Three Columbia State Community College students recently completed an undergraduate wildlife research project and presented at the Undergraduate Research Conference in Austin, Texas Nov. 30 – Dec. 1. Columbia State students States Labrum (Spring Hill), Matthew Hayden (Franklin) and Levi Guzman (Lewisburg) set up multiple infrared cameras in spring 2017 at the Columbia and Williamson Campuses and collected data through the spring, summer and fall producing a solid amount of data that the students summarized to make a presentation, “Documentation of Wildlife in Middle TN: Life cycle of the white tail deer Odocoileus virginianus,” that was presented by Labrum at the conference. ... more

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Following a year of impressive performance by First Horizon National Corp. (NYSE:FHN), and in connection with recent tax reform efforts, First Horizon is offering bonuses to employees. First Horizon will distribute $1,000 bonuses to eligible employees in January. The one-time payouts will be offered to employees who do not participate in company-sponsored bonus plans... more

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — President Donald Trump is returning to Tennessee to speak at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s annual convention. The Tennessean reports that Trump is scheduled to deliver remarks to the group meeting in Nashville on Jan. 8... more

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Comfort Research and the Salvation Army continue their partnership bringing comfort to area families during Christmas. Manager Will Wilson and the staff at the Lewisburg plant presented Salvation Army representative Christi Brown with a $5,000 donation for the Forgotten Angels program... more

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Republican Bob Corker’s war of words with President Donald Trump and his surprise decision to retire from the Senate after two terms is the top Tennessee news story of 2017, according to an annual Associated Press survey of reporters, editors and broadcasters... more

The Duck River is an often overlooked jewel in Marshall County. The Friends of Henry Horton State Park have sponsored an education day for 5th graders in Marshall County for years now to make the river more than a feature over which they drive every day... more

NASHVILLE, TN-- Austin Duvall of Chapel Hill, Lea Whittle, and Clara Wilson, both of Lewisburg, achieved the Dean’s List at Belmont University for the Fall 2017 semester. Eligibility is based on a minimum course load of 12 hours and a quality grade point average of 3.5 with no grade below a C... more

First Commerce Bank’s Board of Directors recently announced its semiannual cash dividend to its shareholders payable December 1st. The semiannual dividend of $.50 per common share, totals $1.00 for the 2017 fiscal year. First Commerce Bank’s Chairman and CEO Bill Marsh stated, “We are very proud to be providing a return to the individuals and families who believed in community banking and purchased shares of First Commerce stock.” Marsh noted the combined 2017 semiannual dividend payments totaled approximately $1,420,000, which equates to a 10.8% annual return to those who purchased their stock during the organizational period in 2002 at $10 per share. ... more

MARTIN, Tenn. – Several Marshall County residents were among students who received degrees from the University of Tennessee at Martin during fall commencement held Dec. 16, 2017, in the Kathleen and Tom Elam Center on the UT Martin campus. The students receiving undergraduate degrees were Jacob Andrew Belt and Marilyn Naomi Mendoza, both of Lewisburg... more

The holidays are all about giving, sharing and spending time with our loved ones. Despite the holly jolly Christmas vibes, we all know the holiday season can be hectic and stressful. During these chaotic times, it can easy to forget about the environment... more

Usually, when the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury mentions a government entity in a press release, it’s cause for concern. This week, Marshall County was singled out by the office, which, among other duties, is responsible for yearly audits of government entities in the state, and it’s a cause for celebration... more

If you watched Channel 2 last week you might have seen some familiar faces. Sara McAdams from Westhills Elementary was named Educator of the Week. Sponsored by News 2 and the Tennessee Lottery, Educator of the Week profiles outstanding educators in Tennessee... more

On November 4th the Marshall County Elks Lodge 1990 held its annual Elks Hoop Shoot at the Lewisburg Recreation Center. Winners are: 8-9 year old girls 1st Abbigail Tenpenny 2nd Clarissa Scheetz 10-11 year old girls 1st Cassidy Baus 2nd Kira Beach 12-13 year old girls... more