately 265 are returning Saturday... more

NASHVILLE - Marshall County's unemployment rate went down again, according to month after month figures released last week, but the rate remained second highest in the state. With a workforce of 12,170, Marshall County's unemployment rate was 16.7 percent in May, down from 17.3 percent in April. Scott County had the state's highest unemployment rate at 19.8 percent, down from 20.2 percent... more

Marshall County Republicans opened a new location for their party office on Lewisburg's public square Saturday when, after the festivities, those still in attendance exchanged views on issues … more

Some school board members agreed to disagree with their attorney about whether the two deputy director positions are "new" or "re-titled" jobs, but by a vote of 5-4 they approved the job descriptions so that the vacancies can be posted. Also at the special called meeting Tuesday, the board agreed to cut staff at the Alternative School from three teachers to two, saving about $53,000 per year... more

The Marshall County Farmers Market in Lewisburg's Rock Creek Park opened a week early this summer because there was produce available. "We did start early this year," Market Chairman Tommy Woodard said. "We had a boy who had a little extra. There weren't but three of us last week, but there are usually about eight there."... more

The Marshall County Chamber of Commerce is holding a political forum during its Independence Day celebration at Lewisburg's Recreation Center where candidates for county and state offices may speak to area residents. Saturday at 3 p.m. is when the forum starts in the vicinity of the picnic pavilion and where the annual contest for Little Miss Marshall County is conducted. ... more

Lewisburg's councilmen want to move their elections from May to August or November to save $12,000 every other year because city elections would be held with other elections funded by the county. Changing the city's election schedule will require an act of the Tennessee General Assembly because the Lewisburg Charter would have to be amended, according to discussion during a council meeting last week... more

A Lewisburg man was indicted by the grand jury this month on charges of rape and aggravated kidnapping. Owen Presley, 66, of 2nd Avenue North, allegedly forced a woman into his house and kept her there against her will, raping her repeatedly, according to arrest warrants sworn out by Lewisburg Police Detective Sgt. David Henley... more

A Lewisburg man's trial, during which he faced attempted murder charges, had already started Monday morning when he decided to plead guilty. Testimony and other information about to be presented against the man included his daughter's statements to police at the crime scene that he was drunk and covered with blood... more

Webb senior Sarah Steely and sixth-grader Ashlyn Avent, both of Lewisburg, made the A Honor Roll for the fourth quarter of the 2010 spring semester at The Webb School, Bell Buckle. Lewisburg Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring their annual Independence Day 5K Run & Walk, starting with registration at 6 a.m. Saturday, July 3. Race time is 7 a.m... more

Shriners, TV personalities and Dune Buggy the clown are scheduled to parade west on Commerce Street from The Acres to Lewisburg's Recreation Center during the Marshall County Chamber of Commerce's Independence Day Weekend Celebration. In addition to traditional festivities at the Rec Center, such as the beauty pageants, games and food, there's a candidates' forum on Saturday afternoon for every political office that's on the Aug. ... more

A suit seeking compensatory damages of $500,000, as well as punitive damages and costs, has been filed against Cornersville by a former employee. Jason D. Lee's attorney, Clay Parker of Shelbyville, filed the civil suit last week. In addition to the city and its police department, the suit names Mayor Amos Davis, Town Administrator Taylor Brandon and Police Chief Todd Bone in their official roles and as individuals... more

With a split vote Tuesday, the Lewisburg City Council decided to release the city attorney and find one who will work for nearly half the pay. The 3-2 vote on the attorney's job came after councilmen unanimously adopted an annual budget starting July 1. The $8.66 million spending plan appropriates $24,000 for a city attorney... more

CHAPEL HILL - The Board of Mayor and Aldermen has purchased a church building on Depot Street where it's to be transformed into a senior citizens center and a town library. "The Lions Club donated $33,000 for the renovation and to help purchase the building," Town Administrator Mike Hatten reported in a telephone interview on Wednesday morning... more

Ultimately, Lewisburg City Judge Roger Brandon's discretion could provide a turning point for Laura Aviles. The 29-year-old mother of three is charged with child neglect because, according to City Police Office John Christmas' report, among other circumstances, she went to work and left her 13-year-old daughter to take care of her six-year-old daughter... more