Stories from Wednesday, December 4, 2013

The Forrest Rocket grapplers made it six wins in a row to start the season, sweeping Page and Eagleville in a dual meet Tuesday night in Chapel Hill. "A lot of our kids had challenging matches tonight and they need those challenging matches, because when they get into the region tournament or the state tournament there we be those matches that will be tough," said Forrest head coach Kyle Stacey. "Any time a wrestler can wrestle in a match like that, it is good for them."

The second seeded FMS Rockets got off to a mildly slow start before revving up the engines and exploding past Eagleville in a 47-26 first round win in the 52nd Annual World Tournament in Chapel Hill Monday night. "It's always nice to get that first win," said FMS head coach Randy Toombs. "I thought we drew the hardest team, because we only beat Eagleville by five points over there and by seven here, so it was a fun and good win."

After seeing head coach David Junkins resign earlier in the week, the Marshall County Tigerettes pressed on under interim coach Jerrie Henry on Friday night when they defeated former District 12-AA foe East Hickman 45-36 in the Forrest Thanksgiving Tournament to pick up their first victory of the season. Marshall County (1-4) built a 24-15 lead in the first half before opening up a 39-24 advantage early in the fourth quarter en route to claiming their sixth straight win over East Hickman (1-4).

The Forrest Lady Rockets took the floor for the first time in their Thanksgiving Tournament on Wednesday afternoon in Chapel Hill versus Cascade and the hosts ended up carving out a solid 56-45 win over the Lady Champions. "We played hard, we didn't play our best, but we played hard and did some good things," said Forrest head coach Jeremy Jean. "Our mid-range shot was horrible tonight, so it was good to have Brothers chip in with those threes and get some other threes from some of our other guards." It was the third win in a row for Forrest (4-1), who led for much of the contest, but had to stave off several runs by the Wartrace girls.

For the second straight year, Creek Wood survived an upset bid by the Forrest Lady Rockets, as the undefeated Lady Red Hawks (6-0) defeated FHS 52-45 on Saturday afternoon at the Forrest Thanksgiving Tournament. After taking a 23-17 lead into halftime, Creek Wood opened up a 42-32 advantage early in the fourth quarter before the Lady Rockets (4-2) came storming back and tied the game at 42-42 with 3:55 left.

On Friday night, the Forrest Rockets (2-4) let their guard down at an inopportune time, as they squandered a 10-point fourth quarter lead en route to dropping a 48-46 decision to the East Hickman Eagles at the Forrest Thanksgiving Tournament. After taking a 31-24 lead into halftime, the Rockets opened up a 45-35 advantage with 3:15 left in the fourth quarter and appeared to have the game safely in hand.

Thefts and vandalism reported Between Oct. 1 and Nov. 25, one or more people took two vehicles (a white 1993 Chevy Lumina and a 1984 Chevy C10 pickup truck), and antiques, electronics, tools, and household items from a home, shed, and garage at a property on Wade Brown Road. Total value of the stolen items was estimated at $45,346...

By Jessica Moore Staff Writer This weekend Marshall County will be packed full of Christmas events and activities from visits with Santa to light shows on the square. There will be something for everyone. The events will kick off Friday evening with a 7:30 p.m. performance of "Christmas Joy" at the Dixie, and the Marshall County Art Guild's reception for Artist of the Month Cindy Autry at MCAG's new gallery on the square at 123 West Commerce Street from 5 to 7 p.m...

By Karen Hall Editor "Here's a roomful of people and we're not giving away any Christmas presents," exclaimed Chairman Eddie Wiles as he looked around the packed room at the Historic 1st Avenue Building at the start of the Industrial Development Board's meeting Monday...

By Lynda Potts Special to the Tribune A spectacular Christmas light show has been set up on the east lawn of the courthouse for everyone to enjoy for the month of December. It is similar to last year's show, but bigger and better. The light show was constructed by Edward Potts, Tony Hudson, Wendell Griffy, and Jack Cathey, and installed with the help of welders Cory Racine and Joey Kleine, Steve Cain of Action Tents, and Mike Wiles, executive director of the Marshall County Joint Economic and Community Development Board.. ...

Clifford Odell Jones of Manchester, passed this life on Friday, Nov. 15, 2013, at his residence at the age of 84. Mr. Jones was born in Columbia, to the late James Burney and Mary Emily Sexton Jones. During his life, he worked as a computer technician for ARO and Calspan and was a member of Victory Baptist Church in Manchester and the American Legion Post 43...

Bruce Wayne Baggett, 57, a resident of Waynesboro, passed away Thursday, Nov. 21, 2013, at Wayne County Nursing Home. With military honors, Bruce will be memorialized at Nashville National Cemetery at a later date. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements...

John Steele "Rodge" Calloway, 71, of Cornersville, died Monday, Nov. 25, 2013, in NHC Healthcare Columbia. Mr. Calloway was a native of Marshall County, and son of the late Meldon Richard "Foot" and Pauline "Polly" Steele Calloway. He served his country in the U.S. ...

Billy Donald Pigg, 81, of Petersburg, died Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013, in Maury Regional Medical Center. Mr. Pigg was a native of Lincoln County, and son of the late J.D. and Wilma Sowell Pigg. He was retired from Life Investors Insurance Company as regional vice president. He was a member of the Cane Creek Church of Christ, where he served as an elder and song leader. Mr. Pigg was well known throughout this area as a song leader for gospel meetings...

William Roger Jordan, 70, of Belfast, died Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013, at his residence. Mr. Jordan was a native of Warrior, Ala., and he was the son of the late William Jordan and Mary Rogers Jordan Haskins. He retired from the United States Army as a Master Sergeant and was a member of the Lewisburg First United Methodist Church...

Lottie B. Crabtree, 83, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2013, at her residence. Mrs. Crabtree was a native of Marshall County, and daughter of the late William David and Lou Cindy Ashford Williams. She was a homemaker and member of the Emanuel Church of Christ...

Jerry Jerome Whitsett, 67, of Lewisburg, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2013, at his residence. A native of Marshall County, he was the son of the late James Whitsett and Ludelia Hendon Whitsett. He was a member of the Church of Christ, Army National Guard of 16 years, employed at Heil-Quaker Corporation for 20 years, and owner of Main Street Retirement Home in Cornersville for 23 years...

Allen Douglas Buzan, 64, of Lewisburg, died Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2013, in NHC Healthcare Lewisburg. Mr. Buzan was a native of Chicago, Ill., and son of the late Arthur Dean and Dorothy Maybeth Bryant. He was the owner of Buzan Pharmacy in Lewisburg for several years, and was a member of the Wilson Hill Church of Christ...