15th Annual Habitat Chili Cook-Off and Bake Sale TODAY at County Complex

October 26, 2018
By: Dwayne Page

Who makes the best chili in DeKalb County? Find out today (Friday, October 26th) when Habitat for Humanity of DeKalb County hosts its 15th annual Chili Cook-off and Bake Sale.

Chili will be served from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the DeKalb County Complex. The event had been planned outside on the north side of the courthouse grounds but was relocated due to rainy weather.

For a cash donation, eat all the chili you want and vote for your favorite chili and the best decorated booth. You be the judge. A limited supply of pottery bowls will be available for $20. Delicious baked goods prepared by members of local churches will also be for sale. Take out is also available.

Awards and bragging rights will be given in the following manner: 1^st and 2^nd place chili, 1^st and 2^nd place booth decoration, and People’s Choice Chili (Golden Spoon Award).

Habitat for Humanity of DeKalb County is a locally run affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing organization. Habitat for Humanity builds and renovates houses in partnership with volunteers and families in need, regardless of their ethnic or religious background. The houses then are sold to those in need at no profit and with no interest charged.

For more information on the Chili Cook-off and Bake Sale, contact Tecia Pryor at 615-597-7370.

October 25, 2018
By: Dwayne Page

The men and women who have put their lives on the line to protect our freedom will be honored in a special Veterans Day program Friday morning, November 9 at the DeKalb County Complex auditorium hosted by the American Legion Post #122. Veteran’s Day is Sunday, November 11.

The observance begins at 9:15 a.m. with patriotic music by Susan Hinton followed by a performance from the DCHS Chorus and Band at 9:30 a.m. then the presentation of colors by Boy Scout Troop #347. The DCHS Chorus will sing the National Anthem and a prayer will be offered by local minister Larry Green. Commander William Edmonds will make welcoming remarks and Judy Redmon, President of the Ladies’ Auxiliary will introduce the guest speaker, Richard Buford of the American Legion  Department of Tennessee Post #46.  After the program, the audience will gather at the Veterans Memorial Monument at the courthouse for placement of a wreath. Josh Moon will blow taps to close the program.

Veterans who wish to will be transported by school bus from the county complex to the town square courtesy of School Transportation Supervisor Jimmy Sprague.

A lunch for veterans and their families, band, and program participants will be provided by the Senior Citizens and Director Pam Redmon and American Legion Post #122.

October 25, 2018
By: Dwayne Page

A Liberty woman recently stopped for a traffic offense was also cited for concealing drug paraphernalia in her bra.

29 year old Kayla Diane Miller of Big Hill Road, Liberty will be in court November 8

Sheriff Patrick Ray said that on Saturday, October 20 a deputy stopped a white Chevy Blazer for violation of the light law. While speaking to the driver, Miller, the officer learned from the woman that she had two needles and a glass pipe in her bra.

Meanwhile another woman in a separate case was found with drugs during a probation search.

23 year old Crystal May Smith of Andrews Street, Smithville is cited for simple possession of a schedule II, IV, & VI drug. Her court date is November 8

Sheriff Ray said that on Thursday, October 18 a deputy stopped Smith on North Congress Boulevard. She told the officer that she was on probation and agreed to submit to a search,  which revealed 1.1 grams of a white powdery substance believed to be methamphetamine, 1.1 grams of a green leafy substance believed to be marijuana, and four yellow pills believed to be Xanax.

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