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Michael Hale Elected 40th District State Representative
November 8, 2022
By: Dwayne Page
Local businessman Michael Hale is the new State Representative of the 40th District.
Hale, a Republican won the election Tuesday easily defeating his Democratic Challenger Tom Cook District Wide and in DeKalb County where he and his family reside.
In DeKalb County Hale received a total of 4,288 votes to 727 for Cook, who also lives in DeKalb County. Hale carried all 12 precincts decisively as well as the early voting and absentee totals.
District-wide, Hale won 14,852 to 2,956 and carried each of the counties in the district as follows: Cannon-3,055 to 624, DeKalb-4,288 to 727, Jackson- 2,530 to 613, Smith- 4,311 to 856, and Wilson-667 to 136.
Hale succeeds 14-year veteran state lawmaker Terri Lynn Weaver whom he defeated in the state GOP primary in August. The term of office is two years. The state legislature convenes again in January.
“This is one of the most humbling nights of my life to have come in and looks like district wide won 83.4% of the vote to 16.9%,” Hale told WJLE on election night.
“There are so many people to thank from my wife to my kids, and campaign workers who helped me all through the summer during a tough primary and then the last three months of a general election. Most of all I just want to thank the Lord for the blessings and opportunity to serve the approximately 70,000 people of the 40th district,” Hale continued.
“My life has been a service and I have worked with the people of DeKalb County in these communities for the last 34 years through the funeral home and other service to people. I want people to know that as far as our funeral home business nothing changes there but if I can be of service or help to you as your state representative, please feel free to call me. I will be getting more information later about our office in Nashville. I just look forward to serving and helping you and supporting our faith, family, and freedom. I want the 40th district to be the best place where people can work, live, raise a family, visit and then ultimately retire,” said Hale.
Here are the results by precinct:
Early voting and Absentee combined: Hale-1,231, Cook-245
Election Day:
Alexandria: Hale-360, Cook-44
Temperance Hall: Hale-164, Cook-25
Liberty: Hale- 309, Cook- 56
Snow Hill: Hale-168, Cook-25
Church of God: Hale-385, Cook-60
Courthouse: Hale-369, Cook 78
Rock Castle: Hale-78, Cook 18
Johnson Chapel: Hale-191, Cook-33
County Complex: Hale-287, Cook-35
Keltonburg: Hale-261, Cook-34
Blue Springs: Hale-175, Cook-25
Church of Christ Annex: Hale-310, Cook-49
Man Charged with Aggravated Assault of Boyfriend
November 8, 2022
By: Dwayne Page
A Smithville man is facing an aggravated assault charge for attacking his boyfriend.
40-year-old Charles Allan Barnett of Shady Drive is under a $3,500 bond and he will make a court appearance November 17.
Sheriff Patrick Ray said that on November 1 a deputy was summoned to Barnett’s home due to a domestic assault. Upon arrival the officer spoke with a man who said that he and his boyfriend, Barnett had gotten into an argument which became physical. The man said Barnett pushed him down and began kicking him about both sides of his face before trying to strangle him. According to the victim, Barnett grabbed a rubber mallet during the altercation and threatened to kill him if he got up off the floor. Struggling to breathe the victim said he kicked Barnett in the groin after which Barnett stopped the assault and left the home. The victim had visible marks on his neck, face, and right side.
32-year-old Jacob Randall Lawrence of Eagle Creek Road, Smithville is charged with public intoxication. His bond is $2,500 and he will be in court November 10.
Sheriff Ray said that on November 2 a deputy was dispatched to a call of a suspicious person. Upon arrival the officer found the suspect, Lawrence highly intoxicated and wearing his pants and underwear around his knees lying in the front yard of a stranger’s residence. Lawrence admitted to having had several drinks earlier in the day.
40-year-old Joshua Leslie Johnson of Hendrixson Road, Smithville is charged with being a fugitive from justice. His bond is $75,000 and he will make a court appearance November 17. Sheriff Ray said that on November 5 officers learned that Johnson is wanted in Georgia. He was found and placed under arrest.
32-year-old David Martin Roberts of McMinnville is charged with driving under the influence. He was also cited for driving on a suspended license, violation of an open container, and no insurance. His bond is $1,500 and he will be in court December 1.
Sheriff Ray said that on November 4 a deputy was dispatched to Sparta Highway due to a non-injury wreck. Upon arrival he spoke with Roberts who informed the officer that while driving he ran off the road into a ditch and he admitted to having consumed seven beers earlier in the night. In the passenger seat of the vehicle was an open half gallon container of alcohol. Roberts had a strong odor of alcohol on him. He was unsteady on his feet. Roberts’ eyes were glossy, and his speech was slurred. Roberts submitted to but performed poorly on field sobriety tasks.
Election Day Has Arrived (View sample ballot here)
November 8, 2022
By: Dwayne Page
DeKalb County voters will return to the polls for the last time this year today (Tuesday, November 8) for the State and Federal General Elections.
Polls at all 12 precincts in DeKalb County will be open from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. and WJLE will have LIVE election return coverage when the polls close at 7 p.m. on AM 1480/FM 101.7 and LIVE streaming at www.wjle.com
(Click link below for statewide election returns)
https://www.elections.tn.gov/results.php
For the 14 day early voting period, October 19 through November 3 a total of 2,134 cast ballots in DeKalb County.
Voters will be making their selections for Governor, Congressman and State Representative and voters in the 4th district only will have a candidate for Constable to fill an unexpired term. In addition, voters will be making their choices on four constitutional amendments.
Candidates for Governor are: Republican incumbent Bill Lee, Democratic nominee Jason Brantley Martin and Independents Constance M. Every, John Gentry, Basil Marceaux, Charles Van Morgan, Alfred O’Neil, Deborah Rouse, Michael E. Scantland and Rick Tyler.
Candidates for U.S House of Representatives District 6 are Republican incumbent John Rose and Democratic challenger Randal Cooper.
Candidates for Tennessee House of Representatives District 40 are Republican Michael Hale and Democrat Tom Cook, both from DeKalb County.
The lone candidate for Constable in the 4th District is Republican Lane Ball.
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