Young Indicted for Eight Counts of Theft

November 29, 2018
By: Dwayne Page

A Dowelltown man was indicted by the DeKalb County Grand Jury Monday for his alleged involvement in thefts of several utility trailers, a canoe, a kayak, and cash last year.

20 year old Colten Gene Young is indicted for six counts of theft over $1,000 and two counts of theft over $2,500. There were a total of eight victims including a church and a business.

The indictments allege that Young stole  a trailer on March 1, 2017, May 15, 2017 (2 trailers), June 1, 2017, July 14, 2017 (2 trailers, canoe, and kayak), July 30, 2017. He also allegedly stole cash from an individual on May 15, 2017.

Young will soon make an appearance in criminal court for arraignment.

Others indicted by the Grand Jury Monday are:

Joshua Joel Bain: domestic assault (2 counts)

Lynn Jay Jones: DUI; 7^th offense of driving on a revoked license; violation of financial responsibility; and violation of the light law

Frank Ervin Morris: 2^nd offense of driving under the influence; open container; and DUI per se

Jeffrey Alan Puckett: DUI; speeding; and DUI per se

Wesley Paul Scott: possession with intent to sell or deliver over 0.5 grams methamphetamine, a schedule II drug; simple possession of a schedule VI drug; a 2^nd offense of driving on a revoked license; and resisting arrest.

David Braxton White: vandalism under $1,000.

November 29, 2018
By: Dwayne Page

WJLE Fearless Forecaster Dewain Hendrixson holds a commanding lead in the standings going into championship week of the college football season.

Hendrixson has an overall record of 126-67.

Overall records of Hendrixson’s fellow forecasters are as follows:

Darrell Gill: 117-76 (9 games back)

Grant James of the James Gang: 117-76 (9 games back)

Will Graham: 114-79 (12 games back)

Scott Brown: 113-80 (13 games back)

Chad Kirby: 113-80 (13 games back)

Ricky Atnip: 112-81 (14 games back)

John Pryor: 108-85 (18 games back)

Guests: 105-88 (21 games back)

Meanwhile Dewain Hendrixson and Grant James of the James Gang each had the best record for the week at 10-5 followed by Will Graham and Chad Kirby each at 8-7, Ricky Atnip and our guest Administrator of Elections Dennis Stanley each went 7-8, while Darrell Gill, John Pryor, and Scott Brown each went 6-9 for the week.

Grant James picked Ohio State to upset Michigan and got 4 underdog points.

Overall Will Graham remains in the lead with the most underdog points at 45. Grant James of the James Gang has pulled into second place with 42 points. Scott Brown is next with 41 followed by Ricky Atnip and the guests who have 24.5, John Pryor 21.5, Darrell Gill 14, Dewain Hendrixson 11, and Chad Kirby 5.

Today (Thursday) the Forecasters will be picking winners in the following games:

Northwestern vs Ohio State, Memphis vs UCF, Utah vs Washington, Marshall vs Virginia Tech, Stanford vs California, Fresno State vs Boise State, Clemson vs Pittsburgh, UAB vs MTSU, Texas vs Oklahoma, East Carolina vs N.C. State, UL Lafayette vs Appalachian State, Northern Illinois vs Buffalo, Norfolk State vs Liberty, Alabama vs Georgia, and in the NFL the Tennessee Titans vs the New York Jets.

Today’s special guest is Tom Duggin of DTC Communications.

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

The program is sponsored by the Charles D. Atnip Realty and Auction Company, Middle Tennessee Natural Gas, Liberty State Bank, DeKalb County Insurance, Gill Automotive, Love-Cantrell Funeral Home, and DeKalb County Ace Hardware.

November 28, 2018
By: Dwayne Page

Depending upon the weather, the Smithville Christmas Parade could be postponed.

Sponsored by the Smithville Volunteer Fire Department, the parade is set for Saturday, December 1 beginning at 1 p.m. from Smithville Elementary School with the line-up starting at 11 a.m.

However if it is raining Saturday the parade will most likely be postponed until the following Saturday, December 8 at 1 p.m. with the line-up starting at 11 a.m.

A final decision will be made and announced by Saturday morning, December 1 at 10 a.m. or sooner.

Keep tuned to WJLE or check the WJLE website for any updates

Currently the deadline for entering the parade is Friday, November 30. Any entry after the deadline will be placed at the back of the parade line. To enter contact Jeff Wright at 615-597-6750 or John Poss at 931-349-5598.

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