25 year old Francisco Rodriguez, under a plea agreement, is to receive a two year TDOC sentence all suspended to supervised probation. Upon arrival, the deputy spotted Cook walking in front of the Cantrell Lane residence. It is the next to last piece of property inside the city about as far south as you can go, said Farley. Police responded to Food Lion in reference to a shoplifter and made contact with Evans who was loading groceries in a van. To search for an inmate in the DeKalb County Jail, find out their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits or even view their mugshot, go to the official Inmate Search Jail Roster, or call the jail at 615-597-4935 for the information you are looking for. Halayna J. Newby Phillips made it to the fiddle off by winning, for the second year in a row, the Junior Fiddling competition and she won the Grand Championship by beating the winner of the Senior Fiddling contest Tony Haley of Mount Juliet. The old adage goes that whatever you do on New Years Day you will do all year so why not start 2018 with healthy exercise and socializing with friends while enjoying a good meal? Rates for customers outside the city limits are to be $10.88 per thousand, an increase from the current rate of $7.50 per thousand gallons. 6:30 A.M. Seely, who will celebrate 50 years of Opry membership later this year, presented an Opry Member Award to Jamie Dailey, while Old Crow lead singer Ketch Secor did the same for Darrin Vincent. We may also look for other partnerships such as the Fletcher Group, which serves several states in the southeast in providing technical assistance to organizations that are starting up transitional or substance abuse housing. *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. J.W. 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. They closed out the campaign with a record of 11-16. Atnip is a 3-year basketball cheerleader and served as one of the captains on the cheer team. Updated: Dec. 12, 2022 at 12:32 PM PST. The driver of the truck crashed into several of the law enforcement vehicles, hitting them on the side, and from behind. A Warren County constable and a private citizen, who were in the Hardees parking lot and saw what was happening, called for the man (Swindle) to stop and he was subsequently taken into custody by the deputies and correctional officers. 33-year-old Cody Lynn Murphy of Ferrell Road, Smithville is charged with two counts of aggravated assault. At that time, the driver threw what appeared to be drugs out of the window and continued driving north on State Highway 56 into Putnam County. *The countys solid waste transfer station became operational in February. Local attorney Mingy Bryant was re-elected Chairman of the Party. During the confrontation Bass allegedly ripped the mans shirt and scratched his abdomen. We are very happy for Kayley. Central dispatch received the call at 9:20 a.m. of a missing person on the lake. Caplingers family, coaches, and fellow players were also there for the happy occasion. William A. Wallace Dogs must be on a leash. Taylor was arrested as the primary aggressor. They are playing very well for us and Union has picked up two good players. The incidents occurred at a time when no church services were being held and no particular denominations were targeted. Greenbrook Park was closed Tuesday and is closed today (Wednesday) as city employees work to remove the paint. Police had to deploy a taser to get Patton under control. 6:30 A.M. 9:45 P.M. WJLE in the FCC FM . She was further issued citations for light law violations, misuse of registration, and failure to maintain lane of travel. The victim was seen by EMS and then airlifted by helicopter. Dr. Bryant transferred to the position of Supervisor of Instruction for grades 6-12. Through Motlow Colleges dual enrollment program , high school students like Redmon can earn college credits while still enrolled in high school. was found with drugs, paraphernalia, and handguns. Most, if not all, local democratic public officials also objected to the move. Rodriguez worked for the Sheriffs Department as a Correctional Officer for six months before being terminated by Sheriff Patrick Ray after an internal investigation into the allegations. Phone: 615 597-4265 The program gives students the chance to seamlessly transition from high school to college. Malcolm A. Gora The other Democrat on the DeKalb County Election Commission is Jackie Smith who was appointed in October, 2015 to fill a vacancy. The contract will probably have terms that require that the house be a recovery home for at least seven years. 54 year old Robert Todd Williams was arrested on Wednesday, November 29 for aggravated assault. . Sheriff Patrick Ray told WJLE that the victim was found Tuesday morning, April 4 on Allen Ferry Road off Backbone Ridge Road in DeKalb County. This includes calls, trainings, and workings. MAY: The county will pay SCWS based on incoming weights. 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. The DeKalb Utility District launched its new water treatment plant while commemorating its 50th anniversary. *A memorial service was held Sunday, July 9 for a Liberty man who was killed by a CSX train in Murfreesboro on Friday, June 16. 