The policy of giving a zero grade for schoolwork missed due to an unexcused absence is still controversial in Marshall County, but a new program may offer a way to motivate students who don't care if they get a zero grade. The School Board's policy committee spent time discussing the zero grade at their meeting last week, and got input from school principals, some of whom attended the session, while others sent written statements to the central office... more

The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is a life-changing event that gives everyone in communities across the globe a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease. Marshall County Relay for Life 2010 will be held at Rock Creek Park starting 7 p.m. June 18... more

The plight of a Lewisburg on the edge of homelessness last winter has prompted a response and food from Second Harvest is to be delivered here on June 19, according to a local businesswoman. A Lewisburg woman, who prefers to remain anonymous, recently called Millie Miller, proprietor of the Celebration Inn, saying she wanted to know if there was something she could do to help people in need, Miller said Tuesday... more

A third federal stimulus money-funded job fair was held Tuesday in Lewisburg where some new employers were participating and previous applicants were encouraged to try again. "To participate in this Job Fair, you must have already been declared eligible for the program and have not received a job," according to Paige Liggett, spokeswoman for the Workforce Alliance headquartered on the public square in Columbia... more

The life of a three-year-old Petersburg boy was saved from drowning in the outdoor swimming pool at the Lewisburg Recreation Center on Saturday afternoon. Gabriel Harmon, the son of Ria Harmon of Volunteer Road, Petersburg, was revived by Aquatics Director Jimmy Stitt, according to Guy Chambers, manager of the city's Parks and Recreation Department... more

A 39 percent funding cut is proposed by the Marshall County Budget Committee for volunteer fire departments, according to the chairman of the county's Emergency Management Agency Committee. While emphasizing that the reduction is only a recommendation, Commissioner Seth Warf, chairman of the EMA Committee, explained on Friday there are various factors that complicate the situation - more than just a decline in county revenue because of the economy... more

Among 1,000 people attending the Joey+Rory concert Saturday in Marshall County were Wynonna and Naomi Judd whose relationship with the hosts includes the couple's "Cheater, Cheater" music video. As its title implies, "Cheater, Cheater" lyrics quote a wife's description of the other woman's character in some of the most derogatory terminology. ... more

State lawmakers have mandated continued operations of the restaurant at Henry Horton State Park, according to state and county officials. "So," Jim Fyke, commissioner of the Tennessee Department … more

Marshall County, its Board of Education, and former schools director Stan Curtis have been served with papers in a lawsuit alleging violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as invasion of privacy. The plaintiff, Larry Barlar, was a school bus driver whose contract was not renewed at the end of the 2009 school year. The suit was filed last month in the U. S. District Court at Nashville by Barlar's lawyer, Walter Bussart... more

Thefts and vandalism reported Arrested on 17th Judicial District Drug Task Force warrants Arrested and charged with domestic assault Arrested and charged with driving under the influence Arrested and charged with driving on a revoked license Arrested and charged with driving on a suspended license... more

Lewisburg Police are investigating a series of burglaries that took place Friday, May 28. Keys were taken from two vehicles parked at 875 Cornersville Road, but nothing else was missing, according to reports by Lewisburg Police Detective James L. Johnson... more

The Marshall County School Board member who won and then lost a contract to mow county lawns has lost in General Sessions Civil Court where he complained he'd not been paid what he was owed for cutting grass last year. Curt Denton's complaint was heard by Lincoln County Sessions Court Judge Andy Myrick on May 28. ... more

Marshall and four neighboring counties got another injection of economic stimulus this week through a $5 million grant to Centerstone from the U.S. Department of Labor. With the money, Centerstone is launching a new Career Resource Center to provide education, job training and support services to at least 600 Middle Tennesseans, and create new health sector jobs... more

A utility rate hike and the likely sale of land by Lewisburg to the city's water utility are among the topics facing the City Council when it convenes on Tuesday night in City Hall. Lewisburg's Water and Wastewater Board of Directors last month unanimously voted to recommend rate hikes on water and sewer service and the Council is to consider that during its regular monthly meeting... more

POTATO SOUP 3 large potatoes, cubed 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion 2 tablespoons bacon drippings 2 tablespoons flour 1 cup sour cream 4 … more

I hope everyone had a safe and memorable Memorial Day. I had planned on going somewhere every day, but eventually wound up having a small cook out with my family and catching up on chores and loose ends: Mowing and everyone knows how much I love to weed eat. I also created a new flower bed and planted some flowers and plants that Barbara Woodard was nice enough to give me. I hope they look as great as hers do when they take hold and start growing... more

The Star Spangled Banner Day Camp will be held from June 14 to 18, from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. daily. Join the fun for crafts, games, songs, outdoor skills, nature activities, water play and much more. For more information, contact Jody Woods at 490-8660. Girl Scouts receive a discount on the camp fee... more

Lewisburg councilmen reached a consensus Tuesday on how $185,600 might be cut from spending to bring it in line with revenue of $8.46 million, but they've got $77,000 amount to go. No final decision was made. In fact, councilmen voted 3-2 against taking the second of three steps toward adopting next year's budget, thereby ending any appearance of voting for an unbalanced budget... more

She drew number one, so she led the parade of contestants in the first Miss Marshall County pageant in 1954. On July 3, 2010, Lois Hargrove Purcell will be at the head of the line again, walking around the Recreation Center pool, leading a group of past winners... more

Marshall and four neighboring counties got another injection of economic stimulus this week through a $5 million grant to Centerstone from the U.S. Department of Labor. more