WJLE’s Fearless Forecasters College Football Talk Show Returns Today (Thursday, August 29th) at 4:30 p.m

August 29, 2024
By: Dwayne Page

WJLE’s “Fearless Forecasters” are returning for another season of college pigskin prognosticating today (Thursday) at 4:30 p.m.

This season’s regulars are Dewain Hendrixson, Scott Brown, Scott Goodwin, Chad Kirby, the James Gang (Grant and Jeff James), Ricky Atnip, John Pryor, The Gill Gang (Darrell, Eli or Noah Gill), and Alex Woodward.

The “Fearless Forecasters” pick who they believe will win in fourteen of the biggest or most interesting college football games of the week along with the Tennessee Titans games.

They also make an underdog selection each week.

The Fearless Forecaster with the best record and most underdog points is awarded at the end of the season.

Ricky Atnip will be looking to defend his 2023 title as the WJLE Fearless Forecaster of the year. During the college football season in 2023 including bowl games, Ricky compiled the overall best record picking winners in 253 games at 171-82. He was back-to-back winner in 2022 and 2023. For the third year in a row, Atnip also accumulated the most underdog points during the season at 67 points in 2023. Ricky was presented the “WJLE Fearless Forecasters Joe Goodwin Memorial Awards” during last year’s season finale show in January. He is sponsored on the show by the Charles D. Atnip Realty & Auction Company.

The program is sponsored by DeKalb County Ace Hardware, FirstBank, Middle Tennessee Natural Gas, Love-Cantrell Funeral Home, DeKalb County Insurance, Gill Automotive, the Charles D. Atnip Realty & Auction Company, Wilson Bank & Trust, and Domino’s Pizza.

Catch the “Fearless Forecasters” LIVE during the college football season weekly starting today (Thursday, August 29) at 4:30 p.m. on WJLE.

August 28, 2024
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On Monday, the DeKalb County High School Golf Teams earned victories over White County. The Lady Tigers won 79-117 moving their record to 15-0 on the year. Chloe Boyd carded a 37, Alison Poss a 42, and Emily Anderson a 51.

The boys defeated White County 178-210, moving them to 11-10 on the year. The boys scores included William Blair’s 42, Bradley Hale’s 43, Cooper Goodwin’s 46, Seth Fuson’s 47, and Jamison Troncoso’s 51.

“We are about halfway through the season, and I feel the teams are hitting their stride. With the post season less than a month away, we along with White County, were so excited when Honky Tonk National offered to host this match. It is a challenging course and will help the kids prepare for the post season. We appreciate the hospitality shown to us by the folks at Honky Tonk National,” said Head Coach John Pryor.

August 28, 2024
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For the first time since the establishment of DeKalb Middle School (DMS), students there now have a dedicated playground area to enjoy, complete with swings and a basketball court. The playground project, initiated in the summer of 2023 by Student Council Sponsor Suzette Barnes, marks a significant milestone for the school community.

The project began with the installation of a 20×30 concrete pad, on which two basketball goals were set up. Throughout the 2023-2024 school year, students relished the opportunity to play in the new space. However, the excitement didn’t stop there. Student Council members worked diligently to add swings to the area, and their efforts came to fruition last month. A three-bay swing set, featuring two seats in each bay, was installed between late July and early August.

On Monday, August 26th, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to officially open the swing set for student use. The ceremony was a momentous occasion, with students eagerly participating and becoming the first to enjoy swinging at DMS. The joy and excitement among the students were palpable as they embraced this new addition to their school.

Plans are in place to further enhance the playground to accommodate even more students, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to enjoy this outdoor space.

DMS extends its heartfelt thanks to Director of Schools Mr. Patrick Cripps, Coordinated School Health Director Mrs. Elise Driver, DeKalb Schools Maintenance Supervisor Mr. Aaron Young, Former DMS Principal Mr. Caleb Shehane, Current DMS Principal Mrs. Teresa Jones, and Assistant Principal Mr. Josh Agee for their unwavering support in making this project a reality for the students. Additionally, a special thank you goes out to IMI Concrete, 3:23 Custom Concrete, Smithville Electric, Middle TN Natural Gas, and the dedicated DMS Student Council members who contributed to the success of this project.

The new playground is a testament to the power of community collaboration and the commitment to providing students with a safe and enjoyable environment to play and thrive.

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