WJLE’s Fearless Forecasters College Football Talk Show Airs Today (Thursday) at 4:30 p.m.

November 11, 2021
By: Dwayne Page

Jared Davis remains the leader on WJLE’s Fearless Forecasters panel picking winners as the college football season enters its 11th week.

Davis has an overall record of 96-54.

Jared Davis had the best single week record last week at 10-5 followed by Eli Gill, Ricky Atnip, and Chad Kirby each at 9-6, Grant James and Scott Brown each at 8-7, and Scott Goodwin and John Pryor each at 7-8.

Overall, Chad Kirby remains in second place after ten weeks at 94-56 followed by Grant James 92-58, Ricky Atnip and Scott Brown each at 88-62, Eli Gill 86-64, John Pryor 85-65, and Scott Goodwin 84-66.

Neither of the Forecasters hit his underdog picks last week.

Jared Davis maintains his lead for the most underdog points after ten weeks at 44 followed by Ricky Atnip 26, Chad Kirby 17.5, Scott Brown 11.5, Grant James 9.5, Eli Gill 7, John Pryor 5.5, and Scott Goodwin 3.5 points.

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

North Carolina at Pittsburgh, Oklahoma at Baylor, Michigan at Penn State, Purdue at Ohio State, Minnesota at Iowa, Notre Dame at Virginia, N.C State at Wake Forest, Nevada at San Diego State, South Carolina at Missouri, Mississippi State at Auburn, Arkansas at LSU, Texas A&M at Ole Miss, Kentucky at Vanderbilt, Georgia at Tennessee and in the NFL the New Orleans Saints at the Tennessee Titans.

The program is sponsored by the Charles D. Atnip Realty and Auction Company, Middle Tennessee Natural Gas, FirstBank, DeKalb County Insurance, Davis Auto Body, Gill Automotive, Love-Cantrell Funeral Home, and Dominos Pizza.

Catch the Fearless Forecasters today (Thursday) at 4:30 p.m. on WJLE.

November 11, 2021
By: Dwayne Page

A brief Veterans Day observance was held Thursday morning at the memorial monument on the south side of the courthouse.

The program began with an opening prayer by Jerry Hinton of the American Legion POST 122 followed by patriotic music led by Faye Fuqua and remarks by Susan Hinton, the 2021 DeKalb County Fair Senior Fair Queen. Adjutant Ronnie Redmon of the American Legion POST 122 laid a wreath at the Veterans Memorial Monument at the conclusion of the ceremony accompanied by other local veterans.

November 10, 2021
By: Dwayne Page

A two term member of the DeKalb County Commission is announcing her intentions to seek the office of County Mayor in 2022.

Anita Puckett, who serves the 5th district as commissioner, will be vying for the Republican nomination for County Mayor in the May 3, 2022 DeKalb County Republican Primary. The Republican nominee will advance to the DeKalb County General Election in August, 2022

Puckett’s formal announcement is as follows:

“To the people of DeKalb County, I am seeking the Republican nomination in the May primary for the office of DeKalb County Mayor in 2022.”

“First, I would like to thank all of the constituents from the 5th district for supporting me in the last two elections as a commissioner. I appreciate your trust in me. As a commissioner, I have had the opportunity to be involved in committees such as emergency services, parks and recreation, education and the budget committee. I have grown greatly in my knowledge of how our county government system works”.

“Currently, I am the assistant principal at DeKalb Middle School. Before going into administration seven years ago, I was an 8th grade school teacher. With my various experiences, I have the leadership skills needed to grow unity within the commission as well as our community”.

“A life-long native of DeKalb County, my parents were Clarence and Jeanette Thweatt. Being involved in government runs deep in my family. My mother worked in clerical positions for the clerk’s office for more than 25 years. My Uncle John Henry Thweatt was the County Court Clerk for several years as well as my Uncle Kenny Edge as he was the Road Supervisor for many years. My husband, Jimmy Puckett and I have been married 31 years. We are the parents of three wonderful girls Kristian (Dustin) Nelson, Kidman (Dophcar) Lesseille, and Addison. I have 2 beautiful grandchildren Lakelyn and Camden Nelson, with additional grandchildren due in the summer.”.

“This county deserves strong leadership and a vision that I can bring in my service as your Mayor. I am dedicated to DeKalb County and the future of this small town. I look forward to meeting each of you as I begin my campaign. I humbly request your prayers, support and especially your vote in the May primary,” said Puckett.

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