Mya Ruch Named 2019-20 DCHS Lady Tiger Basketball MVP

September 29, 2020
By: Dwayne Page

Members of the 2019-20 DeKalb County High School Lady Tigers Basketball Team , who were unable to have their awards banquet in the spring due to COVID-19, were recently recognized for their athletic accomplishments last season.

Mya Ruch received the Allen D. Hooper Most Valuable Player Award presented by Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. She also earned team awards for Best Passer, Best Defender, and Best Ball Handler. Ruch helped lead the Lady Tigers to an 18-15 record and a semi-finals finish in the Region Tournament.

Other Lady Tiger Award Winners:

Megan Cantrell- Best 6th Man
Kalee Ferrell- Best Rebounder, Best Offensive Player, and Hustle Award
Emme Colwell-Best Free Throw Shooter
Kenzie France-Best Attitude
Megan Walker-Toughest Player
Grace Griffin-Most Improved

September 29, 2020
By: Dwayne Page

A Baxter man was killed in a crash Monday afternoon on Highway 56 (Cookeville Highway) north of Hurricane Bridge near the scenic overlook.

Dead is 53 year old Mickey James.

According to Trooper Bobby Johnson of the Tennessee Highway Patrol, James was driving north in a 1996 Ford Ranger when a southbound 2009 Chevy Malibu, driven by 35 year old Kevin Boersma of McMinnville, crossed the center line and struck James’ pickup. The force of the crash knocked the truck into and partially across a guardrail. James, not wearing a seatbelt, was partially ejected. He died at the scene.

Boersma was transported by DeKalb EMS to Ascension Saint Thomas DeKalb Hospital where he was treated for non-life threatening injuries. He was charged with a second offense of driving on a suspended license and failure to exercise due care.

The crash was investigated by Trooper Johnson who was assisted by Trooper Caleb Bain and Lieutenant Billy Prater of the Tennessee Highway Patrol. Others on the scene in addition to DeKalb EMS were members of the DeKalb County Volunteer Fire Department Rescue and Extrication Team and the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department.

James’ death marks the 5th traffic fatality of the year in DeKalb County.

September 29, 2020
By: Dwayne Page

County Mayor Tim Stribling was re-elected Chairman of the County Commission Monday night by acclamation.

Sixth district member Jeff Barnes, the longest serving member of the commission at 18 years, was named chairman pro temp.

The County Commission reorganizes each September naming a chairman and chairman pro temp to serve for the ensuing 12 months.

(The video below shows county commission discussion and action on electing a chairman and chairman pro temp, sales tax report,  and budget amendments including a $75 per month increase in pay for judicial commissioners which was approved on a 10-4 vote)

County Commission Elects Chairman (Part 1) from dwayne page on Vimeo.

Although the County Mayor is typically selected to serve as chairman, the commission could opt to name one of its own for that role.

Members of the commission are Julie Young and Dennis Slager in the 1st district, Sabrina Farler and Myron Rhody in the 2nd district, Jenny Trapp and Bobby Johnson in the 3rd district, Scott Little and Janice Fish-Stewart in the 4th district, Jerry Adcock and Anita Puckett in the 5th district, Jeff Barnes and Matt Adcock in the 6th district, and Bruce Malone and Beth Pafford in the 7th district.

The commission meets in regular monthly session on the fourth Monday night at 6:30 p.m. usually in the downstairs courtroom of the courthouse but in recent months at the County Complex auditorium.

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