Amber Howell Named SES Teacher of the Month

December 19, 2023
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Smithville Elementary is recognizing its Teacher of the Month for December, Ms. Amber Howell.

SES honors one teacher each month for his/her outstanding performance in teaching and their contribution to the students at our school. The teacher of the month is selected by the administration at Smithville Elementary.

Some of Ms. Amber’s compliments include:

“Amber is very smart and helpful with her colleagues and great with the students.”

“Ms. Amber is always eager to help and has a great attitude. She is patient, loving, kind, and caring to all of her kids as she helps them reach their full potential. Ms. Amber makes time for everyone and always goes the extra mile. We are blessed to have Ms. Amber as she is awesome with our littlest learners! CONGRATS MS. AMBER!”

“Amber’s love and dedication to her students is evident every single day. She truly cares about the whole wellbeing of each child.”

Congratulations Ms. Amber, and thank you for your hard work and dedication to your students and to Smithville Elementary. You are a great asset to the school

December 19, 2023
By: Dwayne Page

The DCHS basketball teams completed a season sweep of Watertown Monday night beating both the Purple Tigers and Ladies in Smithville.

https://www.wjle.com/tiger-talk/

In the first game, the DC Lady Tigers won 57 to 49 while the Tigers knocked off the visitors from Watertown 58 to 40. In the last meeting on December 1 the Tigers beat the Purple Tigers 59 to 43 while the Lady Tigers won 44 to 37.

Both DeKalb County teams are now 6-5 and will go their separate ways in holiday tournaments in the coming days.

In Monday night’s action, the DC Lady Tigers led 14 to 9 after the 1st period, 21 to 14 at halftime, and 35 to 33 after the 3rd period before securing a 57 to 49 victory.

Allie Melton led DC in scoring with 22 followed by Ella VanVranken with 20, Avery Agee 7, Brooklyn Fuson 4 and Chloe VanVranken and Tess Barton each with 2.

In the boys’ game, the DC Tigers led 14 to 11 after the 1st period, 28 to 19 at halftime, and 45 to 26 after the 3rd period before defeating the Purple Tigers 58 to 40.

Conner Close led in scoring with 17 points followed by Dallas Kirby with 10, Ian Colwell 8, Jordan Parker 7, Alex Antoniak 6, Seth Fuson 5, Owen Snipes 4, and Kaleb Spears with 1.

December 19, 2023
By: Dwayne Page

In his latest report on crime news, Sheriff Patrick Ray reported Monday that 56-year-old Buddy Gene Williams of Murfreesboro is charged with violation of an order of protection. His bond is $7,500 and he will be in court January 4.

Sheriff Ray said that on December 11 Williams violated an order of protection against him by trying to contact and threaten the woman (protected person) that he was ordered to keep away from.

According to Sheriff Ray, Williams contacted a business in Alexandria to speak to the protected person. When told she wasn’t working at the time, Williams advised the employees to tell her that he would burn down her house that night.

38-year-old Jose Elias Tejeda of Allen Street, Smithville is charged with aggravated assault. His bond is $7,500 and he will be in court January 4.

Sheriff Ray said that on December 12 Tejeda allegedly intentionally and knowingly tried to strangle another person.

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