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Three Way Tie for First Place Among WJLE’s Fearless Forecasters (Show Airs Today at 4:30 p.m.
October 3, 2019
By: Dwayne Page
Three of WJLE’s Fearless Forecasters are now in a tie for first place giving them bragging rights for having the best record picking winners heading into the sixth week of the college football season.
Last week’s leader Chad Kirby now shares the top spot with Dewain Hendrixson and Darrell Gill each with an overall record of 47-28. John Pryor is next at 46-29 followed by Jared Davis, the James Gang (Grant and Jeff James) and the guests each at 45-30. Ricky Atnip and Jacob Parsley are each at 43-32, Scott Brown is 41-34, and Will Graham is at 40-35.
For the week, Darrell Gill had the best record at 13-2. Scott Brown, John Pryor, and Jared Davis each went 12-3. The James Gang and Dewain Hendrixson each were 11-4. Jacob Parsley, Ricky Atnip, Will Graham, and the guest Donny Green each went 10-5 and Chad Kirby was 9-6.
Two of the forecasters hit their underdog picks last week. Scott Brown added to his lead with 4.5 points as Arizona State upset California 24-17 and Jacob Parsley picked up 6.5 points with Arkansas State’s win over Troy 50-43.
After five weeks, Scott Brown has 25.5 underdog points followed by Jared Davis with 17.5, the guests 14.5, Jacob Parsley 14, Darrell Gill 8, Dewain Hendrixson 7, and the James Gang 4.5 points.
Thursday the Forecasters will be picking winners in the following games:
UCF at Cincinnati, Iowa at Michigan, Air Force at Navy, TCU at Iowa State, Marshall at MTSU, Arizona at Colorado, Texas at West Virginia, Baylor at Kansas State, Auburn at Florida, Boston College at Louisville, Pittsburgh at Duke, Western Michigan at Toledo, Vanderbilt at Ole Miss, Georgia at Tennessee, and Buffalo at the Tennessee Titans.
Thursday’s special guest is County Mayor Tim Stribling
Catch the Fearless Forecasters on WJLE Thursday at 4:30 p.m. on AM 1480/FM 101.7 and LIVE streaming at www.wjle.com.
The program is sponsored by Graham Services, the Charles D. Atnip Realty and Auction Company, Davis Auto Body, Middle Tennessee Natural Gas, Liberty State Bank, DeKalb County Insurance, Gill Automotive, Love-Cantrell Funeral Home, DeKalb County Ace Hardware, and Domino’s Pizza.
Portion of Bright Hill Road to be Closed today (Thursday) for Road Work
October 3, 2019
By: Dwayne Page
DeKalb County Road Supervisor Danny Hale has announced that Bright Hill Road will be closed today (Thursday) from Big Rock Road to Smithville for road work.
Habitat Chili Cook-off and Bake Sale October 18
October 3, 2019
By: Dwayne Page
Who makes the best chili in DeKalb County? Find out on Friday, October 18th when Habitat for Humanity of DeKalb County hosts its 16th annual Chili Cook-off and Bake Sale.
Chili will be served from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on the DeKalb Courthouse Lawn. In case of bad weather, the event will be moved to the DeKalb County Complex. For a cash donation, eat all the chili you want and vote for your favorite chili and the best decorated booth. Commemorative mugs are available for $20.00. Delicious baked goods prepared by members of local churches will be for sale. Take out is also available.
Last year “The Courthouse Gang” from the DeKalb County Officials took Top Chili Honors, with the newcomer team from the Smithville Police Department placing second. Third place chili honors went to “Just Good Chili” from The Inn at Evins Mill.
The Best Decorated Booth Award went to “Power House Chili” from Smithville Electric System, with “DC Health Dept. Heartburn Defenders” from the DeKalb County Health Department coming in second place and “MTNG Clubhouse Chili” from Middle Tennessee Natural Gas placing third.
The Golden Spoon Award went to “The Courthouse Gang” from the DeKalb County Officials, who raised an additional $225.00 for Habitat in cash donations at their booth.
The 2018 event raised $4,400 for Habitat for Humanity.
Habitat for Humanity of DeKalb County is a locally run affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing organization. Habitat for Humanity builds and renovates houses in partnership with volunteers and families in need, regardless of their ethnic or religious background. The houses then are sold to those in need at no profit and with no interest charged.
For more information on the Chili Cook-off and Bake Sale, contact Tecia Pryor at 615-597-7370. To contact Habitat for Humanity of DeKalb County, call 615-215-8181.
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