
News
February 12, 2021
By: Dwayne Page
Eight DCHS basketball players have received All-District honors.
The selections were announced Friday.
(Click link below to view Boys and Girls District Tournament Basketball brackets)
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Evans Jones of the Tiger basketball team was named to the 2nd Team All-District while Brayden Antoniak made the All-District Defensive Team. Jordan Young and Elishah Ramos earned Honorable Mention.
Kadee Ferrell of the Lady Tigers made the 1st Team All-District and the All-District Defensive Team. Ella VanVranken was named the District’s Freshman of the Year and she made the 3rd Team All-District. Cadee Griffith was named to the District’s All-Freshman Team while Megan Cantrell and Watertown’s Brittni Allison shared the honor of being the District’s Most Improved Players of the Year.
Alex Rush and Reagan Hurst of Upperman were named the District’s Most Valuable Players. Dana McWilliams of Upperman was named the Girl’s District Coach of the Year while Bobby McWilliams of Upperman and Roy Whited of York Institute shared the honor of being the Boy’s District Coaches of the Year.
The DCHS Basketball teams, seeded 6th, will make their debut in the District 8 AA Tournament Tuesday night, February 16 in Smithville hosting Smith County, seeded 7th.
The Lady Tigers will face the Owlettes at 6 p.m. followed by the Tigers game with the Owls. WJLE will have LIVE coverage.
DISTRICT 8 AA ALL-DISTRICT SELECTIONS (BOYS)
Player of the Year: Alex Rush-Upperman
Coach of the Year: Bobby McWilliams-Upperman and Roy Whited-York Institute
Defensive Player of the Year: Alex Rush-Upperman
All Defensive Team: Collin Gore-Upperman, Nick Smith-York Institute, Eli Melton-Livingston Academy, Q. Hughes Malone-Watertown, and Brayden Antoniak-DeKalb County.
Freshman of the Year: Bryson Bilbrey-York Institute and Miles Leffew-York Institute
All Freshman Team: A.J. Armstrong-Cannon County, Peyton Hix-Smith County, Theo Winters-Cannon County, and Zach Byrd-York Institute.
Most Improved Player: Jonathan Heddings-York Institute
1st Team All-District: Collin Gore-Upperman, Matthew Sells-Livingston Academy, Riley Cooper-York Institute, Nick Smith-York Institute, and Gus Davenport-Cannon County
2nd Team: Q. Hughes Malone-Watertown, Evan Jones-DeKalb County, Jonathan Heddings-York Institute, Eli Scarlett-Watertown, and Jace McWilliams-Upperman
3rd Team: Jaxon Fox-Upperman, Lavell Rogers-Cannon County, Braydee Brooks-Macon County, Eli Melton-Livingston Academy, and Nick Choate-Livingston Academy
Honorable Mention: A.J. Armstrong-Cannon County, Jordan Young-DeKalb County, Elishah Ramos-DeKalb County, Conner Johnson-Macon County, Dennis West-Smith County, Matthew Sinclair-Smith County, Brayden Holliman-Smith County, A.J. Nash-Upperman, Brayden Cousino-Watertown, Miles Leffew-York Institute, and Bryson Bilbrey-York Institute
DISTRICT 8 AA ALL-DISTRICT SELECTIONS (GIRLS)
Player of the Year: Reagan Hurst-Upperman
Coach of the Year: Dana McWilliams-Upperman
Defensive Player of the Year: Brooklyn Crouch-Upperman
All Defensive Team: Abby Shoulders-Macon County, Haylee Johnson-York Institute, Kadee Ferrell- DeKalb County, Reagan Hurst-Upperman, and Jaylnn Gregory-Macon County
Freshman of the Year: Ella VanVranken-DeKalb County
All Freshman Team: Merissa Spivey-Smith County, Mallie Gene Coleman-Livingston Academy, Kierah Maklary-Watertown, Cadee Griffith-DeKalb County, and Madison King-Watertown.
Most Improved Player: Megan Cantrell-DeKalb County and Brittni Allison-Watertown.
