Stories from Friday, April 24, 2015

Considered one of the best all-around athletes in recent memory at Cornersville High School, senior Tate Lowery will get a chance to compete in the sport that he is most passionate about at the collegiate level after signing a letter of intent to play golf at Martin Methodist College on Wednesday afternoon. Although he is more noted for his exploits on the basketball court and the baseball diamond, Lowery's primary focus the last few years was to earn a college scholarship in golf.

Sometimes change is good and for the Forrest Rockets, change was excellent. The Bart Joyce coaching era in Chapel Hill started with a sweep versus Middle Tennessee Christian School (MTCS) as the Rockets came from behind to win 9-5 in Murfreesboro on Monday before run-ruling the Cougars 12-2 at Forrest on Tuesday.

Santa Fe once again proved to be no match for Cornersville (8-4, 6-1 District) on the softball diamond, as the Lady Bulldogs' cruised to a 6-0 win to claim their 20th straight victory over the Lady Wildcats (3-5, 1-5 District). Thanks to Tuesday's triumph, CHS maintained their hold over second place in the District 11-A standings while remaining only a game behind first place Columbia Academy.

The Forrest Lady Rockets continued its winning ways in Eagleville on Wednesday, sweeping the Lady Eagles in a double header. "I am really pleased with the effort, especially that first game where we picked up right where we left off," said Forrest coach Becky Cheatham. "We had to make a little adjustment with the different type pitching and we did that, so I am pleased."

Baseball Rear-view mirror Cornersville April 14: Cornersville 9, Richland 4 April 15: Cornersville 6, Richland 4 April 20: Cornersville 12, Culleoka 2 April 21: Culleoka 2, Cornersville 1 Forrest April 14: Eagleville 4, Forrest 1 April 14: Eagleville 5, Forrest 1 April 20: Forrest 9, MTCS 5 April 21: Forrest 12, MTCS 2 April 23: Forrest 11, Cascade 7 Marshall County April 14: Spring Hill 3, Marshall County 2 April 15: Marshall County 5, Spring Hill 2 April 20: Marshall County 6, Cascade 1 April 21: Cascade 4, Marshall County 1 April 23: Tullahoma 6, Marshall County 2

Ruth Ann Chilton, age 71 of Lewisburg, died Wednesday, April 22, 2015, in NHC Healthcare Oakwood. Ms. Chilton was a native of Marshall County, Tennessee, and daughter of the late Narve and Gertie Mae Jones Rogers. She was retired from Americas Cup, Inc. and a member of the Pentecostal church...

Sharon Odil Ingram, age 64, passed from this life on April 20, 2015. She joined her late husband, Larry Ingram, on his birthday in heaven. She was a graduate from Lewis County High School. She will be remembered for her compassionate heart and beautiful smile. ...

On September 27, 1927 in Archer, Tennessee, Mr. Ernest Elbert Allen and Mrs. Ella Mae (Lane) Allen were blessed with the birth of their son, Thomas Hugh Allen. Thomas, affectionately known as Tom, went to be to be with his Lord and Savior on April 18, 2015. Tom is preceded in death by his parents; his older brother, Lane Allen; a younger sister, Josie Mae Fly; and his daughter, Juanita Sue Allen...

By Ivory Riner Staff Writer Those wanting to vote early in the City of Lewisburg election have less than a week to cast their ballot. Early voting closes on April 30, Marshall County Administrator of Elections Tristan Arnold said. The ballot is light. The Ward 5 city councilman seat is the only contested race. There is, however, another issue which might generate some interest -- a referendum to allow wine to be sold in grocery stores...

Tennessee has $6 billion in bridge and highway projects that are on the back burner because there's no money to pay for them, and Marshall County's state senator says he wants to talk about the problem. State Sen. Jim Tracy, who chairs the Senate Transportation and Safety Committee, said this week he will hold hearings in late summer and early fall to discuss the state's transportation infrastructure funding dilemma, with the goal of introducing reform legislation in 2016...

By Ivory Riner Staff Writer Lewisburg Police Chief Chuck Forbis was transferred from Vanderbilt University Medical Center to Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehabilitation Center Wednesday afternoon where he will continue his recovery following his automobile accident on Saturday...