A business expanding from Shelbyville to Lewisburg's public square will probably be able to borrow $20,000 from the city because of a vote by the City Council. The money is originally from a federal Urban Development Action Grant (UDAG) provided to the city for a loan to expand a factory here. That business repaid the loan to the city, which created another fund to spend as it sees fit... more

The Town of Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation Board are accepting applications for an opening on the Board. All interested persons should come by Town Hall, and pick up an application. Applications should be returned to Town Hall no later than 4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1. Office Hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call the Town Hall at 364-7632... more

Trish Bryan, 60, of Lewisburg, died Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010, at Maury Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Bryan and her husband owned Maple Winds Wedding Chapel and Bryan's Photography in Lewisburg. She was preceded in death by her father, Clyde Daniel Lampley of Fairview... more

A GOOD, EASY CAKE 2 cups crushed pineapple, or 1 large can 1 1/2 cups coconut 1 cup pecans, if desired 1 box yellow cake mix 2 sticks margarine, cut in 1/4 inch squares … more

According to the Reuters news agency, Australian researchers have determined that sedentary activities (sitting in front of the TV, working at a desk, riding in a car, etc.) can significantly increase your chances of death from cancer, cardiovascular disease, or other causes... more

There is no way anyone can take Mrs. Hastings' place writing the Catalpa News, but I will try to keep Catalpa remembered in Marshall County and keep us on the map. What about the weather we had last week? It was cold! Lots of pipes were frozen and it was hard on the animals. This week has been nice, but wet... more

The first round of a competition that might take the winner all the way to Washington D.C. was held Friday afternoon at Lewisburg Middle School. Ivy Donley was the winner of LMS's seventh National Geographic Bee. She received a $100 savings bond, compliments of First Commerce Bank... more

SHELBYVILLE - Two days have been scheduled for the trial of a Lewisburg man charged with stalking a teen. Andy Lynn Wallace, 35, of Nashville Highway, is to face a Bedford County Circuit Court jury starting April 5. Pre-trial motions are to be heard March 4... more

The center front door of Marshall County's Courthouse Annex is to be changed so during emergencies, someone who's panicked - and doesn't know about the stairwell's fire door - will be able to escape the lobby. "Panic hardware is to be installed at the ground floor doors of the Courthouse Annex," County Building Codes Inspector Don Nelson said during a routine meeting he has with a few other county and Lewisburg officials charged with public safety responsibilities... more

While maintaining the County's buildings in addition to the schools has not been a problem for the school system's maintenance department, the legality of the contract has been called into question, along with concerns about insurance. The school board's and the County commission's maintenance committees are scheduled to meet Thursday evening to consider the future of the contract, but until they have an opinion from legal, the school board is unable to move forward... more

COLUMBIA - First Farmers & Merchants Bank unveiled a new company logo Tuesday as it marked the beginning of its second century of service to Middle Tennessee. The updated design - a graphic treatment of the words "First Farmers" - debuted at the company's main office in Columbia where Chairman and CEO T. Randy Stevens uncovered the first sign... more

The Marshall County Youth Baseball and Softball Registration will be held Jan. 23 and 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration will be held at Lewisburg Recreation Center, Chapel Hill High School old gym, Cornersville High School cafeteria, Marshall County Baseball Complex; or register online at www.mcybs.com... more

A special meeting of the Lewisburg City Council has been called for the afternoon of Jan. 26 in City Hall to consider the Police Advisory Board. The 3 p.m. meeting on that last Tuesday of the month is an apparent continuation of a motion made on Tuesday, Jan. 12, by Councilman Odie Whitehead Jr. to abolish the Board... more

Annual reports roll in during January and the Berlin Fire Department's chief counts 2009 as a good year. "This year has been especially eventful with the completion of an addition to our fire hall," Fire Chief Joe Greer reports. "This is the culmination of years of planning and preparation... more

Robert Leslie "Rusty" Leverette, 48, of Chapel Hill, died Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010, in Shelbyville. Mr. Leverette was a native of Bedford County. He was a truck driver. He is survived by his parents, Lucille and R. C. Leverette of Chapel Hill; sisters, Patsy Ashley of Woodbury, Barbara Marsh of Lewisburg, and Cindy Crowell of Chapel Hill; brothers, Rickey Leverette of Manchester, David Leverette of Rockvale, and Mike Leverette of Chapel Hill... more

Members of the Marshall County School Board are still dealing with the effects of decisions made by former director Stan Curtis. While other people enjoyed a morning at home, the school board gathered at Central Office at 8:30 a.m. Saturday for a special called meeting. ... more

An attempt by some of Lewisburg's city councilmen to eliminate the Police Advisory Board "is pure small town politics," according to the board's chairwoman. That's Lina Horner's assessment of the Jan. 12 attempt by Councilmen Odie Whitehead Jr. and Robin Minor to abolish the Police Advisory Board, a panel created on a request by then Mayor Bob Phillips... more

The parent company of Cosmolab, a cosmetics factory in Lewisburg, has announced that it's petitioned the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware for protection from creditors as it financially reorganizes itself. more

On Jan. 31, 1985, Mrs. Hastings wrote, "I really appreciated a lady at Cosmolab telling Doylene she made my tomato soup recipe last week and in her words, 'It was delicious!' This week I was asked for my chili recipe. This is the way I make it for my family."... more

A potential candidate for sheriff and three more for county commission are listed at the Marshall County Election Commission Office on College Street. Former Sheriff's Department officer Roger Fagan has obtained a petition to be named on the ballot, according to a list maintained by Elections Administrator Jo Ann Henry... more