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

October 17, 2024
By: Dwayne Page

Ricky Atnip and Dewain Hendrixson are tied for first place among WJLE’s Fearless Forecasters picking winners for the first seven weeks of the college football season.

Ricky and Dewain have compiled a record of 66-39 followed by Darrell Gill, Scott Brown, and Scott Goodwin each with a record of 64-41, John Pryor 61-44, Grant James and Alex Woodward each at 60-45, and Chad Kirby at 59-46.

For the week, Darrell Gill and John Pryor tied for the best record at 11-4 followed by Scott Brown, Scott Goodwin, Chad Kirby, and Dewain Hendrixson each at 10-5, Grant James and Ricky Atnip each at 9-6 and Alex Woodward at 8-7.

One of the forecasters hit his underdog pick last week. Alex Woodward got 14 points with Vanderbilt’s win over Kentucky.

Overall, Dewain Hendrixson has 26.5 underdog points followed by Darrell Gill with 23.5, Chad Kirby 19.5, Alex Woodward 18.5, Ricky Atnip 15, Scott Brown 11, John Pryor 9.5, Grant James 7.5, and Scott Goodwin 6.5.

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

Louisiana at Coastal Carolina, Miami at Louisville, Nebraska at Indiana, Kansas State at West Virginia, Oklahoma State at BYU, Michigan at Illinois, Notre Dame at Georgia Tech, South Carolina at Oklahoma, Auburn at Missouri, Kentucky at Florida, Georgia at Texas, LSU at Arkansas, Ball State at Vanderbilt, Alabama at Tennessee and in the NFL the Tennessee Titans at the Buffalo Bills.

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

The program is sponsored by the Charles D. Atnip Realty and Auction Company, Middle Tennessee Natural Gas, FirstBank, DeKalb County Insurance, DeKalb County Ace Hardware, Gill Automotive, Love-Cantrell Funeral Home, Wilson Bank & Trust, and Domino’s Pizza.

October 16, 2024
By: Dwayne Page

The DeKalb County Fair Association and the Alexandria Lion’s Club are sponsoring a benefit Tractor Pull for Carter Hale in his battle against Hodgkin’s Lymphoma this Saturday, October 19 at the DeKalb County Fairgrounds.

“Pulling for Carter” kicks off at 5 p.m. and all proceeds will go toward Carter’s medical expenses. The cost for admission is $10 and its free to children ages 5 and younger. The Lion’s Club will be serving up their famous BBQ along with a full concession menu from 1 p.m. until 7 p.m. Even if you’re not into the Tractor Pull, stop by the AG Center Building for a BBQ plate and help support Carter and his family.

“Carter and his family are special to our community, the Lions Club, and the Fair Association. Since June, Carter has been a true warrior, facing chemo with incredible strength and positivity. Now, its our turn to pull together and show him how much we care,” said Matt Boss, DeKalb County Fair President.

October 16, 2024
By: Dwayne Page

Full time courthouse security officer Mark Milam went to work last week and he may soon be getting some help.

The county budget committee met Tuesday night and voted 5-0 to recommend to the full county commission that a shared part time security officer position be created to fill the gap when Milam takes breaks including for lunch.

According to County Mayor Matt Adcock, a constable will most likely be used for the shared part- time job possibly working from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. five days a week. The cost to the county this fiscal year from November to June is $13,279. For a full year, it would be $20,253.

Milam was hired by the county last month to fill the role of full-time courthouse security officer at $18 per hour based on a 40-hour week.  The position without benefits (this year) is $37,440 and with benefits included (next year) its $49,030 with social security, retirement, health insurance, unemployment, and Medicare. The courthouse is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

Neither Constable Milam or the part time officer will be working for the sheriff’s department. Their supervisor will be the county mayor.

The east side entrance to the courthouse near the handicapped ramp on the second floor has been identified by the county to be the only secured entry point. Constable Milam or the part time officer will be posted there with a metal detector. Until more secure exterior doors and locks are acquired, Milam and the part time officer will roam the courthouse.

Meanwhile, the budget committee Tuesday night voted to recommend to the county commission that new secure exterior doors, locks, and signage be purchased for the courthouse based on a quote obtained from County Emergency Management Agency Director Charlie Parker. Funds for the purchase (up to $30,000) would come from the county’s capital projects fund subject to approval by the county commission. Bids would also have to be let for the project.

Reading from a text message to him from Parker, County Mayor Adcock informed the budget committee that to replace 10 doors including for the east, west, and basement side entrances in a light bronze color similar to what is there now and to add a code approved panic device would be $2,500 for each door for a total of $25,000. Signage for all 10 doors depending on the type of lettering would be $100-$150 per door or up to $1,500.

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