Facilities for the dogs at the Lewisburg Animal Shelter will soon be improved, according to discussion at a meeting of the Lewisburg Animal Shelter Adoptions group Wednesday. LASA has 745 … more

A member of the Marshall County School Board has sued the County Commission for nearly $2,340, claiming he's not been paid all he's due for mowing grass at county buildings. Curt Denton, 1559 Spring Place Road, proprietor of Denton Lawn Care, filed the civil complaint in Marshall County General Sessions Court on March 30. On Monday night, county commissioners voted to have County Attorney Ginger Shofner serve as defense attorney in the case... more

Marshall County Budget Committee will be meeting at 5:30 p.m. in Room 2209 of the Courthouse Annex, Lewisburg, on May 4, 6, 11, and 13 to start the budget process for Fiscal Year 2010-11. The Women's Guild of St. John's Church needs yarn to make hats for the VA Hospital. Please phone Arlene at 293-2591 if you have any yarn we can use... more

A state and local recommendation to change money management for Marshall County was defeated 8-10 by county commissioners during their meeting Monday night. Thereafter, advocates of the change said it could save the county money and, at the least, would not cost any more. Commission discussion indicated concern that it would complicate county finances... more

A couple of conflict of interest disclosure statements were read during the Marshall County Commission meeting Monday when the appearance was revealed on a simple vote concerning notary publics. The two declarations were different because they were about notaries. More frequently, they're about commissioners' employment with the county, or because they have a relative who's a county schoolteacher. The vote might be on the budget and schools are the largest part of the budget... more

During election campaigns, questions arise about who's running for and/or serving in public office. Such questions intensify when their employment or that of a relative must be disclosed if or when someone would vote on how county money is spent, or how authority is granted by a local government... more

Without discussion on Monday night, Marshall County commissioners declined to appropriate more money to the Chamber of Commerce. During budget deliberations last spring and summer, the Chamber requested $10,000 from the county. The Budget Committee and another committee recommended $3,000 and that's what's in the current budget for the Chamber... more

The Forrest Middle School Rockets made a gigantic move up into the winners bracket of the Mid-South Conference Tournament in Chapel Hill, beginning with a first round win over Moore County, followed up by a 12-3 win over the Liberty Patriots on Thursday. Forrest catcher Austin Harber had a huge game, going 4-5 at the plate with 3 RBI's, 2 runs scored and a stolen base. Second sacker Caleb Keller was also on his mark, going 1-2 with 2 bases on balls, 1 run scored and 3 RBI's, including the go-ahead two-run single in the big ten run fourth inning that sealed the Patriots fate. more

Voting 15-3 Monday, Marshall County commissioners are asking election commissioners to put a sales tax hike question on the Aug. 5 ballot "if possible." Voters in the county's general election would be asked whether or not the local option sales tax rate should be increased by half a penny, raising the tax from 9-1/4 cents per dollar to 9-3/4 cents... more

With 113 pre-registered contestants age five to 75, the Special Olympics at Westhills Elementary School on Friday attracted more than that many friends and relatives acknowledging diversity in Marshal County. It was the 17th Annual Special Olympics in Lewisburg, according to Bobby Holly of Lewisburg, the unified sports area director for games with special athletes and peers from the Impact Center and homes across county lines... more

Achievements in scholarship and community service were recognized Saturday night during the 42nd Freedom Fund Banquet conducted by the Marshall County Branch of the NAACP in Lewisburg's Recreation Center. And the Association's dinner speaker, Kenneth L. Pinkney, director of student intervention and behavior for Memphis City Schools, delivered a message of faith, family and friendship, asking his audience to overcome society's pressure that ends friendships between races in adulthood... more

A local center that helps women and their babies moved to a bigger and better location this week. In His Image Pregnancy Resource Center has moved around the corner and up the hill, from 218 Martin St., where they have been since 2003, to 432 E. Commerce St. The new location is a one-story brick building formerly home of TNWEB. It's more visible and has almost 800 square feet more floor space, according to executive director Shirley Lowe... more

COLUMBIA - Amid a sluggish economy, First Farmers & Merchants Corp., the parent of Columbia-based First Farmers & Merchants Bank, reports a solid financial performance in 2009. At its 28th annual shareholders meeting April 21, bank leaders summarized annual financials, noted the culmination of a year-long centennial celebration, elected board members and reported on its brand change from "F&M Bank" to "First Farmers."... more

A domestic altercation led to a Petersburg man's arrest on drug and weapons charges Saturday evening. Joe Thomas Williams, 63, of 3176 Hill Road, Petersburg, appeared in General Sessions Court on Tuesday. He was charged with aggravated domestic assault, possession of marijuana for resale, possession of drug paraphernalia, manufacturing marijuana, and unlawful possession of weapons. Williams' total bond was set at $34,000... more

Thefts and vandalism reported Arrested on 17th Judicial District Drug Task Force warrants for sale of a Schedule III drug (2) and possession of a Schedule III drug for resale Arrested and charged with driving under the influence Arrested and charged with driving on a revoked license... more

The Women's Guild of St. John's Church needs yarn to make hats for the VA Hospital. Please phone Arlene at 293-2591 if you have any yarn we can use. Kindergarten registration for the 2010-2011 school year in the Marshall County School System will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. ... more

Federal economic stimulus money remains available to pay workers, a government spokeswoman said this week when another official explained one of the more notable requirements for jobs paid through September. And because of the way the jobs are being filled over time - with most starting next week, there are a total of 256 jobs to be funded, based on calculations made Tuesday. That's 81 more jobs than the originally planned 175 positions... more

Voting 15-3 Monday, county commissioners are passing a hot potato to voters who are to decide whether to increase the local option sales tax, or not. more

Random thoughts on reaching the Big Five-Oh. I know people mean well, but I really don't take much encouragement from phrases such as "You're still just a boy" or "Age is just a number." ("Just like cholesterol is just a number and -- hey, quit clutching your chest!")... more

We have been several weeks now without rain. The clay dirt in Fuss Hollow is cracking open already, bringing back memories of the long drought we went through in recent years. I hope we have some good rain soon. Even so, the grass and weeds are taking off... more