Stories from Friday, July 6, 2007

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...

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

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...

Dorothy Carlton Thompson July 4, 2007 Dorothy Carlton Thompson, 85, of Antioch, died Wednesday, July 4, 2007, in Greenville. Mrs. Thompson was a native of Marshall County and was a graduate of Forrest High School in Chapel Hill. She was a homemaker and former employee of Cain-Sloan Department Stores of Nashville. Mrs. Thompson was a member of the Antioch Baptist Church...

Paul Thomas July 3, 2007 Paul Thomas, 66, of College Grove, died Tuesday, July 3, 2007, at his home. Mr. Thomas was a native of Rutherford County and was the son of the late Dale and Ethel Tucker Thomas. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Marvin O. Thomas and a sister, Mary E. Owens...

Keith Roy Minor July 3 2007 Keith Roy Minor, seven-month-old son of David Roy Minor Jr. and Victoria Cordova, died Tuesday, July 3 2007, at the residence of his father David Roy Minor, Jr. Baby Keith Roy Minor is survived by his father, David Roy Minor, Jr. ...

Water Aerobics time at Henry Horton State Park, Tues, Thurs, and Friday at 9 a.m. To sign up visit or mail the $15 fee to the Sr. Center, 230 College St. Lewisburg. The Marshall County monthly singing will be held Sunday, July 8, at Westvue Church of Christ. The public is invited...

The Marshall County Health Council will meet on July 9. At 11:30 a.m. in the conference room at Marshall Medical Center. RSVP to Shirley at 931-490-8352 by July 5. Lunch is provided. Marshall County Budget Committee will meet July 9, at 5:30 p.m. at 2209 Courthouse Annex to continue the budget process...

EMS continues mutually beneficial relations with NHC

Adam Blackwell Wayne and Genie Blackwell are proud to announce the birth of their son, Adam Weldon. Adam was born on June 22, weighing 6 lbs. 5 oz. And 19 inches long. Grandparents are Leannittia Ferguson and the late Weldon Ferguson, Phil and Gale Blackwell...

Miss Austyn Cheyenne White, 12, has been chosen as a state finalist in the National American Miss Tennessee Pageant, to be held July 6-7 at the Franklin Marriott Hotel. Cheyenne's parents are Angie White of Lewisburg and Keith and Ginger White of Shelbyville...

Morgan Michelle Jones has been named an award winner in Science by the United States Achievement Academy. She is the daughter of Darryl and Stacey Jones of Columbia, Melba Jones and the late Billy Jones of Lewisburg, and Carleen Anderson and the late Larry Woods of Nashville. Morgan attends Zion Christian Academy and was nominated by her teacher, Kim Owen...

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. ...

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...

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."...

By Anthony S. Puca Staff Writer apuca@marshalltribune.com Mike Minor's meteoric rise to the top of the amateur baseball world has been a twelve month whirlwind that began with a runner-up finish at the 2006 State Tournament for Forrest High School, a scholarship and 9-1 freshman season for the Vanderbilt Commodores, and now the selection to Team USA which vaults Minor atop the pinnacle of amateur athletics...

By Anthony S. Puca Staff Writer apuca@marshalltribune.com The game was what everyone was waiting for the entire week from the fans, the players, the coaches, and the media. It was the battle of Marshall County and the stands at the Richard Cashion Park were packed with orange and white. The media was out in full force with radio, T.V., and print coverage from the county...

By Anthony S. Puca Staff Writer apuca@marshalltribune.com Mike "Gumby" Wortham, coach of the Marshall County Little League 9-10 softball All-Stars believes the third time will be the charm for his team as they came back from a 9-8 opening night loss to sweep the last two games of the best of three series from Giles County to claim a spot in the Little League State Tournament in Bartlett, TN...

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...