In addition to daily news updates, WJLE keeps you informed and entertained with "LIVE" broadcasts and "LIVE" web streaming of local government meetings, including the Smithville City Council, County Commission, and School Board, high school sports, local elections, Sunday religious programming and other events throughout the year. Contraband seized during this incident included seven bags of a clear rock like substance believed to be methamphetamine totaling 4.93 ounces, one bag, 6.6 grams, of marijuana, seven Xanax pills, three other pills listed as controlled substances, one .380 caliber handgun, one .22 caliber handgun, and various drug paraphernalia. Malachi Coleman was arrested on Tuesday in connection to the shooting death of 19-year-old Jayce Pirtle of Tennessee at a home on Arbor Ridge Drive in Stone Mountain. Smithville, TN 37166 65 year old Betty Sue George of West Main Street, Smithville is under a $2,500 bond for driving under the influence and she is cited for violation of the open container law. Dr. Bryant transferred to the position of Supervisor of Instruction for grades 6-12. In his 38 game high school career as quarterback, Jennings completed 472 of 912 passes for 7,104 yards and 59 touchdowns with 27 interceptions. I cant really describe how I am feeling. was found with drugs, paraphernalia, and handguns. The names of Honorees are as follows: The work continued through the night and part of early Sunday morning, May 28. More discussions are expected in upcoming workshops and meetings before any final decision. His bond is $3,500 and he will be in court June 30. The lefty made nine starts this past season and led the team with 71 strikeouts. 7:39 PM, Feb 28, 2023. Petitions for five school board seats and spots in all the countys four cities will be available beginning January 5. The Latest News and Updates in Local brought to you by the team at WJHL | Tri-Cities News & Weather: . WJLE FM FCC Public File. He struck out one and walked two. *Matthew Sinclair of Carthage won the DeKalb County Fair 5K and Fun Run Saturday, July 15. It was supposed to be on a red Nissan. The construction, which began in early March 2017, is now in full operation. Officers arrived ten minutes later and found the woman lying in a ditch with knife wounds to the neck, face, and hands. She is a slapper and speed player. Linda D. Adcock, John D. Akin, Mai Akin, W.B. 911 was alerted at 12:12 p.m. and members of the Smithville Volunteer Fire Department and Police Department were summoned along with backup from the DeKalb County Volunteer Fire Department. Darrin Vincent and his family make their home in DeKalb County. Kelbi D. Young . On Monday, the Pike County Sheriffs Office announced the arrest of Patrick Butler, 37, of Auburn, Illinois, for thefts in Pike County, Illinois, and Callaway County, Missouri. A passenger, 46 year old Richard Brandon Turner of West Main Street, Smithville, got out of the automobile and went behind the jail where he threw two bags containing tobacco into the cage wash bay. Neal, a native of Pickett County, was a graduate of Tennessee Tech and of the University of Tennessee College of Law. Agents seized approximately 5 grams of fentanyl, methodone, morphine, xanax, six weapons (including two assault rifles), a Chevy Silverado, a Dodge Dakota, a BMW car, cell phones, flash drives, home security system, digital scales, computer, ammo, and $973 cash. Two former DeKalb County High School baseball standouts were drafted and signed by major league baseball teams. The deputy spoke with a man who said that he was trying to get his food stamp card from Bass but she would not give it back. Lexie and Myranda have been very good players over the past four years, Tigerette Coach Danny Fish told WJLE. *The Smithville Police and Fire Departments paid tribute Monday night, January 9 to a man who risked his own life to save a 23 month old child during a mobile home fire in December, 2016 at 1276 South Mountain Street. . WJLE brings you local news from Smithville, TN, DeKalb County and the Surrounding area. His bond is $15,000 and he will make a court appearance on March 16. DUD, which had been buying water from Smithville for many years, officially cut ties with the city in June. 12:00 NOON I will always love these old country classics! Members of the DeKalb County Fire Department and Rescue Team were summoned to provide extrication services on the Drake vehicle. His court date is January 4. 2606 McMinnville Hwy 7:30 A.M. 36 year old Samer Walid Abdalla, 34 year old Courtney Paris, and 55 year old Ernest Grady Tanner, all of New Hope Road, Alexandria; 38 year old Amy Renee Ford of Chumbley Hollow, Watertown; and 39 year old Jerry Henry Goff of East Main Street, Smithville were taken into custody. The awards were sponsored by Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. DeKalb County tourism surges. MARCH: During the regular monthly meeting on Thursday, April 6 Beth Pafford, assistant principal at Northside Elementary School, Dr. Mitch Tatum, a local dentist, and Dr. Steven Cooper addressed the DUD Board of Commissioners asking them to reconsider their decision in the interest of the publics dental health. Bryan C. Cook We are working with other state agencies, like the Department of Economic and Community Development, to create jobs and qualified workforces in those distressed counties. The new DUD water plant is located on Yulonda Hills Road off Holmes Creek Road. *A logging accident claimed the life of a local man Monday afternoon, April 10. WJLE is proud of our partner sponsors of religious programs each week and hopes you will tune in often and let them know you listen. They will make a court appearance on March 9. Hayes, the son of Alan and Lesa Hayes, finished first in Visual Arts for his color photography entry. It is the next to last piece of property inside the city about as far south as you can go, said Farley. According to Chief Collins, Estes climbed through a window, grabbed the 23 month old child, and pulled him to safety. 