WJLE’s Fearless Forecasters College Football Talk Show Airs Today (Thursday) at 4:30 p.m.

November 17, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

Ricky Atnip is still out front as the leader among WJLE’s Fearless Forecasters picking college football winners.

Atnip has the best overall record at 124-41 followed by Jared Davis at 119-46, Grant James 118-47, John Pryor 113-52, Scott Brown 111-54, Darrell Gill 109-56, Scott Goodwin 108-57, and Chad Kirby 107-58.

For the week, John Pryor had the best record at 12-3 followed by Ricky Atnip 11-4, Grant James and Scott Goodwin each at 10-5, Jared Davis and Chad Kirby each at 9-6, and Darrell Gill and Scott Brown each at 8-7.

Three Fearless Forecasters hit their underdog picks last week. Ricky Atnip expanded his overall lead adding 6.5 points to his total with Purdue’s 31-24 win over Illinois. Jared Davis picked up 8 points as West Virginia defeated Oklahoma 23-20 and Scott Goodwin got 7 points with TCU’s 17-10 victory over Texas.
Overall, Ricky Atnip now leads in underdog points with 26.5 followed by Jared Davis with 23.5, Scott Goodwin 21.5, Darrell Gill 17.5, Scott Brown and John Pryor each with 17, and Grant James with 11.

Today (Thursday) the Forecasters will be picking winners in the following games:
Oklahoma State at Oklahoma, USC at UCLA, Utah at Oregon, Syracuse at Wake Forest, TCU at Baylor, Texas at Kansas, SMU at Tulane, Iowa at Minnesota, Duke at Pittsburgh, Western Kentucky at Auburn, N.C. State at Louisville, Ole Miss at Arkansas, Florida at Vanderbilt, Tennessee at South Carolina, and in the NFL the Tennessee Titans at the Green Bay Packers.

Catch the Fearless Forecasters on WJLE today (Thursday) at 4:30 p.m. on AM 1480/FM 101.7 and LIVE streaming at www.wjle.com.

The program is sponsored by the Charles D. Atnip Realty and Auction Company, Middle Tennessee Natural Gas, FirstBank, DeKalb County Insurance, Gill Automotive, Love-Cantrell Funeral Home, Davis Auto Body, and Domino’s Pizza.

November 16, 2022
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With the holidays right here upon us, the third annual Festival of Trees is in the planning stages. If you have not taken the time to experience a walk through a Christmas wonderland, make plans to do so this year.

Attend this yule-tide gathering on Monday, December 5, 2022 from 4-8:30 p.m. at the DeKalb County Complex. In addition to the immaculate trees, cookies and punch will be served.

In a world of darkness, beautifully lit and decorated trees will adorn the hallway and cafeteria of the complex for on-lookers to enjoy. But, the actual purpose of the event is to collect toys for under-resourced children. Lighthouse Christian Camp will again receive the donated toys just in time for one of their annual Christmas parties for the children. Last year the event collected over 778 gifts for the non-profit organization.

Along with helping to make children’s Christmas better, the efforts of those putting up the trees do not go unnoticed. Visitors will vote in several categories such as Prettiest Tree, The Tree You Want in Your Livingroom, The Most Unique Tree, Best Themed Tree, Most Touching Tree and Most Traditional Tree. The tree that collects the most toys will be named Tree of the Year. Outreach Baptist Church has claimed the top honor the last two years.

If your business, brick and mortar or home-based, church or civic organization would like to be part of the wonderful DeKalb County Christmas tradition, please email angie@smithvillereview.com to be added to the participation list. This event is sponsored by the Smithville Review.

November 16, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

The high school basketball season is off to a good start for the DCHS Tigers and Lady Tigers as both teams scored wins Tuesday evening over Van Buren County on opening night in the Hall of Champions at home.

The Lady Tigers under first year coach Brandy Alley won 62 to 49 while the Tigers of new coach Joey Agee celebrated a 70 to 52 victory.

In the girls’ game, DeKalb County led 12 to 10 after the first period, 32 to 14 at halftime, and 43 to 31 after the third period before notching a 62 to 49 victory.

Ella VanVranken led the team in scoring with 16 followed by Dare Collins with 12, Tess Barton and Maddison Martin each with 9, Cadee Griffith 7, Avery Agee 6, Ally Fuller 2 and Chloe VanVranken with 1.

The boys game was tied at 14 after the first period but the Tigers pulled ahead 26 to 22 at halftime and led 51 to 41 after the third period before going onto win 70 to 52.

Conner Close pumped in 21 points followed by Stetson Agee with 14, Zack Birmingham with 11, Elishah Ramos 10, Robert Wheeler 9, Alex Antoniak 3, and Ean Jones with 2.

2022-23 DCHS Tigers and Lady Tigers Basketball Schedule

District – 7AAA Games
Date -Time -Opponent- Home/Away

NOVEMBER
Tues, 11/15- 6:00pm- Van Buren County-HOF Home • Non-District
Sat, 11/19- TBA- Gordonsville- HOF Away • Non-District
Tue, 11/22- 6:00pm -Cannon County- Away • Non-District
Fri, 11/25- 6:00pm- Warren County- Home • Non-District

DECEMBER
Fri, 12/2-6:00pm-Watertown- Home • Non-District
Tue, 12/6 6:00pm- Smith County- Away • Non-District
Fri, 12/9 6:00pm-Stone Memorial- Away • District
Tue, 12/13 6:00pm- White County- Home • District
Fri, 12/16 6:00pm- Cannon County- Home • Non-District
Mon, 12/19-TBA-Adidas Shootout-Riverdale • Non-District
Tue, 12/20-TBA- Adidas Shootout- Riverdale • Non-District

JANUARY
Tue, 1/3-6:00pm-Livingston Academy-Away • District
Fri, 1/6-6:00pm-Macon County- Away • District
Sat, 1/7-3:00pm-Warren County- Away • Non-District
Tue, 1/10-6:00pm-Watertown-Away • Non-District
Fri, 1/13-6:00pm-Cumberland County-Home • District
Tue, 1/17-6:00pm-Upperman-Away • District
Fri, 1/20-6:00pm-Stone Memorial-Home • District
Tue, 1/24-6:00pm-White County-Away • District
Fri, 1/27-6:00pm-Livingston Academy-Home • District
Mon, 1/30-6:00pm-Smith County-Home • Non-District
Tue, 1/31-6:00pm-Macon County-Home • District

FEBRUARY
Tue, 2/7-6:00pm-Cumberland County-Away • District
Fri, 2/10-6:00pm-Upperman-Home • District
Game times listed are the start of the Lady Tigers game. Tigers games to follow.

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