Tipton wins Inaugural Miss DeKalb County Fair Pageant

July 12, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

21-year-old Carly Breana Tipton of Smithville was crowned the first ever Miss Fair Queen on opening night of the DeKalb County Fair Monday evening. She was also named Miss Congeniality.

This pageant featured three young women in the contest for those ages 21-54.

First runner-up in the pageant was 21-year-old Abigail Hope Taylor and 22-year-old Erica Paige Hatfield was second runner-up. Taylor was also awarded for Most Photogenic.

Tipton is a native of Jamestown. She was brought up in a military family which later played into her decision to serve in the United States Army. She is the sixth-generation service member of her family and the first female to do so. Carly was raised on a farm. She and her boyfriend now share an enthusiasm for the Tennessee Walking horse and aspires to begin showing. While she did not grow up in DeKalb County, the beautiful scenery and community have captured her heart over the past year, and she intends to make it her permanent home. She is currently employed with Hywater Title in Smithville.

Taylor was born and raised in DeKalb County. She is a 2019 graduate of DCHS and a 2021 graduate of TCAT where she earned her certification in cosmetology. Abbi is a member of the Smithville Nazarene Church and is involved with the youth. Throughout the years she has competed in numerous pageants and was crowned DeKalb County Fairest of the Fair in 2018 and competed on the state level.

Originally from the small town of Fountain Run, Kentucky, Hatfield has been a resident of Smithville for three years. She is employed as an adjustor with State Farm Insurance. Her biggest accomplishment has been her new business, Ramblin Reds. Erica is a member of the New Union The Baptist Church and she enjoys horseback riding and spending time with friends. Her favorite quote is “Believe you can and you’re halfway there”.

July 11, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

A man who entered into a contract with another to build a house but didn’t follow through on the plan has been charged with theft of property over $10,000.

55-year-old Gordon Ray Rackley of Sparta Highway Smithville is under a $15,000 bond and his court date is July 28.

Sheriff Patrick Ray said that on September 24, 2021, Rackley signed a contract to build a home for which construction materials were paid up front. Although construction began in February 2022 it was never completed. In March 2022, the victim noticed materials missing from the job site and sent a letter by certified mail to Rackley as well as the Tennessee Consumer Protection Division. Rackley responded to the letter stating he would pay back the money but has yet to do so. The reimbursement amount sought by the victim is $10,730.

37-year-old Nicholas Aaron Gordon of Woodbury is charged with driving under the influence. His bond is $3,500 and he will make a court appearance on July 28.

Sheriff Ray said that on July 10 a deputy was dispatched to the area of Sparta Highway in response to a vehicle accident. Upon arrival the officer spoke with Gordon, who had driven off into a ditch. Gordon had a strong odor of alcohol on him. His speech was slurred, and he was unsteady on his feet. Gordon submitted to but performed poorly on field sobriety tasks.

A passenger with Gordon, 39-year-old Alisha Beth Ford of Mount Herman Road, Smithville is charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to manufacture, sell, or deliver. Her bond is $15,000 and she will make a court appearance July 28.

Sheriff Ray said that on July 10 while assisting another officer with a DUI arrest involving Gordon, a deputy spoke with Ford who was in the passenger seat. After he asked her to step out of the vehicle so that a search could be conducted, he found in the passenger side floorboard where Ford’s belongings had been a baggie of a crystal-like substance believed to be methamphetamine that weighed 1.85 grams.

July 11, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

The DeKalb County Fair returns for its annual weeklong run Monday through Saturday, July 11-16.

www.dekalbcountyfairtn.com/

With the theme “Hometown Heroes This Fair is For You in 2022″, the 166th edition will feature another fun filled week of rides by B&K Carnival and many crowd-pleasing activities and events including the Demolition Derby, ATV/Motorcycle Racing, Super Truck & Tractor Pull, Pageants, the Lip Sync Battle, Car Show, Grill-Off and Ice Cream Contest, Poultry, Cattle, Goat, and Pet Show, Hay Decorating, and much more. Cash drawings will be held each night.

DeKalb Fair President Matt Boss said this year’s fair is dedicated to “Hometown Heroes”.

“The Fair Board decided that we wanted to recognize the Hometown Heroes of DeKalb County and dedicate each night of the fair to them including our fire departments, police departments,  DeKalb EMS,  sheriff’s department, military, highway patrol, rescue squad and other people we consider Hometown Heroes in DeKalb County,” said Boss.

