All proceeds went to the American Legion, a non-profit organization in DeKalb County in support of veterans. No one was hurt. Alyzandra C. Griffith *The 2016 DeKalb County Volunteer Firefighter of the Year is Jerry Wayne Johnson, Station Commander of the Liberty Station. Commercial Faade Improvement Grants are derived from Tennessees federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and are used to improve commercial buildings in downtown districts that have active revitalization programs in place through the Tennessee Main Street and Tennessee Downtowns programs. The driver, Montgomery, was arrested. You could easily move into that home. Smithville, TN 37166 Steve Leonard Cobb, now 32, has been arrested almost 30 times since 2008. One of the two inmates hospitalized had to be airlifted. Margie Barrett, Rebecca Beason, Wayne Blair, Larry Bratcher, Larry Bratten, Willard Brown, One of the detectives searched Anderson and found three baggies of a substance believed to be heroin that weighed 1.67 grams, one baggie of a crystal like substance believed to be methamphetamine that weighed 0.52 grams, and a baggie with an orange pill believed to be suboxone. 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. Cannon: 3.1% Contraband seized during this incident included seven bags of a clear rock like substance . He was also named to District 8AA 2nd team All-District. 25 year old Matthew Edward Stacy was cited Friday, December 15 for simple possession and drug paraphernalia. As freshmen they came in as role players and started as sophomores. Janice Plemmons-Jackson, the citys financial advisor reminded the mayor and aldermen that city revenues over the last ten years have been largely stagnant while spending has increased and that large projects can have a negative impact on the citys surplus reserves. Following his junior season, Jennings offered up a pledge to the Ole Miss Rebels and later signed a letter of intent, but with his selection in the draft he decided to turn pro. Estes, a passerby, spotted the fire and saw Standridge standing outside the trailer yelling that her children, the Johnson siblings, were still inside. Between the rental income we also have some contracts with the state that administers services which would help recover costs of it as well. *A 35 year old Nashville woman lost her life on Center Hill Lake in April. For the first time in its 50 year history, the DUD is now producing water on its own for the 5,300 customers it serves in either all or portions of DeKalb, Smith, Cannon, and Wilson counties. On that day the department received a phone call from a man stating he needed to speak with central dispatch. *10:30 a.m. Bobby Thomason of the Covenant Baptist Church (Fountain of Faith Ministries) Were glad she is going there. 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 incidents occurred at a time when no church services were being held and no particular denominations were targeted. This has been a dream come true. To search and filter the Mugshots for New Jersey simply click on the at the top of the page. The contractor was Twin K. Construction of Helenwood, Tennessee. 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. Overcoming obstacles for education. The duo had been invited to join the Opry by Marty Stuart during their 100th Opry appearance in December. 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. Homer Lee Ellis, Roberta Ellis, Ruth Elder, . The stations are currently owned by the Center Hill Broadcasting Corporation. There are two houses on that property and a total of over five acres. Sheriff Patrick Ray told WJLE that Swindle was with other inmates in the exercise yard during their recreation time when he quickly stripped down to his shorts and tee shirt and slithered through a very small opening between the bottom of the security fence and the fence framework. The victims were removed from the passenger side of the vehicle, placed in stokes baskets, and brought back up to the top of the hill. According to police, Williams had been involved in a domestic dispute with a woman which became physical. The officers spoke with the occupants of the residence who had been asleep prior to their arrival and found no such incident occurring there as had been reported. 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. The facility is currently accepting waste from the countys convenience sites, schools, and City of Smithville, etc and will begin taking waste in March from commercial services like Waste Management which picks up garbage from local businesses and factories and pays tipping fees to the county. 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. WJLE FM FCC Public File. 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. *9:35 a.m. Trent Colwell of the Smithville Church of the Nazarene (The Living Word) A special memory board has been erected on the south side of the courthouse that lists the names of loved ones. February 28, 2023. 9:45 P.M. Everybody from each unit got out okay. 47 year old Randall Joe Swindle of Mount Tabor Road, Murfreesboro was charged with escape. 7:30 A.M. She was also awarded Miss Congeniality. 