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Marshall County posted one of the highest unemployment jumps in the state for April. The Tennessee Department of Labor released county unemployment numbers on Thursday afternoon, with the county rate recorded as 24%. Marshall County ranked 90th out of the state’s 95 counties, with the unemployment rate increasing by 20.7% over the March revised rate of 3.3%...

• May 28 - The Marshall County Solid Waste Committee will meet Thursday at 9 a.m. The general public can access and listen to the meeting live by calling 931-359-5890. To view and listen to the live meeting go to: http://marshallcountytn.com/media • May 28 - The Regional Solid Waste Committee will meet May 28 at 10 a.m. The general public can access and listen to the meeting live by calling 931-359-5890. To view and listen to the live meeting go to: http://marshallcountytn.com/media...

Chapel Hill Mayor Jackie King has submitted his resignation as mayor to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen. Effective on April 30, King cited “unforeseen personal reasons” in his letter for the announcement. King was in his first term as mayor but has a long history of service to the community, including as chief of police...

The Chapel Hill Lions Club has announced the cancellation of the Lions Super Pull of the South for 2020. The decision comes in response to the ongoing health and economic crises that have wracked the United States since the outbreak of COVID-19 in late winter...

A long train of cars, motorcycles, and first responders paraded through the parking lots of NHC Lewisburg on Friday afternoon to bring some cheer and a bit of excitement to the facility. Residents and caregivers, masked and safely spread apart, lined the outside of the building to wave at the family members and well-wishers who drove through to offer encouragement...

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted sporting events, concerts, and festivals across the world so far this year, and Marshall County is no exception. In a press release delivered to the Tribune on Friday, the city of Lewisburg announced the cancellation for this year of the city’s annual Goats, Music, and More Festival, scheduled for the second weekend in October...

At Joe George Field Monday, June 8 Freshmen-10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sophmores-12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 9 Juniors-10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Seniors-12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted sporting events, concerts, and festivals across the world so far this year, and Marshall County is no exception. In a press release delivered to the Tribune on Friday, the city of Lewisburg announced the cancellation for this year of the city’s annual Goats, Music, and More Festival, scheduled for the second weekend in October...

The Marshall County Board of Education voted Monday night to move graduations for the county’s three high schools to June. Scheduled for Thursday, May 21, and Friday, May 22, originally, ceremonies will now be held Thursday, June 18, and Friday, June 19...

photo by Lydia Brown Brothers Clay and Andy Derryberry continued the music series of guest entertainers at Village Manor. It is becoming a Friday outdoors concert classic each week. The residents are excited to see who will sing. It is wonderful to have such talented people willing to give their time to make others happy...

Derecho winds bring damage By Scott Pearson Associate Editor An uncommon weather event, known as a derecho, carried straight-line winds of up to 70 miles per hour, uninterrupted from Kansas through the southeast on Sunday afternoon, leaving damage and power outages in its wake...

Shelby Lee Lowe performs outside concert Photo submitted The music is alive even in these unusual and difficult times. Shelby Lee Lowe performed an outside concert recently for the residents and staff of Village Manor during the COVID-19 lockdown. Shelby Lee Lowe is no stranger to Marshall County. His many talents of singing and playing the guitar are always enjoyed by everyone present. The music certainly brought pleasure to everyone while maintaining our social distancing...

A tip from one of our subscribers led us to Glenn and Helen Woodard’s farm in the southern part of Marshall County. PRAY, STAY HOME, STAY SAFE These are only words on a fence but they are so significant to us, especially during this pandemic.

Gov. Bill Lee on Friday released more details to how restaurants and retail stores across most of Tennessee should reopen next week to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, while acknowledging the state will not enforce such measures to ensure implementation...

The Marshall County School System will follow Gov. Bill Lee’s recommendation and not return to finish out this school year. Director of Schools Jacob Sorrells confirmed the end of the county’s school year in an email on Thursday morning. He added that details of how the schools would wrap up the year would be forthcoming in the next week or two...

