Aftermath of Winter Storm Monday Keeps Road Department Busy

January 6, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

The winter storm on Monday has kept the DeKalb County Highway Department busy this week.

“The highway department cut trees out of 17 roads Monday due to the snowstorm. We will be removing the debris from the sides of the road over the next few weeks. Please be aware of the workers and thank you ahead of time for your patience. I would also like to say thank you to the fine citizens of DeKalb County who helped us remove those trees Monday and God Bless,” said Road Supervisor Danny Hale in a prepared statement.

January 5, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

The DCHS Tigers took the Livingston Academy Wildcats to overtime but lost 63 to 61 Tuesday night in a district showdown in Smithville. The Lady Tigers also lost 54 to 45.

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The Tigers (8-7, 1-2) and the Lady Tigers (9-7,0-3) will host district foe Macon County Friday night, January 7 starting with the girls’ game at 6 p.m. followed by the boys’ game and will close out the week hosting Warren County on Saturday, January 8 with the girls’ game set to tipoff at 1 p.m. followed by the boys game. WJLE plans LIVE coverage.

In the girls’ game Tuesday night, the Lady Tigers trailed 12 to 6 after the 1st period, 25 to 10 at halftime, and 42 to 29 after the 3rd period before falling 54 to 45.

Ella VanVranken scored 13 followed by Dare Collins 11, Kadee Ferrell 10, Xharia Lyons, Ella Hendrixson, and Avery Agee each with 3 and Madison Martin 2.

The Tigers found themselves down 19 to 17 after the 1st period and 25 to 24 by halftime. DC led 38 to 37 after the 3rd period. The game was tied at 54 by the end of regulation but the Wildcats were a bucket better in the overtime session and won 63 to 61.

Conner Close scored 17 followed by Elishah Ramos 15, Stetson Agee 10, Jordan Young 9, Isaac Knowles 6, and Robert Wheeler and Brayden Antoniak each with 2.

January 5, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

A motorist pulled over Tuesday night, January 4 by a sheriff’s department deputy for a light law violation was found with homemade explosives (bomb), a large amount of cash, methamphetamine, marijuana, shotgun, and a revolver.

40-year-old Shane Gray of Gene Roads Sparta is charged with carrying prohibited weapons (explosives); possession of Methamphetamine with intent to manufacture, deliver or sell; armed dangerous felony; and sale and delivery of a schedule VI drug (Marijuana). He was also issued a citation for a light and registration law violation, and possession of drug paraphernalia. His bond totals $350,000.

In a prepared statement, Sheriff Patrick Ray said that “On January 4, while patrolling on Sparta Highway (Highway 70 east) a deputy observed a car traveling with a head light out. The deputy conducted a traffic stop and made contact with the driver, who was found to be Shane Gray. After checking the man’s driver license for validation, central dispatch advised the deputy to use caution with the suspect due to him being wanted out of Warren County for reckless endangerment and evading arrest. While the deputy was placing Gray under arrest, Gray advised the deputy he had a handgun in his waist band. After Gray was taken into custody, the deputy conducted an inventory search of the vehicle and found a shotgun, revolver, and a homemade explosive device. There were additional materials that could be used for making more explosives. The deputy also discovered approximately 100 grams of methamphetamine with a street value of $10,000; 2.4 ounces of marijuana along with several baggies, digital scales, and pipes. The officer further seized $3,786 dollars in cash and Gray’s 2002 Audi A5. There were over 300 rounds of ammunition with the weapons,” said Sheriff Ray.

“The Tennessee Highway Patrol Bomb Squad was summoned to take custody of the explosive device and destroyed it at the scene. The Smithville Fire Department and DeKalb County Emergency Medical Services were also placed on standby due to the severity of the scene with the explosive device and the Smithville Police Department assisted in the case,” Sheriff Ray concluded.

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