By Jeffery Payne Pack 352 Public Relations Tis the season to be jolly, and Cub Scout Pack 352 has been hard at work this December spreading Christmas cheer far and wide. The history and tradition of Scouting emphasizes the importance of community service, and there's no better time than Christmas for young Scouts to learn the value of giving. As Charles Dickens once said, "No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another."... more

Tis the season to be jolly, and Cub Scout Pack 352 has been hard at work this December spreading Christmas cheer far and wide. The history and tradition of Scouting emphasizes the importance of community service, and there's no better time than Christmas for young Scouts to learn the value of giving. As Charles Dickens once said, "No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another."... more

Jan. 9 -- 13, 2017 ALL MENUS SUBJECT TO CHANGE LEWISBURG MIDDLE SCHOOL Breakfast Monday: Honey Bun or Cereal w/Cheese Stick, Fresh Fruit, Juice, Choice of Milk Tuesday: Sausage Biscuit or Pancake Wrap, Fresh Fruit, Juice, Choice of Milk Wednesday: Ham & Egg Biscuit or French Toast, Fruit, Juice, Choice of Milk... more

Anytime Fitness, the world largest and fastest growing 24-hour co-ed fitness franchise, is pleased to announce that it is open for fitness in the new Governor's Plaza in Lewisburg. A grand opening celebration took place Dec. 19. "For many people, joining a gym can be an intimidating experience," Philip Mook said, Anytime Fitness Club owner. ... more

"When I'm having a bad day I can come to this class, see my mentee, and the day gets better," Marshall County High School student Brianna Stinnett said. The class brightening certain student's day is the new art mentor class at Marshall County High School. Kelsey Whaley teaches the class made up of 14 pairs of students, one being the mentor and the other a mentee with special needs... more

NASHVILLE -- Major legislation, which addresses the most serious offenses driving Tennessee's violent crime rate, is among 29 new Tennessee laws taking effect on January 1. The Public Safety Act of 2016, sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Mark Norris (R-Collierville) and Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Brian Kelsey (R-Germantown), establishes mandatory minimum sentences for those convicted of three or more charges of aggravated burglary, especially aggravated burglary or drug trafficking... more

Yellow caution tape has been in place at the north and south ends of the courthouse for several days. It's not a crime scene or a construction zone, although it could be the latter before long. Cracks are beginning to show in the facades of both the north and south towers and there is reportedly some crumbling evident in the masonry... more

New Year's Day will usher in the start of 2017 as well as the adoption of several new laws passed during the last session of the General Assembly. Twenty-nine laws will go into effect, covering issues from oversize loads on roads to the licensing of mobile barber shops... more

By Scott Pearson Staff Writer It's getting hard to remember that there was ever a bridge over Rock Creek on East Commerce Street. Reconstruction of the state highway bridge has gone months past the original September 30 completion date. Talking to workers on the bridge Tuesday morning, they estimated two more weeks of work but no more than another month for completion... more

MEMPHIS -- "Our cities are struggling financially. The state has a surplus. The state should help our cities keep our property taxes low." -- Senator Brian Kelsey on his new plan to help struggling cities gain more revenue. Today, at the annual Shelby County Delegation meeting, state Senator Brian Kelsey announced his new plan to help struggling cities gain more revenue. In January, Senator Kelsey plans on proposing legislation to help cities and city property tax payers... more

Just 55 miles south of the capitol of Tennessee, Lynnville is a quaint very, very small town that puts on its "Sunday Best" celebration for the Christmas Season. The Christmas Holidays in a small town may be at a slower pace, but at least one will not miss the true meaning and feeling of Christmas. People in small towns usually know their neighbors and other people in business around town. A close community can build a strong support system... more

The Tennessee Department of Revenue is launching a new insurance verification system in early 2017 to promote compliance with the state's Financial Responsibility Law. Ahead of the program's launch next month, the Department of Revenue is encouraging motorists to ensure that proper insurance coverage or other financial responsibility is in effect for their vehicles. ... more

Lewisburg Police served a warrant for failure to appear to Brittany Heithcock on December 12. Heithcock did not appear at her Lewisburg City Court date in response to charges of disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, public intoxication, and indecent exposure stemming from an incident this summer where, reportedly claiming that she was on fire, she stripped off her clothes while running through the parking lot behind the Marshall County Courthouse Annex building. Bond was set at $3,000... more

The Marshall County Chamber of Commerce fed 215 people during their annual Business Meeting and Dinner Monday, Dec. 5, 2016, at the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders' & Exhibitors' Association. Chamber President, Vicki Cain, recognized elected officials present including State Representative Rick Tillis, and State Senator Jim Tracy who espoused the strong financial health of the state, and unemployment falling to four percent. ... more

The story of a string of robberies in Chapel Hill that was capped off by a long-distance police chase at the end of March came to a close in Marshall County Circuit Court on Wednesday. Charles Franklin Oricks, Jr., age 40, reached a plea agreement with the state that will see him serve a total effective term of 33 years in state custody... more