Second Arrest Made in Recent Burglary and Theft

July 15, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

A second arrest has been made in a recent burglary and theft on Ferrell Road.

Sheriff Patrick Ray said that 30 year old Toni Michelle Lloyd of Old Bildad Road, Smithville is charged with vandalism, theft of property over $10,000, and burglary. Her bond is $11,000 and she will make a court appearance July 25.

22 year old Dylan Allen Crook of Alexandria was arrested earlier in the case and charged with the same offenses. He is under a $55,000 bond and his court date is July 25.

Sheriff Ray said that on June 29, Lloyd and Crook broke into a garage on Ferrell Road and stole several items including tools, luggage, emergency vehicle lighting, and a dirt bike stand with a total value of $11,501. They also destroyed ignition switches trying to steal a John Deere 5103 tractor, Polaris Outlaw 90 ATV, Bobcat lawnmower, and a Ranger Crew 1,000 XP UTV. Damage to the ignition switches and to the door frame of the garage where this equipment was stored came to $1,120.

A prisoner was caught with contraband in the jail believed to be marijuana.

48 year old Chad Everette Knowles of the Loop Circle. Smithville is charged with the offense and will make a court appearance on July 25. His bond is $2,500.

Sheriff Ray said that on July 9 a correctional officer spotted Knowles trying to hide a piece of paper containing a green leafy substance, believed to be marijuana under his mat in the jail.

July 15, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

Two weeks ago five puppies shared the spotlight as the WJLE/DeKalb Animal Coalition featured Pets. This week their mother, Isabelle takes center stage.

“Isabelle is sweet as pie. She is looking forward to being able to be a pup herself after working hard to raise her 7 pups to be ready for the world. Isabelle is a lovely red and white spotted hound mix about 3 years old that gets along well with other dogs as long as her pups aren’t around. She will be devoted to her new family and enjoy being part of the pack. Isabelle is looking for her second chance at a comfortable life,” said Shelter Director Megan Moore.

If you would like to come out and meet Isabelle or four of her puppies who remain to be adopted please call or visit the shelter.

The shelter is now open for business Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 12pm-4pm and Saturday 10am-12pm. and has a new telephone number 615-597-3647 (DOGS).

Located at 186 Transfer Station Road behind Tenneco Automotive.

July 14, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

The DeKalb County Fair returns for its annual weeklong run Monday through Saturday, July 15-20.

With the theme “Celebrating 163 years at the Great DeKalb County Fair, this year’s edition will feature another fun filled week of rides by Prime Time Amusement Company, the opening of a brand new Ag Center for hosting various fair activities, and many crowd pleasing events including the Demolition Derby, Bullwhip Rodeo, ATV/Motorcycle Racing, the Lip Sync Battle and much more.

Two new beauty pageants will be added this year, a Mrs. Fair Queen for ladies up to age 54, and a Miss Senior Fair Queen for women age 55 and older.

Cash drawings will be held each night and you must be present to win. Any cash not won during the week will be given away on Saturday night.

The Farm Bureau mobile “Tennessee Agriculture in the Classroom” AgSimulator will also be on site during the fair behind the Commercial Building and in front of the new Ag Center. Students and adults will get to experience the feel of a real harvester cab while true ag facts and harvest simulations play inside the simulator.

The TWRA, Tennessee Division of Forestry, and Tennessee Highway Patrol will have displays and information to share.

