Marion County News

     The Marion county search for Michael Joseph Shirley has gone state-wide.
     The T-B-I has just put the Whitwell man on their ten most wanted list.
     And the Marion county sheriff's department has now issued a warrant for first degree murder against him.
     He was just wanted for questioning.
     Shirley is suspected of beating and stabbing Brandi Duba to death earlier this week.
     There is a reward now for information leading to Shirley's arrest.
     He is considered armed and dangerous.

A call to authorities about an open door at a residence this morning in Marion County turns into a murder investigation.  Deputies entered a home on Cheri Circle and found two small children asleep on the couch in the living room.

Two months ago, we told you about a curriculum overhaul in Tennessee.  The move included retraining teachers to help students solve problems.  But, that's just one part of a teacher quality initiative underway