Big savings can be made in the cost of energy for the schools, but only if the Marshall County Commission agrees to the project outlined by the Siemens Company. School board members on the panel's maintenance committee heard about it from Siemens representative Kirk Whittington at their meeting Thursday night. It was one of several presentations by the company... more

The dispute between Marshall County commissioners and the lawn service they hired last summer, and fired last month, is likely to end up in court, according to remarks made at a buildings and maintenance committee meeting this week. "The attorney advises we do not owe him any more money," said committee chairman Mickey King... more

A Lewisburg man was indicted on charges of attempted first-degree murder at this week's session of the Marshall County grand jury. Jerry Lee Hunter, 50, of 1st Avenue North, Lewisburg, is alleged to have stabbed Cleveland Holder, 52, also of 1st Avenue North, on Dec. 3... more

Girl Scout Cookie Booths will be available at the following businesses: Kroger: Feb. 19, 20, 21, 24, 26, 27 and 28. Wal-Mart: Feb. 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, and 28. Rex's Foodland in Chapel Hill: Feb. 20. The purchase of Girl Scout Cookies helps fund camping, educational trips, programs, and community service projects for girls in Marshall County. ... more

Resumption of candle-making by Will & Baumer, the historic business that's moved to Lewisburg from Syracuse, N.Y., is a bittersweet transition for a close-knit production team with some working here now and others who couldn't move. Will & Baumer "is the oldest candle company in America," said Paul DiGiovanni, one of two sons running Autom Church Supply Co. in Phoenix, Ariz., the business built by their father and the company that bought Will & Baumer in January 2008... more

Lewisburg's Board of Zoning Appeals has decided that FunWorld, a game room for young people, is a suitable business for the commercial zone on Lewisburg's public square. FunWorld is to be just up hill from Parson's Pharmacy in a building remembered by longtime residents as Ray's Shoe Store. Michael Farrar, owner of the Corner Cafe and Farrar's Bonding Co., said he wanted a place for his daughter, Alexis... more

Thefts and vandalism reported Served with a state warrant for theft under $500 while at Marshall County Jail Arrested and charged with domestic violence Arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest Arrested and charged with driving on a suspended license... more

Lewisburg city councilmen exchanged views on homelessness Tuesday and decided they need more information and partners to deal with the issue since it's expected to grow with continued unemployment. "To come to a plan, we should talk with the people who provide services," Mayor Barbara Woods said as she opened discussion at a special called meeting in City Hall. "And there are others we should consult."... more

Nearly 200 people celebrated the grand opening and ribbon cutting of Will & Baumer's candle factory in the Lewisburg Business Park on Thursday. Employees from production line workers to a CEO consultant were thanked after a prayer near machines that squeeze hot beeswax, paraffin and stearine into candles... more

A former Lewisburg policeman has decided he's running for sheriff in Marshall County. "I'm not pulling out," Steve "Woody" Woodward, 55, of Liberty Avenue said Thursday morning. Woodward obtained a petition to run for sheriff on Monday at the Marshall County Election Commission Office. ... more

Marshall County residents need help with their power bills as much this year as last year. That's the message to be delivered to county commissioners at their monthly meeting Monday at 6 p.m. in the Courthouse Annex on Lewisburg's Public Square. Revised figures are to be reported Monday by County Mayor Joe Boyd Liggett, but this week he told budget committeemen that the Low Income Housing Energy Assistance Program, LIHEAP, had received $8,702 in donations... more

Marshall County commissioners on the Animal Control Board have reached a consensus that there's been a lack of understanding of property rights when dogs run free and threaten other livestock. "If a dog gets on your property," Commissioner Billy Spivey, chairman of the Animal Control Board, said after hearing of residents' complaints about dogs killing a goat, "you shouldn't be surprised what happens."... more

SCALLOPED OYSTERS 2 cans oysters 2 cups cracker crumbs 1 stick butter Milk Place 1 can oysters in a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish buttered and lined with cracker crumbs. Cover with cracker crumbs, dot with butter and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add other can of oysters, cracker crumbs and butter. Pour milk around edges to top of oysters. Bake in a 400-degree oven until cracker crumbs are lightly browned... more

Greetings! I hate to start out another week with the same subject, but here it is: another snowy weekend and it is still snowing. The school kids will have to go all summer if it doesn't quit snowing. We had some back Sunday at church, but some were still out for one reason or another. We hop if you were sick that you get to feeling better... more

According to the Newsweek website, "life coaching" has probably snuck up on you. Once viewed as a weird fad, it is now becoming surprisingly mainstream. Life coaches are even represented by a 15,000-member trade group, the International Coach Federation... more

Twists and turns characterize Marshall County's election campaign for sheriff as candidates jockey for position even before the August ballot is set for the race. Lewisburg Police Chief Chuck Forbis won't be running for the top cop position in the county, announcing "I'm not running out of loyalty to the community and the men and women of the department. I'd rather remain in my current position."... more

Tennessee may have paid market value for nearly 400 acres in a deal closed three months ago, but a question's been asked if the state needs all that land. "This acquisition closed late last year," according to Meg Lockhart, spokeswoman for the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, "but it was approved by the Building Commission in 2005 and was funded in fiscal year 2005-2006... more

The team that brought Marshall County the smash hit "High School Musical" last spring has reunited to present "High School Musical 2" on stage at the Dixie next month. Nathan Dumser and Rachel Faulkner return as the teenage sweethearts Troy Bolton and Gabriella Montez, while Charleigh Cagle and Doug May, reprise their roles as the scheming Evans twins, Sharpay and Ryan. ... more

State budget problems threaten to close Henry Horton State Park's restaurant, but the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation recently bought 386 acres near the park's campground for $966,553. The November land purchase was Marshall County Mayor Joe Boyd Liggett's response to TDEC Commissioner Jim Fyke in the office of state Rep. Eddie Bass during a meeting last week when the restaurant was described as losing $240,000 last year... more

A Marshall County man - struck by a train on Saturday in Lewisburg - was pronounced dead at the scene, police said that evening. An autopsy was sought for Rochee Reder, 31, Police Chief Chuck Forbis said. Reder was seen by railroad employees seated on the train's right of way before he was struck... more