June 16, 2026
Lora Scripps
Anniversary of the Stars and Stripes-June 14
On June 14, the United States will celebrate the 248th anniversary of the adoption of the Stars and Stripes as the official United States flag in 1777. Everyone is invited to join the Robert Lewis Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution in celebrating this anniversary on Sunday, June 14 at the Abner Houston Log Cabin on the Cornersville Highway. The Lewisburg Police Color Guard will raise the flag at 2:00 P.M. to begin the ceremony. The ceremony will conclude with Taps, presented by Isaac Brown, Forrest High School Band of Blue.
Columbia State Announces Spring 2026 Dean’s List
C OLUMBIA, TN (06/04/2026) - Columbia State Community College is pleased to announce that 658 students were named to the dean’s list for earning academic honors during the Spring 2026 semester.
Expanded testing options for ESA students
Senate State of Tennessee Legislative Update from Senator Joey Hensley, MD
Federal Court broadens Nearest Green receivership
A federal judge has broadened the receivership scope in the Nearest Green case, ordering that Grant Sidney also be put under the receivership umbrella.
Warf received award SRO of the Year
Wendy Brayman, who serves as the President of the Tennessee Association of School Resource Officers is pictured with Robert Warf who received School Resource Officer of the Year. Warf is a SRO officer at Lewisburg Middle School and employed with the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department.
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Groundbreaking ceremony for 911 center
On June 3, 2026, the groundbreaking of the new Marshall County Emergency Communications District (911) Communications Center was celebrated.
New Lake Youth Fishing Event
Saturday, June 6 was Free Fishing Day, and the New Lake Fishing Event sponsored by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency gave many people a great reason to go outdoors. Saturday provided perfect weather for casting a line, and anglers of all ages enjoyed spending the day on the water. Several participants took advantage of the opportunity to fish without a license and enjoyed the community event at New Lake. The day was filled with fun and appreciation for Tennessee’s outdoor traditions.
Cole Drury receives Becky Delk Award
During an awards assembly CHES librarian, Jennifer Lynch, presented third grade student, Cole Drury with the Becky Delk award. This award is in honor of Becky Delk, longtime educator and librarian with 41 years of service. She retired from CHES in 2009. This award is given to the student who has earned the most Accelerated Reader points for the school year. Cole earned a total of 222.7 points with a 92% average. Congratulations, Cole!
Top 3 Readers of Chapel Hill Elementary School for 2025-2026
3rd Top Reader: Savannah McClarren 198.4 points 95% average