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White County Man Loses His Life on Center Hill Lake
July 18, 2019
By: Dwayne Page
A man lost his life on Center Hill Lake Wednesday afternoon.
73 year old Joe Elkins of White County is believed to have drowned but an autopsy will be performed to determine the cause of death.
In a media release, Sheriff Patrick Ray explained what happened.
“On July 17th at 4:47 pm, DeKalb Central Dispatch received a call of a possible drowning at the Johnson’s Chapel Boat Ramp. When Deputies arrived on the scene, they found the victim receiving CPR.”
“The victim has been identified as 73 year old Joe Elkins of White County Tennessee.”
“It appears Elkins and another person were swimming at the Johnson’s Chapel Boat Ramp area when Elkins was found to be struggling in the water. The person who was swimming with Elkins tried to retrieve Elkins from the water and also shouted to other people who were in the area for help. Elkins was pulled out of the water and CPR was administered to Elkins at that time,” said Sheriff Ray.
Elkins was transported to St Thomas DeKalb by DeKalb EMS where he was pronounced deceased. Elkins’ body has been transported to the State Medical Examiner’s Office in Nashville for an autopsy. The case is pending.
DeKalb EMS and the Smithville/DeKalb County Rescue Squad assisted the Sheriff’s Department on the scene.
Thursday Edition of DeKalb Fair Offers Something for All (View Video Here)
July 18, 2019
By: Dwayne Page
The Thursday edition of the DeKalb County Fair offers something for all ages.
(View Photo Gallery of the DeKalb County Fair by clicking link below)
Thursday, July 18:
*Senior Day: 9:00 a.m. Alexandria Senior Center
*Junior Goat Show: 6:00 p.m. at the Ag Center
* Baby Show for contestants one day to 12 months: 6:00 p.m. followed Mrs. Fair Queen (up to age 54) at the Lions Club Pavilion followed by Miss Senior Fair Queen (age 55 and older)
*ATV/Motorcycle Racing: 7:00 p.m. at the T.C. McMillen Arena
*Cash Drawing-9:30 p.m. at the Lions Club Pavilion
Memory Lane Stage sponsored by Wilson Bank & Trust
Thursday, July 18:
6:30 p.m. Sassy Smithville Stompers & The DeKalb Dancin’ Delights
7:45 p.m. Terri Lynn Weaver
Rides on the Midway will be provided by Prime Time Amusement. Unlimited rides will be available for $18.00 on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
(Video Clip Below of David Turner and Friends at Fair Monday Night)
See the exhibits on the fairgrounds including inside the Kenneth Sandlin Center and the Commercial Building.
Admission to the fair is $5.00 per person. Children age four and younger will be admitted free! Gates open at 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. The exhibit building is open from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and Saturday from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Parking is Free!
Visit the DeKalb County Fair website for more information at www.dekalbcountyfairtn.com.
Keara McKinsey Milligan Crowned Miss Sweetheart (View Video Here)
July 18, 2019
By: Dwayne Page
Keara McKinsey Milligan of Smithville won the Miss Sweetheart pageant Wednesday night at the DeKalb County Fair. She is the 12 year old daughter of Josh and Cyndi Milligan.
(View Photo Gallery of the DeKalb County Fair by clicking link below)
Milligan, who also received the Most Photogenic honor, succeeds the 2018 Miss Sweetheart Addison Isabella Kyle of Smithville, the 12 year old daughter of Jamie Kyle and Cory and Kim Crabtree.
The pageant featured 8 girls ages 10-12.
Eleven year old Bailey Elizabeth Kidd, daughter of Kelli Bess and Brandon Kidd of Smithville was first runner-up in the pageant.
Madison Brooke Dawson was second runner-up. She is the 12 year old daughter of Jarred and Jamie Dawson of Smithville.
Third runner-up was 11 year old Averie Nicole McMinn, daughter of Nathan and Amanda McMinn of Smithville. She was also named Miss Congeniality.
Danica Hope Collier was fourth runner-up. She is the 11 year old daughter of Matthew Collier of Alexandria and Britany George of Sparta.
The remaining contestants in the pageant were Autumn Grace Dies, 11 year old daughter of Keith and Amanda Dies of Alexandria; Hailee Ann Marie Merriman, 11 year old daughter of Jake and Joyce Merriman of Smithville; and Kaylyn Isabelle Prichard, 10 year old daughter of Andy and Chrissy Prichard of Liberty.
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