On Wednesday, Gov. Bill Lee announced an expanded COVID-19 testing initiative, which will be available, at no cost, to all state residents, whether they show symptoms of the virus or not. “Testing has been a real challenge in this country,” Lee said during his press conference Wednesday. “We’ve had to be resourceful.”...

Brooks M. Leftwich, Marshall County High School’s Class of 2015 Valedictorian, has been selected for a Fulbright Scholarship to Taiwan for the 2020-21 academic year. He will spend the year as an English Teaching Assistant to supplement local English language instruction and to provide a native speaker presence in the classroom...

NASHVILLE – Tennessee State Parks Tuesday announced it will extend the closure of all 56 state parks as officials at the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation continue to monitor health and safety guidance related to COVID-19. The announcement extends Tennessee State Parks’ current closure beyond the previously announced April 14. Officials are closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation and will notify the public when parks reopen...

Marshall County recorded its first fatality connected to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Thursday's update from the Tennessee Department of Health. Nine positive cases have been recorded in the county. Negative tests for the virus total 163 as of Thursday...

Both the city of Lewisburg and Marshall County have filed with the state for approval to declare states of emergency in each jurisdiction. The declarations are largely housekeeping measures that will enable both to seek reimbursement from state or federal sources for expenses related to the COVID-19 outbreak...

NASHVILLE –The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced it will close all 56 Tennessee state parks and state-owned state natural areas to the public effective April 4 through April 14, in support of Gov. Bill Lee’s Executive Order 23. This is a complete closure of facilities and access to all Tennessee State Parks and Designated State Natural Areas...

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee is done with urging Tennessee residents to stay at home. Lee announced Executive Order 23 on Thursday afternoon, requiring that residents stay at home unless engaging in essential activities. “Staying home is not an option,” said Lee. “It is a requirement.”...

COLUMBIA, Tenn. — As cases of COVID-19 continue to climb across the U.S. and in Tennessee, Maury Regional Health (MRH) has experienced an outpouring of support from community members seeking ways to help the organization and its health care providers on the front lines...

General Sessions Judge Lee Bussart and Lewisburg City Court Judge Barbara Medley in partnership with District Attorney Robert J. Carter, Public Defender Donna Hargrove, Sheriff Billy Lamb, the Marshall County Commissioners, the State of Tennessee and the National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP) are establishing the first Marshall County Recovery Court. ...

Marshall County has its first confirmed case of COVID-19. The Tennessee Department of Health notified county authorities on Sunday that a county resident had tested positive for the virus. “While this isn’t news we were hoping for, it’s not totally unexpected,” said Marshall County Mayor Mike Keny, in a statement. ...

Marshall County has its first confirmed case of COVID-19. The Tennessee Department of Health notified county authorities on Sunday that a county resident had tested positive for the virus. “While this isn’t news we were hoping for, it’s not totally unexpected,” said Marshall County Mayor Mike Keny, in a statement. ...

Duck River Electric Membership Corporation stopped disconnections of electric service for non-payment on March 19 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. “These actions were taken in recognition of the financial hardships some members may face due to the coronavirus outbreak. We understand electricity is essential for the health and safety of you and your family during these difficult times.” said Duck River Electric Membership Corporation President & CEO Scott Spence...

Due to the increasing concerns for the health and safety of our students, faculty, and staff, all TCAT Shelbyville campuses will be closed and all classes will be taught in an online format for the week of March 23 - March 27. Prior to March 23, students will receive communication from their instructor with specific details and instructions...

The Tennessee Valley Authority awarded $5,000 grants to Cornersville High School and Westhills Elementary School as part of a program to develop science, technology, engineering, and math education projects all across the Tennessee Valley. The competitive STEM classroom grant program, operated in partnership with Battelle Education, received more than 290 grant requests from across TVA’s seven state service territory...

Starting Tuesday, March 17, Marshall County schools will be closed until Monday, April 6. School Director Jacob Sorrells announced the closure Monday morning, as the state attempts to contain the spread of the coronavirus, COVID 19. Gov. Bill Lee issued a statement on Monday morning, in which he “urged” all of the state’s school systems to close as soon as possible until at least March 31...

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