Grand Ole Opry Invites Smithville Jamboree Fiddle Champion to Perform

June 5, 2023
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The Grand Ole Opry, the world’s longest-running radio show and the show that made country music famous, is proud to announce that it has invited the 2023 Grand Fiddle Off Champion of the Smithville Fiddlers’ Jamboree and Crafts Festival to perform on its legendary stage, the biggest stage in country music. The Smithville Jamboree, held annually on the Friday and Saturday nearest the Fourth of July in Smithville, Tennessee, is a major event that draws hundreds of musicians and crafts people, as well as thousands of spectators from around the world. The festival showcases the best of old-time Appalachian-style music and dance, as well as authentic Appalachian and handmade crafts.

The Grand Fiddle Off Champion, who will be determined on July 1, 2023, at the 52nd annual Smithville Jamboree, will have the opportunity to play a ‘fiddle tune’ for the Opry square dancers’ live performance during a selected show later this year. The Opry has partnered with the Smithville Jamboree since 2022 to offer this exciting opportunity to the fiddle champion, as a way to honor the tradition and talent of country music fiddlers.

The Grand Ole Opry is more than just a radio show or a performance venue. It is a family of artists and fans who share a love for country music and its history. It is a place where aspiring stars dream of playing and where music lovers connect with their favorite artists up close. It is a place where legends are made and history is preserved.

For more information about the Grand Ole Opry and its upcoming shows, visit opry.com or follow @Opry on social media. For more information about the Smithville Fiddlers’ Jamboree and Crafts Festival and its schedule of events, visit smithvillejamboree.com or follow @SmithvilleJamboree on Facebook.

June 5, 2023
By: Dwayne Page

Sheriff Patrick Ray has released the activity reports from School Resource Officers at all five schools in the county for the 2022-2023 year.

The reports from each school are as follows:

DeKalb West School
Assists
Assisted Staff- 171
Assist Patrol- 1
Motorist Assist- 2

Advisory Sessions
Students- 12
Students Families- 7
Teachers- 3
Principal- 1

Meetings
Classwork Lectures- 34
School Meetings- 10
Games Attended- 31

Arrests
Assault- 1

Removals Off of School Grounds
Parents- 1
Adults- 1

Searches
Students- 8

Confiscations
Tobacco/vapes- 2

Transports
Students- 1

Total 286

Smithville Elementary School
Reports
Accident Reports- 4

Assists
Assisted Staff- 116
Assist Patrol- 7
Motorist Assist- 14

Advisory Sessions
Students- 14
Students Families- 20
Law Enforcement- 25
Teachers- 37
Principal- 83
Public- 20

Meetings
Classwork Lectures- 19
School Meetings- 6
Community Meetings- 1
Games Attended- 32

Total 398

Northside Elementary
Reports
Offense Report- 1

Assists
Assisted Staff- 155
Assist Patrol- 4
Medical Assist- 2
Motorist Assist- 3

Advisory Sessions
Students- 36
Students Families- 16
Law Enforcement- 8
Teachers- 19
Principal- 42
Public- 3

Meetings
School Meetings- 2
Community Meetings- 3
Games Attended- 37

Arrests
Assault- 1

Searches
Students- 16

Confiscations
Tobacco/vapes- 1
Knives- 2
Transports
Students- 1
Total 353

DeKalb Middle School
Assists
Assisted Staff- 195
Assist Patrol- 6

Advisory Sessions
Students- 177
Students Families- 24
Teachers- 3
Principal- 16

Meetings
Classwork Lectures- 98
School Meetings- 15
Games Attended- 57

Citations
Tobacco- 4
Marijuana/THC- 3
Assault- 1
Threat- 1

Searches
Students- 64

Confiscations
Illegal Drugs- 3
Vapes- 19

Total 683

DeKalb High School
Reports
Offense Reports- 1
Accident Reports- 3

Assists
Assisted Staff- 113
Assist Patrol- 5
Motorist Assist- 14

Advisory Sessions
Students- 180
Students Families- 71
Law Enforcement- 45
Teachers- 37
Principal- 62
Public- 12

Meetings
Classwork Lectures- 1
Games Attended- 39

Arrests
Assault- 3
Drug Arrests- 5
Citations-6

Searches
Students- 69
Vehicles- 1

Confiscations
Illegal Drugs- 3
Tobacco/vapes- 26
Total 709

June 4, 2023
By: Dwayne Page

Tennessee’s 2023 Free Fishing Day is set for Saturday, June 10 when anyone may fish free without a license in Tennessee’s public waters.

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency provides the annual free day in hopes of increasing interest in fishing. The day allows anyone the opportunity to try this great outdoor sport to celebrate fishing as a wholesome and healthy recreational opportunity. In addition, children ages 15 and younger may fish without a license beginning on Free Fishing Day through the following Friday (June 16).

“From 7 a.m. until around 12 noon Saturday, June 10, we will have our annual Kids Fishing Rodeo at the big pond at Pea Ridge on Ferrell Road. This is for kids up to age 16. We will probably have some soft drinks and snacks for the kids. We are going to stock it a day or two before with catfish. We invite the kids to come up. You don’t have to register ahead of time. You can just show up that morning. We will try to get everyone’s name once you are there because we will have a few giveaways. Hopefully we will have bait to give out but you are welcomed and encouraged to bring your own bait. After we finish the rodeo at noon adults will be allowed and encouraged to come and fish there too,” said TWRA Officer Tony Cross.

The day and week are annual events in Tennessee and are great opportunities to introduce children to the enjoyment and excitement of a day on the water catching fish. The TWRA is among several organizations planning special fishing events, primarily for youngsters. The TWRA annually stocks several thousand pounds of fish for various events.

For a list of the events, visit the TWRA website at www.tnwildlife.org and the fishing page. Anglers and potential anglers should check the events list often since special events are frequently added.

Free Fishing Day and Week apply to Tennessee’s public waters, TWRA owned and operated lakes, and state park facilities. Some privately owned pay lakes and ponds continue to charge during this special day and week. Anglers will need to consult with those operators if there are any questions about a facility.

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