State Play-Off Berth Still Possible for Tigers

October 12, 2018
By: Dwayne Page

Although the Tigers haven’t had the season they had hope for a state play-off berth is still possible with two games left on the schedule.

A win at Macon County tonight (Friday) and or a victory against Cumberland County on October 26 would put the Tigers in post-season play.

DeKalb County is 2-6 and 0-2 in the region while Macon County is 3-4 and 1-1 in region play.

The Tigers have beaten Warren County 19-14 and Grundy County 28-6. Their losses have been to Upperman 43-0, Stone Memorial 35-0, Watertown 48-14, Cannon County 19-7, Livingston Academy 27-6, and Smith County 47-34

Macon County has defeated White House Heritage 29-7, Cumberland County 15-0, and Portland 21-12. Their losses have been to Smith County 28-14, Westmoreland 33-7, Trousdale County 28-0, and Stone Memorial 42-7.

Tiger Coach Steve Trapp said a lot is riding on this game for both teams

“Our next two games are going to dictate whether we make it to the playoffs or not. I think for them (Macon County) they are already in. This game with us will dictate for them whether they can climb another spot higher. For us we need to take care of business these next two weeks. It comes down to which team will be hungrier for a win. Which team is going to execute better. They (Macon County) have gotten better throughout the year coming in a with a new offense. Defensively its still a lot of the same stuff they have done against us the last few years. Again, we have to get all phases of the game working in the right direction and not have the same things happen to us that happened last week,” said Coach Trapp.

Region Opponent Records:

Stone Memorial: 7-1 (3-0)

Livingston Academy: 5-3 (2-1)

Macon County: 3-4 (1-1)

DeKalb County: 2-6 (0-2)

Cumberland County: 1-7 (0-2)

Four teams from the region will qualify for the play-offs.

Kick-off will be tonight at 7 p.m.

WJLE’s pre-game shows begin with “Coach to Coach” at 5 p.m. featuring former coaches Doug Matthews, Dave McGinnis, and broadcaster Larry Stone.

“Murphy’s Matchups” airs at 6 p.m. featuring the Guru of Tennessee High School Football Murphy Fair.

“Tiger Talk” begins at 6:30 p.m. featuring DCHS Coach Steve Trapp and Tiger Football Players David Bradford. Isaac Cross, and Desmond Nokes. John Pryor, the Voice of the Tigers, is the host of the program.

WJLE’s “LIVE” play by play coverage starts at 7 p.m.

LISTEN LIVE ON WJLE AM 1480/ FM 101.7 and LIVE STREAMING at www.wjle.com.

October 11, 2018
By: Dwayne Page

Parents, children, and local businesses are invited to join the City of Smithville and the Police Department’s “Trick or Treat Halloween Downtown” Wednesday, October 31 from noon until 5:00 p.m.

Some offices in the DeKalb County Courthouse, Smithville City Hall, Smithville Police Department, Justin Potter Library, and participating businesses downtown will have candy and special treats for the children.

Look for the stores and offices with a picture of an orange pumpkin on their windows. Maps are now available at the police department and Justin Potter Library to show parents which businesses will be taking part in the event.

For more information call Beth Adcock at the Smithville Police Department at 615-597-8210 extension 1 or check out the police department’s face book page soon for details at  https://www.facebook.com/SmithvillePoliceDepartment.

This event is sponsored by the Smithville Police Department and the Smithville City Hall.

Meanwhile, the Smithville-DeKalb County Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a “Best Costume Contest” for downtown businesses and offices. Take pictures with your phone and send them to Suzanne Williams at 615-464-7760 by 1:00 p.m. on October 31. First, second, and third place winners will be presented a “Halloween on the Square Best Costume Award”, media recognition, and bragging rights.

The Smithville Volunteer Fire Department will have special treats for children Wednesday, October 31 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Stop by for candy and a tour of the Smithville Fire Hall and the fire trucks. Meet with Smithville Fire Chief Charlie Parker and the Smithville Fire Department Volunteers.

October 11, 2018
By: Dwayne Page

A Liberty farmer has begun production of CBD oils made from hemp plants.

CBD, short for cannabidiol, is a compound found in the flower of hemp that is thought to be effective in treating medical problems, such as epileptic seizures, anxiety, pain, and post-traumatic stress disorder.

David Lunsford grew and harvested about two acres of hemp on his 25 acre farm this year and then processed it to manufacture the CBD oils. Unlike marijuana, a hemp grow operation is legal as long as the growers meet the conditions for a permit by the state department of agriculture. The CBD oil products are also approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration.

“I started in April. I built a processing facility and got it up and running. I have been in production of CBD oil products since July,” said Lunsford.

“The reason why I got involved is I discovered through personal experience that it was really helping people. My 84 year old father found a lot of relief in his joint pain by using it and my sister was able to get off opioids  by using it for pain.  I take it myself now. It has done wonders for my arthritis pain,” said Lunsford.

The oils are made from high-CBD, low-THC hemp, unlike medical marijuana products, which are usually made from plants with high concentrations of psychoactive tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Because hemp contains only trace amounts of THC, these hemp oil products are non-psychoactive

“The federal government made it legal for us to get involved in this research program for the sake of agriculture and we work with the Tennessee Department of Agriculture. We have permits to grow and process it through the state. They (state) came out before harvest and tested our plants to make sure they were all within the 0.3% or below in THC content. If it had been higher it would have been classified marijuana and they would have cut it down and burned it,” said Lunsford.

“We use an ethanol extraction process where we grind up the hemp and mix it with ethanol and then soak it. We then press it out like you would press out wine grapes. We use a rotary evaporator to evaporate all the ethanol out which purifies it. It’s a good quality product. The people who have used it found that they have gotten very good results from it,” said Lunsford.

To learn more about CBD oils or to order them on-line visit www.lunsfordfamilyfarm.com.

Lunsford will also have his CBD oil products for sale at the DeKalb County Farmers Market in Smithville on Saturday, October 13 from 8 a.m. until noon

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