33 year old Brandon Temple of Hendersonville was airlifted by Life Flight to Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville. JULY: I toured the Emmanuel House in Carthage, which is similar to this project, and was very impressed with how well it seems to function. Chief Green said the State Fire Marshal concluded that both buildings were struck by lightning Sunday night, July 23 which triggered the fires. 6:30 A.M. Phone: 615 597-4265 Friday evening, ALE concluded a months-long investigation which resulted in over 30 arrests and more than 200 drug, alcohol, and weapons charges. WJLE FM FCC Public File. We are very happy for Kayley. The Rookie award went to Firefighter Andrew Cox of the Belk Station. At the time May had already served 568 days since her arrest on May 19, 2015. Madison E. Martin Sheriff Ray said that on March 21 a deputy was dispatched to Meridian Drive due to a possible domestic assault. *The countys solid waste transfer station became operational in February. According to police, Williams had been involved in a domestic dispute with a woman which became physical. Following is a month-by-month recap of the top local news stories of 2017. . For us to do what we need to do to get it (property) suitable, we are going to have to put more money into it. The persons you honor or remember do not necessarily have to have suffered from cancer. December 9, 2022. 1 state in the Southeast for high quality jobs. In addition, candidates interested in running for the 17th Tennessee Senatorial District and State Houses 40 and 46 have the same qualifying deadline. The body of Aimee McCray was recovered in about 65 feet of water Sunday afternoon, April 9 at Hurricane Marina. *A Cookeville man, Christopher Todd Montgomery, who failed to stop at a THP checkpoint in DeKalb County and then led State Troopers on a pursuit before crashing at Baxter in March. A computer check confirmed that Tuckers license were revoked for failure to comply with financial responsibility on March 21, 2019. *The county is turning a portion of the solid waste operation over to a private company. The Preaching Ministry of Toy Lawson of the Peoples Pentecostal Church All of today's top news stories from WJLE Radio. She told WJLE that the U.S. missile strikes Thursday night, April 6 on a Syrian airbase should send a clear message to the Bashar al-Assad regime. John Newbell, Leonard Nixon, Lorene Nixon, The DCHS Class of 2023 Top Rank students are as follows: Robert S. Wheeler The 2.0 million gallon per day water treatment plant (all under one roof) is the centerpiece of the project which also includes a new raw water intake structure and pump station on the Holmes Creek Embayment of the lake, an 18-inch diameter raw water transmission line from the pump station to the water plant, an 18-inch diameter finished water transmission line along Holmes Creek Road, Allens Ferry Road, and U.S. Highway 70; and new 8-inch diameter water distribution lines along Dry Creek Road, Game Ridge Road, Turner Road, Willis McGinnis Road, and Sparta Highway (Highway to Midway). City seats up for grabs, pending any resignations/vacancies, are: In Smithville the Mayor and two aldermen seats; in Dowelltown three aldermen seats; in Liberty the Mayor and five aldermen seats; and in Alexandria the Mayor and three aldermen seats. Police received a call from a motorist stating that a green van had almost run them off the road. Sinclair was the overall winner of the race, which was held on West Main Street in Alexandria. Voter registration deadlineApril 2 UCDD proposes to subcontract the project with CRDC which already houses approximately 400 UCDD rental units across the region. Both were honored for their heroic efforts in successfully working with persons threatening suicide. The MVP trophy was presented to Jennings by Coach Steve Trapp. *A Living Treasure Thats how Alexandria Mayor Bennett Armstrong describes Carrie Smith. Junior Fair Princess: 14 year old Ellisyn Kelsey Cripps, daughter of Troy and Jamie Cripps of Smithville. Students can take classes on a Motlow College campus, online, or even at a partner high school. Cooks eyes were glossy, and he appeared to be under the influence of a controlled substance. Brittney Griner Arrives in the U.S. After Release From Russia. *After serving the Smithville Fiddlers Jamboree and Crafts Festival as its President and Coordinator of nearly 9 years, Jack Barton resigned his position of leadership in January. 32 year old Jennifer Mable Benoir of Cane Creek Road, Smithville is charged with public intoxication. News Smithville Police Foil Kidnapping the bomb squad had to be called to the scene. 