August General Election to feature two contested school board races

February 17, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

There will be two contested Board of Education races in 2022 but not until the August 4 DeKalb County General Election.

Voters in district 1, 2, 3, 4, & 7 will elect a school board member. The terms are for 4 years.

Today at noon (February 17) was the qualifying deadline.

The candidates have met the signature requirements to be placed on the ballot pending approval from the respective political parties. Since the May elections are primary elections, the state political parties have the final say in vetting candidates.

There are no Democratic or Republican candidates for the Board of Education in District 1 but Incumbent Danny Parkerson will be running unopposed as an Independent for re-election in the August 4 General Election.

Incumbent school board member Alan Hayes will be unopposed in the May 3 GOP Primary in District 2 as well as the August General Election

Incumbent school board member Jim Beshearse in District 3 will be unopposed in the May 3 GOP Primary as well as the August 4 General Election.

Three people will be in the race in August to succeed Incumbent school board member Kate Miller in District 4 who is not seeking re-election. Scott Little, in the Democratic Primary on May 3, and Eric Ervin in the GOP May 3 Primary, are unopposed but they will be challenged by Independent Tony Poss in the August 4 General Election.

Incumbent school board member Shaun Tubbs in District 7 will be running for re-election as an Independent in the August 4 General Election. He will face opposition from Republican Ryan Mollinet who is unopposed in the May 3 GOP primary.

February 17, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

The DeKalb County High School Tigers were ousted from the District 7-3A basketball tournament at Crossville Wednesday night losing to the Cumberland County Jets 67 to 39.

The Tigers end the season at 13-14 while the Jets improve to 14-13 and will advance to the semi-finals of the tournament at Tennessee Tech to play White County Friday night, February 18 at 5:30 p.m.

The Tigers trailed 13 to 5 after the 1st period, 31 to 15 at halftime, and 54 to 26 after the 3rd period before losing to the Jets 67 to 39.

Conner Close scored 19, Elishah Ramos 11, Nathaniel Crook 4, Jordan Young 3, and Brayden Antoniak 2.

February 16, 2022
By:

Dana R. Looper of Putnam County is seeking the Republican nomination for Circuit Court Judge – Part I for the Thirteenth Judicial District. This district includes Clay, Cumberland, DeKalb, Overton, Pickett, Putnam, and White Counties.

“I was raised in Clay and Overton Counties and would be honored to serve our community,” said Looper. “I started my working career, at age 15, fueling boats at Willow Grove Marina. Once I graduated from Livingston Academy, I attended Walters State Police Academy and began my law enforcement career at the Overton/Pickett County E911 and the Overton County Sheriff’s Department. After working several years in that community, I advanced my career to the Algood Police Department where I progressed through the ranks to become a sergeant over patrol and represented my department as the public information officer. While working as a police officer, I completed my undergraduate degree at Tennessee Tech University, and continued my education going to the Nashville School of Law at night. I reside in Putnam County with my husband Mike Burnette, my stepson Connor, our two dogs and goats,” said Looper

“My law practice is located at Fry, Fry, Knight, & Looper where I have developed the background and temperament to serve as your judge. It would be an honor to serve as the next Circuit Court Judge for the Thirteenth Judicial District. I humbly ask for your support and vote in the coming election. I am very excited to meet as many of you as possible,” Looper continued.

Looper said she has experience in Federal Court for the Middle District of Tennessee, Tennessee State Court of Appeals, and has practiced in many of the local jurisdictions that make up the 13th Judicial District.

The primary election is held on Tuesday, May 3, 2022.

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