Stories from Wednesday, February 20, 2019

Nolensville continues to be a thorn in Forrest’s side as the Lady Knights notched their sixth win in a row and third this season over the Lady Rockets via a not even close 52-33 win at Chapel Hill on Thursday in the District 12-AA Tournament semifinals. Forrest (18-11) hosted Community (18-9) in the tournament consolation game Monday night, while the Lady Knights (21-6) squared off with the Marshall County Tigerettes (22-6) in the title tilt at Chapel Hill.

Forrest sent 10 grapplers to the TSSAA Class A-AA Wrestling Championships this weekend at the Williamson County Ag Center in Franklin and after two grueling days, Jeff Gross, Wesley McCoy, and Nick McClendon captured state titles. Noah Hill finished as runner-up and Cole Geeting medaled with a fifth place finish for the second year in a row.

Marion Childress, 74, of Lewisburg, died Monday, Feb. 18, 2019 at his home. Mr. Childress was a native of Lincoln County and the son of the late G.E. and Edith Odell Dunn Childress. He graduated high school in 1964 and then graduated from Nashville Auto Diesel College. He was owner of Childress Concrete for 40 years...

The Lewisburg Study Club recently met at the historic home of Elaine Whitaker in Lewisburg. This spacious home, once belonging to Elaine’s grandparents, has been beautifully and lovingly restored. Guests enjoyed seeing the architecture of the home as well as the historic furnishings. ...

The city of Lewisburg honored one of its outstanding citizens and servants at the monthly council meeting on Tuesday evening. Guests filled the council chamber to recognize the service of Col. Wayne Coomes. County officials, commissioners, and local veterans stood and applauded as Coomes entered the room...

The city of Lewisburg honored one of its outstanding citizens and servants at the monthly council meeting on Tuesday evening. Guests filled the council chamber to recognize the service of Col. Wayne Coomes. County officials, commissioners, and local veterans stood and applauded as Coomes entered the room...

COLUMBIA, Tenn. — Women facing a cancer diagnosis are invited to attend the Feeling Fabulous program hosted by Maury Regional Health on March 4 at noon in the Maury Regional Cancer Center. A cancer diagnosis impacts patients in a variety of ways, often leading to anxiety and lower self-esteem. ...

Photo submitted The Lewisburg Rotary Club recognized three students as their students on the month for February at their meeting Wednesday. Pictured from left: Ethan Courtemanche, Cornersville High School; Bailey Neal, Forrest; and Hunter Adams, Spot Lowe...

Photo courtesy of Sidney Mayberry J. B. Mayberry was one of the first African Americans in Lewisburg who owned a business. Mr. Mayberry’s first business, located off the square next to the old jail, was a pool room and cafe type establishment which was referred to as “The Dump.” Not only was Mr. J. B. a businessman, but also a butler for the bachelor’s club in Lewisburg, janitor at the Walking Horse Breeders Association, and worked for Dr. J. C. Leonard and Mr. Phil Alford...