Tigers Win Border Showdown with Warren County (VIEW VIDEOS HERE)

August 17, 2018
By: Dwayne Page

The DeKalb County Tigers won their season opener Friday night knocking off the visiting Warren County Pioneers 19 to 14.

After a scoreless 1st period, the Tigers got on the scoreboard with 8:25 left in the 2nd quarter as Andrew Fuson caught a pass from Quarterback Axel Aldino covering 46 yards for a touchdown. Fuson added the extra point to give DeKalb County a 7-0 lead.

(VIEW VIDEO CLIP BELOW OF THE TIGERS FIRST TOUCHDOWN OF THE GAME AND SEASON)

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Warren County answered on a long touchdown run by Eric Haywood with 7:28 left in the 2nd period. The PAT by Isaac Beasley was good and the game was tied at 7.

The Tigers broke the tie with 4:58 left in the half on a 19 yard touchdown run by David Bradford. The PAT attempt was no good but DeKalb County led 13-7.

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DeKalb County failed to connect on a field goal try with seconds to go before the half and the score remained 13-7 in favor of the Tigers.

Neither team scored in the 3rd quarter but Warren County grabbed the lead with 11:21 left in the 4th period after a Tiger turnover. C.J. Taylor scored on a reverse covering 16 yards for a touchdown. The PAT by Beasley was good and the Pioneers led 14 to 13.

(VIEW VIDEO OF THE DCHS BAND HALF TIME PERFORMANCE FRIDAY NIGHT)

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DeKalb County’s Zach Day caught a 13 yard touchdown pass from Aldino with 7:18 left in the game. The two point conversion attempt failed but the Tigers went on to win 19-14.

DeKalb County will host the Upperman Bees next Friday night, August 24 in Smithville starting at 7:00 p.m. WJLE plans LIVE coverage.

August 17, 2018
By: Dwayne Page

Mourners gathered at the gymnasium of DeKalb County High School Friday afternoon to say goodbye to Jerry (Red) Foster during a celebration of life service.

The former basketball coach, star athlete, and physical education teacher at Northside Elementary School passed away Tuesday at his home after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was 59 years old.

It was Foster’s request that his memorial be held at the DCHS gym, where he taught school and coached the Lady Tiger basketball program from 1993-2000. School administrators honored the request.

Tributes including photos, flowers, and Foster’s retired high school jersey number were displayed on either side of his coffin at center court facing rows of chairs for those attending the service officiated by Phil Tollett and  Bryan Simmons.

Following the service, Foster was laid to rest at the Peeled Chesnut Cemetery

August 16, 2018
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Following a summer collection drive that netted nearly $12,000 in supplies and donations, Wilson Bank & Trust gifted bags of free classroom items to about 400 teachers at offices throughout Middle Tennessee on Saturday, August 11.

Starting July 2, all WB&T branches accepted school supplies purchased by customers, employees and vendors. During last Saturday’s pick-up day, teachers had the opportunity to stop by offices in every county of the bank’s service area to receive a bag filled with items for their classrooms.

“While supporting local schools is an ongoing effort at WB&T, this project was an opportunity to specifically help teachers avoid some out-of-pocket expenses, and to thank them for everything they do for our communities,” Wilson Bank & Trust President John McDearman said. “The gratitude shown by so many teachers when they received their bags was a reward in itself for employees that participated in the giveaway day.”

A number of organizations joined the cause and helped stock the supplies provided to teachers. Businesses that contributed supplies or donations included American Solutions for Business; Baker’s School of Aeronautics; Bob Frensley Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Fiat; Creative Graphics; Dollar General in Watertown; Everfi; Sanders Marketing Group; Sir Pizza in Murfreesboro; Unique Product Concepts; UT Extension in Wilson County; and Walmart in Smithville.

Wilson Bank & Trust (www.wilsonbank.com), member FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender, is a community bank established in 1987 to provide personal and professional service in a hometown setting.  One of the top banks in the South in stability, products, technology, growth and earnings, WB&T currently operates 27 full-service offices in eight Middle Tennessee counties, offering a full range of financial products that include secondary market mortgage loans and mobile and online banking services.

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Nearly 400 teachers throughout Middle Tennessee visited Wilson Bank & Trust offices on Saturday, August 11, to receive bags of free supplies for their classrooms. Thanks to donations provided by customers, employees and businesses over the summer, WB&T distributed about $12,000 in supplies.

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