Stories from Friday, January 23, 2015

By Ivory Riner Staff Writer Sometimes being nice to others is its own reward. But, sometimes others notice. The staff at Lewisburg's Saddle Creek Golf Club has found out that its down-home Southern friendliness hasn't gone unnoticed by the course's patrons...

The City of Lewisburg recently received a grant of $23,080 which it will use as part of a comprehensive plan to improve Rock Creek Park. The City plans to remove 4,500 square feet of asphalt to create public green space. The existing parking lot will be replaced with pervious pavers to address stormwater runoff by providing a more natural infiltration of stormwater into the ground...

By Ivory Riner Staff Writer While going through her late husband's belongings recently, Sharrin Lusco came across a scrapbook containing 75-year-old newspaper clippings. Evelyn Wilkes is the name of the 12th grader who made the scrapbook containing newspaper pictures and articles, which was found hidden in boxes of the late Bob Smartt's possessions...

By Karen Hall Editor Just after 1 a.m. Saturday, Lewisburg police officers responded to a call from a home on 7th Av. North. According to his report, Officer Wes Simmons was told by dispatch, "They had a hysterical caller on the phone saying a man inside the residence had a gun and was holding people hostage."...

William Ray Darnell, 70, of Lewisburg, died Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015, at his residence. Mr. Darnell was a native of Marshall County, and the son of the late Albert and Ruby Irene Jones Darnell. In his young life, he served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He was retired from Dairymen, Inc. and later retired as an electrician. He was of the Baptist faith...

Gus Harwell, 71, of Lewisburg, died Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015, following an extended illness. A native of Marshall County, Mr. Harwell was the son of the late Gus Fluneoy Harwell Sr. and Annie Lee Laster Harwell. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Vietnam War, and was formerly a Quality Control Inspector for I.C.P. in Lewisburg. Mr. Harwell was a member of Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church...

Zelma Mae Delk Pilkington, 95, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, Jan, 21, 2015. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Brother Bobby McGee will officiate, and burial will follow in Willow Mount Cemetery...

The Marshall County Wrestling Club recently competed in Crossville at the Region 1 and 2, Top 100 tournament against 682 of the best wrestlers the region has to offer. The club sent three competitors, Wes McCoy, John Morton, and Seth McCoy to the event. The group wrestled some hard-fought battles, with Wes McCoy finishing in first place in the 150-pound weight class, while his brother Seth McCoy finished second in the 165-pound weight class. Photo submitted...

A gutty second half comeback by Cornersville went for naught on Tuesday night, as the Bulldogs (1-14, 1-8 District) dropped a hard fought 59-51 decision to the Culleoka Warriors on Homecoming. After taking a 28-22 lead into halftime, Culleoka (6-15, 4-6 District) opened up a 35-24 advantage midway through the third quarter before the Bulldogs came storming back to tie the game at 37-37 early in the fourth period.

It was not a competitive game for very long at Christ Presbyterian Academy Tuesday night as the Marshall County Tigerettes fell 78-33 to the No. 2 ranked Lady Lions. "It was really tough, I think we are just going through a tough time right now, we had a lot of people quit and are not with us right now, so we are a little sluggish and a little slow, but we just have to build and play hard," said Marshall County senior Kiya Morris.

In a battle of the only two remaining District 12-AA unbeaten teams, it was the Christ Presbyterian Academy Lions who took round one, beating Marshall County 73-55 in Nashville Tuesday night. "They are a damn good team, hopefully we will get the opportunity to play them three more times, that would be great," said Marshall County coach Arnett Bodenhamer.

On Tuesday night, the Cornersville Lady Bulldogs snapped a three-game losing streak by thrashing District foe Culleoka 56-26 on Homecoming to complete the sweep of the season series. Cornersville (6-12, 4-5 District) put the game out of reach early and built a 32-12 lead in the first half before outscoring the Lady Warriors 24-14 over the final two quarters to cruise to their 26th straight win over Culleoka.

The Forrest Rockets wrestling team finished its regular-season slate in style, disposing of Coffee County 8-23 in Chapel Hill Tuesday night. Harley Sisk took to the mat first for the Rockets and came away with a first-period pin over Hannah Curtis in the 106-pound weight class.