Matt Butler Brings His Recovery Message to Smithville (VIEW VIDEO HERE)

September 18, 2018
By: Dwayne Page

Matt Butler is a folk artist, a rock’n roller, and most importantly – a storyteller and he brought his Foundation Tour to Smithville today (Tuesday) in conjunction with National Recovery month.

Butler performed at the Joe L. Evins Park Amphitheater downtown before visiting the DeKalb County Jail to share his recovery story face to face with the inmates and to perform for them.

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“We’re here at Joe L. Evins Park and we are having a concert for National Recovery Month. We have Matt Butler here and he is currently touring the country doing a behind the walls tour where he is going into jails and treatment facilities across the country to share his story of recovery and bring together people through music. We are excited to have him here today. We have both the DeKalb County Recovery Court as well as Sober Living Services of Tennessee residents here today to celebrate National Recovery Month and the ladies of the First Baptist Church in Smithville also provided a wonderful breakfast for us. We are thankful for the support of our community,” said Norene Puckett, Coordinator of the DeKalb County Recovery Court

Butler found recovery over 4 years ago, and his debut solo album, Reckless Son, released in 2016 is a chronicle of his experience during and leading up to early sobriety.  Since then, Butler has been asked to be a testimonial speaker and performer at numerous events.  He is eager to share his passion for both recovery and artistry. Butler recently founded his own Non-profit organization, the Just One Foundation, with the aim of bringing music with a message to those most in need, and his Foundation Tour is his inaugural venture.

September 18, 2018
By: Bill Conger

The DeKalb County High School Bass team reeled in its first win of the season. Eighty-five boats competed in the tournament this past Saturday on Center Hill Lake. Nine of the boats represented the new D.C.H.S. club.

The team of Morgan Clifton and Braden Martin placed third with five fish that weighed 7. 92 pounds. Their prize was a check for $262.00 and a $25 gift card.  Another team boasting two girls won a $25 gift card.

“The weather was not the best,” says Team Sponsor Kim Young. “It was very hot and a little breezy.”

Each boat had an adult captain accompanying the team. “We would like to thank all our captains that came out this Saturday,” says Young. “We would also like to thank the community for all of their support. It takes a great effort to start a new club at D.C.H.S. We look forward to future tournaments.”

September 18, 2018
By: Dwayne Page

DCHS Golfers Isaac Walker and Anna Chew are headed for the state tournament next week after their regional tournament performances in Cleveland on Monday.

Walker shot a 76 for a second place finish in the tournament among 39 golfers.

Chew finished in third place out of 27 female golfers with a score of 81.

The state tournament will be played at Willowbrook Country Club near Manchester next Tuesday and Wednesday.

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