Lewisburg, Tennessee · Thursday, September 2, 2010
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Health Department remodeling work offered for bidding (09/01/10)
Construction contractors will this month be offered the opportunity to bid on a small remodeling job at the Marshall County Health Department building on Legion Avenue. Money for the project is from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, according to Marshall County Health Department Director Jason Lewis who likened the planned work to a "facelift" for the front office...
Crime reports (09/01/10)
Thefts and vandalism reported Arrested and charged with theft over $500 Arrested and charged with introduction of contraband into a penal institution Turned himself in on a 17th Judicial District Drug Task Force warrant for sale of a Schedule III drug...
Dukes names Lee as assistant director of schools (09/01/10)
Marshall County Schools' director is promoting a Cornersville High School teacher to be his new assistant director of the school system. Assistant Director of Schools Kendell Lee was named to his new position last month by Schools Director Roy D. Dukes. Lee will move from being a teacher to that of administrator once a math/physics teacher is recommended as his successor...
Carter campaigns in Lewisburg (09/01/10)
The Sumner County man campaigning to succeed Congressman Bart Gordon campaigned in Marshall County on Friday, having won the Democratic nomination by 230 votes. "That was the margin, last heard," Brett Carter said on Lewisburg's public square after shaking hands at the Brekfus Shop where Tommy Hayes, one of the morning customers, said he thought Carter "will probably do a good job" if he's elected over state Sen. Diane Black, the Republican nominee...
Briefs (09/01/10)
Marshall County Memorial Library will be hosting reading labs from 9 a.m. until noon on the following Saturdays: Sept. 11, 18 and 25. A Marshall County Memorial Library patron has volunteered to conduct these labs for Marshall County adults in half-hour sessions. All participation will be private, confidential and conducted in a relaxed, friendly environment at no cost. To enroll, call the library at 359-3335 or stop by. Learn the joy of reading!...
4-H members continue local show (09/01/10)
When half a billion infected eggs were being recalled last month, members of the 4-H in Marshall County were preparing for their annual chicken show and sale at the agriculture center on Robin Hood Road. Thirty-eight young farmers bought baby chicks last spring and signed up for this year's Chick Chain to raise chickens and harvest eggs. On Thursday night, 18 of those 38 4-H members took their birds to a show and sale...
Board eliminates teaching position (09/01/10)
A teacher's job was eliminated as school board members cut their budget Monday night, hoping to come up with a budget that's acceptable to recently elected county commissioners. Discussion among school board members at the special called meeting revealed that the alternative school has two full-time teachers for less than 20 students. ...
Task Force officer arrested, suspended (09/01/10)
A Lewisburg Police detective assigned to the 17th Judicial District Drug Task Force was suspended Saturday night by the police chief in connection with his arrest on a charge of public intoxication at an East Commerce Street sports restaurant. Detective Chad Webster, 26, surrendered his badge, ID card and service gun Monday morning to Police Chief Chuck Forbis who said Webster expressed regret and apologized for the behavior that led to his suspension with pay pending a review of the records related to the detective's arrest.. ...
Commission chair vote is this week (09/01/10)
At least four county leaders have been mentioned as prospective candidates for the chairmanship of Marshall County's Commission, the panel meeting for the first time Thursday with those elected last month. As of now, they appear to be Commissioners-Elect Anna Childress and Tom Sumners, Commissioner Rocky Bowden and County Mayor Joe Boyd Liggett. Childress and Sumners are returning to the commission after a few years out of office...
Woman charged to trying to smuggle guns to her son (09/01/10)
A Nashville woman allegedly tried to smuggle three pistols into Marshall County's Jail for an inmate last week, but corrections officers found the guns during a routine search. Betty Sumner, 76, of Nash-ville, tried to smuggle the guns into jail for her son, Ronald Sumner, 39, of Nashville, on Aug. 26, according to the report by Marshall County Sheriff's Detective Bart Fagan...
Task Force officer arrested, suspended by Lewisburg Police chief (08/30/10)
A Lewisburg Police detective assigned to the 17th Judicial District Drug Task Force was suspended Saturday night by the police chief in connection with his arrest on a charge of public intoxication at an East Commerce Street sports restaurant.
Lynnville notes (08/27/10)
Hope everyone has enjoyed the good rain and cooler weather. It is once again time for the "Fair On The Square" in Lynnville. This will be held on Saturday, Sept. 25. Fair catalogs will be in stores by the first of September. Entries will be taken at the C. ...
