The Lewisburg Air Evac Lifeteam air ambulance crew recently conducted a helicopter safety and landing zone class for the members of the Berlin Volunteer Fire Department. The class included instruction on interacting safely with helicopters, selecting landing zone sites, guiding the helicopter to the ground and patient loading... more

by a Franklin businessman who proposes to develop hundreds of acres on the border of Marshall and Maury counties with homes, businesses, and playgrounds for adults and children. "As far as the location is concerned, we have our first choice of the Marshall/Maury County location, but we are not locked into that location," reports David Webb, who's proposing to develop Ole South USA theme park and related projects... more

es are expecting to have a good time when they meet tomorrow at the Recreation Center for their 20th reunion. The Genesco plant was active in Lewisburg from 1927 until it closed in 1985. There were nearly 500 employees and they made a million pairs of men's shoes per year, or one tractor-trailer load per day... more

'I'll have new ideas and some things that the citizens want me to bring up.' -- Ronald Robinson Lewisburg City Councilman more

COLUMBIA -- Maury Regional Hospital will present the Southern Tennessee Family Expo at the Columbia Mall on April 26 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Parents and kids of all ages are encouraged to attend this free event, co-sponsored by TRH Health Plans. The expo will feature vendors offering information on parenting, health and wellness, as well as free giveaways. ... more

CHAPEL HILL -- With a tie vote broken by the mayor, the town board has decided beer ought to be available for sale with restaurant meals. Another vote is required for the measure to become final and town officials left open the possibility that a workshop might be called for more discussion... more

COLUMBIA -- First Farmers and Merchants Bank recently presented a $1,500 donation to the Maury Regional Healthcare Foundation, according to Darlene Baxter, executive director of the foundation. "First Farmers and Merchants Bank has a long history of community support. Their donation to the Community Health Program will assist the foundation in its efforts to reach out to underserved populations," Baxter said... more

Tigerette head coach Holly Barnes has the girls from Lewisburg positioned just where they want to be, in the thick of the District 10AA race and playing solid ball in the waning days of the regular season. The Tigerettes (13-7-1, 9-3) are coming off an impressive showing at the Border Battle last weekend in Lincoln County, where they went 3-1, losing to a tough AAA Blackman team, 2-1, deep into the tournament brackets... more

For the first time ever, a woman is running Lewisburg's Police Department. That's not happened before Thursday night's meeting of the Police Advisory Board, which recommended that the city manager elevate the department's female lieutenant to be interim chief... more

As an industrial electrician and shop supervisor with Sanford Manufacturing Corp., Scott Begley's day normally consists of nothing more dangerous than commuting from his home in Cornersville and seeing that things run smoothly once he gets to work. As a master sergeant in the Tennessee Air National Guard, though, Begley is called upon from time to time to lay down his wrenches and take up arms against a common enemy... more

Marshall County Sheriff's officers are investigating the apparent lack of supervision of a prisoner by a recently fired Lewis-burg employee who, records show, allowed the inmate to visit family during work release. "We're working on it," Sheriff Les Helton said Thursday. "When we find what we're looking for, we'll take whatever action we need to... more

The Marshall County Chamber of Commerce held a fish fry and free music event Saturday in Rock Creek Park.The music was hot but the weather was cool and more than a little breezy. The catfish and hushpuppies, however, were just about perfect. more

A Lewisburg man could be sentenced to another year in jail because he allegedly assaulted a Marshall County correctional officer while being incarcerated after a jury found him guilty of another assault during a burglary when he'd been drinking. Public records show that Marty Ray Campbell, 21, of Limestone Avenue was arrested Oct. ... more

Adams and Butler are both enthusiastic about sharing their classes with students of different ages. more

"Do not leave it up to your neighbor to write the letter or make the phone calls," urged organizer Mickey King at the meeting of the Tri-County Environmental Association last week. King wants everyone to get active and stay active against the proposed new landfill. This means getting petitions signed and writing letters to County Commissioners, as well as phoning them... more

This Saturday, any Tennessee resident may bring his or her household hazardous waste to the Cedar Ridge Landfill from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. more

'This is not the typical assault case. He kicked the devil out of that woman.' -- Eddie Barnard Assistant District Attorney more

The Marshall County Tigers traveled to Chapel Hill Thursday night to take on their cross-county rivals, the Forrest Rockets, in a game that was full of spirited play from both squads. It was a war. The late season game was a highly contested, physical encounter that ended in a 1-1 draw... more

WMI opens negotiations with county arshall County, three of its municipalities and its residents would realize a number of benefits if county and state regulators grant Waste Management's request . . . more