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SATURDAY, AUG 3 at the Marshall County Showgrounds, 1325 Robin Hood Road. the show starts at 3 p.m. and the sale starts at 4 p.m. Barred Rock and Black Sex-Link chickens will be auctioned. All proceeds from the sale go to benefit the youth of Marshall County and help them recoup some of the cost from the project...

Fun Friday on the Lewisburg Square on Friday July 12 from 5-9 p.m. sponsored by Scot Bush State Farm and Peggy Hubbard State Farm. Live entertainment will be the Tatum Shappley Band, featuring Jeremy Spray on the drums. Be sure to check out the food trucks, a car show, free kids' activities, vendors, and the shops around the Square will be open late. Bring your lawn chair and have a fun night on the Lewisburg Square...

The Lewisburg Fire Department responded to a fire call Thursday morning at the Dole Refrigeration plant on Giggs Road. At approximately 9 a.m., a tow motor in one of the buildings caught fire and despite the use of several fire extinguishers could not be controlled...

The Moms on a Mission entry, featuring members of the local American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars chapters, was selected as the first place float in the Marshall County Chamber of Commerce’s Fourth of July parade. Moms on a Mission is a home-grown support group that sends care packages to Marshall County residents deployed with the armed services...

Photo submitted The Marshall County Chamber of Commerce selected Chris Gilbert as the Marshall County Outstanding Citizen of the Year for 2019. The Chapel Hill pharmacist has served as chairman of the board of directors, a voluntary position, for the Marshall County Emergency Communications District since its establishment in 1987. ...

Photo submitted Carson Bailey, recent graduate and salutatorian of the Marshall County High School class of 2019, attended the National Beta Club Convention in Oklahoma City, OK, last week. He was invited to compete by virtue of having placed second in the state competition in Language Arts. At the national convention in Oklahoma, he placed 5th in the country...

Cadet TSgt Isaiah Moretti recently participated in the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) National Cadet Special Activities Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Familiarization Course Mississippi (SUPTFC MS) at Columbus AFB, MS. Cadet TSgt Moretti participated in a simulation of the training events that an enlisted United States Air Force (USAF) student learns in a 52-week program including aerospace physiology; aircraft system classes; memorization of emergency procedures; and simulators...

The Lewisburg City Council unanimously adopted a personnel policy on Tuesday night that will enable the city to lay off employees. “There have been no decisions on layoffs,” said Councilman Jerry Gordon to the department heads and city employees attending the meeting, although, leading into the council’s work session last week, those same department heads were under the impression that the city wanted to cut employees from the police, fire, and parks departments...

Dole Refrigeration at 1420 Higgs Road - fire and hazmet crew on scene of possible structure fire at this location.

Not all of us can say we’ve been farming for a century or more. For years, you’ve probably seen the “Century Farm” signs throughout our state, maybe even in our county. A Century Farm is a farm officially recognized by the Center for Historic Preservation. ...

Kevin and Jackie Gower would like to announce the graduation of their son Kellen Haywood Gower from Medical Residency at Bayfront Health in St. Petersburg, Florida. Kellen is a native of Marshall County, graduating in 2007 from Marshall County High School, finishing top 10 in his class as a dual sport athlete in both football and baseball. He is the grandson of the late Shelby Haywood and Martha Haywood Cross of Marshall County...

The Lewisburg Lions Club installed officers for 2019-2020 at a recent meeting. Pictured (from left) Kevin Baker, Director, John Campbell, Secretary, Patrick Davis, Director, Tony Ewing, Director, Lewis Cope, Treasurer, Jerry Brown, Communications Chair, Evan Jones, 2nd Vice President, Terry Shrum, President, and Past District Governor Ron Anderson, Chapel Hill Lions Club, who conducted the installation. ...

Lindsey Gordon was crowned Miss Marshall County 2019 on June 29, 2019. The crowning event was sponsored by the Marshall County Chamber of Commerce. The top five contestants are, from left: 2nd runner-up Savannah Rose Gipson, 1st runner-up Jenna Grace Hill, Lindsey Gordon-Miss Marshall County, 3rd runner-up Danielle Asbell, and 4th runner-up Chelsea Hargrove...

An Ardmore man was killed overnight Tuesday on I65 in Marshall County at mile marker 34. According to Marshall County Emergency Management, Cayman Edwards, 21, was pulled over on the shoulder of the northbound lane changing a tire on a trailer that he had left there earlier in the day...

The county’s municipalities approved their budgets for the current fiscal year in special called meetings last week. The brief meetings were held to have the budgets in place before the Monday start of the financial year. This past Tuesday, the Lewisburg City council accepted a budget of just over $11.5 million, less than in previous years as the city seeks to rebuild its fund balance...

