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  • Joined: February 25, 2026
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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.

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.

Swaggerty continues football career

Swaggerty, a senior at Cascade High School in Bedford County, has signed a letter of intent to play football at Bluffton University in Bluffton, Ohio. He previously attended Marshall County Schools and presently, he and his family reside in Christiana.

Semi overturns in Petersburg

B elfast Volunteer Fire Department, Station 53, and Marshall County OEM were dispatched to the area of 129 and Railroad Street in Petersburg on Thursday, March 19, at8:i7a.m. Asemi-truck, hauling empty chicken crates, overturned off the roadway. The accident resulted in the driver having minor injuries.

Community BBQ and Silent Auction

O n Saturday, March 28, starting at 4:00 p.m., there will be a fundraiser to support Emmy Bruce who is battling breast cancer. BBQ plates $15, Kids’ plates $8. Easter Bunny photos can be taken and there will be a Silent and Dessert Auction. This fundraiser will take place at Chapel Hill United Methodist Church, 304 N Main Street in Chapel Hill.

Arrests made after stolen property found

M ore than $21,000 in stolen goods have been recovered by the Chapel Hill Police Department and the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office. This is a result of an investigation where items were located on a property on Highway 99 in an old block building. These items were traced back to an owner who confirmed the property had been stolen from his building and land at 1300 Finley Road. There was also damage to the building on Finley Road due to the doors being kicked in - an estimated total of damages is $1,509.

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