25-year-old Bradley Cole Emberton of North Judkins Lane, Smithville is charged with aggravated assault. Meanwhile, Lieutenant Brian Williams was named the DeKalb County Fire Departments 2016 Officer of the Year and Steve Repasy, Station Commander of the Johnsons Chapel Station, received the Departments 2016 Git R Done award. The rest of her clothes were on the front lawn. *After hearing from local democrats and public officials during a biennial reorganization meeting Saturday morning, March 25 at the courthouse, leaders of the DeKalb County Democratic Party voted to withdraw a proposed amendment to the bylaws which if approved would have given them the authority to conduct party conventions instead of primaries to choose nominees for county offices in general elections. As freshmen they came in as role players and started as sophomores. English; Website; Like 5 Listen live 0. There was also an air of sadness due to the absence of a classmate Jacob Davis Billings, marked by balloons tied to a chair along with a framed photo of him and a cap and gown where he would have sat among the graduates. 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. Sheriff Ray said that on June 5 a deputy . Marks later gave his true identity and date of birth which is June 2, 1994. December 3, 2022. Listen each week on WJLE AM 1480 and WJLE FM 101.7 and LIVE Streaming at www.wjle.com. The DeKalb County Sheriffs Department has made several arrests within the past week for drugs, public intoxication, and domestic assault. No one was hurt. However, due to the age of the structures, Farley said they will all require testing for lead and other issues. 42-year-old Joseph Paul Deskins is charged with driving under the influence. 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. Macon: 3.1% Jenna E. Wright Bill Haslam and Economic and Community Development Commissioner Randy Boyd recently approved nearly $750,000 in Commercial Faade Improvement Grants to assist Tennessee communities with downtown improvements. 4:00 P.M. According to Farley, UCHRA would provide wraparound substance abuse programs to the residents of the home along with all the standard programs and services already offered by UCHRA in DeKalb County. In addition to daily news updates, WJLE keeps you informed and entertained with "LIVE" broadcasts and . His bond totals $135,000 while the bond for Murphy totals $90,000. Bill Haslam and Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) Commissioner Burns Phillips Thursday announced unemployment rates in November remained low across the state and the vast majority of Tennessee counties continue to experience rates below 5 percent. References External links. Jones died at the scene. The Emergency Department area is completely rebuilt, including a waiting room, the reception area, each individual treatment room and the nurses stations, including new flooring, new counters and painting. He was also issued a citation for possession of drug paraphernalia. Teshia J. Goff Following is a list of key dates related to the first two elections in 2018: He was charged in the indictment for Official Misconduct and Introduction of Contraband. *Morning Devotion: A 5 minute daily devotional by a different minister each week Monday-Saturday at 7:25 a.m. Little Mister & Miss Zailan Martinez and Caitlyn Lee Adcock. It was confirmed by the company that the check was forged. The rate increase is to help make up the difference in the loss of $775,000 in revenue due to the departure of the DeKalb Utility District as a water customer. 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. The following are weekly sponsored Sunday programs: Both will appear in court March 2. Im sure Kayley is going to do a great job at Cumberland, he said. Seniors Eli Cross and Tayvian Nokes put pen to paper Wednesday, February 1 making a commitment to Lindsey Wilson College in Columbia, Kentucky. The rainy season from November to February brings long rains and moody weather. The City of Smithville has been approved for a Community Development Block Grant through the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development in the amount of $433,790 to help fund a transitional housing program for at least eight females with or without children who are in recovery from substance abuse. WJLE FM FCC Public File. The woman who apparently actually owns the residence said she did not Benoir. Sheriff Ray said that on February 25 Williams intentionally reported an emergency prompting a response from the sheriffs department knowing that the report was baseless. Rossetti , a resident of Peachtree City, Georgia had been missing since December 18, 2016. Ferrell died after a tree he was cutting fell on him. Members of the TWRA, Smithville-DeKalb County Rescue Squad, DeKalb County Sheriffs Department, and DeKalb EMS responded. WJLE AM FCC Public File No one was hurt. *Talented DCHS Quarterback Steven Jennings, a senior, was named Most Valuable Player of the 2016 Tiger Football Team during the annual Awards Banquet held Saturday night, January 14 at the Smithville First Baptist Church Life Enrichment Center building. Those candidates will not be on the ballot until August and no primary elections are held for those seats. * February 17, a storage unit was broken into, and items stolen included two firearms, assorted currency, jewelry, clothes, and other assorted items. The officer gave chase, but they refused to heed verbal commands to stop. It was also stated in the letter that Walmart is committed to making a smooth transition for the former Freds customers. Davidson and Williamson counties tied for having the lowest unemployment in the state with rates of 2.5 percent, a slight increase of 0.3 percentage points compared to October. He was also charged with resisting stop, frisk, halt, or search. 