Stories from Tuesday, April 23, 2019

Ms. Peggy Ann Williams, 64, of Lewisburg, died Sunday, April 21, 2019, at NHC-Lewisburg. Ms. Williams was a native of Marshall County, the daughter of the late Houston A. and Mable Jett Williams. She was a homemaker and a member of the Baptist Church...

Former Marshall County High School head baseball coach and assistant football coach Joe George (left) gets a big hug from his friend and 2015 TSSAA Hall of Fame inductee Bob Edens as George was inducted into the TSSAA Hall of Fame on Saturday at the Embassy Suites Hotel at Murfreesboro...

Chapel Hill Elementary’s 3rd graders recently learned about the basic of electricity with Duck River EMC’s Experiments with Electricity program. The program offers hands-on learning with 6-volt batteries, copper wire and 6-volt light bulbs. The basic electric circuit is used to demonstrate open and closed circuits, what materials test as insulators and conductors and how electric switches work. ...

The Westhills Citizen of the Week for April 12 is Kevin Figueroa Ortiz from Mrs. Brook’s 4th grade class. Kevin is always respectful to teachers and classmates. He is a great role model for fellow students by working hard and completing all assignments on time. Way to go Kevin! Westhills is proud of you!...

Last week, the Marshall County School board recognized several students and teacher leaders for their commendable work. The Director of Schools Jacob Sorrells recognized two-time Mr. Basketball KJ Johnson at Monday’s meeting. Johnson visited Lipscomb University, and Sorrells received several compliments about Johnson’s behavior and overall attitude...

Charles Anderson, 85, of Lewisburg, died peacefully Monday, April 22, 2019, at NHC-Oakwood in Lewisburg. Mr. Anderson was born on Sept. 12, 1933, in Lewisville, TX. He was married to Betty Jo Anderson, who preceded him in death on Oct. 4, 1998. In addition to his wife, he is preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers, Joe and Gene Anderson...

Connelly Hinds, 77, longtime resident of Lewisburg, died Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at his residence surrounded by his beloved family. Born on July 17, 1941, in Lewisburg, he was the son of the late Carl E Hinds and the late Lettie Connelly Hinds. Connelly was a devoted member of Lewisburg First United Methodist Church. ...