53-year-old Billy Eugene Cook of Floyd drive, Smithville, is charged with public intoxication. A Dropbox is also located on the outside wall of the county offices section at the county complex building (where the Trustees Office is located) for your convenience after hours or on weekends. All counties in the top ten had a rate below 3 percent and unemployment rates in 87 Tennessee counties remained under 5 percent in November. Randy Jennings, who had been Principal at DeKalb Middle School for 13 years, was named by Director of Schools Patrick Cripps in June to succeed Dr. Kathy Bryant as DCHS Principal. Email: [email protected] Meanwhile two first year firefighters, Seth Wright and Garrett Johnson tied for most documented training hours among non-officer firefighters during the year at 125.5 hours each. The utility was also approved for $500,000 in grant funding from the Appalachian Regional Commission; two loans through the State Revolving Fund Loan programs in amounts of $2 million and $7 million at .6% interest over 20 years; and a $500,000 forgiveness (grant) from the State Revolving Fund Program. *Bailey Redmon, a senior at DeKalb County High School, didnt have her high school diploma yet, but she had already become a college graduate having earned an Associate degree in History from Motlow State Community College in May. I want to commend my officers and detectives for getting on this case and making an arrest quickly, said Chief Collins. 2606 McMinnville Hwy Harris, who was a passenger in the vehicle with Marks, was asked to give her name which she said was Gina White and that her date of birth was May 5, 1984. LWC is a private four-year college affiliated with the United Methodist Church. The total value of the property is $95. She has a chance to go down in the record book as maybe the greatest of all time. Ryder C. Miller *The DeKalb County High School Winterguard Traveled to Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, Kentucky on April 1 and was named Tennessee State Grand Champions and awarded the Bronze Medal in their class. The two senior standouts put pen to paper Thursday afternoon, April 20 at the DCHS Library. City sewer customers will see an increase from the current rate of $5.00 per thousand gallons plus the flat usage rate of $3.62 to $6.75 per thousand gallons. Taylor was arrested again on June 16 for violation of bond conditions. Other groups may also get involved. Wright and Johnson were also sworn in during the dinner. Macon: 3.1% The maintenance manager called for the fire department after walking into a room on the third floor of the G building and finding it extremely hot in there. Courtney Gousman. The Annual New Years Day Hike and Feast is jointly sponsored by Friends of Edgar Evins State Park and the park. The deputy found Benoir to be very disoriented. 8:55 A.M. The DeKalb County Lady Tigers wrapped up their season losing to York Institute in the District Tournament. The DeKalb County Labor Force for November was 7,640. *The Smithville Aldermen adopted a new $6.4 million budget for the 2017-18 fiscal year on first reading Monday night, June 5. Meanwhile the Tennessee Mafia Jug Band became the fourth annual recipient of the Fiddlers Jamborees Blue Blaze Award this year and Iris Shepherd of Henry, Tennesseel won the top Jamboree award as the best fiddler in the National Championship for Country Musician Beginners and receivined the James G. Bobo Driver Memorial Award. *A one vehicle crash claimed the life of a McMinnville man and seriously injured another from Hendersonville Saturday, April 29 on Highway 70 east near the former VFW Club. She later gave her true identity and said that she was actually born on June 27, 1989. As the driver continued down the road, two officers, one with the White County Sheriffs Office , and one with the Sparta Police Department, fired shots toward the truck. Stream live CNN, FOX News Radio, and MSNBC. Meanwhile, Rachel Fuson, a senior, was named Most Valuable Cheerleader at the football banquet Saturday night. We ask that you (city) transfer the project over through a subcontract and let us (UCDD) take it and then we would handle every bit of the acquisition. He ran the course in 17:34. And a man indicted for 1st degree murder in the fatal stabbing of his girlfriend in DeKalb County almost three years ago was sentenced to 20 years in the Tennessee Department of Correction after pleading guilty to 2nd degree murder. Cameron D. Miller They will do well, he said. To search and filter the Mugshots for Tennessee simply click on the at the top of the page. *The Smithville-DeKalb County Chamber of Commerce was awarded a $100,000 Community Development Grant (CDBG) for downtown Smithville. Bilbrey was taken into custody due to the reasonable likelihood that the offense would continue as he was cited on December 6 for the same offense, driving on a suspended license. Barton, who is also a 3rd District County Commissioner, started volunteering with the Jamboree in 2004 and became the President and Coordinator in 2008. Jacklyn R. Kleparek A Politically Neutral tracking of Arrests and Indictments. A black Ruger LCP pistol was recovered from the scene. Upon arrival, the deputy spotted Cook walking in front of the Cantrell Lane residence. Smithville Electric System opened the new John Robert Nixon substation. *Steven Jennings and Eli Cross were the top scholarship award winners during the Class of 2017 Awards Night program Monday, May 22 at DCHS. 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