Marion County News

A day after hearing how Tennessee's Department of Education would handle a 9% budget cut, Governor Phil Bredesen returned to the classroom.

Former Tennessee Senator Bill Frist presses forward with his effort to improve education in Tennessee.

     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.