Stories from Wednesday, November 19, 2014

By Karen Hall Editor It started about six years ago in the very same room at City Hall: a movement to revitalize Lewisburg's downtown. Monday night interested residents braved the cold to assemble in the same room and hear Nancy Williams explain how to become a Tennessee Main Street community...

By Karen Hall Editor Sharod W. Moore, 32, who was convicted earlier this month of the first-degree murder of Ronald Shelton, was sentenced last week to life in prison. "The jury convicted him of first-degree murder," said Circuit Court Judge Lee Russell. "I believe the sentence to be automatic."...

In an on-going investigation, Marshall County Sheriff's Department Detectives Tony Nichols and Chad Bass have charged Allen Christopher Williamson, 30, of Decatur, Ala.. with two counts of aggravated burglary, one count of theft over $10,000, and one count of theft over $1,000 for burglaries which occurred in the southern part of Marshall County...

Arrested and charged with aggravated assault Jose M. Rodriguez, 23, Crestland Street. Bond: $23,500; court date: Dec. 9. Also charged with aggravated criminal trespass, auto burglary, public intoxication, and vandalism over $1,000. Arrested and charged with filing a false report...

Everage "Bud" Haislip, 90, of Belfast, Tenn., died Thursday, Nov. 13, 2014, at his residence. Mr. Haislip was a native of the Delina Community of Marshall County and the son of the late Samuel Floyd and Jessie Mae Simmons Haislip. He was retired from Heil-Quaker Corporation and actively operated a cattle farm and private apple orchard until his death. He was a member of the Cane Creek Church of Christ...

Carolyn Martin Binkley, 80, left this earth to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus and her husband Bob on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Carolyn and Bob enjoyed 56 wonderful years of marriage. They are survived by their three children, 12 grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren: Robert O. ...

Lou C. Alford, 82, a resident of Lewisburg, passed away Friday evening, Nov. 14, 2014, at Maury Regional Medical Center. Born on July 2, 1932, in Maury County, Lou was the daughter of the late William Robert and Sarah Jane Rummage Chumbley. She was a member of the Church of Christ faith and was a Licensed Practical Nurse for 23 years. She enjoyed traveling, and especially loved her family...

Marvin Ross Briggs, 77, of the Robertson Fork Community, died Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014, in Southern TN Regional Health System in Pulaski. Mr. Briggs was a native of Giles County, and son of the late Marvin Roy and Sarah Etta Wells Briggs. He served his country in the U.S. Army and was a farmer...

William "Bill" Lawrence, 80, of Cornersville, died Friday, Nov. 14, 2014, in St. Thomas Medical Center. Mr. Lawrence was a native of Giles County, and son of the late Leroy and Mamie Fitzgerald Lawrence. He was a graduate of Cornersville High School in the class of 1952 and served his country in the U.S. ...

The Cornersville Middle School Bulldogs (4-5) were unable to slow down an undefeated Columbia Academy squad on Thursday night, as lost 59-28 to CA at home. Columbia Academy (12-0) took control of the game early and built a 30-14 lead in the first half before outscoring CMS 29-14 over the final two quarters en route to sweeping the season series against Cornersville.

The FMS Lady Rockets had trouble handling the ball and putting it in the basket versus Cascade and it resulted in a 40-22 loss in Chapel Hill Monday night. FMS fell to 4-6 in conference play and now embarks on a long trip, not returning to their home confines until the World Tournament in January. Keely Sutton opened up the scoring in the contest for the Lady Champions and Kayla Gillespie matched the bucket for Forrest.

The Lewisburg Recreation Center hosted their inaugural high school swim meet Thursday when swimmers from Marshall County High School, Forrest, and Cornersville continued their season by competing against Lincoln County, Lawrence County, and Fayetteville. It was the second meet of the season for the swimmers, who comprise the Marshall County Swim Team. The squad continued their winning ways with several top times.

The Cornersville Middle School Lady Bulldogs (6-3) completed the season sweep of Columbia Academy (2-10) on Thursday night when they defeated CA 21-8 at home. Having beaten Columbia Academy 38-14 in their previous meeting on Oct. 28, the Lady Bulldogs once again had a relatively time with the Maury County private school, as they built a 13-2 lead in the first half before outscoring CA 8-6 over the final two periods to cruise to their sixth win of the season.

The FMS train continued to roll along in Chapel Hill as the Rockets came up with a 49-36 win over Cascade Monday night to remain unblemished in conference play. The FMS low post duo of Dylan Jones and Daniil Yatskov have been unstoppable so far this season and they continued their domination versus the Champions as both eighth-graders scored 16 points apiece in the contest.

Marshall County High School athletic director Kevin McGehee's hard work behind the scenes was recently recognized when he received the A.F. Bridges Athletic Director of the Year Award for the 2013-14 school year in District 6 earlier this month. While the head coach usually receives the praise for the success of their respective team, McGehee tries to make the coaches' job at MCHS easier by taking care of the other chores in the athletic department such as helping to assemble schedules and taking care of athletes' eligibility forms. McGehee is also a constant fixture at Marshall County athletic events and serves as the school administrator at most MCHS home games.