Stories from Wednesday, May 22, 2019

The Forrest Rockets travelled to Sycamore Friday night for a Class 2A state sectional game with a berth in the Spring Fling XXVI Spring Sports Championships at stake. The Rockets (16-14-1) took advantage of sloppy fielding by the War Eagles and their own timely hitting, plus some “Blue Moon” magic to come away with an 8-4 victory to claim their spot in a first round state tournament game on Tuesday versus Haywood (19-13-1) at Smyrna High School.

The Forrest Rockets (17-14-1), veterans of the big dance faced first-timers Haywood High School on Tuesday in the first round of the Spring Fling XXVI Spring Sports Championships. The Rockets were as hot as the afternoon temperature as they cruised to a 12-2 victory to move on to the second round versus Loudon (24-9), who shutout Sequatchie County 8-0.

The Forrest Lady Rockets continued their postseason hot streak Tuesday night versus Gibbs in the quarterfinals of the 2019 Spring Fling XXVI Spring Sports Championships, run-ruling the 10-time state champion Lady Eagles 11-0. Kaitlin Leverette had a career night for the two-time state champs, driving in seven runs as the lefty hitting left fielder crushed a pair of home runs, including a walk off grand slam in the bottom of the sixth inning.

Marcus Ben “Mark” Blalock, 57, of Lewisburg, lost his battle with cancer on Monday, May 20, 2019, at his residence. Mr. Blalock was born May 6, 1962, in Lewisburg, the son of Mr. Melvin Thomas Blalock and Mrs. Joyce Holder Blalock of Lewisburg. He is survived by wife of 37 years, Amy Haislip Blalock; parents; one daughter, Amber Blalock of Lewisburg; one son, Daniel (Lindsey) Blalock; sisters, Monica “Monty” (Barry) Thompson of Lewisburg, Anita (Frankie) Harwell of Culleoka; brothers, Mike (Estell) Blalock of Shelbyville, and Leslie (Trina) Blalock of Lewisburg; two step-grandchildren, Emerson and Parker; nieces and nephews, Kris Blalock, Tyler Blalock, Jason Curry, Tiffany Curry, Jessica Thompson Newton, Benton Thompson, Cole Blalock, Travis Childers, and Hunter Haislip; thirteen great-nieces and nephews. ...

• Beginner Karate Classes Start June 3; Ages 7-adult; Call 931-359-3080 for information. • 2019 Miss Lewisburg, Jr. Miss Lewisburg, & Little Miss Lewisburg applications are due September 7, 2019; all applicants must reside or attend school in Lewisburg. Call 931-797-6464 for application information...

• May 22 - The Marshall County Emergency Communications District Board of Directors will have their regular scheduled monthly meeting May 22 at 9 a.m. The meeting will be held at the Marshall County EOC office located at 230 College St., Lewisburg, TN...

The Chapel Hill Board of Aldermen agreed to a measure that would slow the pace of development in town, while solutions to guarantee sufficient water for the town are developed. Aldermen unanimously approved a similarly unanimous recommendation from the town planning commission to temporarily halt the subdivision of existing property for construction...

photo submitted The Tennessee State Lions Clubs gathered in Memphis, Tennessee on May 3-4, 2019 for their annual State Convention. A part of this convention is recognitions of Lions from across the State of Tennessee whom has shown exceptional service to Lionism statewide and to their local club and community...

Megan with Steve Calahan and Kevin Calahan, Marshall County Emergency Management Megan with five of the pageant contestants photos submitted After hearing about the school shooting in Marshall County, Kentucky, Megan Ski Hollingsworth feared the worst. ...

The Lewisburg City Council surprised Director of Economic Development Greg Lowe with a resolution honoring him for his work on behalf of the city and his recent recognition with a 2019 Community Excellence Award by TVA Economic Development. Reserved for “outstanding economic and community development efforts” in TVA’s seven state region, Lowe is only the second director to receive the award...

MARTIN, Tenn. – Two Marshall County residents were among students who received degrees from the University of Tennessee at Martin during spring commencement held May 4, 2019, in the Kathleen and Tom Elam Center on the UT Martin campus. The students receiving undergraduate degrees were Bailey Leann Brown and Bethany June Cole, both of Lewisburg...

Kiyoko Mia Puca from Chapel Hill and a 2015 Forrest High graduate, has successfully earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Kiyoko graduated Cum Laude and is a member of the Mortar Board Honors Society. Kiyoko is the daughter of Anthony and Mary Ann Puca, sister of Miles Anthony Puca, and aunt of Maddox Anthony Puca...

Haley Brooke Stacey, a 2014 graduate of Cornersville High School, received a Bachelor’s of Social Work Degree on May 4, 2019, from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Haley will be attending UTC in the fall to obtain a Master’s of Social Work Degree in the advanced standing program. She is the daughter of Brian and Angie Stacey...

More than 100 Columbia State Community College students were recently honored for excellence in academics, leadership and service at the 53rd Annual Student Honors Convocation. Marshall County students honored include: (Front row, pictured left to right): Daniel Dugger (Cornersville) received an Academic Excellence Award for maintaining a 3.9-4.0 GPA; Ximena Leon (Lewisburg) received the Academic Discipline Award in English, the Introduction to Biology Research Award, an Academic Excellence Award for maintaining a 3.9-4.0 GPA, and was recognized as a Carolyn Allred/Lewis Moore Outstanding Student Award nominee; and Allison Henderson (Lewisburg) received the Academic Discipline Award in Political Science. ...