58 year old Randy Gerald Petty entered a plea to two counts of attempted aggravated assault and is facing a three year sentence in each case to run consecutively for a total of six years. 1 state in the Southeast for high quality jobs. The body of Athena Strand was found Friday and Tanner Lynn Horner, 31, was arrested on kidnapping and murder charges after confessing to killing the . On May 23, 2013, Deputies (at the time) Jeremy Taylor and Erik Russell responded to a 911 call of shots being fired at 255 Petty Road in Smithville. WJLE AM FCC Public File The new officers were nominated as a group and elected by acclamation with no other names placed in nomination. According to a spokesperson in Liberty, the number of participants at the Liberty Center had fallen off over the past year which had an impact on available funding for the center. He finished the 2017 season with the lowest ERA amongst the starting rotation, compiling a 4.76 ERA. 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. She was also the Grand Marshal of the Alexandria Christmas Parade in December, 2017. The officer asked Deskins to step out of the vehicle and while he complied Deskins had a difficult time exiting the truck and he stumbled. The DeKalb County Unit of the American Cancer Society seeks your support in the Love Lights a Tree fundraising campaign to raise money for research to find a cure as well as cancer education and patient services. Cross took home more than $124,000 in scholarships including a total of $114,000 from Lindsey Wilson College to further his education and football career. Nickerson Jean-Baptiste, Church Hill, 36, and Djuan Anthony Lewis, Kingsport, 47, were taken into custody without incident early on . Shelton and Fults perished in the fire. Connor H. Vance Johnson received the award Saturday night, January 28 during the Departments Annual Awards Banquet held at the DeKalb County Complex. 12:00 NOON Voter registration deadlineJuly 3 He was elected to the Tennessee House of Representatives in 1962 and then to the Tennessee Senate in 1966 and served there until 1978. Following is a month-by-month recap of the top local news stories of 2017. Nolan W. Gottlied Police & Court. WJLE Today. Greenbrook Park was closed Tuesday and is closed today (Wednesday) as city employees work to remove the paint. Laredo Police Department arrest bulletin (3/12/19) Updated : Mar. The contract will probably have terms that require that the house be a recovery home for at least seven years. Donations may be made throughout the holiday season. Chief Donny Green said the Econoline had to be stabilized because it was almost on its side and the drivers side door had to be removed to gain access to Drake. *Matthew Sinclair of Carthage won the DeKalb County Fair 5K and Fun Run Saturday, July 15. *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. Kenny, as he prefers to be called, grew up in Cookeville, the son of Regina and Ken Gragg. Cook was then taken into custody. 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. WJLE-FM - Smithville, TN - Listen to free internet radio, news, sports, music, and podcasts. Largest open database of current and former county jail inmates. WJLE FM FCC Public File. Tigerette Coach Danny Fish said Kayley will be remembered as one of the best DCHS softball players ever. The Rookie award went to Firefighter Andrew Cox of the Belk Station. There, while standing at the rear of Deputy Taylors vehicle, Deputy Russell saw and heard something off to his side. 9:45 P.M. *The county is turning a portion of the solid waste operation over to a private company. The proposed budget totals $6-million 411-thousand 679 dollars. A call was placed to DeKalb Central Dispatch of the discovery. At 102 years young, Ms Carrie is believed to be Alexandrias oldest resident and she was recognized as part of Februarys Black History Month observance. 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. William H. Cantrell. During a traffic stop, the officer spoke with the driver, George. From I-40 take exit 268 at State Hwy. Aniston J. Farler 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. *Amazing Facts sponsored by the Smithville Seventh Day Adventist Church: Saturdays at 7:00 a.m. each week 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. The center was closed as a result of low attendance of participants who live in the Town of Liberty along with the expense of operation to the Town of Liberty, Patty Ray, Director of the Upper Cumberland Area Agency on Aging and Disability told WJLE. *The DeKalb County High School Football Program received an extra $10,000 thanks to Tennessee Titans Quarterback Marcus Mariota and the NFL. *2:30 p.m. Billy Hale of the Christ Pentecostal Church of Brush Creek (The King is Coming) Chain saws were used to cut the trees and Joe Johnson, a Rescue Squad member, brought in his personal track hoe to help remove the debris from the roadways. The 2017 Erlanger Life Force awards were presented Tuesday, May 23 to Greta Stone, EMT-PCC/IC and Jamie Parsley, AEMT, members of the DeKalb EMS crew who were on duty and responded to the call on Sunday, December 4, 2016 at 1276 South Mountain Street in Smithville. We have sent a lot of players to Cumberland and they have been successful. Police responded to Shiroki North America in response to a suspicious person. Constantly updated. 