Two Found with Meth during Traffic Stop

October 28, 2024
By: Dwayne Page

Two people were found with methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia during a traffic stop last week.

24-year-old Dakota Lee Fathera of High Street, Alexandria and 18-year-old Megan Michelle Madden of Fisher Avenue, Smithville are each charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to manufacture, sell, or deliver. Fathera is also charged with possession of drug paraphernalia. His bond is $5,000. Madden’s bond is $2,500. Both will be in court on November 7.

Sheriff Patrick Ray said that on October 21 a deputy pulled over a red Dodge Journey and after obtaining consent from the owner to search the vehicle, the officer found a blue bag that held a clear baggie with a crystal-like substance believed to be methamphetamine. The container weight was 0.82 grams. Neither Fathera nor Madden, both back seat passengers claimed possession of the drugs.

A black bag was also found with a glass pipe and inside was a crystal-like substance believed to be methamphetamine. Fathera allegedly claimed possession of the paraphernalia.

October 28, 2024
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Tanya Howard, a kindergarten teacher at Smithville Elementary, has been recognized by Tennesseans for Quality Early Education as one of 20 winners of the first annual Tennessee Early Educator Awards.

These awards honor exceptional early childhood educators, elevate the profession, and highlight the critical role of early care and education for Tennessee children, families, and communities. Mrs. Tanya has been awarded a $1000 cash prize, $1000 shopping spree at Lakeshore Learning, all expenses paid trip to Nashville, and other fun gifts and prizes.

October 28, 2024
By: Dwayne Page

More Fall Fest Pageant Winners from Saturday hosted by the Last Minute Toy Shop.

Category 16-18 years:
Queen: Cali Beth Agee, 16-year-old daughter of Jennifer and Kevin Agee of Smithville. Agee was also winner of the People’s Choice award. First runner-up: McKenna Reece Miller of Dowelltown, 16-year-old daughter of Christen and Charles Cox and David Miller.

Category 13-15 years:
Queen: Baylei Anne Benson of Smithville, 13-year-old daughter of Karey and John Washer and Christopher Benson. She also received honors for prettiest eyes, hair, and most photogenic. First runner-up: Charley Loren Prichard, 13 year old daughter of Andy and Chrissy Prichard of Liberty. Prichard was also awarded for prettiest attire and smile. Second runner-up: Savannah Faith Stibil, 14-year-old daughter of John and Glenda Stibil of Smithville.

Category 10-12 years:
Queen: Arraya Jenae Taylor, 12-year-old daughter of Angie Taylor of Smithville. Taylor also received awards for prettiest eyes. First runner-up: Stella Grace Adcock, 10 year old daughter of Byron and Paige Adcock of Smithville. Adcock was also honored for prettiest Hair. Second runner-up: Samara Briar Emberton, 11 year old daughter of Stephanie Whiteaker and Steven Emberton of Smithville. Emberton received an award for prettiest smile. Meanwhile 10-year-old Shaniya Bates, daughter of Tom and Chyna Bates was judged to have the prettiest attire and most photogenic.

Category 7-9 years:
Queen: Oaklynn Fayth Hale, 8-year-old daughter of Kimberly Flenagen and Austin Hale of Smithville. Hale also received honors for prettiest attire and most photogenic. First runner-up: Kathryn Ann Williams, 7 year old daughter of Dillan and Hailey Williams of Alexandria. Williams was judged to have the prettiest eyes, hair, smile, and she was the winner of the people’s choice award.

Category 4-6 years:
Queen: Brynlee Allana Rankhorn, 6-year-old daughter of Ashlee and Jacob Rankhorn of Rock Island. She was awarded for prettiest eyes and smile. First runner-up: Annabelle Bowen, 5 year old daughter of Jacob and Kayla Bowen of Liberty. Bowen was honored for prettiest hair, attire, and most photogenic. Second runner-up: Thea Kate Emberton, 5 year old daughter of Josh and Katie Emberton of Smithville.

Category 25-48 months:
Queen: Emma Chapman, 48-month-old daughter of Jocelyn Chapman of Dowelltown. She was awarded for prettiest hair and smile. First runner-up: Sydney Ann Barrett, 3-year-old daughter of Stephen and Vickey Barrett of Dowelltown. She received honors for prettiest eyes and people’s choice. Second runner-up was Lyla Grace Haley, 3 year old daughter of Chase and Kimberly Haley of Watertown. Haley was judged to have the prettiest attire and most photogenic.

Category 13-24 months:
King: Jaidyn Kane Turner, 18-month-old son of Marquez and Shawna Turner of Murfreesboro. Turner received awards for prettiest eyes, hair, attire, smile, and most photogenic.

Category 7-12 months:
Queen: Augusta Lee Hendrix, 12-month-old daughter of Ali Hendrix of Smithville. Hendrix was awarded for prettiest eyes, hair, and people’s choice. First runner-up: Willow Rose Sullivan, 8 month old daughter of Kayla and Travis Sullivan of Doyle. Sullivan received honors for prettiest smile and most photogenic. Second runner-up: Katlyn Gibbs, 11-month-old daughter of Jana Gibbs of Sparta. Gibbs was honored for prettiest attire.

Category 1 day to 6 months:
Queen: Ettalyn Val Rankhorn, 6-month-old daughter of Ashlee and Jacob Rankhorn of Rock Island. Rankhorn received awards for prettiest eyes and smile. First runner-up: Charlotte Cay Koelle, 5 month old daughter of Christian and Heather Koelle of Smithville. Koelle was honored for prettiest hair, attire, and most photogenic.

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