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County Clerk Announces Special Office Hours for Friday and Saturday June 30 & July 1

DeKalb County Clerk James L. (Jimmy) Poss

June 28, 2023
By: Dwayne Page

County Clerk James L. (Jimmy) Poss has announced special office hours for this Friday and Saturday, June 30 and July 1.

“The County Clerk’s office is extending normal business hours on Friday June 30th from 8:00 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. and Saturday July 1st from 8:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. In observance of the 4th of July Holiday, the County Clerk’s office will be closed on Monday July 3rd and Tuesday July 4th. Normal hours resume Wednesday July 5th,” said County Clerk Poss.

Meanwhile County Mayor Matt Adcock has announced that all other county offices will be closed in observance of Independence Day Monday and Tuesday, July 3 & 4 and all convenience sites and the transfer station will be closed only on July 4.

Smithville Police urge caution, common sense about fireworks

June 28, 2023
By: Dwayne Page

When it comes to fireworks, not everyone welcomes the noise that comes along with the holiday. The Smithville Police Department urges those with fireworks to be cautious and respectful.

“As Police Commissioner, I think I need to remind everyone that there is NO ordinance against setting off fireworks in Smithville. The only place in the city limits where fireworks are banned is in the central business district downtown. Of course, people should not abuse this freedom and should refrain to shooting off fireworks at a reasonable time at night. After that, people may be cited for violating the city’s noise ordinance which begins at 11 p.m.,” said Smithville Police Commissioner and Alderman Shawn Jacobs.

“People shooting fireworks after 11 p.m. will simply be asked to stop,” added Police Chief Mark Collins.

Kenli Faith Fish Crowned Miss Jamboree in the 11-13 year old pageant category

The Miss Jamboree winner of the 11–13-year-old age division in Saturday’s pageant was 12-year-old Kenli Faith Fish (CENTER) and she was also named Most Photogenic along with receiving the award for Prettiest Attire. She is the daughter of Cody Fish and Tiffany Pedigo of Smithville. 12-year-old Cora Marie Cox (RIGHT) daughter of Brandon and Whitney Cox of Smithville was the 1st runner-up. Savannah Faith Stibil (LEFT) received 2nd runner-up. She is the 13-year-old daughter of John and Glenda Stibil of Smithville. She also won the optional award for Prettiest Hair.

The Miss Jamboree optional winners of the 11–13-year-old age division in Saturday’s pageant were 12-year-old Kenli Faith Fish (LEFT) for Most Photogenic and Prettiest Attire. She is the daughter of Cody Fish and Tiffany Pedigo of Smithville; 13-year-old Brileigh Nicole Bullard, daughter of Nikki and Jimmy Martin and Riley and Kayla Bullard of Smithville for Prettiest Eyes (CENTER); and Savannah Faith Stibil (RIGHT), 13-year-old daughter of John and Glenda Stibil of Smithville, for Prettiest Hair.

June 27, 2023
By: Dwayne Page

The Miss Jamboree winner of the 11–13-year-old age division in Saturday’s pageant was 12-year-old Kenli Faith Fish and she was also named Most Photogenic along with receiving the award for Prettiest Attire. She is the daughter of Cody Fish and Tiffany Pedigo of Smithville.

12-year-old Cora Marie Cox, daughter of Brandon and Whitney Cox of Smithville was the 1st runner-up.

Savannah Faith Stibil received 2nd runner-up. She is the 13-year-old daughter of John and Glenda Stibil of Smithville. She also won the optional award for Prettiest Hair.

13-year-old Brileigh Nicole Bullard, daughter of Nikki and Jimmy Martin and Riley and Kayla Bullard of Smithville was judged to have the Prettiest Eyes.