Stories from Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Forrest extends shutout streak vs. Moore Co. to three years The tables have turned for Forrest in its long-standing rivalry with Moore County. After decades of dominance by Moore County, Forrest has beaten the Raiders three straight years, all in blowout fashion, totaling 86-0. "This is still a rivalry, it's always been Lynchburg and Chapel Hill and it always will be," Forrest all-state lineman Boone Sweeney said.

The Cornersville Bulldogs played the 2015 home opener against former region foe Collinwood Friday night looking to bounce back off a ugly 33-6 loss to Mt. Juliet Christian to start of the season. Despite controlling the the game the entire first half the Bulldogs were worn down by the depth of the Trojans late in the game on the way to a hard fought 35-21 loss.

Marshall County coach Thomas Osteen rolled the dice Friday night at John Overton, going for a two-point conversion instead of kicking the potential game-tying extra point. The attempt failed and the Tigers lost 42-41, but it showed that Osteen is playing to win, and that could go a long way in building the program in Lewisburg. "Usually it's my thought to always kick the extra point and extend the game," Osteen said. "However, I felt Overton was gassed and if we got the look we wanted we were going to try to steal a game we didn't deserve to win."

Golf Thursday At Cornersville (Rec Center)-Cornersville 180, Eagleville 186. Cornersville: Colby Downs 41, JD Crabtree 45, Raymond Cooksey 45, Matthew Karban 49, Cody Caneer 57, Hunt Jackson 58. Eagleville: Tony Fusco 40, Bobby Snell 44, Matt Boyett 46, Garrick Hutchinson 56, Jay Heffington 59, Cameron Curtis 61.

The Marshall County Tigerettes continued on an early season tear by walloping a helpless Fayetteville City High team 7-1 in a neighboring county soccer match. "It's pretty exciting so far,"said junior forward Kaylee Apostolico, who scored the final goal of the game. "We're undefeated so far and I hope it stays that way."

Forrest Middle School remained undefeated on the season after a 37-0 romp over Westwood Thursday night at Manchester. The dynamic duo of "Whack and Wham" did it again for the Rockets as Nick McClendon ran for 164 yards and two touchdowns, and Blaize Sweeney rushed for 133 and two scores.

In celebration of the its 50th anniversary, Columbia State Community College would like to invite the community to "Meet the Chargers" on Sept. 12. This family-friendly event will give Chargers fans the opportunity to get a sneak peak of this year's athletic teams as well as reconnect with alumni.

Roy Christopher King, age 60 of Lewisburg, died Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Maury Regional Medical Center. Mr. King was a native of Grundy County, Tennessee, and son of the late Virgil Lee and Mary Frances King. He served his country in the U.S. Navy. He was formerly employed with Dixie Disposal Company...

Virginia Isaacson had a full and rich life. She loved to read, garden and never saw a movie she didn't like. She also loved to travel. She was bright and quick-witted but her true gift was music. An active member of First United Methodist Church of Lewisburg, Tennessee, Virginia was a frequent soloist for the choir where many enjoyed hearing her sing her favorite hymn "How Great Thou Art." Virginia also was an accomplished pianist who loved to entertain at parties and for friends. ...

William Farris Taylor, age 88 of Lewisburg, passed away on Monday, Aug, 31, 2015, at his residence. Mr. Taylor was a native of the Diana Community and the son of the late Sullie Taylor and Vashti Smith Taylor. In addition to his parents, he also was preceded in death by two brothers, Herbert Allen Taylor and Clifford Taylor. He was a farmer, worked for Industrial Contractors for many years and served his country in the United States Army...

Michael Anthony Sharp, age 38 of the Spring Place Community died Thursday Aug. 27, 2015. Michael was a native of Jackson, Mississippi, and son of Ronnie and Emelda Biega Sharp. He was employed with S&W Electrical and Plumbing in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, as an electrician...