1st Team All-District: Jaylnn Gregory-Macon County, Haylee Johnson-York Institute, Kadee Ferrell-DeKalb County, Brooklyn Crouch-Upperman, and Emma Christensen-Watertown.
2nd Team: Abby Shoulders-Macon County, Aleah Melton-Livingston Academy, Torie Brooks-Upperman, Aiyana Levy- Upperman, and Gabby Beaty-York Institute.
3rd Team: Brittni Allison-Watertown, Keaton Webb-Livingston Academy, Ella VanVranken-DeKalb County, Ellie Leffew-York Institute, and Abigail Johnson-Upperman.
Honorable Mention: Shelby Smithson-Cannon County, Hailey Cronk- Livingston Academy, Allie Qualls-Livingston Academy, Saranda Woodson-Macon County, Emma Enoch-Smith County, Addie Hawkins-Smith County, Anna Vinning-Smith County, Merissa Spivey-Smith County, Anna Grace McClain-Upperman, Jayla Cobb-Upperman, Daejah Maklary-Watertown, Sage Smith-York Institute, and MiKaela Reagan-York Institute.
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Adopt a loveable pet this Valentine’s Day at the DeKalb Animal Shelter (View video here)
February 12, 2021
By: Dwayne Page
Why not make this Valentine’s Day a little extra special for your family by adopting a lovable pet from the DeKalb Animal Shelter? The gift that keeps on giving year round.
Meet “Olaf” the WJLE/DeKalb Animal Shelter featured “Pet of the Week”
This eight year old male Retriever, Black Labrador mix just may be the perfect companion for you and your Valentine.
DeKalb Animal Shelter employee Emmaly Bennett with Olaf from dwayne page on Vimeo.
“Olaf is our eight year old senior. You might remember him. He was at the shelter about a year ago around this time. He got returned back but he is still a wonderful dog. He wants to be an inside lap dog and he has packed on some pounds since he was here before. He likes his treats. Olaf is great with people, other pets, and children. He is just a great dog. Olaf is a sponsored pet so his adoption fee is only $20. He is also up to date on all of his vaccinations and he has been neutered. We will also have him microchipped. Olaf is ready for a couch and someone to cuddle with,” said shelter employee Emmaly Bennett.
“If you would like to meet Olaf go to our website under our adoptable animals tab at //www.dekalbanimalcoalition.org/ and you will be called to set up an appointment after you fill out an adoption application. For more information call 615-597-3647 or send a message on facebook or email,” said Bennett.
Meanwhile, if you need pet food for your cats and dogs be sure to stop by the shelter Friday, February 19 from 8 until 12 noon during a food pantry sponsored by the Friends organization. Please stay in your vehicle and someone will bring the food to you.
Woman arrested for DUI after flagging down police officer
February 12, 2021
By: Dwayne Page
An intoxicated driver inadvertently contributed to her own arrest after flagging down a Smithville Police officer complaining that her car was making weird noises.
22 year old Courtney Marie Watson of Alexandria was arrested on January 31 for DUI while her passenger, 22 year old Madison Brooke McGill of Murfreesboro was cited for simple possession.
According to Police, Watson was operating a vehicle on Carter Street when she stopped in front of an officer and flagged him down. Watson told the officer that her car was making some weird noises. As he approached the car, the officer detected an odor of marijuana coming from inside. He also noticed that Watson’s eyes were red and glossy and that her speech was slurred. Watson consented to but performed poorly on field sobriety tasks.
During the investigation police discovered that Watson had smoked some marijuana and taken a Xanax pill earlier in the night. Found in McGill’s purse were 5.5 yellow Xanax pills. Bond for Watson is $1,500. Both Watson and McGill will make a court appearance on April 15.
36 year old Jamaine Lamar Lemons of Crossville was cited on January 12 for simple possession of a schedule II drug. Lemons was found passed out at the steering wheel of his vehicle while parked at Kwik-N-Ezy. After police awoke Lemons they discovered he had no valid driver’s license and he showed signs of intoxication. With consent to search, police found in the center of the dashboard a pink container which held about 6 grams of a crystal substance believed to be methamphetamine. His original court date was set for February 18.