In honor of Marshall County’s fainting goats, the 17th annual Goats, Music, and More returns October 11 and 12. The two-day festival offers free admission for everyone. On Friday, Oct. 11, the event kicks off with Fainting and Boer Goat shows. There will be kids activities, arts & crafts, vendors, food trucks, and free concerts. ...

For those who would like to view the June 29th pageant photos, be sure to pick up the July 3rd Marshall County Tribune.

The Farm Animal Care Coalition of Tennessee (FACCT) has named Julie Giles of Lewisburg as their new Executive Director. FACCT was established in 2011 by animal agriculture supporters across the state to be a reliable resource for the public and farmers regarding humane care, well-being issues and best management practices for farm animals. The coalition aims to reach out to producers, consumers, lawmakers, the media and the public with facts about farm animal welfare...

Vicki Lee and her family officially opened their new, family-run business on Friday just off the square in Lewisburg at 207 W. Commerce St. The store offers a variety of CBD products including oils, lotions, salves, edibles, face masks, tonics, pet products, and more, many under their own Family Botanicals brand...

Gov. Bill Lee kicked off a five county tour of middle Tennessee Friday morning in Lewisburg. Lee spoke to a standing room crowd at the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders and Exhibitors Association about the accomplishments during his first legislative session in office and his goals for future sessions...

As of Monday, July 1, 2019, drivers will be ticketed if they are seen with a cell phone in their hands while driving. Tennessee lawmakers have already issued a law that prohibits young drivers from talking on the phone, and the state bans texting while driving. The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security partnered with tourist development and transportation to create The Hands-Free Campaign. It is meant to educate all drivers on what exactly the new bill entails...

The Marshall County Commission adopted the county’s budget for the 2019-2020 fiscal year on Monday evening but not without controversy. The commission voted 11 to 6 to increase the county’s property tax rate by five cents, from $2.76 per $100 of assessed value to $2.81 per $100...

The long Fourth of July weekend offers plenty to do in Marshall County. Chapel Hill kicks off the holiday celebrations on Wednesday, July 3, with the town’s fireworks display in the center of town at Forrest School. The show is scheduled to begin at 9 p.m...

Shyann Miller will end her reign as Miss Marshall County on Saturday when she pass on the title at the 2019 Miss Marshall County pageant. The pageant, sponsored by the Marshall County Chamber of Commerce, will be held at Lewisburg Middle School with baby pageants beginning at 9 a.m. running up the age groups before culminating in Miss Marshall County at 6 p.m...

The Marshall County Tribune is introducing online subscriptions to better meet the community’s information needs. Digital-only subscriptions are available now on Marshalltribune.com. A six month online subscription is available for $17 or one year for $30, enabling access from any device...

Tribune photo by Scott Pearson Regent Nancy Pruitt welcomes attendees to Friday’s annual commemoration of Flag Day. The Robert Lewis Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution holds the event every June 14 at the Abner Houston cabin to honor the symbol of the nation...

Photo submitted The Herbert College of Agriculture at the UT Institute of Agriculture is announcing the selection of six new members of the Farm Credit Scholars Program. The Farm Credit Scholars Program was established in the Herbert College of Agriculture at The University of Tennessee in 2012 with support from Farm Credit Mid-America (FCMA) and today students in the program are continually being prepared for leadership positions within agriculture industry...

Photos submitted The Robert Lewis Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Society recently completed a grave marking ceremony for two former members. Linda Orr was a long time member of the chapter. Her mother was one of the founding members of the Robert Lewis Chapter. Linda used her artistic talents to recreate family crests for many of the DAR members. Linda’s two daughters and granddaughter attended the ceremony...

The Quilts of Valor Foundation honors veterans with the comfort and healing warmth of a quilt, hand-made especially for that individual and with their service and sacrifice in mind. These quilts are an expression of gratitude meant to thank, honor, and comfort a veteran for leaving all they hold dear to serve their country with valor...

Sierra Waggoner, a 2015 Forrest graduate, recently graduated from Freed Hardeman University in Henderson with a Communications degree.

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), in partnership with Bicentennial Volunteers Incorporated (a TVA retiree organization), recently awarded three schools in the Duck River Electric Membership Corporation (DREMC) service area grants totaling $11,000 for STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education projects and school projects heavily focused on career and community enrichment. ...

Photo submitted The award-winning Rocket Band of Blue, under the leadership of band director Caleb Boone, has named two new field commanders for their upcoming season. Junior Allie Bowman (right), the daughter of Thomas and Heather Bowman of Chapel Hill, will take the helm along with sophomore Jeanne Kay Smartt, daughter of Sharrin and Chuck Peter of Lewisburg and the late Bob Smartt. ...

The parents of Natalie D. Ebolum would like to announce that she has graduated with the degree of Juris Doctor from the Paul M. Hebert Law Center at Louisiana State University.