24-year-old Deviyon Quawnyah Johnson-Griffin of Gary, Indiana is charged with theft of property over $1,000, criminal simulation, and forgery. He also kicked her. Key is to serve 100% of the sentence but he was given jail credit of 563 days for time served from May 19, 2015 to December 1, 2016. The body was found floating by a pier. *A logging accident claimed the life of a local man Monday afternoon, April 10. Carl was followed by Jacob Young, a native of Liberty who was transferred to Fall Creek Falls State Park, Spencer, in October, 2016. The Rookie award went to Firefighter Andrew Cox of the Belk Station. JANUARY: *1:00 p.m.: Truth that Transforms with Charles and Aaron Wright *DCHS Tigerettes Lexie Bates and Myranda Bailiff signed in April to play their college softball for the Lady Bulldogs of Union University in Jackson, Tennessee next season. Sheriff Ray said that on March 21 a deputy was dispatched to Meridian Drive due to a possible domestic assault. This years White Rose Awards went to Eli Cross and Kayley Caplinger while the Citizenship Award was presented to Luke Green. 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. Students who have completed their sophomore year and have met all requirements for taking the desired college courses may apply. His bond on this charge is $7,500 and he will be in court June 30. FAX: 615 597-6025 Chief Mark Collins said 19-year-old Daisy Morales and 19-year-old Alex Diaz Vidal are each charged with vandalism over $1,000 and burglary. Brayden Chunn of Greenbriar was named Entertainer of the Year. The park is located at 1630 Edgar Evins Park Road, Silver Point, TN 38582. I cant really describe how I am feeling. Blue Lockhart, Olene Lockhart, Fay Lohorn, Jack Ludy, Brackett Luna, Nadine Luna, What started as a trespassing complaint ended in the pursuit and arrest of two people, according to Jackson County Sheriff's Office. According to authorities, McCray was with some friends on a houseboat moored at the marina when she was last seen around 11:30 p.m. Saturday night, April 8. 8:55 A.M. The CDBG funding will be used for commercial faade improvements for downtown Smithville including new awnings and signs, painting, windows and doors, brick repair and other upgrades. Kenneth Gragg assumed his new duties at Edgar Evins on January 19th after nine years as a ranger at Tims Ford State Park, Winchester. During Monday nights monthly meeting, January 23 the county commission voted to enter into a three year contract with Southern Central Waste Services, LLC. Sheriff Patrick Ray said officers of his department appeared before the Grand Jury and presented cases against each offender as the result of an undercover investigation. The terms are for two years. Colby D. Barnes During a traffic stop, the officer spoke with the driver, George. She is under a $2,500 bond and will be in court October 13. The home of the Blue Raiders. The bridge, at the bottom of town hill behind Love-Cantrell Funeral Home, had been closed since October 30, 2015. *Freds Pharmacy of Smithville closed February 21. 45 year old Mark Anthony Mason was arrested on Wednesday, December 6 for violation of bond conditions. Christian T. Hendrixson Another partner could be the Oxford House, which is a group the state contracts with in providing some oversight. *Ivy Phillips of Chapmansboro, Tennessee repeated as the Grand Champion Fiddler of the Smithville Fiddlers Jamboree and Crafts Festival on Saturday, July 1. Thats according to Dennis Stanley, DeKalb County Administrator of Elections. Sheriff Ray said that on September 18 a deputy was summoned to Oak Place Drive on a report of threats being made to the caller. Questions c. Upon initiating a traffic stop, the deputy confronted the driver, Murphy, whose eyes were glossy, and she had a strong odor of alcohol on her. *The Pittsburgh Pirates Monday night, June 12 selected former DCHS right handed pitcher Steven Jennings in the Major League Baseball Draft as the 42nd overall pick and sixth into the second round. The names are in honor of and in memory of for a donation of five-dollars per name. People will drop off their food, sign in and pose for a group picture before car pooling a short distance to the trail head where a Park Ranger will lead a 2 mile easy to moderate hike on the Millennium Trail. Officers spotted the van on West Broad Street and initiated a traffic stop. 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