DeKalb Firefighter Completes Training Class

December 9, 2018
By: Dwayne Page

Justin Coats, a member of the DeKalb County Fire Department graduated from the Tennessee Fire Service and Codes Enforcement Training Academy’s Live Burn Firefighter I class held Friday and Saturday, December 7 and 8.

Captain Brian Williams said this 16-hour course requires students to demonstrate skills needed to extinguish a passenger vehicle fire attack, exterior Class A fire attack, interior structure fire attack, commercial buildings and ground cover fire attack. “We are extremely proud of this recent graduate. Today, our department stands better prepared to respond to emergencies because of the high standards for training we set for our firefighters,” said Captain Brian Williams.

December 9, 2018
By: Dwayne Page

Although a light rain fell throughout the Smithville Christmas Parade went on as scheduled Saturday afternoon and though the weather affected participation and turnout somewhat it failed to dampen the spirits of those who did show up.

Many parked along the route to see the show as the parade motored from Smithville Elementary School down Congress Boulevard before turning onto Don Cantrell Street by City Hall into the Public Square. Others gathered downtown huddled under umbrellas to get a closer look as the parade passed by and to scoop up some candy tossed to them by Santa and other participants.

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Covenant Baptist Church won 1st place for their entry called “Sweet to Trust in Jesus”. Second place went to Cash Express with the theme “ While Visions of Sugar Plum Fairies Danced in their Heads”. Wilson Bank & Trust took 3rd place. The DeKalb Middle School Saints Football Team won the Spirit Award presented by the Smithville Business and Professional Women’s Club. The Saints recently completed an undefeated season at 8-0 and won the Middle Tennessee Football Conference Championship.

The parade was sponsored by the Smithville Fire Department.

The Alexandria Christmas Parade is scheduled for today (Sunday) December 9 starting at 2 p.m. The line-up begins at 1 p.m. on West Main Street.

December 8, 2018
By: Dwayne Page

The DeKalb County Lady Tigers knocked off Watertown in Smithville Friday night 73 to 54. The victory keeps them perfect in the district at 3-0 and improves their overall record to 6-2.

DC opened up a 19 to 5 lead after the 1st period, 30 to 20 at halftime, and 52 to 35 after the 3rd period before winning the game 73 to 54

Emme Colwell led the team in scoring with 21 points, Kadee Ferrell 14, Lydia Brown and Mya Ruch each with 8 points, Mallori Hart 7, Kenzie France and Joni Robinson each with 5, Maddison Parsley 3, and Megan Cantrell with 2 points.

Girls District 8AA Standings as of December 7:

DeKalb County: 6-2 (3-0)
Macon County: 6-1 (3-0)
Upperman: 6-1 (3-0)
Livingston Academy: 4-6 (1-2)
Watertown: 4-6 (1-2)
York Institute: 2-5 (1-2)
Cannon County: 4-4 (0-3)
Smith County: 4-5 (0-3)

Meanwhile the slide for the Tigers continues as they lost to the purple Tigers 60 to 50 dropping their overall record to 1-7 and 0-3 in district play.

DC led 13 to 10 after the 1st period, 22 to 20 at halftime, and 40 to 35 after the 3rd period but was outscored 25 to 10 in the 4th quarter and lost 60 to 50.

Dallas Cook scored 12, Evan Jones and Noah Martin 8, Colter Norris 7, Brayden Howard and Nathan Atkins 5, Josh Carlton 3, and Hayden Thomas 2.

Boys District 8AA Standings as of December 7:

York Institute: 6-0 (3-0)
Livingston Academy: 6-3 (2-0)
Macon County: 3-3 (2-0)
Watertown: 7-2 (2-1)
Upperman: 4-3 (1-2)
Cannon County: 3-4 (0-2)
DeKalb County: 1-7 (0-3)
Smith County 0-6 (0-2)

The remaining schedule is as follows:

Tuesday, December 4: Livingston Academy*-Away 6 p.m.
Friday, December 7: Watertown*-Home 6 p.m.
Tuesday, December 11: Cannon County*- Away 6 p.m.
Friday, December 14: Warren County- Home 6 p.m.
Saturday, December 15: Jackson County- Home 6 p.m.
Tuesday, December 18: Monterey-Away 6 p.m.
Thursday, December 20: Forrest (Christmas Tournament)- Watertown 8:30 p.m.
Friday, December 21: Watertown Christmas Tournament- Watertown TBA
Saturday, December 22: Watertown Christmas Tournament-Watertown TBA

Friday, January 4: White County-Home 6 p.m.
Tuesday, January 8: Upperman*-Home 6 p.m.
Friday, January 11: Macon County*-Away 6 p.m.
Tuesday, January 15: Smith County*-Away 6 p.m.
Friday, January 18: York Institute*-Away 6 p.m.
Tuesday, January 22: Livingston Academy*-Home 6 p.m.
Friday, January 25: Watertown*-Away 6 p.m.
Tuesday, January 29: Cannon County*-Home 6 p.m.

Friday, February 1: Upperman*-Away 6 p.m.
Tuesday, February 5: Macon County*-Home 6 p.m.
Thursday, February 7: Smith County*-Home 6 p.m.
Friday, February 8: Monterey-Home 6 p.m.

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