Man on zero turn injured after his lawnmower was hit by truck

August 22, 2021
By: Dwayne Page

A man riding a zero turn was injured after his lawn mower was hit by a truck Friday on Highway 56 (McMinnville Highway) in the Shiney Rock area.

According to Trooper Wade Meyers of the Tennessee Highway Patrol, 87 year old Erby France was on a zero turn lawn mower when he entered the road from his driveway and was hit by a northbound 1999 Chevy Silverado, driven by 40 year old Leoncio Ramirez of McMinnville who was towing two zero turn lawnmowers on a tandem axel trailer. Ramirez said when he saw France he applied his brakes and tried to stop but could not avoid the collision. France was thrown from his lawn mower upon impact and landed in the roadway. He was taken to the hospital by EMS but was reported to be alert and talking at the time. The truck and trailer jackknifed and went off the northbound side of the road into a ditch.

Ramirez was not injured but was cited for driving on a suspended license and no insurance.

August 22, 2021
By: Dwayne Page

The DeKalb Prevention Coalition hopes to light up downtown Smithville in purple Thursday night, August 26 to honor and remember loved ones lost to overdose death.

A Purple Glow Stick Vigil for Overdose Awareness Day will be held on the west lawn of the DeKalb County Courthouse Thursday from 6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Everyone attending will be provided purple glow sticks to display for the observance.

Guest speakers will be Justin Cantrell and Lydia Price. Seth Willoughby will provide the music.

Pictures and names of loved ones who have passed away or survived from an overdose will be included on a Community Blessing Banner.

For more information email dekalbtnprevention@gmail.com or message on Facebook.

This project is funded under a grant contract with the State of Tennessee and Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

August 22, 2021
By: Dwayne Page

The DeKalb Saints got their first win of the football season Thursday night at Trousdale County. The final score was 14-0.

Juan Ortega was responsible for both touchdowns for the Saints, scoring from 2 yards out and later from 7 yards. Jon Hendrix added the two point conversion after the first score.

The Saints are now 1-2 and will host Watertown Middle School Thursday, August 26 at 6:30 p.m.

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