Two escape serious injury in Liberty crash

February 7, 2021
By: Dwayne Page

Two men escaped serious injury Tuesday in a Liberty crash.

According to Trooper Bobby Johnson of the Tennessee Highway Patrol, 78 year old William Reynolds of Liberty was in a 2002 Chevy Avalanche crossing Highway 70 from a parking lot to Choctaw Ridge Road when he pulled into the path of a 2009 Dodge Ram pulling a boat driven by 36 year old Anthony Monroe of Nashville who was west on Highway 70. The Dodge Ram hit the Chevy Avalanche in the right front knocking both vehicles off the right side of the roadway. The impact of the collision caused the boat being pulled by Monroe to be ejected off the trailer onto the roadway.

Both drivers were transported to Ascension Saint Thomas DeKalb Hospital.

February 6, 2021
By: Dwayne Page

The DCHS basketball teams were hoping to topple the Wildcats and Lady Cats at Livingston Academy Saturday but fell short.

The Lady Tigers lost 43 to 39 while the Tigers were edged out 57 to 54. With the losses the Tigers drop to 8-12 (4-8 district) while the Lady Tigers are 9-12 (3-9 district). The Wildcats are 14-9 (9-3) and the Lady Wildcats sport a record of 18-6 (9-3).

In the earlier meeting at Smithville on January 26 the Tigers lost to Livingston Academy 59 to 52 and the Lady Tigers were defeated 71 to 37.

In the girls game Saturday, the Lady Tigers trailed 13 to 12 after the 1st period and 19 to 16 at halftime. DC pulled ahead 32 to 27 by the end of the 3rd period but fell behind in the 4th period and lost 43 to 39.

Megan Cantrell scored 15 followed by Kadee Ferrell with 11, Ella VanVranken 10, and Madison Martin with 3.

In the boys game, the Tigers were down 13 to 6 after the 1st period, 27 to 22 at halftime, and 47 to 36 after the 3rd period before losing the game 57 to 54.

Evan Jones scored 16, Stetson Agee 12, Elishah Ramos 8, Luke Jenkins and Jordan Young each with 7 and Conner Close and Brayden Antoniak with 2.

DeKalb County will close out the regular season this coming week as follows:

DCHS 2020-21 UPDATED SCHEDULE:

Tuesday, February 9-*Macon County-Home- 6 p.m.
Thursday, February 11: *Smith County- Away- 6 p.m.
Friday, February 12: Red Boiling Springs-Away-6 p.m.

February 6, 2021
By: Dwayne Page

If you need a good canine companion “Copper” fits the bill.

This eight year old Redbone Hound mix is the WJLE/DeKalb Animal Shelter featured “Pet of the Week”.

DeKalb Animal Shelter employee Emmaly Bennett with Copper from dwayne page on Vimeo.

“Copper is now our senior pet. He has been at the animal shelter the longest. Copper is great with people, great with children, and great with other dogs. We need to find him a good home. He is pretty laid back. Copper is good on a leash and has good manners. He is quiet and mellow and would be a good indoor or outdoor dog,” said shelter employee Emmaly Bennett.

“If you would like to meet Copper go to our website where you will see his picture under our adoptable animals tab at //www.dekalbanimalcoalition.org/ and you will be called to set up an appointment after you fill out an adoption application. For more information call 615-597-3647 or send a message on facebook or email,” said Bennett.

Meanwhile, if you need pet food for your cats and dogs be sure to stop by the shelter Friday, February 19 from 8 until 12 noon during a food pantry sponsored by the Friends organization. Please stay in your vehicle and someone will bring the food to you.

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