Rage manager Danny Hollingsworth summed up the amazing turn of events that brought his Marshall County 13 year old All-Stars to within just one more victory of the Babe Ruth State title by saying, "This is the biggest win I have ever had. I put them in a hole and they bailed me out. We've got one more to play."... more

Construction to widen an Interstate 65 bridge used by many Marshall County residents when driving to Nashville and elsewhere is to be complete this fall. However, preparations for the work late last year revealed several endangered species of mussels in the Duck River. There were 56 mussels moved because additional support was needed for the wider bridge and such work threatened their aquatic habitat... more

A Marshall County jury couldn't reach a verdict Tuesday in a case alleging drug dealing by a Lewisburg man who was arrested by city police nearly one year ago. It was the second time state prosecutors brought Darron Keith "Quarterhead" Lyttle, 34, to trial on charges that he had 8.6 grams of crack cocaine when arrested in front of his mother's house, defense attorney Jay Moore said... more

A severe drought, a late frost in April and high gas prices are causing some local dairy and cattle farmers to liquidate some of the cattle heads. Jason and Jonas Gillespie, brothers and partners of Gilmac Farm in Chapel Hill, said the severe drought is greatly affecting the hay crop this year, which is just one third of their normal hay production... more

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Chapel Hill Mayor Carl Cooper has announced the town is starting "Operation Clean Sweep," a beautification project in conjunction with the state's Three Star Community program conducted by the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development... more

It's hot, it's July and that only means one thing in Chapel Hill, Tenn., it's tractor and truck pulling -- Tennessee style. For those of you who have never been to a truck or tractor pull, you don't have to travel very far to see the best there is in the United States . . . . more

Marshall County's Tourism Committee has voted to double its appropriation to the Goats, Music and More Festival, although festival officials had requested even more. Festival officials "were asking for $5,000 and we . . . more

he origin of the Farmer's Market Pavilion began with the Marshall County 3-Star Agriculture Committee. The committee approached the city via Eddie Fuller with the idea of applying for a grant for funds to build a . . . . more

By Anthony S. Puca Staff Writer apuca@marshalltribune.com Freddie Howard was on the bench Tuesday night in Giles County, managing the 13-14 year old Marshall County softball All-Star team because their regular manger Chris Roberts was serving his suspension from Saturday night's unfortunate player substitution miscue and the girls came together and brought home the title with a 7-5 victory... more

From Staff Reports   Marshall County has received $2,837,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to help pay for system improvements and to extend the capacity of the public water system serving families and businesses. The grant was announced Monday at the Board of Public Utilities' offices with a ceremony attended by federal and county officials including BPU Chairman Rocky Bowden who said, "This is going to be the biggest project Marshall County has undertaken."... more

The Walking Horse Owners' Association will be having a Versatility Fun Day Game Show this Saturday, July 7, at Rising Glory Farm, 2616 Franklin Pike in Lewisburg. There are thirty-six classes scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. Judging the event is Carol Wakefield of Lewisburg... more

By Robin Kervin Staff Writer Justin Griggs of Chapel Hill has a guardian angel, according to his family. On Saturday, June 30, at about 5:30 p.m. Justin and two friends, Jason Watson and Aaron Fish of Fayetteville, were riding in a 1999 Isuzu Rodeo driven by Fish's mother, Tina Marie Jo Ross. ... more

By Clint Confehr Senior Staff Writer Emergency communication systems are facing new challenges as more and more Americans don't have an ordinary home phone. Reliance on a cellphone only is increasing. So is "voice over IP," or Internet protocol for making phone calls through a home computer... more

'Because it's my job' Todd Nunes' brother, Brian, returning to Iraq more

By Clint Confehr Senior Staff Writer A dramatic fireworks show capped Independence Day celebrations Wednesday after patriotic programs, applauded by flag-waving Americans in Lewisburg's Rock Creek Park. "This is one of the best Fourth of July celebrations that I've seen," said Elaine Huffnes, mother of Marc Golczynski, the third Marshall County man to be killed in combat during America's war on terror... more

Hundreds of Marshall County residents attended Saturday's Arts A Poppin' Festival sponsored by the Marshall County Chamber of Commerce. The arts festival was part of a series of annual pageants at the Lewisburg Recreation Center and included an art show, sale and a fish fry. "It's amazing in a county this size to see all the . . . . more

Marshall County Commission Chairman Sam Smith says he wants county officials and residents to be aware of alternatives that may be available on how trash and other solid wastes can be handled in the future. . . . more

A man whose vision led to renovation of the Dixie Theater into a permanent stage for the Marshall County Community Theater has been named Outstanding Citizen of the Year by the Chamber of Commerce. . . . . more