Marshall County could have a three-way race for sheriff this summer depending on what one of the men decides in the next few weeks.

Two long-time Marshal County lawmen, Norman Dalton, the sheriff's detective captain, and Roger Fagan, a former Cornersville police chief and sheriff's chief deputy are in the race for sure.

Meanwhile, Lewisburg Police Chief Chuck Forbis has obtained a petition to have his name on the printed ballot in the Aug. 5 sheriff's election. Monday, Forbis confirmed he's thinking about throwing his hat in the ring, but hadn't decided to file.

Just because people obtain a petition doesn't make them a candidate. Sheriff Les Helton isn't running again, and his chief deputy, Billy Lamb, has reportedly decided against running. For more on this story, see the Wednesday, Jan. 27 edition of the Marshall County Tribune.