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• Tennessee Governmental Prayer Alliance will hold a prayer service at the Marshall County Courthouse, at 9 a.m., the second Saturday of each month. The main objective of this organization is to serve those in authority through prayer. Everyone is invited to attend these services...

• Tennessee Governmental Prayer Alliance will hold a prayer service at the Marshall County Courthouse, at 9 a.m., the second Saturday of each month. The main objective of this organization is to serve those in authority through prayer. Everyone is invited to attend these services...

James Hubert Woodward, age 85, of Lewisburg, died Sunday, September 27th, 2020 at Elmcroft in Hendersonville, TN. He was a native of Marshall County, the son of the late Jesse Gleaves and Louise Lehman Woodward. He was a farmer and the owner of the TN Box Company and a member of the Farmington Church of Christ...

Brittany Patricia Wood passed away on September 25, 2020, at the age of 30. The family invited friends to join them in celebrating Brittany’s life on Wednesday, September 30, 2020, from 4:00 – 8:00 PM at the Tennessee Walking Horse Association. Brittany was born in Sacramento, CA and moved to Tennessee when she was four years old. ...

Tomorrow night's football game at Forrest versus Summertown has been cancelled due to a COVID-19 outbreak at Summertown. The Rockets get the COVID 'W' under the TSSAA COVID guidelines and are now 5-2 and are guaranteed a first-round home playoff game.

Large parts of Marshall County are about to get better connected. Business leaders, politicians, and county residents turned out to the Lewisburg Rec Center on Friday to celebrate the announcement of a multi-million dollar grant for United Communications to expand fiber broadband access in rural areas...

A possible 15 cent property tax increase for the city of Lewisburg passed on second reading at a special called meeting on Tuesday. The resolution passed by a 3 to 2 vote and is expected to pass by the same margin on third and final reading next week...

• Tennessee Governmental Prayer Alliance will hold a prayer service at the Marshall County Courthouse, at 9 a.m., the second Saturday of each month. The main objective of this organization is to serve those in authority through prayer. Everyone is invited to attend these services...

A new service of In His Image Pregnancy Resource Center released during the first week of August. Thanks to many donations from churches and individuals, mommies-to-be will be able to see their unborn babies by way of a free ultrasound. Martin Ryan and John Rawe representing St. ...

Huntington Learning Center has opened a brand new center in Murfreesboro. As the newest member of the Huntington family, Cedric Dukes, owner of the Murfreesboro Huntington, says he is eager to help students succeed in school. “I’m honored to become a part of this amazing organization with a long-standing commitment to helping students do better in school,” says Dukes. ...

The Columbia State Community College Foundation recently received a scholarship endowment from Carol M. Williams and Gina McKenzie in memoriam of their mother, Mary Elizabeth Cromartie McKenzie. McKenzie was born a Marshall County native, but grew up and lived 37 years in Florida. ...

Just as Chapel Hill was getting a handle on water supply, the issue of waste water became an issue. The Board of Mayor and Aldermen heard from the town’s consulting engineer, Greg Davenport, last week about choices for the future of the system. The town’s current treatment plant was built in 1989 with a capacity of 170,000 gallons of wastewater treated per day...

With students at two of the county’s high schools facing two weeks of virtual school already this school year, what are the options for those without reliable internet connection? Online learning presents access issues for some students, needing to sign on the school every day...

The Lewisburg Water and Wastewater Department celebrated the early retirement of a $1,360,970 bond issue at their monthly meeting on Tuesday. “Our goal, with the board’s help, is to reduce the long-term debt. Every manager in every department has done a great job watching our costs and expenses closely,” said General Manager Trigg Cathey...

Marshall County school data, as of Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 18. Marshall County High School and Cornersville high school students have both moved entirely to virtual learning until Monday, Aug. 31, due to the numbers of students quarantined.

The much anticipated start of the high school football season is this week and as many as 120 games will be played during Week 1, five of which will be played on Thursday. As we all know, "Friday Night Lights" may not look the same this year and it’s important for everyone to do their part as our students return to play. ...

The first full week of school was going to be key said Director of Schools Jacob Sorrells at Monday’s meeting of the Marshall County School Board. Some schools have fared better than others, and there is already a change in scheduling. Friday morning, Sorrells announced that all classes in the district will be online for the next three Wednesdays, starting next week on Aug. 19, and continuing Aug. 26 and Sept. 2...

Last Thursday’s primary and county general election served up some new faces representing county residents. Marshall County will have a new representative in the General Assembly next term, as Todd Warner defeated two-term incumbent Rick Tillis and challenger Vincent Cuevas in the 92nd District Republican primary...

Marshall County schools started well in their first week back since March, but, like everything else during the pandemic, uncertainty remains. “Everyone was surprised with how good it was,” said Director of Schools Jacob Sorrells of the first week of school, as staff and students dealt with new guidelines and concerns due to COVID-19...

Sunflowers lift everyone’s spirits and they are warm and inviting as the summer sun. Sunflowers symbolize adoration, loyalty, and longevity. Ms. Earlene’s sunflowers are being adored by many and adds beautiful color to her yard. photo by Patty Blackburn...

Marshall County will have a new representative in the General Assembly next term, as Todd Warner defeated two-term incumbent Rick Tillis and challenger Vincent Cuevas in the 92nd District Republican primary. Warner garnered 2,176 votes in Marshall County to Tillis' 1,673 and Cuevas' 896...