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. Sheridan M. OConner He is under a $1,500 bond and will be in court October 13. Come in person to pay at the office. Sangamon County man arrested for Pike County thefts. Emberton allegedly admitted to brandishing a firearm during the argument. *An Indiana man was the overall winner of the 19th Annual Fiddler 5K and One-Mile Fun Run Saturday, July 1 in Smithville. 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. At some point, the tires of the trailer appeared to have flattened, dumping some of the items from the trailer into the median. *Morning Devotion: A 5 minute daily devotional by a different minister each week Monday-Saturday at 7:25 a.m. WJLE FM FCC Public File. Van Buren: 4.1% 2606 McMinnville Hwy 19 year old Sy Gohs was arrested on Sunday, December 17 for domestic assault and resisting stop, frisk, halt, arrest, or search. We love the Grand Ole Opry. 8:55 A.M. 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. I know this is our first time with something like this but Im confident we will get it right. It has been recently remodeled and has bathrooms via hallways, and its within walking distance to stores, restaurants and is close to public housing, and could easily accommodate eight individuals or a mixture of females and children. We would probably do some additional remodeling. The rest of her clothes were on the front lawn. The terms are for two years. I believe this transitional housing is going to be a great thing for moms and children. After discovering her missing Sunday morning, McCrays friends called 911. DeKalb County voters helped elect a new State Senator. The property selected would be purchased through the grant program. FAX: 615 597-6025 Representatives of colleges, universities, branches of the armed services, businesses, civic groups, and other organizations made the presentations. She has a chance to go down in the record book as maybe the greatest of all time. There is a carport that we would probably want to enclose, he said. 28 year old Rico Montel Foster of Eagleville is charged with domestic assault. He also found seventeen additional baggies, two digital scales, residue, a glass pipe, needles, and other drug paraphernalia. Those in memory are as follows: Officers spotted the van on West Broad Street and initiated a traffic stop. Her future plans after graduating is to attend MTSU and acquire a degree. According to Sheriff Ray, a deputy was patrolling McMinnville Highway on September 12 when he spotted a white Chevy Colorado traveling with no headlights and failing to maintain its lane. 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. Qualifying petitions for these races must be returned by Noon April 5. Updated: Dec. 12, 2022 at 12:32 PM PST. Teshia J. Goff *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. 8:55 A.M. Two people were arrested during a routine traffic stop by the sheriffs department last week. *The 2016 DeKalb County Volunteer Firefighter of the Year is Jerry Wayne Johnson, Station Commander of the Liberty Station. They claimed the regular season and district tournament championship as well as the region tournament crown again this season. 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. *Ivy Phillips of Chapmansboro, Tennessee repeated as the Grand Champion Fiddler of the Smithville Fiddlers Jamboree and Crafts Festival on Saturday, July 1. *The Smithville Fiddlers Jamboree has a new President and Coordinator. No one was hurt. WJLE's headquarters are in 2606 McMinnville Hwy, Smithville, Tennessee, 37166, United States. Jose Medina, Age: 46 | Franklin, TN. A background check through central dispatch revealed that Marks driver license was revoked for a prior driving under the influence offense. Members of the DeKalb County Fire Department and Rescue Team were summoned to provide extrication services on the Drake vehicle. Morgan R. Walker 8:55 A.M. 