Stories from Monday, May 13, 2019

Nathan and Sharon Pennington pose in front of the replica of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier that Nathan recently completed for a group in Tulsa, Okla. A steady stream of residents stopped to view the piece in front of the courthouse on Saturday before it was moved west, getting to see sides of the tomb not normally visible in Arlington National Cemetery, including the relief of Peace, Victory, and Valor behind them...

Marshall County Mayor Mike Keny signed a proclamation on April 25 during the Marshall County Board of Health meeting proclaiming June and July of 2019 as Soda Free Summer. Sodas and sweetened drinks are shown to be leading contributors to the growth of obesity and diabetes across all age groups in the American population...

Columbia State Community College celebrated 344 degree and certificate candidates as they crossed the stage in front of family and friends during the commencement ceremonies in the Webster Athletic Center Saturday, May 4. Dr. Janet F. Smith, Columbia State president, opened the ceremonies by welcoming graduates, faculty, staff, family, friends and guests, thanking them for celebrating the accomplishments of the students...

The Marshall County Tribune will open a new chapter in its 120-year history this month. Starting on May 30, the Tribune will begin publishing once per week on Thursdays instead of the current Wednesday and Friday editions. Readers will still receive the same coverage of local news, sports, and people that they’ve come to expect, simply in one package instead of two...

“Set Free Your Inner Artist!” was the theme for the recent meeting of the Lewisburg Study Club. The Marshall County Art Guild on the Lewisburg square provided the perfect location for the art-themed meeting. Hostesses Elaine Davidson, Trish Hill and Lee Bussart welcomed members and guests as they arrived. ...

Photo submitted The Forrest High School cheerleaders sponsored the Miss Chapel Hill 2019 pageants this past weekend, crowning winners in eight different age groups. Miss Chapel Hill: Pictured from left: 4th Runner Up Danielle Asbell, 1st Runner Up Anna Welch, Miss Chapel Hill 2019 Abi Bailey, 2nd Runner Up Sydney Hill, and 3rd Runner Up Claira Fontaine. For more pageant photos turn to Page 12 of today’s Tribune...

Photo submitted On April 13, the Cornersville High School and middle school cheerleaders hosted the 2019 Miss Cornersville pageant. Almost 40 young women competed in six age groups for the title. Miss Cornersville pageant winners for 2019, from left: Miss Congeniality Lauryn Whitaker, 1st Runner Up Ashtyn Curtis, 2019 Miss Cornersville Emalee Groves, 2nd Runner Up Lauren Bivins, Peoples Choice Award Alli Wells...

Long-time Marshall County Farm Bureau - Agency Manager, Terry Jackson, retires after 39 years of service with the organization. Mr. Jackson was only the third agency manager to serve in Marshall County since the organization began offering insurance services to its members in 1948. He was preceded by Mr. Sidney Wilson, 1948-1955, and Mr. Harold Daniels, 1955-1994. Agent Chris Moon will transition into the role of Agency Manager...

Rachel Jean Murphy, 85, of Murfreesboro, died Monday, May 13, 2019, at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital. Mrs. Murphy was a native of Lacy Springs, AL, and the daughter of the late Omar Elders and Beatrice Elders Campbell. She was a homemaker and a member of the Baptist church...