Christmas Parades Coming Up in Liberty, Smithville, and Alexandria

November 10, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

Smithville, Liberty, and Alexandria are making plans for their annual Christmas Parades.

Sponsored by the Smithville Volunteer Fire Department, this year’s Smithville Christmas parade is set for Saturday, December 7 starting at 4 p.m.  To enter just show up at Smithville Elementary School at 3 p.m.  Entries will enter from Walker Drive to the Smithville Elementary School property. Horses for the parade are to be brought to the Bill Page Ballpark. Antique cars will line up near Food Lion on Bryant Street. No 4 wheelers or motorcycles will be permitted in the parade but side by sides will be allowed with a licensed driver. For more information call Smithville Fire Chief Charlie Parker at 615-597-4141 or Chamber Director Suzanne Williams.

Meanwhile the Liberty Christmas Parade, sponsored by the Town of Liberty and Liberty State Bank will be Sunday, December 1 starting at 2 p.m. The line-up begins at 1 p.m. at Salem Baptist Church. No pre-registration is needed. Anyone wanting to participate may just show up for the line-up at 1 p.m. Refreshments will be available and prizes will be given away after the parade.

The Alexandria Parade will be Sunday, December 15 at 2 p.m. with the line-up at 1 p.m. on West Main Street. To enter contact at the Alexandria City Hall to fill out an entry form. Call 615-529-2171 for more information.

November 10, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

The 2019 Fall Fest Queen is Kenlee Renae Taylor. 

She is the 14 year old daughter of Ken and Cindy Taylor of Smithville. Kenlee succeeds her sister, 19 year old Abigail Hope Taylor, the retiring queen from last year. 

Taylor was also awarded for having the prettiest hair and dress in the pageant held Saturday at the County Complex Auditorium sponsored by the Smithville Business and Professional Women’s Club.  

Mackenzie Leigh Sprague was named 1^st runner-up. She is the 15 year old daughter of Wanda Sprague of Smithville. She was also recognized for prettiest eyes. 

Meanwhile 13 year old Madison Brooke Dawson won the Autumn Sweetheart pageant. 

Dawson is the daughter of Jamie Lyn and Jarred Dawson of Smithville. She also received honors for prettiest hair and dress. 

11 year old Bailey Elizabeth Kidd was 1^st runner-up. She is the daughter of Kelli Bess and Brandon Kidd of Smithville. She was also judged to be most photogenic and to have the prettiest eyes. 

The 2019 Autumn Princess is Baylei Anne Benson, the 8 year old daughter of Karey and John Washer and Christopher Benson of Smithville. She was also awarded for prettiest eyes and dress. 

Arraya Jenae Taylor, the 7 year old daughter of Angie Taylor of Smithville, was named 1^st runner-up. She also received honors for prettiest hair, most photogenic, and the people’s choice. 

The 2019 Tiny Autumn Miss Queen is Shaniya Bates, the 5 year old daughter of Tom and Chyna Bates of Liberty. 

1^st runner-up in the pageant was Caroline Jewell Estes, the 4 year old daughter of Andy and Emily Estes of Smithville. She was also awarded for prettiest hair. 

2^nd runner-up: Alayna Hendrixson, the 4 year old daughter of Jimmy and Amanda Hendrixson of Smithville. She was also honored for being the most photogenic. 

3^rd runner-up: Nevaeh Renea Anderson, 4 year old daughter of Tori Tate of Smithville. She received the people’s choice award.

November 10, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

A man charged in the fatal shooting of his stepson made a brief appearance in General Sessions Court Thursday during a video arraignment from the jail where he is incarcerated.

50 year old Albert Wayne Fisher, Jr. is charged with second degree murder in the fatal shooting of 37 year old Tyler Durden. During the hearing, the judge appointed the District Public Defender’s Office to represent Fisher  in the case. His bond remains at $500,000 and his next court appearance is December 5.

The shooting occurred on Halloween night at Fisher’s home on Eckles Heights Road in Liberty.

Authorities have revealed few details about the shooting.

In a prepared statement, the TBI said “at the request of 13^th District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway, TBI Special Agents joined DeKalb County deputies and investigators with the DA’s office in investigating  the shooting that occurred shortly after 6 p.m. October 31. During the course of the investigation, Agents developed information that Durden approached the residence of his mother and stepfather. Fisher came to the door, and during that encounter, fired a weapon, striking Mr. Durden. The victim was ultimately transported to a Nashville hospital, where he was pronounced deceased”.

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