36 year old Amanda Gail Maxwell was cited for trespassing on January 13. According to police Maxwell was told not to be on the property of Royal Oak Apartments back on September 4 but she showed up there again last month in violation of that order. Her original court date was February 11.
47 year old Jeffery Lynn Sanders of 233 Dearman Street was cited on January 16 for theft of merchandise. Sanders was observed on surveillance video at Ace Hardware concealing a Dewalt drill down the front of his pants. Sanders was confronted and the drill was recovered and returned to the store. His original court date was February 11.
Thirteen days later on January 29, Sanders was arrested for vandalism. According to police Sanders was spotted under a vehicle that did not belong to him trying to remove the catalytic converter. He had already cut through half the pipe before he was discovered and he ran off toward Highland Avenue where he was located and taken into custody. Bond for Sanders is $5,000 and his court date is May 6.
33 year old Jamaal Ahmad League of 1081 Smith Road was arrested on January 17 for criminal trespass. Police were called to Mapco Express where they confronted League who had already been warned twice before that night to stay off the property. League allegedly had been harassing and trying to grab customers. Bond for League is $1,500 and his court date is April 15.
45 year old Jerome Micheal White Jr. of Chattanooga was cited for theft on January 20. Police were called to the Magnolia Inn for a possible theft and upon arrival learned that after an employee stepped away from the register, White swiped and refunded $300 to his credit card. A register receipt confirmed the credit card transaction. White’s court date is May 6.
34 year old Adam Daniel Taylor of 102 West Market Street was arrested on January 23 for violation of an order of protection. Police were called to the residence and learned that before their arrival the victim had locked herself in a room as Taylor entered the home by kicking in the door. Once inside Taylor took a television and left. Police later found Taylor with the TV in his possession. Taylor’s bond is $3,000 and his court date is May 6.
46 year old Robert David Ward of Cookeville was arrested on January 25 for criminal trespass. On December 26, Ward had been served a trespass warning to keep off the property at 608 Estes Street but he returned last month. Police again ordered him off the property several times but he told officers that they would have to arrest him because he wasn’t leaving and would return when he got out of jail. Bond for Ward is $1,500 and his court date is May 6.
35 year old Curtis Allen Lloyd of 628 Andrew Street was cited on January 25 for simple possession of methamphetamine. While investigating a suspicious person call, police found Lloyd to have in his possession about 0.4 grams of a crystal substance that tested positive for methamphetamine. His court date is April 15.
36 year old Brandon Paul Hobbs of Altamont was arrested January 28 for DUI. After spotting Hobbs driving at a speed of 55 mph in a 40 mph zone, police initiated a traffic stop and spoke with the driver, Hobbs who had glossy eyes and smelled of alcohol. Hobbs told the officer that he had just come from Turtle’s Bar and had consumed 6 beers. Hobbs submitted to but performed poorly on field sobriety tasks. His court date is April 22.
67 year old Michael Zane Ellis of 234 Dearman Street was cited on January 28 for the manufacture, delivery, sale, or possession of methamphetamine; speeding, and a violation of the light law. Ellis was observed traveling 46 mph in a 30 mph zone and his brake light was not working. Police pulled over the vehicle and spoke with the driver, Ellis. The officer also spotted a small clear bag with white residue sitting in a cup holder. After obtaining consent to search, the officer found another small bag with about 0.6 grams of a white powder substance that field tested positive for methamphetamine. His court date is May 6.
37 year old Jacob Owen Lackey of 223 East Bryant Street was arrested on January 29 for domestic assault and resisting, stop, halt, frisk. During a confrontation Lackey struck his victim twice about the face leaving slight bruising. After police arrived at his apartment to investigate, Lackey would not cooperate and began to pull away from officers as they tried to place handcuffs on him. His bond is $2,500 and his court date is May 6.
55 year old Jerome Sheldon Bogan of Baxter was arrested on January 30 for DUI. Police were called to McDonald’s restaurant where a motorist was passed out in the driver’s seat. Upon arrival, the officer awoke the driver, Bogan and found that his speech was slurred and that he smelled of alcohol. Bogan submitted to field sobriety tasks but performed poorly. Bond for Bogan is $1,500 and his court date is April 22.
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