Justin Potter Library to Host Book Signing Thursday, September 26

September 12, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

Justin Potter Library will host a book signing on Thursday, September 26^th featuring Mark Francis author of a new book called “Fallen Kingdom, Anna’s Call”.

Come meet Francis and pick up a copy of his signed book that day from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.

Francis’s first experience as a storyteller was as a young child trying to get out of trouble. Little did he know that forty years later, this skill would come in handy again as he crafted bedtime stories for his newly adopted three-year-old daughter, and eventually lead him into his calling as a writer. Mark Francis lives with his wife and two of his three children in Middle Tennessee. Over the years, his children have given him extensive practice in storytelling—a skill he now puts to use in his debut novel, Anna’s Call. He also writes non-fiction works on biblical topics. His book Fallen Kingdoms, published by Deep River Books,  was released on August 15, 2019.

About the book:

All her life, Anna’s mother and Old Marta have groomed her to join the ranks of the Viszudar: a diplomatic corps of women who work to preserve the unity of the four kingdoms that arose from the rubble of a once-perfect world. But is ability destiny? When her call to formal training finally comes, Anna is torn between a simpler and safer future or the uncertainty and danger of serving her Dovarsha, the female ruler of her kingdom.

As Anna struggles through her own dilemma, an ominous threat surfaces in the distance. Historically, the unique characteristics of the four kingdoms both benefitted and balanced each other, enabling a long, though-sometimes-fragile peace to exist among them. But when a dramatic innovation in the Kishtar Kingdom tips the balance ever so slightly, Anna’s father unintentionally breathes new life into an ancient evil.

As the power of the evil grows, Anna and her fellow trainees find themselves caught in situations much more complex than they’ve ever faced. Though many can see Anna’s ability, she doubts whether she is up to the task. Now, trained but untested, Anna realizes she must face this oldest of adversaries alone.

Prepare to enter an entirely new and unique world of kingdoms in conflict, royal advisors with extraordinary abilities, an ancient yet unrelenting evil, and the young woman who finds herself in the midst of it all. In a vivid world that evokes Middle Earth or Narnia, this powerful allegory teaches the value of courage heritage, generosity, and innovation, while countering the prevailing messages in Young Adult fiction that glorify evil, victimhood, and rebellion.

September 11, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

Two of WJLE’s Fearless Forecasters are tied for the overall best record picking winners after the first two weeks of the college football season.

Chad Kirby and Dewain Hendrixson are tied for the lead at 19-11 each. Ricky Atnip, John Pryor, and Darrell Gill are in a tie for third place at 17-13 each. The James Gang (Grant and Jeff James), Jacob Parsley, and Scott Brown are each at 16-14, Jared Davis and the Guests (Chad Ramsey and Isaac Gray combined) are 15-15 and Will Graham is 14-16.

For the week, Darrell Gill had the best record at 10-5. Ricky Atnip, Chad Kirby, Will Graham, Dewain Hendrixson, and Jacob Parsley each went 9-6. John Pryor was 8-7.  The James Gang, Scott Brown, and Jared Davis were each at 7-8, and the guest Isaac Gray was 6-9.

Only one of the forecasters hit his underdog pick last week. Jacob Parsley got on the board with 7.5 points as Western Kentucky upset FIU 20-14

For the first two weeks, Jared Davis has accumulated the most underdog points at 17.5 followed by the guests 10.5, Jacob Parsley 7.5, and the James Gang 4.5 points

Thursday the Forecasters will be picking winners in the following games:

North Carolina at Wake Forest, Washington State at Houston, N.C. State at West Virginia, Maryland at Temple, USC at BYU, Duke at MTSU, Florida at Kentucky, Texas Tech at Arizona, Florida State at Virginia, Stanford at UCF, Iowa at Iowa State, Air Force at Colorado, Kansas State at Mississippi State, Chattanooga at Tennessee, and the Colts at the Titans.

Thursday’s special guest is Mike Davidson, Assistant CEO at Middle Tennessee Natural Gas

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

The program is sponsored by Graham Services, the Charles D. Atnip Realty and Auction Company, Davis Auto Body, Middle Tennessee Natural Gas, Liberty State Bank, DeKalb County Insurance, Gill Automotive, Love-Cantrell Funeral Home, DeKalb County Ace Hardware, and Domino’s Pizza.

September 11, 2019
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District Attorney General Bryant C. Dunaway was recently elected to serve on the Executive Committee of the Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference.  In this role, General Dunaway will be directly involved in guiding the overall administration of justice in Tennessee.

“My commitment to the citizens of the 13^th Judicial District is first and foremost to seek justice,” said General Dunaway.  “The work of a prosecutor is often difficult but we continue to meet the challenges, whether standing up for victims of crime, exploring alternative sentences in appropriate cases, or demanding strong punishment for violent criminals,”

General Dunaway, as a member of the Tennessee District Attorneys Conference Executive Committee, will have oversight of the Conference administration including budgeting, accounting, payroll, personnel and property management for all District Attorneys’ offices throughout the state as well as training for all personnel statewide.

“General Dunaway’s experience and common-sense approach to prosecution are valuable assets in coordinating efforts of all District Attorneys General throughout the state,” said Executive Director Jerry N. Estes. “We are fortunate to have leaders like Bryant Dunaway who are forward-thinking and committed to developing innovative solutions to difficult problems.”

As District Attorney for the 13^th Judicial District, General Dunaway is the chief law enforcement official in the district that includes Clay, Cumberland, DeKalb, Overton, Pickett, Putnam and White Counties.  He currently serves as Chairman of the Board of both the 13^th Judicial District Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force and the Upper Cumberland Family Justice Center.  He is a State of Tennessee Firearms Instructor.

General Dunaway was elected by the voters of the 13^th Judicial District in 2014.  He is a graduate of the Tennessee Law Enforcement Academy, Tennessee Tech University, and the Nashville School of Law.  Prior to practicing law he worked as a police officer for the City of Cookeville.  Prior to his election, he was engaged in the private practice of law.

Bryant is the father of twin daughters, Katie and Julianne and a son, Grant. He and his wife, LeeAnn, make their home in Cookeville.

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