Legislative Update from State Senator Mark Pody (VIEW VIDEO HERE)

March 5, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

State Senator Mark Pody was in Smithville Saturday where he held an informal town hall type meeting with constituents at a local restaurant to discuss issues before the Tennessee General Assembly.

Speaking with WJLE later in the morning, Senator Pody said people want to know when TDOT plans to let the contracts for the Highway 56 improvement project from Warren County to Smithville. He said people also have strong opinions about medical marijuana legislation and the heart beat bill, that Pody is sponsoring that would outlaw abortions in Tennessee once a fetal heartbeat can be detected — which typically occurs in the early weeks of a woman’s pregnancy.

March 5, 2019
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Everyone is invited to attend the Smithville-DeKalb County Chamber Annual Banquet. The banquet will be held on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at the DeKalb County Complex, 712 South Congress Blvd., Smithville. “We are excited to again host this enjoyable and informative event. We invite all the public to share in this fun-filled night of dining, entertainment, and Chamber updates including the introduction of our new Board, 2019 Officers and recognition of our retiring board members. This is a wonderful networking opportunity and a great way to see some of the positive things that are happening in our county,” says Chamber Executive Director Suzanne Williams.

Come early to network as doors open at 5:30 PM and the program begins at 6:00 PM. The delicious dinner will be prepared by DCHS Culinary Arts and served by the DMS Jr. Beta Club and Leadership DeKalb Class of 2019.

Special entertainment will be performed by the award-winning DeKalb Middle School Jr. Beta Club. In addition, several Milestone Awards will be presented at the banquet.

We invite local businesses to be a Corporate Sponsor for the event, to not only support the Chamber and its many programs, but as a valuable marketing opportunity. The cost of corporate sponsorship is $250. Some of the advantages include:

• Corporate Sponsors will be included on all banquet-related printed materials.
• Corporate Sponsors will be announced on the Chamber Chat Radio / TV program, in the Smithville Review, WJLE, and social media outlets
• Corporate Sponsors and employees will be recognized during the banquet 

Corporate Sponsors, so far, include: Ascension Saint Thomas DeKalb Hospital – Gold Sponsor, Advance Financial, Center Hill Realty, DTC Communications, Fast Pace Urgent Care, Federal-Mogul Motorparts, FirstBank, Middle Tennessee Natural Gas Project Hometown Help, Sober Living of Tennessee, and Wilson Bank & Trust. Email Suzanne Williams at: swilliams@dekalbcountychamber.org or text 615-464-7760 for more information.

Banquet tickets prices are $25 per person and can be purchased by calling the Chamber at 615.597.4163, email: swilliams@dekalbcountychamber.org, text Suzanne at 615-464-7760, or from any of the Chamber Board of Directors – Beth Adcock, Rita Bell, Jane Brown, Lisa Cripps, Billie Davis, Leigh Fuson, Kathy Hendrixson, Josh Issac, Norene Puckett, Dana Scott, Jen Sherwood, Mark Taylor, Lora Webb, Debra Ruzinsky, Tom Sturdivant, and Andy Wachtel. Or, you can stop by the Chamber office located in the DeKalb County Courthouse, Room 201. Remember, you don’t have to be a Chamber member to attend. Everyone is welcome!

Special thanks to our Annual Banquet Committee Members: Beth Adcock, Kathy Hendrixson, Rita Bell, Josh Issac, Lora Webb, Lisa Cripps, Shan Williams, Beth Chandler, Jen Sherwood, Billie Davis, and Norene Puckett for all the work they do to ensure a successful night. We are also so grateful to the Appalachian Center for Craft for providing table arrangements.

We are going to have a great time and hope you can be a part of the Chamber’s 56^th Anniversary.

March 5, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

A woman who stole bottles of vodka and tequila from a Smithville liquor store on separate occasions has been arrested by Smithville Police for theft.

24 year old Myrano S. Waller of 7075 Short Mountain Highway is charged with two counts of theft of merchandise. Police were called to Center Hill Wine and Spirits on February 27 after a woman walked into the store, took a bottle of tequila, and left without paying. The employee said that the same woman, Waller had been in the store previously on January 10 and had taken a bottle of vodka at that time and left the store after hiding it in her pants.  After the January incident police started an investigation and obtained a description of Waller’s vehicle but were unable to contact her. After the February theft, police asked a DeKalb County deputy to respond to Waller’s home. The deputy spotted Waller’s car and stopped it. Waller, the driver, had a bottle of Tequila under her seat. She was then taken into custody.  Bond for Waller is $5,000 and her court date is March 14.

42 year old Jackie Lynn Davidson of 155 Briarwood Lane was arrested on February 24 for DUI. Police stopped Davidson for speeding and asked her several questions which she could not adequately answer. After the officer observed an open container of Vodka in the passenger’s seat he asked Davidson to step out of the vehicle for field sobriety tasks. She consented but failed to perform the tasks. Davidson, who had an odor of alcohol on her person, was taken into custody for driving under the influence. Davidson was also cited for speeding, violation of financial responsibility and violation of the open container law after she could not show proof of insurance. Bond for Davidson is $1,500 and her court date is March 14.

32 year old Kyle Aaron Smith was arrested for aggravated burglary on February 22. He was spotted that day entering his victim’s apartment located at 223 East Bryant Street without consent and  he removed a vacuum cleaner and took it to his own apartment next door. The vacuum was later recovered and returned to the victim. Bond for Smith is $5,000. His court date is March 14.

47 year old Adam Shane Kizer of Mt. Juliet was cited on February 23 for shoplifting. Kizer was observed by a Dollar General Store employee taking a can of air freshener out of the package and placing it inside his pocket. His court date is March 14.

53 year old Rhonda Denise McPeak of 2370 Evins Mill Road was arrested on February 23 for driving on a revoked license and she was cited for a light law violation. While on patrol an officer spotted a vehicle traveling with no headlights and he made a traffic stop. He spoke with the driver, McPeak and upon a computer check through Central Dispatch learned that McPeak’s driver license had been revoked for a DUI in 1984 out of Rutherford County.  McPeak’s bond is $4,500 and his court date is March 14.

20 year old Benito Drew Castorena of 120 East Bryant Street was arrested on February 27 for aggravated assault. Police spoke with the victim who said her ex-boyfriend, Castorena had tried to strangle her and he punched her in the face while trying to retrieve some belongings at the residence. The woman had bruising on her ears and red marks around her neck. Police determined that Castorena was the primary aggressor and he was taken into custody. Bond for Castorena is $7,500 and his court date is March 14.

34 year old Michael Pierre Rose of 530 Miller Road was arrested on February 28 for theft, vandalism, and simple possession. Police were called to Park & Wash Laundry Mat on February 27 to investigate the theft of a candy vending machine and the vandalism of three security cameras.  Officers reviewed the video footage and saw Rose committing the crimes. Warrants were issued for his arrest and police found him later that day. While placing Rose in handcuffs the officer learned that Rose had something in his cigarette pack.  Inside the pack, the officer found a crystal-like substance that field tested positive for methamphetamine. Rose was issued a citation for simple possession but Rose refused to sign it. A warrant was then issued for his arrest for simple possession. Bond for Rose is $4,000 and his court date is March 14.

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