Eighty-three students graduated from Cornersville High School, May 16, 2019. Six of these students were twins. That’s right! This student body has three sets of twins. Two of these sets of twins have been attending school together for 13 years. Cade and Haison Hopkins, Ryan and Sarah Beth Prosser, have been classmates since kindergarten. This fall, Haison and Sarah Beth will be enrolled in the same college while Cade and Ryan will go in separate directions...

FUN FRIDAY is coming up, June 14, 5-9 p.m. Tom Dixon will be the live entertainment for the night. There will be a corn hole tournament starting at 6 p.m. Pre-registration is $40 per team and $50 that night. First place prize is - 2 custom sets of corn hole boards. ...

Columbia State Community College honored 24 radiologic technology graduates in a pinning ceremony April 30 in the Cherry Theater on the Columbia Campus. Holly Amoroso (left) of Lewisburg and Amanda Patterson of Chapel Hill were among the graduates. Program graduates must take and pass the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists board licensure exam in order to secure employment. ...

Friday marked a milestone for the Lewisburg Fire Department with the grand opening for the department’s renovated main fire hall. “We are overwhelmed,” said Lewisburg Fire Chief Larry Williams. “It’s great and it fits our needs.” The building was built in 1962 and originally housed the fire department, the police department, and the city jail, reflected in the Lewisburg Safety Building sign that remains over the front door...

Tribune photo by Scott Pearson Tolley Industries started their business with a bounce on Friday with a ribbon cutting in Rock Creek Park. Even better, the bounce house rental business inflated several of their bounce houses for the young at heart to enjoy, as part of their introduction to the community...

Photo submitted Frank Sullivan accepts a donation for HOPEtown from Lewisburg Rotary Club President Wayne Glenn. Rotary has raised, and given back to the community, over $20,000 this year.

First Commerce Bank’s Board of Directors announced at its May meeting the following promotions in its bank staff: Tiffany Allen was named Executive Officer of the bank, and David D. Delk was named Senior Vice President. Tiffany Allen is a lifetime resident of Marshall County. ...

Tribune photo by Scott Pearson The Marshall County Art Guild held a reception on Friday for their 2019 scholarship winners. MCAG President Joe Rowland presented Daniel Dickens (right) of Marshall County High School and Nathalie Hagerdon (left) of Cornersville High School with their awards...

Photo submitted Nicole Lowe, vice-president of the Forrest Alumni Association, presented scholarships to these outstanding graduating seniors during Awards Night at Forrest School: Elena Waters, Carson Holton and Jacob Gillespie. Congratulations and best wishes!...

The Marshall County Republican Party would like to congratulate the recipients of our 2019 and first ever Marshall County Republican Party scholarships. This year our party created our first ever scholarship program led by a committee of five individuals: Billy Spivey, Sam Smith, Robin Minor, Vincent Cuevas, and Craig Blackwell. The committee received over a dozen applications; however, only one graduating senior from each of the counties three high...

The Marshall Medical Center Volunteer Association was proud to present three Marshall County graduating Seniors with scholarships. Each student received a $1,000 scholarship to pursue their education in the medical field. Senior, Dawson Hammons from Marshall County High School is planning to obtain his degree in Nursing from UAH. ...

For as long as Luke Collins can remember, he knew he wanted to perform on a stage. At the age of five, he went to his first show: Charlotte’s Web. In high school, he still showed interest in drama. This is where he met the man that brought him to where he is today, Dave Sanders...

• June 10 - The Marshall County Board of Education Policy Committee will meet Monday, June 10, at 5:30 p.m. in the Central Office, 700 Jones Circle, immediately followed by the monthly board meeting. • June 10 - The Marshall County Building Committee will meet Monday, June 10 at 5:30 p.m. This meeting will be held at the Courthouse Annex kitchen area Room 2209...

• Pre-register for the cornhole tournament that will take place at Fun Friday, June 14. Call Kathryn Lintz at 931-993-2436 to register. • 2019 Miss Lewisburg, Jr. Miss Lewisburg, & Little Miss Lewisburg applications are due September 7, 2019; all applicants must reside or attend school in Lewisburg. Call 931-797-6464 for application information...

Photo submitted Jack Liggett, a fifth grader at Westhills Elementary, was selected as the Best Overall Vocalist at the 2019 Holiday World Music Festival in Santa Claus, IN. Jack is member of the Westhills Elementary Chorus which had traveled to Holiday World on Saturday, May 11, to compete in the Music Festival. ...

photo submitted Congratulations to Rebekah Spaniol, a Lewisburg Middle School 7th grader, for placing second in the Farm Bureau Women’s county-wide essay contest. In response to the theme, “Why is Agriculture Important?,” Rebekah explained, “The exposure to farm animals and other agricultural work can boost your immune system.” She further emphasized that “kids who have grown up on farms have fewer asthma and respiratory problems” and stressed the importance of agriculture in making medicines. ...