A second Marshall County commissioner has resigned this year, citing work and family obligations that make it "impossible" to continue to serve in elected office. The resignation of Jennifer Harris was announced Tuesday by Commission Chairwoman Mary Ann Neill near the end of the Commission's monthly meeting... more

Even the children at Rainbow Kids Preschool are getting involved in the Relay for Life. This is their third year to raise funds and participate. Ellie Jackson, now 8, was a Rainbow Kid and is also a cancer survivor. Director Valerie Anderson has survived both leukemia and breast cancer... more

Revitalization of downtown Lewisburg is the goal of a program toward organization of a Downtown Alliance for property owners, their businesses, tenants, residents and people who want better looking city blocks around Marshall County's Courthouse. A pep talk at City Hall to jump start the Alliance this week included some good-natured kidding of Mayor Bob Phillips' empty lot on Commerce Street. ... more

pointed a new councilwoman. Betsy Carothers Shelton of Fourth Avenue was named to succeed former Councilman Ronald Robinson, who served only 28 days after his appointment to succeed Elvin White. Federal rules prevented Robinson from being a councilman while working as the executive director of Lewisburg's Housing Authority... more

ns to a child if they are abused or neglected? Do you know where your county stands in child well being? Do you know what services are available to families in your community? The Tennessee Commis-sion on Children and Youth along with The Center for Family Development will be facilitating informal town hall meetings to address the needs of children. The Marshall County meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday, June 5, in the Conference Room at City Hall, 131 East Church St., Lewisburg... more

As she struggled to find just the right words to say at the unveiling of the bronze bust in memory of her former husband, the Marine who died fighting for what he believed in, Heather Golczynski turned for help to their son, Christian. She told her son she would have only a few minutes and she wasn't sure what to say and what did he think was the most important thing people should know about his father... more

It would have been hard to miss John Biega at Monday's Memorial Day service on the courthouse square. As he listened intently to the Pledge of Allegiance and the prayers and the singing of the national anthem and the speeches given in honor of the men and women who have died in service to their country, Biega held a picture of his father, Anthony Biega, clutched tightly to his chest... more

As Marshall County Commissioners begin their annual budget meetings, their chairwoman has responded to concerns of a possible budget shortfall as expressed by three area mayors. "We're in the black and intend to stay that way," Commission Chairwoman Mary Ann Neill said when asked about comments from Mayors Joe Boyd Liggett, Bob Phillips and Carl Cooper. The three had indicated they believe the county is short on money... more

Friday, when many people were doing nothing more taxing than waiting for quitting time and deciding what they were going to do for Memorial Day, Lewisburg City Hall planners were hard at work. The Industrial Development Board, led by Terry Wallace, met to discuss property the city is thinking of buying adjacent to the Business Park on Mooresville Highway. Wallace sought the board's approval to spend money on a survey and an environmental study of the land... more

The Tennessee Supreme Court has upheld a Marshall County Circuit Court ruling that awarded disability benefits to a General Motor's retiree at the plant in Spring Hill. Earl Douglas Tryon, 55, had been working for GM since 1975 and transferred from a plant in Syracuse, N.Y., to the Saturn plant. Thereafter, he suffered workplace injuries. The legal issue was whether he'd successfully returned to work after his first injury and the level of workers compensation he deserved in retirement... more

If a holiday is worth having, then the sentiment should be felt all year long, or so some might say about Memorial Day for fallen heroes and those just as worthy from all walks of life. That approach seemed to be taken by a couple of groups in Lewisburg last week as steps were taken at the Walk of Heroes in Rock Creek Park and within the walls of Police Headquarters... more

At 3:30 p.m. Friday the Memorial Day weekend had not even officially started when Lewisburg Police were called to an accident just south of the junction of South Ellington Parkway and Cornersville Road. A 2004 Toyota driven by Lloyd G. Cross Jr., 57, of Hunters Run, had been southbound when it veered to the right and then swerved back to the left, crossing the northbound lane and going off the road and across the front yard of 1221 Cornersville Highway. The car ended up in a clump of trees... more

WASHINGTON -- U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon voted for legislation that calls for the Iraqi government to provide more support to U.S. Armed Forces stationed in Iraq. The provision, which was included in legislation that authorizes funding for the U.S. Department of Defense, makes U.S.-Iraq negotiations for more financial and other types of support a matter of policy. The U.S. House of Representative approved the legislation Thursday (May 22)... more

COLUMBIA -- First Farmers & Merchants Corporation, reported first quarter 2008 net income of $2.7 million, an increase of 34 percent over the same period in 2007. Management of First Farmers & Merchants Bank, the wholly owned banking subsidiary of FFMC (F&M Bank) attributed the income growth during the period to favorable gains that were realized in the bond portfolio, a strong net interest margin and an increased focus on efficient operations... more

The Marshall County Memorial Library's "Starship Adventure" summer reading program will kick off Thursday, June 5, at 10 a.m. and run through June 26. Program details will be explained thoroughly by the staff at the June 5 kickoff. There will be weekly prizes. Participating children must be present to win... more

CHAPEL HILL -- A big-hearted host's concept of an open house is as deep as the bassman's big stand-up fiddle when it comes to down-home neighborliness at the annual String Fling, a backyard concert of the host's favorite kind of music -- acoustic. More than a couple hundred friends and associates were at Gary Francis' open house within the first two hours of the shindig last year, and Francis' open invitation seemed to be attracting more that night. ... more

The last bells of the school year are ringing, which means more children will be at home on weekdays when delivery or service vehicles come through your neighborhood. As a local service provider in your community, Waste Management of Lewisburg asks parents to talk with their children about being safe while playing outside and to ensure they watch for the company's waste trucks from a safe distance... more

Lewisburg's City Council on Tuesday unanimously adopted the state law on how to judge a company's request for permission to develop a landfill. The vote came after extensive discussion. "I really believe that Waste Management will have to come to us for approval" of its proposed use of 11 acres at Cedar Ridge Landfill, which the company has run for years along Mooresville High-way, Mayor Bob Phillips said shortly after the meeting. "We'll have 1,000 people here."... more

The following is a list of activities that are planned in the Marshall County area this Memorial Day weekend. In honor of Memorial Day, Lewisburg American Legion Post 39 will hold a program at 11 a.m. Monday, May 26, on the Courthouse lawn. Mr. Ted Duning will be the guest speaker. ... more