American Legion Post Plans Veterans Day Observance

October 25, 2018
By: Dwayne Page

The men and women who have put their lives on the line to protect our freedom will be honored in a special Veterans Day program Friday morning, November 9 at the DeKalb County Complex auditorium hosted by the American Legion Post #122. Veteran’s Day is Sunday, November 11.

The observance begins at 9:15 a.m. with patriotic music by Susan Hinton followed by a performance from the DCHS Chorus and Band at 9:30 a.m. then the presentation of colors by Boy Scout Troop #347. The DCHS Chorus will sing the National Anthem and a prayer will be offered by local minister Larry Green. Commander William Edmonds will make welcoming remarks and Judy Redmon, President of the Ladies’ Auxiliary will introduce the guest speaker, Richard Buford of the American Legion  Department of Tennessee Post #46.  After the program, the audience will gather at the Veterans Memorial Monument at the courthouse for placement of a wreath. Josh Moon will blow taps to close the program.

Veterans who wish to will be transported by school bus from the county complex to the town square courtesy of School Transportation Supervisor Jimmy Sprague.

A lunch for veterans and their families, band, and program participants will be provided by the Senior Citizens and Director Pam Redmon and American Legion Post #122.

October 25, 2018
By: Dwayne Page

A Liberty woman recently stopped for a traffic offense was also cited for concealing drug paraphernalia in her bra.

29 year old Kayla Diane Miller of Big Hill Road, Liberty will be in court November 8

Sheriff Patrick Ray said that on Saturday, October 20 a deputy stopped a white Chevy Blazer for violation of the light law. While speaking to the driver, Miller, the officer learned from the woman that she had two needles and a glass pipe in her bra.

Meanwhile another woman in a separate case was found with drugs during a probation search.

23 year old Crystal May Smith of Andrews Street, Smithville is cited for simple possession of a schedule II, IV, & VI drug. Her court date is November 8

Sheriff Ray said that on Thursday, October 18 a deputy stopped Smith on North Congress Boulevard. She told the officer that she was on probation and agreed to submit to a search,  which revealed 1.1 grams of a white powdery substance believed to be methamphetamine, 1.1 grams of a green leafy substance believed to be marijuana, and four yellow pills believed to be Xanax.

October 25, 2018
By: Dwayne Page

Dewain Hendrixson maintains his lead among WJLE’s Fearless Forecasters for picking winners after eight weeks of the college football season.

Hendrixson has an overall record of 78-41.

Darrell Gill and Will Graham are in a tie for second place at 75-44 each, 3 games back. Scott Brown is 73-46, 5 games behind. Grant James of the James Gang is 7 games out of first place at 71-48. Ricky Atnip is 9 games back at 69-50. Chad Kirby, John Pryor, and the guests are each at 67-52, 11 games out of first place. Our guests this season have been Larry Green, Darvin Gill, Isaac Gray, Luke Willoughby, Ronnie Goodwin, Tony Cross, Dan Delacruz, and Donny Green.

Meanwhile Dewain Hendrixson had the best record for the week at 14-1 followed by Darrell Gill and Will Graham each at 13-2, Grant James of the James Gang and the guest Donny Green each at 11-4. Scott Brown and Ricky Atnip each went 10-5. Chad Kirby 9-6 and John Pryor 8-7.

Only one forecaster hit his underdog pick last week. Will Graham picked up 7 points with Virginia’s upset win over Duke and retakes first place with a total of 41 points. He is followed by Scott Brown with 35 points. Grant James of the James Gang has 31 points, Ricky Atnip 15, Darrell Gill 14, John Pryor 11.5, Dewain Hendrixson 11, the guests 7 points, and Chad Kirby 5.

Today (Thursday) the Forecasters will be picking winners in the following games:

Purdue at Michigan State, Texas at Oklahoma State, Iowa at Penn State, South Florida at Houston, Washington State at Stanford, Wisconsin at Northwestern, Texas Tech at Iowa State, N.C. State at Syracuse, Miami at Boston College, Duke at Pittsburgh, Texas A&M at Mississippi State, Kentucky at Missouri, Florida vs Georgia, Vanderbilt at Arkansas, and Tennessee at South Carolina.

Today’s special guest is County Mayor Tim Stribling.

Catch the Fearless Forecasters on WJLE today (Thursday) at 4:30 p.m. on AM 1480/FM 101.7 and LIVE streaming at www.wjle.com.

The program is sponsored by the Charles D. Atnip Realty and Auction Company, Middle Tennessee Natural Gas, Liberty State Bank, DeKalb County Insurance, Gill Automotive, Love-Cantrell Funeral Home, and DeKalb County Ace Hardware.

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