7:30 A.M. After which there will be food and socializing in front of the fireplace in Shelter #1, Those who wish to hike more may do the 2 mile Highland Rim Nature Trail next to the office following lunch. *DeKalb County High School basketball MVP Hanah Panter is trading one Lady Tiger team for another. The DeKalb Utility District launched its new water treatment plant while commemorating its 50th anniversary. These are the official mugshots of the people recently booked at the Onslow and Carteret county jails, with information on the charges against them. It had been more than three weeks since Rossetti went missing near the lake. A witness confirmed that the man was the victim. *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. Marie Young. Mr. It was also stated in the letter that Walmart is committed to making a smooth transition for the former Freds customers. Friday evening, ALE concluded a months-long investigation which resulted in over 30 arrests and more than 200 drug, alcohol, and weapons charges. Construction began on this project in May, 2021 and . *Cross Connection sponsored by the Upper Helton Baptist Church featuring Jimmy Arms: Monday-Friday at 11:55 a.m. each week Both will appear in court March 2. An underwater camera was used to locate the body in about 65 feet of water at the dock right under the boat slip. Probably the number one property in our mind looking at it is 411 Juniper Lane. Overall, we've indexed 3 stories from WJLE Radio over the past 3 months. 7:39 PM, Feb 28, 2023. This includes calls, trainings, and workings. Smithville Police Officers tried to pull over a pickup truck hauling a trailer. Voter registration deadlineJuly 3 *The Oakland Athletics selected LHP Cody Puckett, a former DCHS Tiger, in the 30th round with the 861st pick of the 2017 MLB Draft Wednesday afternoon, June 16. He was arrested without incident by agents of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. Police responded to Shiroki North America in response to a suspicious person. WJLE's headquarters are in 2606 McMinnville Hwy, Smithville, Tennessee, 37166, United States. He submitted to but performed poorly on field sobriety tasks. She was further issued citations for light law violations, misuse of registration, and failure to maintain lane of travel. We need to take our time and make sure we get everything correct and that you are happy and we are happy, said Farley. Aaron D. Gottlied A woman caught driving drunk near the Sheriffs Office has been arrested for DUI and a passenger of her vehicle is facing criminal trespassing and littering charges for tossing bags of tobacco into the cage wash bay behind the jail. Phone: 615 597-4265 *A decision by the DeKalb Utility District to not add fluoride to its consumer water supply when the new plant opens caused concern among some. Karen Blair Jacobs, Annie Rhea Johnson, Bryan Johnson, Glyn N. Johnson, Robbie Johnson, McKinley Jones, Earl Judkins, Len Judkins, Marie Judkins, The total value of the property is $4,430. 42-year-old Joseph Paul Deskins is charged with driving under the influence. Upon arrival the officer spoke with the man, Patton who was irate, talking out of his mind and appeared to be under the influence of drugs. 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. 7:30 A.M. Pay online at tennesseetrustee.org- select, DeKalb. * Two football standouts at DCHS in February signed to play college football. *After more than sixteen months since the Holmes Creek Road bridge was ordered closed by the state due to deficiencies, frustrated residents and motorists longing for the re-opening of the road over Fall Creek got their wish in March after the new bridge was completed. Dead is 45 year old Larry Jones of McMinnville. *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. *The DeKalb County Ambulance Service along with hospital and emergency room staff at St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital were awarded the Pediatric Call of the Year award for their efforts in trying to save the lives of victims in a mobile home fire in December, 2016. *Steven Jennings and Eli Cross were the top scholarship award winners during the Class of 2017 Awards Night program Monday, May 22 at DCHS. From our studios in Arlington, VA ABC7 covers national and local news, sports, weather, traffic and culture and carries . Jerry Estes was presented a plaque for his act of bravery during the monthly meeting of the Smithville Mayor and Board of Aldermen. Jennings was a two-sport star at DCHS in baseball and football. It is your prerogative to say no. The Smithville-DeKalb County Rescue Squad was called out again on Sunday. 12, 2019 at 10:15 AM CDT As he ran off correctional officers gave chase on foot while deputies followed in their patrol cars. March 10 by Opry members Old Crow Medicine Show and Jeannie Seely. Murphy Arrested After "Shots Fired" Incident. Laredo Police Department arrest bulletin (3/12/19) Updated : Mar. Da Nang is a great destination year-round. That $433,790 grant will go toward this project, but it wont pay for 100% of it. Tennessee Titans Quarterback Marcus Mariota paid a visit to DCHS with a gift of $10,000. June Teresa Griffith age 54 of Alexandria, passed away Friday night, September 9, 2016 at St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital ER. Puckett has spent the last two years as a Middle Tennessee Blue Raider after transferring from Columbia State Community College, making 29 appearances on the mound in a Middle Tennessee uniform. Hezekiah