Playful Puppy Needs a Home (View video here)

January 30, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

A lively dog may be just want you need to liven up your home.
Meet “Oreo” the WJLE/DeKalb Animal Shelter featured “Pet of the Week”. He is now available for adoption!

“Oreo is about a year old. He is your typical puppy, super fun and playful and loves other dogs. Oreo needs a home with some kids and lots of activities to run around and play. He is sponsored by our “Friends of Organization” so call us for more details or send in your application and we will call you to come in and meet him,” said Shelter Director Emmaly Bennett.

Visit the shelter website to see photos of Oreo and other adoptable pets at https://www.dekalbanimalsheltertn.com/.

The shelter is now open Monday-Friday from 8 to 4 and Saturday from 8 to 12 on Transfer Station Road behind Tenneco Automotive.

January 30, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

The DCHS basketball teams dropped both games at Livingston Academy Friday night losing 68 to 55 in the girls game and 46 to 43 in the boys contest.

In the earlier meeting on January 4 , the Tigers took the Wildcats to overtime before losing 63 to 61 in Smithville while the Lady Tigers lost 54 to 45.

In the girls game Friday night the Lady Tigers trailed 22 to 16 after the 1st period, 34 to 27 at halftime, and 48 to 43 after the 3rd period before going on to lose 68 to 55.

Kadee Ferrell scored 17, Ella VanVranken and Avery Agee each with 16, Madison Martin and Ally Fuller each with 2 and Xharia Lyons and Dare Collins each with 1

The Tigers were behind 15 to 8 after the 1st period, 26 to 16 at halftime, and 34 to 30 after the 3rd period before dropping the game 46 to 43 to the Wildcats.

Brayden Antoniak scored 14, Conner Close 10, Robert Wheeler 6, Stetson Agee 5, and Isaac Knowles and Elishah Ramos each with 4.

The Tigers (11-10 overall and 3-6 in the district) and the Lady Tigers (13-10, 3-6) will travel to Smith County Monday night, January 31 and to Macon County Tuesday night, February 1. DeKalb County will host Warren County in a night of makeup games Thursday night, February 3. The girls game tips off each night at 6 p.m. followed by the boys game. WJLE will have LIVE coverage.

DeKalb County will then close out the regular season next week hosting Cumberland County on February 8 and traveling to Upperman on February 11.

January 29, 2022
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Felony child abuse prosecutor Caroline Knight of Crossville has announced that she is running for Circuit Court Judge for the 13th Judicial District in the May 3, 2022, Republican Primary.

A Tennessee native, Knight has lived and worked in the 13th Judicial District, comprised of Clay, Cumberland, DeKalb, Overton, Pickett, Putnam and White counties, since 2008.

“I didn’t attend law school with the aim of becoming a judge, but after acquiring a balanced legal experience, I am compelled to run. I feel it is a moral imperative and I will bring integrity to the position,” said Knight.

Circuit Court hears divorce and child custody cases, contract disputes and civil torts (including wrongful death) among other matters, in two divisions: Part I and Part II. Knight, who has handled cases in each of these areas, seeks election to Part II.

With more than 15 years of broad legal experience, Knight has been an Assistant District Attorney General for 10 years and has served as child crimes prosecutor district-wide for the last five years. Knight’s jury trial convictions include first-degree murder and aggravated robbery.

Knight was licensed to practice law in 2006 and represented Upper Cumberland clients in domestic cases, adoption, and property disputes as well as estates until 2011. Knight’s advocacy includes briefs for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit and the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals. Knight’s previous appointments include special judge (on limited matters) and Hearing Officer for the Crossville Housing Authority.

“Judges must uphold the rule of law. Fair and unbiased decisions are based on the facts presented, not on any personal agenda or motive,” Knight said. “I look forward to treating parties in Circuit Court impartially and with respect.”

Knight, a former Cumberland County commissioner, is a member of the Tennessee Bar Association and the TBA Leadership Law Class of 2013.

Knight is a founding board member of Youth Achievement Foundation, Cumberland County; has been Plenary Lecturer for American Legion Boys’ State; and has served various state and local boards of directors including The Legal Aid Society; the American Red Cross, Cumberland County Chapter and Avalon Center for Domestic Violence.

Knight lives in Crossville with her husband, Sean Stephens, and 12-year-old stepson.

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