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. May stood before Judge Gary McKenzie in DeKalb County Criminal Court on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 and entered a plea to attempted aggravated child neglect, a Class B felony, and received an eight year sentence as a range I mitigated offender to serve at least 20% before parole eligibility. JANUARY: Those candidates will not be on the ballot until August and no primary elections are held for those seats. *A Living Treasure Thats how Alexandria Mayor Bennett Armstrong describes Carrie Smith. And by not having a primary, the county would save approximately $20,000 which is what it usually costs to hold an election. Senior Captain Allison Rogers is the Most Valuable Cheerleader. Funds raised will support Habitat for Humanity of DeKalb County. Thank u, WJLE! 12:00 NOON Vance King Davenport, Vera Bell Davenport, Jimmy Dodd, Emily Durham, Tony Durso, What started as a trespassing complaint ended in the pursuit and arrest of two people, according to Jackson County Sheriff's Office. Forms may be obtained at the local banks. 4:00 P.M. 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. Everybody from each unit got out okay. Kenneth Gragg assumed his new duties at Edgar Evins on January 19th after nine years as a ranger at Tims Ford State Park, Winchester. Mayor Josh Miller has named Aldermen Beth Chandler and Jessica Higgins, with the approval of the city council, to co-chair an oversight committee to be established by the city consisting of community members, faith-based leaders, and other stakeholders including recovery court representatives to work with the partnering agencies on how the program would be established and operated. WJLE AM FCC Public File *Remember: Whatever portion of taxes are unpaid for 2017, using the partial payment plan; only the portion left unpaid will accrue 1.5% penalty and interest per month starting March 1, 2018. Plus 100,000 AM/FM radio stations featuring music, news, and local sports talk. Warren: 3.5% Phone: 615 597-4265 The bridge, at the bottom of town hill behind Love-Cantrell Funeral Home, had been closed since October 30, 2015. Other groups may also get involved. According to police, Bain violated a full protection order issued the day before on Thursday, December 14 by being at the same residence as the petitioner. Prior to this change, out of town medical staff served as hospitalists at Saint Thomas DeKalb Hospital but many in the community didnt embrace it and the result was declining census numbers and more patient transfers to other facilities creating a concern about the future of the hospital. It is currently zoned commercial. Couple Arrested After Search Warrant Issued Black History Pamela Sue Cantrell, 67 Albert Gore Adcock, 82 Emma Jean Martin, 98 Ada LaVelle Davis Smith, 104 . Sheriff Ray said that on June 5 a deputy went to a location on South College Street looking for a possible wanted person when he spotted a bicycle he knew belonged to Ponder outside the home of a woman who had an active order of protection against him. Sheriff Ray said that on March 26 Lester was found to be in possession of two baggies each containing a white crystal substance or residue believed to be methamphetamine along with two whole bars and five partial bars believed to be Alprazolam. This has been a dream come true. Authorities suspect the false calls from Williams was an attempt to disturb the residents while creating a false report of an emergency to get a response from the sheriffs department. The officer gave chase, but they refused to heed verbal commands to stop. WJLE AM FCC Public File June Teresa Griffith age 54 of Alexandria, passed away Friday night, September 9, 2016 at St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital ER. 28 year old Jessica Leeann Bain was arrested Friday, December 15 for a violation of protection order. They will do well, he said. WJLE (1480 AM) and WJLE-FM (101.7 FM are a pair of American radio stations broadcasting a country music format. A Politically Neutral tracking of Arrests and Indictments. They have really matured over the past three years and have been a part of three consecutive state tournament runs. 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. Tanner was born with a very rare genetic disorder and has undergone numerous surgeries and treatments for his condition. All of them should be considered innocent until proven guilty in court. When the deputy awoke Deskins, he noticed an open Budweiser in the cup holder, and one empty and another full in the floorboard. The county will pay SCWS based on incoming weights. * Two football standouts at DCHS in February signed to play college football. Any 2016 unpaid property taxes may be paid with interest and penalty through March 31. Music, and podcasts 2016 unpaid property taxes may be paid with interest and penalty through March.! 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