Manigo, 22, was. *The Liberty Senior Citizens Center is closed. From I-40 take exit 268 at State Hwy. Carl was followed by Jacob Young, a native of Liberty who was transferred to Fall Creek Falls State Park, Spencer, in October, 2016. Myranda is one of our power players. JANUARY: Kenny, as he prefers to be called, grew up in Cookeville, the son of Regina and Ken Gragg. Jennings is the new Principal at DeKalb County High School. His bond is $3,500 and he will be in court June 30. Ponder was placed under arrest. The grant is 100% funded with no local match requirement by the city. Two people were arrested during a routine traffic stop by the sheriffs department last week. We've assigned a media bias rating of unknown to WJLE Radio. DeKalb County Democratic Primary, May 1, 2018 Bond for Marks is $8,500 and Harris bond is $5,000. The victim was seen by EMS and then airlifted by helicopter. 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. 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. NBC News UCDD proposes to subcontract the project with CRDC which already houses approximately 400 UCDD rental units across the region. Vanatta and Dean began their fifth terms. FAX: 615 597-6025 Wheeler is the son of Kim Wheeler and the late Scott Wheeler and Atnip is the daughter Jessica and Chris Higgins and Jason and Karen Atnip. *DCHS Softball Pitching sensation Kayley Caplinger, a senior, signed Tuesday, February 7 with Cumberland University of Lebanon to play softball after she graduates here. We love the Grand Ole Opry. I cant really describe how I am feeling. 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. 7:30 A.M. He is under a $45,000 bond and he is due in court on October 13. Smithville, TN 37166 Email: wjle@dtccom.net Bilbreys bond is $3,500 and his court date is January 4. Panter was named Best Offensive Player for the Lady Tigers and made the District 8AA 2nd team All-District in addition to the Team MVP honor. The site would remain on the tax rolls for collection of property taxes and whatever else is due from that standpoint, said Farley. The Tigers finished with an overall record of 7-20. Cooper D. Brown By: Dwayne Page. The Rookie award went to Firefighter Andrew Cox of the Belk Station. Questions c. Arrests made in recent domestic incidents. *3:30 pm. At some point, the tires of the trailer appeared to have flattened, dumping some of the items from the trailer into the median. After high school, Stout started playing in country bands, and soon began pursuing music as a full-time career. Sean Edwards of Carmel, Indiana ran the course in 19:27. Pickett:3.6% 9:45 P.M. The state forced the City of Smithville to close the bridge due to a Tennessee Department of Transportation Evaluation Report which detailed various bridge deficiencies making it potentially unsafe. 41-year-old Brandy Lynn Bass of Circle Drive, Dowelltown, is charged with domestic assault. Both of them drew their weapons and fired, striking Petty several times in his extremities. The last day to sign up for tax relief is April 5. Stout succeeds Jack Barton, who resigned as Jamboree President and Coordinator on February 2, after a nine-year tenure. 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. 32 year old Jennifer Mable Benoir of Cane Creek Road, Smithville is charged with public intoxication. *9:00 a.m. Tom Hafstad of the Keltonburg Missionary Baptist Church (Only Through the Blood) According to Chief Collins, 52 year old Edward Dale Caldwell was arrested on Thursday, November 23 for a 2nd offense of driving under the influence. 51 year old Richard Richie Herman, who was riding his bicycle, was struck by the freight train near Scott and Dashiel Streets, near Medical Center Parkway, according to a report by WGNS in Murfreesboro. *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. Stream live CNN, FOX News Radio, and MSNBC. 28 year old Rico Montel Foster of Eagleville is charged with domestic assault. 2606 McMinnville Hwy The total value of the property is $500. The economy remains strong in Tennessee, but we are not going to let up on our Drive to 55 to ensure our workforce is ready for the demands of employers in the years to come, Haslam said. She plays first base and has been a very good defensive first baseman over the last couple of years. His bond on this charge is $7,500 and he will be in court June 30. 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. WJLE FM FCC Public File. His bond on these charges is $10,000 and he will make a court appearance on January 4th. Following is a month-by-month recap of the top local news stories of 2017. He retired from the bench in 2006. Phone: 615 597-4265 DeKalb County High School has released the names of the 44 Top Rank students in the Class of 2023 including the Valedictorian Robert Wheeler and the Salutatorian Amelia Atnip. And were keeping our focus on creating a business-friendly environment that will continue to attract jobs and make Tennessee the No. Neal, a native of Pickett County, was a graduate of Tennessee Tech and of the University of Tennessee College of Law. APRIL: She is a slapper and speed player. The Preaching Ministry of Toy Lawson of the Peoples Pentecostal Church There was a common attic between four units and the wind spread the fire across the attic. 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