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Thirty Four Youngsters Featured in Toddler Show at the Fair (VIEW VIDEO HERE)
July 21, 2018
By: Dwayne Page
Thirty four toddlers from ages 13 to 48 months were featured Friday evening during the annual Toddler Show at the DeKalb County Fair.
First place winners received a blue ribbon. Red ribbons went to those receiving second place.
This year’s recipients are as follows:
Boys (13 to 18 months)
Winner: Johnny “Davis” Barnes, III, the 14 month old son of Johnny and Shelly Barnes of Alexandria.
Runner-up: Ruker Luke Roberts, the 16 month old son of Jordan Smith and Dalton Roberts of Smithville
Girls (13 to 18 months)
Winner: Dallas “Toby” Agee, 18 month old daughter of Donnie and Stephanie Agee of Smithville
Runner-up: Janna Rae Davis, 16 month old daughter of Tanner and Emily Davis of Liberty
Other participants:
Shawna Anne Buck, the 15 month old daughter of Christine Mayo and Shawn Buck of Smithville
Emerie Dell Edwards, 15 month old daughter of Abram and Shannon Edwards of Smithville
Rylee Dean Watley, 13 month old daughter of Robert and Kayla Watley of Alexandria
Westlyn Elyse Roller, 19 month old daughter of Jordon and Kari Roller of Smithville
Boys (19 to 24 months)
Winner: Maddux Hale, the 23 month old son of Austin and Kimberly Hale of Smithville
Girls (19 to 24 months)
Winner: Piper Chapman, 19 month old daughter of Josh and Taylor Chapman of Smithville
Runner-up: Aleeya Weslyn Graham, 19 month old daughter of Derek and Andria Graham of Smithville
Other participants:
Tinley Gracelynn Duggin, 19 month old daughter of Erica Duggin and Tyler Forth of Smithville
Sophia Ann Tiner, 23 month old daughter of Billy and Stephanie Tiner of Smithville
Cali Mae Johnson, 24 month old daughter of Jeremy and Kelli Johnson of Alexandria
Boys (25 to 30 months)
Winner: Colton Graham Duke, the 25 month old son of John and Whitney Duke of Smithville
Runner-up: Dyllan Bates, 26 month old son of Ada and Tom Bates of Liberty
Kent Wins Lip Sync Battle at DeKalb County Fair (VIEW VIDEO HERE)
July 21, 2018
By: Dwayne Page
Kaylee Kent won the 2018 Lip Sync Battle at the DeKalb County Fair Friday night beating out three other contenders for the title. Audience response determined the winner.
The 9 year old Smithville girl lip synced to the song “Me Too” by Meghan Trainor. Her performance earned her a first place trophy and $250 in cash.
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Coming in second place was 49 year old Billie Ann Tubbs of Smithville as she lip synced to Tina Turner’s “Proud Mary” . She took home $150.
15 year old Levi Driver of Liberty received $50 and third place for his lip sync performance of Elvis Presley’s “Hound Dog”.
16 year old Caiti Milligan of Smithville lip synced to Lightning Thief Musical’s “My Grand Plan”
Over 1,200 Have Voted Early to Date
July 20, 2018
By: Dwayne Page
A total of 1,228 people have cast ballots with one week left of early voting for the August 2 elections.
According to the election commission, 135 voted Saturday, July 21
Of the 1,228 total, 691 have voted in the State Republican Primary and 397 in the State Democratic Primary. A total of 139 have chosen not to vote in either primary just the County General.
A breakdown of voting by districts through Saturday, July 21 is as follows:
District 1: 100
District 2: 137
District 3: 264
District 4: 223
District 5: 195
District 6: 119
District 7: 190
Early voting runs Monday, July 23 through Saturday, July 28. Election Day is Thursday, Aug. 2.
Voting is being conducted on the first floor of the DeKalb County Courthouse.
The times are as follows:
Monday—1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday—9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Wednesday—9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Thursday—2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday—9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Saturday—9 a.m. to noon.
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