Lewisburg's new police chief is investigating a new kind of fuel for police cruisers, he said Monday in anticipation of tomorrow night's meeting of the Police Advisory Board. With the price of gasoline at about $4 a gallon, and local government budgets being rearranged to pay continuing fuel costs, Lewisburg leaders are looking for ways to reduce their energy costs... more

As a church supply business has started constructing a new building in Lewisburg's business park, the city's Industrial Development Board is proceeding with steps toward park expansion and securing new employers. Groundbreaking was April 23 for Autom Church Supply Co. of Phoenix, Ariz., which is moving a telephone call center from Arizona. The business also plans to bring a candle making business here. Dozens of new jobs are to be available at the company... more

As part of its plan to expand operations at Cedar Ridge Landfill west of town, Waste Management Inc. wants to eliminate a stream through its property. The unnamed tributary flows into East Fork Globe Creek. Upstream from the creek -- on landfill property -- is where the company would be dumping garbage. It's the last place available for burying garbage at the landfill... more

Lewisburg Police this week were still counting up theft charges against a man who moved here from East Tennessee last fall and is charged in a crime spree that started about April 1. David Andrew Campbell, 26, was scheduled for an initial appearance before Marshall County General Sessions Court Judge Steve Bowden Tuesday on an auto theft charge, Police Detective Jimmy Oliver said Monday... more

With more than 20 years of experience in building codes, management and enforcement, Lichtenber-ger is an active member of the Tennessee Building Officials Association. In 2007, she was elected as the president of the Middle Tennessee Code Officials Association. She is a member of the International Code Council... more

The children of Liggett Street Church of God's tutoring program were honored Saturday, May 31, for their commitment to their education. More than 20 students received gift bags donated by Wal-Mart, Sanford Corporation, Moon Products, Food Lion and Kroger. Parents received gifts from ABS Beauty Supply, Avon distributor Ann Tears, and Home Interior distributor Ivory Alexander... more

Army Spc. Mark Young returned from his tour of duty with the 1/30th Rear Area Operations Command in Iraq more than six weeks ago, but he hasn't forgotten how much a package from stateside meant to the soldiers stationed there. "It's highly appreciated, highly appreciated," confides Young. "There's nothing worse than a soldier who's been forgotten."... more

Development Board officials are inviting two businesses to their July meeting to talk about compliance with a contract that lowered business costs by modifying their tax liabilities. IDB Attorney Bob Binkley didn't name the two businesses when the Board met Friday because he'd not mailed the invitations yet. But he described the situation that may include other employers who allegedly aren't employing as many people as required by the contract they signed... more

Marshall County High School's Seth Lintz became the latest in a long line of Tiger baseball players to sign a major league baseball contract last week after being drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the second round of the MLB draft. Lintz, selected fifty third overall, won 23 games in his last two years and sported an 11-1 record with an earned run average of 1.33 in his senior season. ... more

At least two residents of District 5 in Marshall County have asked to be appointed to succeed Jennifer Harris, the county commissioner who resigned last week, citing conflicts between work, family and public service. The applicants are Billy Spivey of Phillips Street and John Coleman Williams of Mooresville Highway. Neither has held public office, but Williams was one of five candidates in the 2006 race for the commission seats won by Harris and Don Ledford... more

Interested but noncommittal seemed to be the mood of the members of the Solid Waste Committee on Monday when Chairman Don Ledford asked for reactions to the report at the previous meeting from Americas Waste-to-Energy. Ledford summarized their thoughts when he said, "I'm anxiously awaiting a unit in the United States that is up and going."... more

Marshall County edged closer toward preserving its urban and rural history in separate meetings on Tuesday. In the morning, members of the Marshall County Historical Zoning Commission, led by Fern Greenbank, identified their purpose as the preservation of Marshall County's rural history, mostly farms, structures on farms, and crossroads communities. ... more

Tikie Yoes made her dance world debut at the tender age of three under the tutelage of long-time local dance icon Nancy June Brandon. The recital had a Disney theme and featured a precocious Yoes taking a turn in the spotlight as Mickey Mouse, complete with oversize ears. She even belted out a heartfelt chorus of the Mickey Mouse theme song... more

It may be that your father has always been there to provide advice, whether he was showing you how to throw the perfect pitch or cast a fishing line. Maybe he told you how to dress for your job interview or encouraged you to save for financial goals in your life, such as a car, a house and retirement... more

A 32-year-old Chapel Hill man, who turned down a football scholarship at Auburn University when he played for Forrest High School, was sentenced Wednesday to 10 years in prison as a result of his guilty plea on drug charges. Patrick McCord of Rogers Street was arrested by the 17th Judicial Drug Task Force on May 18, 2007 when the agents confiscated 16.8 grams of cocaine which, according to Task Force Director Tim Lane, had a street value of approximately $1,700... more

On Saturday, May 31, at 10 a.m., the officers of the Robert Lewis Chapter of the NSDAR conducted memorial services at Lone Oak Cemetery for three of their devoted members that they lost last year, Lettie Connelly Hinds, Evelyn Hawkins Harris, and Catherine McCullough Allen. ... more

'Each of you made this happen,' said General Motors' representative David Townsend as he presented the GMC Select Leader trophy to Richard Lyons and his staff at Roberts & Lyons GM. At the same time, they received the Pontiac Mark of Excellence award from GM's Kent Borough. ... more

On Tuesday, May 13, the First United Methodist Day Care held its graduation ceremony for the pre-schoolers who will be starting kindergarten in the fall. Family and friends were treated to a program by the children, and refreshments were served. Graduates shown are, front row, from left: Tatum Garrett, Paige Amos, Alex Nunes, Daniel Hono, Rebekah Frey, and Chloe Lanier; back row, from left: Lily Smith, Abby McGehee, Sydney Tidwell, Karlye Wiser, Bella Tepedino, and Ryan Kirby... more

Lewisburg's City Council faces a mixed bag of issues, including public hearings on the types of businesses allowed around the public square and rezoning more than a dozen homes on Fifth Avenue to a commercial classification. The Council is to conduct public hearings starting at 5:50 p.m. Tuesday in City Hall, 131 East Church St., where other steps have been taken to revitalize Lewisburg's public square and the blocks surrounding that central business district... more

CHAPEL HILL -- The Board of Mayor and Aldermen here would appear to be getting a new alderwoman in September because only three people have filed petitions of candidacy in the town's Aug. 7 election when voters are to elect three aldermen. The prospective alderwoman is Marion Joyce of 506 Depot St., a 1967 graduate of Forrest High School and a retired educator who's worked in Rutherford and Marshall counties schools. ... more