The schedule of Fair events each night is as follows:

Monday, July 15:
*Cattle Show at the Ag Center- 6:00 p.m.
*Bullwhip Rodeo at the T.C. McMillen Arena- 7:30 p.m.
*Junior Fair Princess Pageant for contestants ages 13-16 at 6:00 p.m. followed by the Fairest of the Fair Pageant for contestants ages 17 to 20 at the Lions Club Pavilion
*Lip Sync Battle (Round 1) at the Lions Club Pavilion
*Cash Drawing-9:30 p.m. at the Lions Club Pavilion

Tuesday, July 16:
*Poultry Show: 6:00 p.m. at the Tot Kelly Barn
*Little Mister for contestants ages 4-6: 6:00 p.m. at the Lions Club Pavilion
*Little Miss for contestants ages 4-6 following the Little Mister Pageant
*Demolition Derby: 7:00 p.m. at the T.C. McMillen Arena
*Corn Hole Tournament: 7:00 p.m.
*Cash Drawing-9:30 p.m. at the Lions Club Pavilion

Wednesday, July 17:
*Cooking Lamb: 6:00 p.m. at the Ag Center (First Come, First Served)
*Little Miss Princess Pageant for contestants ages 7-9: 6:00 p.m. followed by the Miss Sweetheart Pageant for those ages 10-12 at the Lions Club Pavilion
*Kiddie Tractor Pull: 7:00 p.m. at the Ag Center
*ATV/Motorcycle Racing: 7:00 p.m. at the T.C. McMillen Arena
*Cash Drawing-9:30 p.m. at the Lions Club Pavilion

Thursday, July 18:
*Senior Day: 9:00 a.m. Alexandria Senior Center
*Junior Goat Show: 6:00 p.m. at the Ag Center
* Baby Show for contestants one day to 12 months: 6:00 p.m. followed Mrs. Fair Queen (up to age 54) at the Lions Club Pavilion followed by Miss Senior Fair Queen (age 55 and older)
*ATV/Motorcycle Racing: 7:00 p.m. at the T.C. McMillen Arena
*Cash Drawing-9:30 p.m. at the Lions Club Pavilion

Friday, July 19:
*Sheep Show: 6:00 p.m. at the Ag Center
*Toddler Show for contestants 13 months to 48 months: 6:00 p.m. followed by Lip Sync Battle (Finale) at the Lions Club Pavilion
*Antique Tractor Pull: 7:00 p.m. at the T.C. McMillen Arena
*Cash Drawing-9:30 p.m. at the Lions Club Pavilion

Saturday, July 20:
*Horseshoe Tournament: Noon at the Tot Kelly barn
*Gospel Singing: 6:00 p.m. at the Lions Club Pavilion
*Super Tractor/Truck Pull: 7:00 p.m. at the T.C. McMillen Arena
*Cash Drawing-9:30 p.m. at the Lions Club Pavilion

Take a stroll down Memory Lane and enjoy nightly entertainment at the Memory Lane Stage in Memory Village which features replicas of Prichard’s Motors, DeKalb Telephone Cooperative, Jennings’ Barber Shop, DeKalb Community Bank, Alexandria Drug Store, Jennings Produce, Alexandria Mercantile, and DeKalb County Fair Veterans Building.

Come see and hear this year’s performers sponsored by Wilson Bank & Trust.

Monday, July 15:

6:30 p.m.   David Turner & Friends

Tuesday, July 16:

6:30 p.m.   Dessa Ray

Wednesday, July 17:

7:00 p.m.  Youth Alive

(Presented by Smithville AG and Area Churches)

Thursday, July 18:

6:30 p.m.   Sassy Smithville Stompers & The DeKalb Dancin’ Delights

7:45 p.m.   Terri Lynn Weaver

Friday, July 19:

6:30 p.m.   By Grace

7:45 p.m.   Funky Cowboys

Saturday, July 20:

6:30 p.m. Mid State Cloggers Team

7:45  p.m. Sadie Faith

Rides on the Midway will be provided by Prime Time Amusement. Unlimited rides will be available for $15.00 on Monday night; $16.00 on Tuesday night; $14.00 on Wednesday and $18.00 on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

Admission to the fair is $5.00 per person. Children age four and younger will be admitted free! Gates open at 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. The exhibit building is open from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and Saturday from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Parking is Free!

Visit the DeKalb County Fair website for more information at www.dekalbcountyfairtn.com.

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