Double-walled pipeline is to replace single-wall pipeline at Cedar Ridge Landfill where contaminated water leaked and polluted Vickrey Spring just south of the Waste Management facility last spring. That's among the "voluntary" steps the company is taking to stop and prevent the pollution of ground water that emerges at the spring, near Poteet Road, according to landfill spokeswoman Terri Douglas who's written to Marshall County Commissioners... more

An associate pastor at the First Assembly of God on West Ellington Parkway was endorsed last week by Lewisburg's Police Advisory Board to succeed a patrol officer who couldn't continue in her new job because of family responsibilities. Shaun Grant, 32, has lived in Lewisburg for nearly 10 years, and "will continue in his capacity at the church, but obviously not on a full-time basis," Police Chief Chuck Forbis said a day after introducing his candidate to succeed Officer Jennifer McDonald... more

A recent TVA study anticipates demand for water on the Duck River between Shelbyville and Columbia could outgrow supply. However, a needs assessment study to be released next month by the Duck River Watershed Agency may help to address water supply issues that could develop in the future... more

CORNERSVILLE - The police chief and a highway patrol trooper confiscated 40 pounds of marijuana Tuesday morning from a car stopped on South Main Street where the driver and his passenger were arrested. Charged with possession and delivery of a controlled substance in a drug free school zone are James Earl Bragg Jr., 26, Murfreesboro, and Tamira Thomas, 24, Atlanta. His bond is $250,000. Her's is $100,000. They were still in jail Wednesday morning... more

Hundreds of music fans enjoyed Sheandoah at Lewisburg's Farmers Market despite rain on Friday afternoon. Chapel Hill-based Tyterope emerged as the winner of the Battle of the Bands, a … more

Greetings! The rain has been falling all day (Sunday), but Friday and Saturday were beautiful fall days, not cool enough to frost, but the old saying may soon be true: "The first cold spell in September; there will be the first killing frost one month from that date."... more

We've had some beautiful weather lately. Let's hope it sticks around a while. You are invited to a revival at Chapel Hill Cumberland Presbyterian Church Sunday, Oct. 11, through Tuesday, Oct. 13. Services begin each night at 7 p.m. Come and hear inspirational messages from Dr. Tom Campbell along with music by N Harmony V, The Praisers and the Jerry Lindsey Singers... more

Restoring New Lake as the name of Lewisburg Lake, which was changed in December last year, is one of several topics set for the City Council meeting next Tuesday. "When I was campaigning a lot of people were concerned about the change to Lewisburg Lake," Councilman Ron McRady said Thursday when asked why he asked that the issue be placed on the Council's agenda... more

Volunteers and public safety employees practicing their life-saving skills conducted an emergency drill at a Goat Fest parking lot Tuesday when the mock emergency was something that could happen at a festival. "It was a simulated propane tank explosion with about 20 casualties," Lewisburg Police Chief Chuck Forbis explained while the "injured survivors" were being "treated" in the Emergency Room at Marshall Medical Center... more

Marshall County commissioners on Tuesday cut their own pay 30 percent so they could spend that money on matching grants to the county's seven volunteer fire departments. It was a victory for fire chiefs and volunteer firefighters who lobbied against a planned reduction of $3,000 per department. Last year, each of the seven departments received grants of $4,500 each... more

The Young Farmers and Ranchers of Marshall County will have a Haunted Woods every Friday and Saturday night in October from 7 until 11 p.m. at the Strasser Farm, 1.5 miles east of the Chapel Hill Post Office. The proceeds benefit youth programs, scholarships, and county activities. Not recommended for children. For directions and more information, visit www.MemoryLaneFarms.com... more

Two complaints about the administration of Marshall County's school bus garage were sent to the interim director of schools by the County Ethics Committee on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the Ethics Committee's decision to send another case to the state prosecutor's office has not been executed. The committee voted July 13 to refer allegations against former County Commission Chairman Sam Smith to District Attorney Chuck Crawford... more

Enjoying beautiful fall weather Wednesday afternoon, city manager Eddie Fuller and the city employees were busy putting the finishing touches on Rock Creek Park in preparation for the Goats Music and More Festival that starts today. Rock Creek, refreshed by recent rains, babbled cheerfully past the manicured parkland... more

In the aftermath of the tumultuous school board meeting Monday night when director of schools Stan Curtis was fired and two board members resigned, vice chairman Craig Michael was optimistic about the future of the Marshall County school system. "It was very, very difficult for a lot of reasons," said Michael in a telephone interview the next day. "I feel like it pained every board member there."... more

Wind and rain may force Lewisburg officials to hold the featured concert of Goats Music and More in the Recreation Center tonight when the band Shenandoah is playing. "Plan C is - worst come to worst - move it to the Rec Center and do it in the gym," City Manager Eddie Fuller said late Thursday morning. Plan B might be setting up the band at the Farmers Market Pavilion where a backup stage was built... more

The Lynnville Literary and Fine Arts Society will meet on Tuesday evening, Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. in the fellowship hall of the Lynnville First Presbyterian Church located on Church Street. Following a potluck dinner, a Richland Elementary School student, Matthew Russell, will speak to the group on dinosaurs. Matthew is the son of Charlene and Bryan Russell. Matthew has a great interest in dinosaurs. He has a sister, Emily... more

According to the Associated Press, President Obama has joined the chorus of reformers who think American kids spend way too little time in school. Among other changes, the chief executive thinks schools should add time to classes and stay open late. (We've already super-sized the backpacks, so a drive-through wedgie and ultrasound class pictures are probably the next innovations in the cradle-to-grave book-learnin' experience.)... more

Marshall County's director of schools was fired at the School Board's special called meeting Monday night, and Roy Dukes was appointed interim director. In addition to a new director, the county will be looking for two new school board members: Kristen Gold and Todd Tietgens, who both voted to keep Stan Curtis in his job, resigned from the board... more

Faced with an option to resign, Lewisburg's dogcatcher is working out a two-week notice since he was indicted last month on theft and official misconduct charges. Christopher Neal Owens, 36, of Belfast, was indicted by the Grand Jury on Sept. 23 in connection with an English bulldog he allegedly took home from the shelter and tried to sell... more

The Young Farmers and Ranchers of Marshall County will have a Haunted Woods every Friday and Saturday night in October from 7 until 11 p.m. at the Strasser Farm, 1.5 miles east of the Chapel Hill Post Office. The proceeds benefit youth programs, scholarships, and county activities. Not recommended for children. For directions and more information, visit www.MemoryLaneFarms.com... more