Marshall County News

Marshall County EMS Crisis
EMS CRISIS TRACY HARRIS Staff Writer As reported last week, Marshall County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Committee met Monday, Feb. 3 at 6:00 p.m. The EMS committee allows for 30…

Local winner at Rocky Top Classic
King wins with Bubble By Patty Blackburn The Rocky Top Classic took place in Knoxville on Dec. 7, 2024. Mattie King received first place in junior showmanship out of 24…

Promising to Prospering: Micah’s Journey
TRACY HARRIS-Staff Writer At just 15 years old and a sophomore in high school, Micah McClendon’s future looked promising. On September 11, 2020, during what was described as a “routine…

Charles Paul Ramsey
Charles Paul Ramsey, 98, of Lewisburg, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at Oakwood Nursing Home. He was born February 26, 1926, in Belfast, Tennessee, to the late…

Joe Benny Burns
Joe Benny Burns, 83, of Petersburg, Tennessee, died Saturday, December 28, 2024, at his residence. He was born February 18, 1941, in Valdese, North Carolina, to the late Worth and…

2024 GVSA Winners Announced
On Tuesday, December 10th, Marshall County Joint Economic and Community Development Board hosted the local 2024 Governor’s Volunteer Stars Awards (GVSA) presentation. Nominations were submitted in September and winners were…

2024 Cornersville Citizen of the Year
The 2024 Cornersville Citizen of the Year, Lorenzo Rios, was born in Mexico. He came here 25 years ago and has made Cornersville his home since that time. He has…

Chapel Hill Citizen of the Year
The Town of Chapel Hill proudly announced Marion Joyce as this year’s “Citizen of the Year,” for her unwavering dedication to the service of the citizens of Chapel Hill and…

CELL TOWER STILL UNCLEAR
By: TRACY HARRIS Staff Writer A Planning Commission meeting was held the last week in November. In a bold move, Mayor Luna made a motion to deny Southern Towers’ application…

Jerome Crutcher
Mr. Jerome “Jro” Crutcher, 57, of Chapel Hill, passed away on Dec. 4, 2024. Lawrence funeral Home and Cremation Services was in charge of arrangements.
