Sparta Man Leads Officers on High Speed Chase

April 17, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

A Sparta man led law enforcement authorities on a pursuit last Friday after being pulled over on a traffic stop.

25 year old Joshua Andrew Hudson is charged with evading arrest and reckless endangerment. His bond is $25,000 and he will make a court appearance April 25.

Sheriff Patrick Ray said that on April 12 a deputy spotted Hudson’s vehicle near the White County line on Highway 70 and tried to initiate a traffic stop. Hudson was the driver but another man was also in the automobile. After the officer turned on his emergency lights and siren Hudson pulled over at a business just across the county line in White County but never came to a complete stop before merging back onto the highway heading toward Sparta.  Another DeKalb County deputy then began a pursuit of the vehicle and was joined in the chase by a White County deputy and a THP state trooper.  Although the DeKalb County officer terminated his pursuit near Highway 111, the other officers continued the chase but could not catch up with Hudson, who was exceeding speeds of up to 100 miles per hour and passing other traffic. They found his abandoned vehicle later that night. The following day Hudson and another person were spotted walking along the road  in White County and were taken into custody.

38 year old Christie Dawn Bouldin of Village Place, Smithville is charged with public intoxication. Her bond is $1,500 and she will make a court appearance May 2

Sheriff Ray said on April 14 a deputy was called to the Liberty Stop N Buy on Nashville Highway due to a possible argument. Upon arrival the officer learned that Bouldin was involved in the argument and that she had been part of a previous disturbance. Bouldin showed signs of intoxication including altered speech and she was very fidgety.

48 year old Ricky Lane Evans of Pea Ridge Road, Liberty is charged with driving under the influence, evading arrest, and a 3^rd offense of driving on a suspended license.  Evans’ bond is $11,000 and his court date is May 2.

Sheriff Ray said that on April 10 a deputy tried to stop a black Volkswagen Jetta for a light law violation on Short Mountain Highway near Whorton Springs Road but the driver of the car wouldn’t pull over. The officer activated his emergency lights and sirens and after following the car for about three miles it finally came to a stop on New Home Road. The deputy spoke with the driver Evans, who had a strong odor of alcohol coming from his person. Evans refused to submit to field sobriety tasks. A computer check through central dispatch revealed that his license were suspended.

April 16, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

State Senate Joint Resolutions honoring DeKalb County High School Class of 2019 Valedictorian Madison Cantrell and Salutatorian Megan Redmon have been introduced in the Tennessee General Assembly by State Senator Mark Pody.

The resolutions are expected to be adopted by both the State House and Senate and signed by the Governor.

The Resolution honoring and recognizing Cantrell states as follows:

A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Madison Cantrell, 2019 Valedictorian of DeKalb County High School.

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WHEREAS, it is fitting that the members of this General Assembly should pause to pay tribute to those students who, through their natural talents and unflagging commitment to academic excellence, have distinguished themselves in the classroom; and

WHEREAS, Madison Cantrell is one such exceptional student who was recently named Valedictorian of the 2019 graduating class at DeKalb County High School; and

WHEREAS, through diligent study, steady composure during examinations, and steadfast commitment of time and talent, Madison Cantrell has achieved outstanding academic success and joined the ranks of the best and brightest students in Tennessee and our country; and

WHEREAS, in her remarkable high school career, Madison Cantrell has earned an exemplary grade point average and recognition as a National Merit Finalist while participating in a number of extracurricular activities, including Beta Club, Future Business Leaders of America, and student government; and

WHEREAS, Madison Cantrell’s display of intellectual aptitude and ambition surely bodes well for her future success; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Cantrell’s noteworthy achievement is a tremendous source of pride for her parents, Todd and Jenny Cantrell, her school, and her community; and

WHEREAS, Madison Cantrell’s dedication to excellence is clearly deserving of the respect, admiration, and commendation of the members of this General Assembly; now, therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED ELEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING, that we hereby commend and honor the 2019 DeKalb County High School Valedictorian, Madison Cantrell, on her impressive academic achievement and extend to her our best wishes for a happy, successful future.

The resolution honoring Salutatorian Megan Redmon is as follows:

A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Megan Redmon, 2019 Salutatorian of DeKalb County High School.

WHEREAS, it is fitting that the members of this General Assembly should pause to pay tribute to those students who, through their natural talents and unflagging commitment to academic excellence, have distinguished themselves in the classroom; and

WHEREAS, Megan Redmon is one such exceptional student who was recently named Salutatorian of the 2019 graduating class at DeKalb County High School; and

WHEREAS, through diligent study, steady composure during examinations, and steadfast commitment of time and talent, Megan Redmon has achieved outstanding academic success and joined the ranks of the best and brightest students in Tennessee and our country; and

WHEREAS, in her remarkable high school career, Ms. Redmon has earned an exemplary grade point average while participating in a number of extracurricular activities, including Beta Club, student government, Science Club, Literature Club, Spanish Club, and Climate Crew; and

WHEREAS, Megan Redmon’s display of intellectual aptitude and ambition surely bodes well for her future success as a student at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Redmon’s noteworthy achievement is a tremendous source of pride for her father, Timothy Redmon, her school, and her community; and

WHEREAS, Megan Redmon’s dedication to excellence is clearly deserving of the respect, admiration, and commendation of the members of this General Assembly; now, therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED ELEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING, that we hereby commend and honor the 2019 DeKalb County High School Salutatorian, Megan Redmon, on her impressive academic achievement and extend to her our best wishes for a happy, successful future.

April 16, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

A benefit has been scheduled for Cameron Miller, an 8th grader at DeKalb Middle School who was recently diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.

He is currently at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital receiving Chemotherapy.

Cameron is the son of Billy and Kate Miller of Smithville.

The Cameron Miller Invitational will be June 8 at the recreation league fields at Northside Elementary School. All proceeds from this event will benefit Cameron and his family.

*Form a team of 12-15 players

*$450 per team or $30 per individual

*Co-ed and ages 12 to adult are welcome

*Each player will receive a tournament T-shirt

*Guaranteed 2 games with 30 minute halves

*Sign up your team or yourself at the Good Health Family Clinic

*All donations will be accepted at First Bank under the Cameron Miller Benefit Fund

Call Justin Nokes at 615-522-8789 or April Coronado at 615-684-2552 with any questions

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