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DCHS Tigers Close Out Homecoming Week with 41-10 win over Cannon County
September 27, 2019
By: Dwayne Page
The DeKalb County High School Tigers celebrated the last night of Spirit week Friday with a 41-10 homecoming victory over their border rivals from Cannon County.
The Tigers struck with 4:53 left in the 1st period on a 4 yard touchdown run by Colby Barnes. Alan Munoz converted the PAT and DeKalb County led 7-0.
Dylan Denson capped a 57 yard scoring drive on a 1 yard touchdown run with 9:19 left in the 2nd period. Munoz added the extra point and the Tigers led 14-0.
Quarterback Axel Aldino scored on an 8 yard keeper with 6:20 left in the 2nd period. Munoz booted the extra point and DeKalb County ‘s lead was 21-0.
Aldino found Munoz on a 10 yard touchdown pass with 26 seconds left before the half. The PAT try by Munoz was no good but the Tigers held a 27-0 lead by halftime.
The Tigers scored on the opening kick of the third period on an 87 yard return by Desmond Nokes. Aldino scored on the 2 point conversion run and DeKalb County led 35-0.
Colby Barnes scored his second touchdown of the game on a 15 yard run with 1:20 left in the 3rd period. The PAT attempt by Munoz was no good but DeKalb County led 41-0.
Cannon County got on the board with 10:40 left in the 4th period on a 58 yard touchdown pass play from Jamal Barrett to Brady Cunningham. The 2 point conversion pass from Barrett to Lavell Rogers was good and the Lions trailed 41-8.
The Lions got a safety as a high snap sailed over Tiger quarterback Kolter Kilgore’s head into the DC endzone with 5:10 left in the game. DeKalb County went on to win 41-10.
DeKalb County improves to 3-3 (1-0) on the season while Cannon County drops to 2-4. The Tigers will visit Livingston Academy in a region showdown next Friday night, October 4 at 7:00 p.m. WJLE will have LIVE coverage. The Wildcats are 6-0 (2-0).
Election Commission Announces Dates for 2020 Political Season
September 27, 2019
By: Dwayne Page
DeKalb County is about to enter the political season, at least for the first election scheduled in 2020.
Local primaries will be held in conjunction with the Presidential Preference Primary on March 3 and petitions for the offices on the local ballot will be available beginning October 14.’
“The DeKalb County Democratic Party will hold a primary for the office of Assessor of Property and Constable in all seven districts,” said Dennis Stanley, Administrator of Elections. “The Republican Party will select their nominees for those offices by caucus.” In addition, both local parties will hold a primary for the office of Criminal Court Judge Part II in the 13th Judicial District.
“I understand it can be a little confusing to the voters and candidates,” Stanley said, “but in simple terms Democratic candidates for Assessor of Property, Constable and Circuit Court Judge must qualify by petition and they will be available beginning October 14. Republican candidates for Circuit Court Judge only must qualify by petition. The other offices are chosen by another party method.”
He also reminded potential Independent candidates that they must qualify by the petition process and can obtain a petition beginning at the same time, even though they would not appear on the ballot until August.
Here are the key dates for the March 3, 2020 election:
First day to pick up petitions—October 14
Qualifying deadline—Noon December 12
Voter registration deadline—February 3, 2020
Early Voting period—Feb. 12 through February 25, 2020
The election office also reminds voters about the rules regarding Absentee voting.
To vote absentee by mail, the voter must make the request in writing and include their name (as registered), social security number, date of birth, residential address, mailing address (if different), the election(s) in which they wish to vote in and political preference if voting in a primary, the reason they are requesting to vote absentee and their signature.
“We will accept written requests for an absentee ballot by mail, fax or email beginning December 4 through February 25,” Stanley said. “All absentee ballots must be returned by mail.”
For more information about the upcoming election call the local election office at 615-597-4146 or log on to https://www.dekalbelections.com.
Saturday Night Benefit Set for Phillip and Clara Wilkey
September 27, 2019
By: Dwayne Page
A Benefit Dessert Auction for Phillip and Clara Wilkey will be Saturday, September 28 starting at 6 p.m. at the DeKalb County Complex at 712 South Congress Boulevard, Smithville sponsored by the Smithville-DeKalb County Rescue Squad.
This benefit is to help with expenses incurred during recent hospital stays and continuing treatment.
“Phillip has been employed with the City of Smithville for over 30 years and he’s been with the Rescue Squad for several years as well. He’s the type to be the first to help but he’s the absolute last person to ask for help. They have tremendous medical bills and we are trying to help them out,” said a spokesperson.
If you would like to donate a dessert and if you would like for it to be picked up, please contact Captain Dustin Johnson at 615-598-2080 or any Rescue Squad member.
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