Hazel L. Davis, 52, of Lewisburg, died Monday, Feb. 22, 2010, at Marshall Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, George and Annie Davis; parents, Herbert Frank and Mattie Lou Davis; sister, Mattie Davis; and grandsons, Ra'Kyus and Ta'vyus Locke... more

Mike McWherter, one of the four candidates for the Democratic nomination to run for governor, campaigned in Lewisburg Wednesday afternoon, emphasizing job creation as his top priority if he's elected. Also campaigning statewide for their party's nomination are Ward Cannack, Roy Herron and Kim McMillan. The state primary is in August when Tennessee voters go to the polls to elect sheriffs, county mayors, commissioners and other officials... more

Hope everyone enjoyed the nice weather we had during last weekend. It makes one want to work in flowers and plant a vegetable garden. Buttercups are up and will soon be blooming. The Lynnville Literary and Fine Arts Society will meet on Thursday evening, March 11 at 7 p.m. in the fellowship hall of the Lynnville First Presbyterian Church. Teresa Williamson will be the guest speaker following dinner... more

Greetings! Wasn't the weather great for a few days? Saturday and Sunday made you think of starting a garden or planting flowers. I love that kind of weather; I hate to have to grab a coat every time I stick my head out the door. A benefit is planned for Zac Amos, son of Connie and David Amos, at the Howell Community Room on Saturday, March 13. ... more

While state budget cuts include the prospective closure of the restaurant at Henry Horton State Park, the department that controls that park sought funds to renovate that building and another. "We made a request for approximately $2.65 million for Fiscal Year 2010-11, which was not funded, to renovate Henry Horton's inn and restaurant," according to Meg Lockhart, spokeswoman for the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation... more

Marshall County Memorial Library is happy to announce that the Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC) is going to be available for the public to use from home computers effective Monday, March 1. You'll now be able to look at our catalog to see what we have available. The operation of OPAC is self-explanatory, but if you would like written instructions stop in the library and ask the circulation staff for a copy... more

Picture this: You're camping at a state park, enjoying the tranquility of the forest and the woman who collects campsite rental fees rolls up quietly in her electric golf cart with her pet chicken seated next to her. "It was hilarious," explains a camper at the Henry Horton State Park whose name really is Glenn Miller and so, no, he's not going to play the chicken dance song, but he has more tales from the state parks where he's stayed during several winters... more

BEEF STEW 2 pounds beef stew meat, cubed 1 can English peas 1 cup sliced carrots 1 big potato, cubed 1 can cream of tomato soup ½ can water Put all ingredients in … more

A Belfast man was found guilty of aggravated assault and other charges as the result of a one-day trial Tuesday. His jury of seven men and five women deliberated for nearly an hour before returning a guilty verdict for Kerry D. Calahan, 37, who's been in custody since his arrest on Sept. 20... more

Marshall County taxpayers should be the winners in terms of money saved by having the schools' maintenance crew work on the county's buildings. That's one of the conclusions after another joint meeting of the County commission's and the school board's buildings and maintenance committees last week... more

Thefts and vandalism reported Arrested and charged with driving on a suspended license Arrested and served with warrants for auto burglary, theft over $1,000, and public intoxication While in jail, served with capias warrants for two counts of child abuse and one for failure to appear, as well as an attachment from Chancery Court... more

Most of the indictments handed down by the grand jury last week are a result of drug charges, but two arose from crimes of violence. Henry L. Rhiner, 49, of Hwy 64, was indicted on a charge of aggravated assault. His arrest warrant sworn by Lewisburg Police Officer Steve Sanders Jr. ... more

A Lewisburg man almost pleaded guilty on drug charges last week in Circuit Court, but ended up with a jury trial date. John Paul Hurt, 59, of Peartree Apartments, was answering Judge Robert Crigler's questions about whether he was fit to plead guilty... more

The Marshall County School System has received information from the Tennessee Department of Health regarding the new immunization requirements for children entering school for the first time (pre-school and kindergarten) and for students who will be entering 7th grade this fall (2010). Please contact the Health Department (359-1551) or your medical provider to make sure your child has these immunizations prior to the start of the 2010-2011 school year... more

Marshall County commissioners are facing a particularly difficult spring because their annual budget is to be assembled when unemployment rates here are approaching those of the Great Depression. "It's sort of a bleak picture," County Commissioner Mickey King, chairman of the Budget Committee told his fellow commissioners Monday when he outlined three basic options for building a budget to start July 1... more

Fourteen years have passed since Lewisburg Water and Wastewater Department changed water rates for Marshall County Board of Public Utilities and the last time it was to cut the price. And so, Thursday last week, the department's superintendent, Kenneth Carr, mentioned the prospect of increasing water rates for MCBPU which, in turn, would increase the cost of water not only for county customers, but also for Chapel Hill if it had to buy more supplies than its well and cave could supply... more

Stairs to the Marshal County Courthouse roof are to be removed Monday after an inspection Friday and, now that the roof's been replaced, painters will return when the weather's warmer to seal the building's stone face. Details on these developments come from D.F. Chase Inc. Superintendent Robert Dexter who's been a spokesman for the general contractor, and Don Nelson, the county's chief building inspector since he's been monitoring the project... more

If Lewisburg contracts with a private hauler for trash collection and disposal when Cedar Ridge Landfill closes, assuming that it does, then monthly service fees might remain the same here. Even though a private hauler might do it for less, the city has other collection routes, City Manager Eddie Fuller explained on Thursday last week during a meeting of the Marshall County Solid Waste Committee... more

A fifth candidate for sheriff has emerged for the Aug. 5 general election in Marshall County. He's Patrick E. Ryan, 25, who's been living at 1711 Fox Lane for the past "few months," he said Monday. Ryan's been working two jobs - one as a security guard, the other at Radio Shack in Columbia. He's also worked as a correctional officer at the Giles County Jail... more

A Lewisburg woman died Monday as a result of a one-car crash on West Commerce Street, according to city police. Hazel L. Davis, 52, of 511 Chance Ave., was rushed by ambulance to Marshall Medical Center where she was pronounced dead 37 minutes after the crash was reported at 7:13 a.m... more