Tyrades! We'll rein in anyone who messes with Celebration (08/27/10)
As the 72nd Annual Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration gets under way in Shelbyville, things seem to be going well for the breed. Controversies of recent years have died down and according to the "Shelbyville Times-Gazette," there are more than 3200 entries this year. A total of 20 classes will be split to accommodate the breed's popularity...
Catalpa News (08/27/10)
Catalpa Cooking (08/27/10)
CREAMY RICE PUDDING 4 cups milk 1 egg, beaten 1 4-serving-size package vanilla pudding (not instant) 1 cup minute rice 1 cup raisins 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon grated nutmeg In a saucepan, gradually stir milk and egg into pudding mix. Add rice, raisins, cinnamon and nutmeg. Stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Pour into a serving bowl...
Man turns down trial, pleads guilty to selling cocaine (08/27/10)
A Lewisburg man pleaded guilty Tuesday instead of going through with a jury trial. Randall W. Keel, 56, of Highland Avenue, was charged with sale and delivery of a Schedule II drug (powder cocaine), as well as possession of the drug with intent to sell and deliver...
Smyrna man indicted on nine charges (08/27/10)
A Smyrna man whose former girlfriend lives in Lewisburg was indicted by the grand jury at its August session last week. Robert Lee "Rob" Smith, 44, is charged in a nine-count indictment with domestic assault, two counts of theft over $1,000, aggravated burglary, and aggravated kidnapping. ...
Valentine: Secret corporation part of government cover-up (08/27/10)
There's a government agency called the Millennium Challenge Corporation. I know, it sounds like, well, a corporation, not a government agency. Maybe that's on purpose. The mission statement of the Millennium Challenge Corporation is to provide large-scale grants to select countries in order to stimulate economic growth and reduce poverty. One of the prime objectives is to ostensibly ensure that foreign aid is not going to corrupt governments...
Confehr: Tomatoes, wastewater treatment and this and that (08/27/10)
Apparently there was a fellow here at the paper years ago who loved homegrown vegetables. Well, last week one of our readers brought tomatoes and a news tip that resulted in Wednesday's front-page story searching for leaky sewers. But there's more. Years ago my uncle in Marietta, Ga., got de-scented sludge from a wastewater plant to fertilize his seeded front lawn. Grass grew. So did tomatoes. Humans don't digest tomato seeds. Nor did the wastewater plant...
New commissioners getting help from UT (08/27/10)
NASHVILLE -- The University of Tennessee's County Technical Assistance Service has been holding seminars this week at the Airport Marriott for newly elected officials so they'd have an idea of what they face in office. Attendance was greater than expected, according to CTAS conference spokesman Brett Howell. The UT group anticipated approximately 450 people at the conference, but there were another 120 officials, not counting staffers, who attended...
Briefs (08/27/10)
Marshall County Memorial Library will be hosting reading labs from 9 a.m. until noon on the following Saturdays: Aug. 28, and Sept. 11, 18 and 25. A Marshall County Memorial Library patron has volunteered to conduct these labs for Marshall County adults in half-hour sessions. All participation will be private, confidential and conducted in a relaxed, friendly environment at no cost. To enroll, call the library at 359-3335 or stop by. Learn the joy of reading!...
New industry announced for Shelbyville (08/27/10)
SHELBYVILLE -- State economic development officials announced Thursday morning that SMW Automotive, a supplier of brake and chassis components for companies like Nissan and Volkswagen, will open a production facility this fall in the former Summit Polymers location in Airport Industrial Park...
Learning about money (08/27/10)
NASHVILLE -- The second largest amount of money put into Tennessee's Basic Education Program is coming this year from the federal government that's sending nearly $195 million, newly elected county commissioners were advised Wednesday during seminars presented by the University of Tennessee...
Lottery held for Pre-K (08/27/10)
For the first time since pre-K started in Marshall County four years ago, more children were eligible than could be accommodated. Fifty-six children were eligible this year, explained Salina Moorehead, teacher and pre-K coordinator, so a public drawing was held to fill the 40 places. The remaining 16 were put on a waiting list, with their place on the list established by a random drawing...
Custodian tells of gas leak (08/27/10)
A custodian who had a contract with Columbia State Community College has told Lewisburg officials some of what he knows about when carbon monoxide fumes leaked and dozens of people were sickened. Now, the city sees the custodian's information as laying liability for medical bills at the state's door...