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Warner Farms Lake Permit Approved
T he Warner Farms Lake limestone processing facility, previously addressed in a public hearing held by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) on Jan. 15, has had its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit approved by the state.
Candidate Statement: Tony Nichols for Marshall County Sheriff
N ichols’ law enforcement career began in 1998 as a reserve deputy with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office. In 2001, he earned his certification as a police officer and continued to serve Lincoln County before joining the Petersburg Police Department, where he held the position of Chief of Police for three years. In 2007, Nichols started working for the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office, and since then, he has have been fully committed to serving Marshall County.
Writing with Purpose
D ana Cook lives in Lewisburg with her husband, Eliot Cook and stepchildren, Eli and Stella. She dedicated 20 years to teaching elementary school in the community before transitioning into her current role as a developmental evaluator at Tennessee Tech University. For her, writing has never been just a hobby, it has been a lifelong passion. From an early age, she found joy in journaling, writing poems, and creating short stories simply for the love of writing. Over the years, that passion has grown into something much bigger, evolving into a collection of published works that aim to inspire, comfort, and encourage readers of all ages.
Anna M. Dickovitch
Anna M. Dickovitch, 96, of Chapel Hill, passed away on March 24,
Mildred Elsie “Billie” Hamilton
Mildred Elsie “Billie” Hamilton, a beloved member of the Mooresville community passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, March 29, 2026. She was 93 years old. Surrounded by the family she spent a lifetime nurturing, Billie left this world just as she lived in it: with grace and surrounded by love.
Annita Jean Slate
Annita Jean Slate, 76, of Lewisburg, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at her son’s residence.
Doug Cooper, Jr.
Mr. Doug Cooper, Jr., 66, of the Laws Hill community, died Saturday, March 28, 2026. Born in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., Doug was a son of the late Douglas Leamon Cooper, Sr. and Barbara Rietema Cooper. In addition to his parents, Doug was preceded in death by a son, Douglas Leamon Cooper, III and a sister, Dana Cooper Norwood.
Maury Regional Health opens new retail pharmacy location
C OLUMBIA, Tenn. - On March 27, Maury Regional Health celebrated the grand opening of its new retail pharmacy location now open and serving patients at the Maury Regional Medical Plaza in Columbia.
Multiple Departments attend TVA Normandy Dam Emergency Action Plan Exercise
MARSHALL COUNTY
Marshall County Grand Jury indicts King
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation initiated an investigation into allegations involving a Williamson County Sheriff’s Deputy Cody Hawken King. King was booked into the Marshall County Jail on March 26, 2026, on a $10,000 bond and has been released. The Marshall County Grand Jury indicted King on one count of stalking and six counts of observation without consent. The charges are related to his ex-wife. King is a resident of Chapel Hill and an Alderman for the Town of Chapel Hill.