The schedule of Fair events each night is as follows:

Monday, July 11:
*Cattle Show at the Ag Center- 6:00 p.m.
*Demolition Derby at the T.C. McMillen Arena- 7:00 p.m.
*Junior Fair Princess Pageant for contestants ages 13-16 at 6:00 p.m. followed by the Fairest of the Fair Pageant for contestants ages 17 to 20 at the Lions Club Pavilion
*Miss Fair Queen for contestants ages 21-54 at the Lions Club Pavilion following the Fairest of the Fair Pageant
*Lip Sync Battle (Round 1) at the Lions Club Pavilion following the Miss Fair Queen
*Cash Drawing-9:30 p.m. at the Lions Club Pavilion

Tuesday, July 12:
*Little Mister for contestants ages 4-6: 6:00 p.m. at the Lions Club Pavilion
*Little Miss for contestants ages 4-6 following the Little Mister Pageant
*Mrs. Fair Queen for contestants up to age 54 at the Lions Club Pavilion following the Little Miss Pageant
*Miss Senior Fair Queen for contestants ages 55 and older at the Lions Club Pavilion following the Mrs. Fair Queen Pageant
*Corn Hole Tournament: 7:00 p.m. at the Ag Center
*ATV/Motorcycle Racing: 7:00 p.m. at the T.C. McMillen Arena
*Cash Drawing-9:30 p.m. at the Lions Club Pavilion

Wednesday, July 13:
*Cooking Lamb: 6:00 p.m. at the Ag Center (First Come, First Served)
*Little Miss Princess Pageant for contestants ages 7-9: 6:00 p.m. followed by the Miss Sweetheart Pageant for those ages 10-12 at the Lions Club Pavilion
*Kiddie Tractor Pull: 7:00 p.m. at the Ag Center
*Cash Drawing-9:30 p.m. at the Lions Club Pavilion

Thursday, July 14:
*Senior Day: 9:00 a.m. at the Ag Center
*Junior Goat Show: 6:00 p.m. at the Barn
* Baby Show for contestants one day to 12 months: 6:00 p.m. at the Lions Club Pavilion followed by youthALIVE
*Cash Drawing: 9:30 p.m. at the Lions Club Pavilion

Friday, July 15:

*Toddler Show for contestants 13 months to 48 months: 6:00 p.m. followed by Lip Sync Battle (Finale) at the Lions Club Pavilion

*Farmer for a Day: 6:00 p.m. at the Ag Center
*Homemade Ice Cream Contest: 6:00 p.m. at the Ag Center
*ATV/Motorcycle Racing: 7:00 p.m. at the T.C. McMillen Arena
*Cash Drawing-9:30 p.m. at the Lions Club Pavilion

Saturday, July 16:

*Grill-Off Competition: 2:00 p.m. at the Ag Center
*Car Show: 2:00 p.m. Registration and judging at 5:00 p.m. with awards to follow
*Gospel Singing: 6:00 p.m. at the Lions Club Pavilion
*Pet Show: 5:00 p.m. at the Ag Center
*Super Tractor/Truck Pull: 7:00 p.m. at the T.C. McMillen Arena
*Cash Drawing-9:30 p.m. at the Lions Club Pavilion

Take a stroll down Memory Lane which features replicas of Prichard’s Motors, DeKalb Telephone Cooperative, Jennings’ Barber Shop, DeKalb Community Bank, Alexandria Drug Store, Jennings Produce, Alexandria Mercantile, and DeKalb County Fair Veterans Building.

Enjoy Memory Lane Stage Entertainment which includes Body Boutique by “B” Monday night at 6:00 p.m.; Hart & Gold Permanent Jewelry & Bag Bar Tuesday night; Outreach Kids Choir at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday night; and Susan England at 7:00 p.m. on Friday night. More acts to be booked later.

Rides on the Midway will be provided by B&K Carnival. Unlimited rides will be available for $20.00 on Monday night through Thursday night and $25.00 on Friday night and Saturday night.

Admission to the fair is $5.00 per person. Children age four and younger will be admitted free! Gates and Midway open at 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. The exhibit building is open from 5:00 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and Saturday from 4:00 p.m. until 9:30 p.m.

Visit the DeKalb County Fair website at the link below for information about renting booth space, being a sponsor, entering pageants and shows, entering exhibits and events. The contact person and phone number for all of these are listed on the website at
www.dekalbcountyfairtn.com/

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