Tigers to Close Out Regular Season at Stone Memorial Tonight with State Play-Offs to Begin Next Week (Listen to WJLE’s Tiger Talk Program Here)

October 29, 2021
By: Dwayne Page

The regular season comes to a close tonight for the DCHS Tigers at Stone Memorial in Crossville but win or lose DeKalb County will begin its state football play-off run next week on the road in the Chattanooga area.

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The game between the Tigers (5-4) and the Panthers (6-3) kicks off at 7 p.m. and WJLE will have LIVE coverage.

After riding a four game winning streak through the middle of the season, the Tigers have lost the last two games to Upperman and Goodpature. A win tonight would secure third place in the region for DC and send the Tigers off on a good note in preparation for the post-season.

DeKalb County has defeated Stone Memorial the last two years. Tiger Coach Steve Trapp says the Panthers this year are much improved.

“The last two years they have been a younger football team but those guys are now older but they still don’t have a ton of seniors out there I don’t think. There are still some sophomores on the field and a lot of juniors but they have changed their defensive scheme and it really fits what they have on the field. They are a very aggressive defense. Offensively they are still what they have been. They are a lot like us. They will spread it out. Their quarterback is dangerous. He can throw it. We will have to contain him. That is something we have not done a really good job of. In the Livingston game their quarterback scrambled around a little bit. Last week’s quarterback for Goodpasture had a few scrambles on us so we really need to make sure we keep him in the pocket. They mix it up in the run game as well. It’s a challenging week but we like challenges,” said Coach Trapp.

Stone Memorial has beaten East Ridge 47-21, Livingston Academy 49-12, Monterey 7-6, York Institute 29-0, Cumberland County 21-9, and Kingston 34-33. Their losses have been to Lenoir City 42-28, Upperman 27-9, and Macon County 21-19.

DeKalb County’s wins have been over Smith County 33-14, Cumberland County 35-10, Cannon County 49-7, Livingston Academy 45-15, and Warren County 28-0 . Their losses have been to Macon County 32-29, Watertown 38-20, Upperman 24-14, and Goodpasture 21-13.

WJLE’s pre-game shows begin with “Murphy’s Matchups” at 6 p.m. featuring the Guru of Tennessee High School Football Murphy Fair.

“Tiger Talk” begins at 6:30 p.m. featuring DCHS Coach Steve Trapp and Tiger Football Players Isaac Knowles, Brady Hale, and Isaiah Harrington.

WJLE’s “LIVE” play by play coverage starts at 7 p.m. with the Voice of the Tigers John Pryor and Luke Willoughby.

Region Standings:
Upperman: 9-1 (5-0)
Macon County: 6-3 (3-1)
DeKalb County: 5-4 (2-2)
Stone Memorial: 6-3 (2-2)
Cumberland County: 5-4 (1-3)
Livingston Academy: 0-10 (0-5)

October 29, 2021
By: Dwayne Page

State Representative Terri Lynn Weaver visited with 5th graders at Northside Elementary School Wednesday as part of her biennial tour of every school in the 40th District to emphasis engagement in education. The district includes about 27 schools in Smith, Trousdale and parts of DeKalb and Sumner counties.

Representative Weaver brought along her guitar to entertain the students while giving them a lesson on American History.

“The tour is about getting engaged in the classroom,” said Representative Weaver. “ I feel very welcome in the classrooms in the schools in my district and I have been doing this since I have been elected. I go in and tell the kids stories of our heritage and history which is rich with amazing stories of people who were ordinary that did extraordinary things. By bringing my guitar I can sing a song and tell them the history of the song. I tell them about legislation I carried about the Star Spangled Banner Day September 14. I tell them what it is when we say we are a Republic. Its “We the People” and the people give the consent to the representatives to be their voice in Nashville in state government and it’s the same principle with the US government. I enjoy doing this. Its fun, I also hand out constitutions to the larger grades in the government classes and then we have a Q and A at the end where they can ask questions,” said Representative Weaver.

October 28, 2021
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The Smithville Christmas Parade and Christmas on the Square will be celebrated together on Saturday, December 4th.

The Smithville Parade begins at 4 PM with the line-up beginning at 3 PM at the New Life Connection Center, 750 S. Congress Blvd., Smithville. The parade route will leave from New Life Connection Center onto South Congress Blvd. to the Downtown Smithville Square, Smithville.

“This line-up location gives people and vehicles more room to park including parking at the DeKalb County Complex and on both sides of the road to the New Life Center”, said Smithville Fire Chief Charlie Parker.

Immediately after the Smithville Parade, Christmas on the Square will begin around 5 PM. The Smithville-DeKalb County Chamber wants to invite everyone to stay after the parade. So many fun activities happening in downtown Smithville. The Christmas on the Square event includes:

Smithville City Hall – Festive outdoor Christmas displays and holiday music playing on the outside with cookies to eat and decorations to see on the inside. Folks will enter the City Hall building through the south side of the building and exit through the front main entrance.

DeKalb Courthouse – Stop by to visit the elected county officials and enjoy free refreshments and a festive atmosphere. Large Christmas trees will be decorated on both sides of the exterior of the courthouse.

FREE Photo Booth sponsored by the City of Smithville will be located on the main floor of the courthouse.

Christmas Shopping at our Fabulous Downtown Stores – There will be lots of specials and extended hours for shopping making it a great night to pick out wonderful and unique Christmas presents!

“Live” Windows Contest in Downtown Businesses/Offices – Our downtown windows will have “live” scenes in their beautifully, decorated windows from 5:00 to 6:30 PM. YOU CAN VOTE for your favorite “Live” Display Window. Take a picture and post your favorite on the Smithville-DeKalb County Chamber Facebook Page. The live display window with the “Most Likes” will get points added to the judges’ tally sheet. Chamber Director Suzanne Williams and Smithville Mayor Josh Miller will be presenting 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places along with a “Chamber Choice” award for the “Live Window” contest. Mayor Miller is personally donating $250 to the top winning store’s favorite charity. Here’s the “Live Window” line-up and some of the themes, so far:

Bates Apparel

Button Willow General Store & Coffee Shop – Pink Flamingo Christmas

Cantrell’s Clothing – Letters to Santa

Treats by Tiff

DeKalb County Florist

Mallory Pfingsler State Farm – Grinch

The Male Room Bro-tique – A Christmas Story

Savvy Scrubs – A Charlie Brown Christmas

Vintage Owl – Frosty the Snowman

Willow Boutique – Happy Hippy Christmas

615 Threads

Justin-Potter Library – Santa will make a special visit at the library from 5:30 PM until 7:00 PM for photos with the children, so bring your cameras. There will be a Christmas take home craft for the children that visit the library.

Smithville Electric – The lights will be shining bright at Evins Park’s Open-Air Stage beautifully decorated by Smithville Electric employees.

DeKalb Animal Shelter Pet Photos with Santa – details coming soon!

Chamber Director Suzanne Williams says, “We hope everyone can attend this year’s Smithville Parade and stay for the enjoyable and heartwarming Christmas on the Square event! It’s the perfect way to begin the Christmas season.”

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