Addyson Grace Swisher Crowned Saints Homecoming Queen

September 3, 2021
By: Dwayne Page

The 2021 DeKalb Saints Homecoming Queen Addyson Grace Swisher was crowned Thursday night during a program held prior to the game with White County at the DCHS football field.

The Saints lost 28-6 and drop to 2-3 on the season. Jon Hendrix scored on an 18 yard quarterback keeper for the Saints.

Swisher is the 13 year old daughter of Iain and Kassy Swisher. Her escorts were Wyatt Carter, 8th grade captain, holder and offensive linebacker, son of Jeff and Amanda Carter; and Hunter Buchanan, 8th grade captain, wide receiver and cornerback, son of Matthew and Rachel Buchanan.

Swisher is an active member of Relentless Student Ministries at Smithville AG. She represented the state of Tennessee and ranked Top 10 nationally at the Assembly of God Fine Arts Festival. Addyson has cheered for the DeKalb Middle School basketball cheer squad for 3 years and proudly serves as captain. She was chosen as an All American cheerleader by the National Cheerleading Association and also received the pin it award from the NCA, She is a member of Jr. Beta and received the 2019 golden ticket. Swisher enjoys gymnastics, dance and acting.

7th grade DeKalb West School attendant Kenadee Rose Prichard is the daughter of Luke and Jodee Prichard of Alexandria. Her escorts were Jaxon Kleparek, 8th grade tackle and defensive end, son of Dylan and Latonya Kleparek; and Bradley Hale, 8th grade guard and linebacker, son of Craig Hale and Katherine Poss.

Prichard has been a DeKalb West School basketball player for 3 years. She is a DWS Junior Beta member and is very involved in her church and youth activities.

7th grade DeKalb Middle School attendant Brooklyn Fuson is the daughter of William and Sarah Fuson. She was escorted by Turner Bryant, 8th grade guard and linebacker, son of Neal and Kathy Bryant; and Bryson Arnold, 8th grade guard and nose tackle, son of Dennis and Gina Arnold.

Fuson has been a DMS softball and basketball player for 2 years. She enjoys hanging out with friends and going to the lake. Brooklyn is also an active member of the Smithville First Assembly of God. When she is finished with school, Brooklyn wants to play fast pitch softball for Tennessee Tech, while studying to become an RN.

7th grade DeKalb Middle School attendant Brylee Kirby is the daughter of Chad and Shelia Kirby. She was escorted by Devin Fish, 8th grade wide receiver and cornerback, son of Danny and Nicole Fish; and Kaleb Gomez, 8th grade wide receiver and free safety, son of Miguel and Dulce Jaquez.

Kirby is a football manager and a basketball cheerleader. Brylee was selected as an All-American cheerleader during summer camp by the National Cheerleaders Association and will be performing in the Thanksgiving Day parade at Walt Disney World this year as part of that honor. She is a member of the Smithville First Baptist Church where she loves spending time with her youth group, and she also enjoys her tumbling classes at Infinity Athletics. Kirby is a member of the Student Council and the Jr. Beta Club.

8th grade DeKalb West School attendant Autumn Grace Dies is the daughter of Keith and Amanda Dies. Her escorts were Connor Hopkins, 8th grade wide receiver and cornerback, son of Jennifer Branin; and Jon Hendrix, 8th grade quarterback and offensive linebacker, son of Bradley and Lori Hendrix.

Dies has been a DeKalb West School Basketball Cheerleader for 2 years. She is a DWS Junior BETA member and she attends the Alexandria First Baptist Church.

8th grade DeKalb Middle School attendant Carleigh Beckham is the daughter of Nikki Beckham. Her escorts were Cole Bain, 8th grade wide receiver and linebacker, son of Lucas and Holly Bain; and Juan Ortega, 8th grade running back and strong safety, son of Margot De Jesus.

Beckham has participated in Junior Beta and Student Council for 3 years. She is Co-Captain for the DMS basketball cheer squad and has been on the squad for 3 years. She has been elected as an All-American Cheerleader by the National Cheerleading Association. Carleigh has also been a football manager for 2 years. She is an active member of her Relentless youth group at Smithville AG. She enjoys tumbling and hanging out with friends, family, and her youth group.

8th grade DeKalb Middle School attendant Brooklyn Blaylock is the daughter of Eric and Kortny Blaylock. Her escorts were Aiden Turner, 8th grade captain, cornerback and linebacker, son of Joshua and Erin Turner; and Jerett Hamilton, wide receiver and defensive end, son of Lynda Hamilton.

Blaylock has been a DMS football cheerleader for 3 years. She has also been an All-star cheerleader for Infinity Athletics for 4 years and enjoys tumbling. Brooklyn is a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. She is also a member of attends the Mount Hope The Baptist Church.

September 2, 2021
By: Dwayne Page

Due to the alarming increase in the number of COVID 19 Delta Variant cases in DeKalb County, Library Director Kathy Hendrixson has announced that Justin Potter and the Alexandria Libraries are requiring that masks be worn inside the libraries and that you stay home if you or members of your family are sick. A mask will be provided if necessary. Hand sanitizer and social distancing will be observed.

“We want to keep the libraries fully open to serve the community as long as it safe for the staff and public to do so. Please help us accomplish this by following these guidelines. We want to thank everyone for their patience and co-operation during this crazy time,” said Hendrixson.

Curbside will be available for those that do not wish to come inside during this time or not able to follow these guidelines. These services include, faxing, copying, printing, book and DVD pick up as well as other services. WIFI is available outside the libraries 24 hours a day.

“We can weather this new storm if we all work together, stay calm, keep informed and be respectful of each other,” said Hendrixson.

Please contact Justin Potter Library at 615-597-4359 or Alexandria Library at 615-529-4124 for additional information or visit on Facebook or the website at www.dekalblibraries.net.

September 2, 2021
By: Dwayne Page

The Labor Day holiday, the final major weekend of the 2021 summer boating season, is Sept. 4-6. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency wants to emphasize the use of life jackets while boating in a safe and responsible manner.

The TWRA wants all those who visit the waterways to have an enjoyable time. However, TWRA officers will be on the watch for dangerous boating behavior, such as boating under the influence (BUI) and other reckless operation.

All children age 12 and under onboard must wear a life jacket. In addition, there must be a life jacket onboard the vessel for each person.

“TWRA wildlife officers have seen a significant increase in the use of paddlecraft the past several years,” said Betsy Woods, TWRA Boating Education coordinator. “Kayaks, canoes, and stand-up paddleboards are great ways to enjoy the water, but because they are so low profile, it’s easy to take a tumble into the water.”

Life jackets are required on paddlecraft and if a person is age 12 or younger, then the life jacket must be worn. The TWRA always encourages the use of life jackets.

To date in 2021 on Tennessee waters, there have been 17 boating-related fatalities, a decrease from the 22 from the same time last year.

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