New County Commission to Meet Monday Night

September 21, 2018
By: Dwayne Page

The new county commission will meet for the first time in regular monthly session Monday night, September 24.

The first item of business will be to name a chairman and chairman pro temp of the commission. That is done every September.

While the county mayor traditionally is selected to be the chairman of the commission, anyone from the legislative body may serve in that role. If the county mayor is not the chairman, he has veto power over decisions made by the commission, although the commissioners have the authority to override a veto.

In other business, the commission will receive a monthly report on local option sales tax collections from the county mayor. Budget amendments will be considered for approval. Action is expected on the Sheriff’s Department’s employee handbook policy and procedures as well as the DeKalb County Correctional Facility Medical policy and procedure handbook and Judicial Commissioner appointments. Committee appointments will be made and a tourism update will be given from Chamber Director Suzanne Williams. Notaries will be approved.

The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. Monday night in the downstairs courtroom of the courthouse. WJLE plans LIVE coverage.

September 20, 2018
By: Dwayne Page

DeKalb County High School has transformed its library to a media center with the addition of a makerspace.

Funded by a $10,000 grant, the makerspace transitions the school library from a traditional setting to a more modern learning environment providing students the opportunity to explore creativity and enhance critical thinking skills through Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines. In the makerspace, students have the ability to create things using 3D printers, Robotics, virtual reality technology, and more. A multitude of materials are available for students to explore and innovate on their own terms expanding the library’s reach beyond being merely a place where books are housed to a full-service learning, research, and project space.

(VIDEO BELOW SHOWS School Board member Shaun Tubbs observing students in the DCHS media center/library/ makerspace operating robots “Linda” and “Terry” from Ipads. The robots can be made to talk, move their heads, and move across the floor. The demonstrations show students how robotics can be used for fun as well as for industrial use in factories.

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School administrators hosted a luncheon and Ribbon Cutting Thursday at DCHS to make the formal announcement of the new makerspace and to show it off to business, government, and civic leaders of the community.

September 20, 2018
By: Dwayne Page

The 2018 Homecoming Queen at DeKalb County High School is Lydia Ann Brown

A senior, Brown is the 17 year old daughter of Stephen and Amanda Brown of Liberty.

Brown is a member of the FBLA Club, Climate Crew, Beta Club, and Spanish Club. Her athletic participation: Football cheerleader as a freshman, Cross Country as a sophomore, Softball as a sophomore, and Basketball all four years.

Accomplishments/Awards: NCA All-American Cheerleader as a freshman and selected to the P.R.I.D.E,  and District 8AA Honorable Mention and to the All-District Tournament Team in Basketball as a Junior. Brown was also named Outstanding Junior Girl.

She is a member of the Salem Baptist Church Youth.

The Homecoming Attendants are:

Senior Attendant –Madison Suzanne Judkins,, the 17 year old daughter of Tammy and Jeremy Judkins of Smithville.

Judkins is a member of the Senior Beta Club, FBLA, HOSA, FFA, Literature Club, Science Club, Spanish Club and the Climate Crew. She has been a football manager for four years.

Accomplishments/Awards: ACT 21+ Club, member of Senior BETA Club, and Sophomore Homecoming Attendant.

Judkins is also a member of the First United Methodist Church and attends the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

Senior Attendant- Zoe Hannah Evelyn Maynard, the 17 year old daughter of Travis and Crystal Maynard of Liberty. She is a dual enrollment student at Motlow State Community College. She has been a basketball cheerleader for four years and is Captain. Maynard is also a football cheerleader.

Accomplishments/Awards: 72 hours of community service, one year nominee and three time All American recipient. She took a mission trip to Ensenada Mexico. As a cheerleader, Maynard was voted “Best Jumps” her Freshman year, “Best Stunts” her Sophomore year, and “Best Stunts” as a Junior. She has also been named an Honors student.

Maynard is a member of the Holiday Church of Christ.

Junior Attendant- Katherine Malone, 16 year old daughter of Kevin and the late Dana Malone of Smithville. She is a member of the FBLA, Senior BETA, Science Club, FFA, Literature Club, and Climate Crew. She is a three year member of the DCHS Football Cheerleading Team.

Awards/Accomplishments: Two time NCA All American nominee, Honors student with a 4.0 GPA, and she was voted “Best Dancer” as cheerleader her Sophomore year.

Malone is a member of the First Baptist Church of Smithville Youth Group.

Sophomore Attendant- Abigail Lawson, the 15 year old daughter of David and Melissa Lawson of Liberty. She is a member of the BETA and FFA Clubs. Lawson passed with all A’s last year and has a 4.0 GPA. She attends the Old Fashion Freewill Baptist Church.

Freshman Attendant- Haidyn Renee Hale, the 14 year old daughter of Chad Hale and Melissa Odom of Smithville. She is a member of the FBLA, FFA, Climate Crew, and the Literature Club. Hale is a Basketball Cheerleader.

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Accomplishments/Awards: Received a Good Citizenship Award and Highest Average in Math Award as an 8th grader, Junior BETA President, Among the Top 10 and earned the highest GPA of the grade. Hale is active in the Relentless Youth Ministry at the First Assembly of God. She participates in plays at the DeKalb Performing Arts. Hale also enjoys cheerleading, performing in youth dramas, and spending time with family and friends.

Spirit week activities will be held September 24-28 at DCHS. The Homecoming Parade will take place Friday afternoon, September 28 and the Tiger Homecoming Football game will be at 7:00 p.m. that night against Livingston Academy. WJLE will have LIVE coverage of the game.

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