Who Let the Dogs Out?

September 18, 2022
By: Bill Conger

The DeKalb West School Bulldogs were left off their chain so to speak on Friday (September 16). Students laced up their running shoes for the “Run for the Dogs” school fundraiser.

“Our “Run for the Dogs” event was amazing!” PTO President Shelly Barnes said. “The students were excited, the staff was supportive, families volunteered and were helpful, and the weather was perfect. With any event, it takes all hands on deck for a successful outcome. We are grateful that everyone involved stepped up to make this event a huge success. The event exceeded our expectations.”

The last fun run was held in 2019 due to pandemic restrictions the previous two years, and Barnes says people were excited for the event’s return.

“Parental involvement was spectacular,” Barnes says. “It was fun seeing families cheer their student on or run together. Parental involvement is key in building an effective parent teacher organization. We are thankful that we have families engaged at our school and are willing to show up and show out for our students.”

Students were given lanyards with tally cards to keep up with the number of laps they run.

“Students are motivated to achieve a personal goal. At the end of the event, students receive a small prize and an ice pop. The students that raise the most money in each grade band, and the student with the most money raised overall wins a grand prize.

The grand prize winner was second grader Sydney Turner. In the PreK-1st division the top fundraiser was Maddox Walter, in 2nd-3rd—Eden Donnell, Rebekah Goss in 4th-6th, and Timothy Goss, 7th-8th.

“Run for the Dogs” was sponsored by Liberty State Bank, Prichard’s Foods, and Luke Prichard Excavating.

September 17, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

The four incumbent directors of DeKalb Telephone Cooperative (DTC Communications) up for election Saturday won a new three-year term during the annual meeting held at the fairgrounds in Alexandria.

Kathy Pugh of the Auburntown exchange defeated challenger Jason Brown 235 to 133. She had been appointed in January, 2021 to fill her husband Roy N. Pugh’s unexpired term. He passed away in December 2020.

The other three Directors up for re-election were unopposed including James H. Dillard, Jr. – Gordonsville exchange, who received 249 votes; Kurt Bass – Temperance Hall exchange, 234 votes; and David Parker – Woodland exchange, 253 votes.

In addition to Pugh, Dillard, Bass, and Parker, the DTC Board includes members Randy Campbell of the Liberty exchange, Bennie Curtis of the Alexandria exchange, Ronnie Garrison of the Smithville exchange, Terry McPeak of the Norene exchange, Brian Alexander of the Woodbury exchange, and Jim Vinson of the Milton exchange.

September 17, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

The DeKalb County Tigers defeated the Cumberland County Jets with points to spare Friday night at Crossville. The final score was 48 to 13 propelling the Tigers to a 4-1 record overall and a 1-1 mark in the Region. Cumberland County remains winless on the season at 0-5.

Talented Tiger running back Colby Barnes accounted for 4 of DeKalb County’s 7 touchdowns  in the game while quarterback Jordan Parker threw for two TD’s. Jonathan Garcia scored another on a kick return.

DeKalb County will travel to Woodbury Friday night, September 23 to take on their border rival Cannon County at 7 p.m. The Lions are 1-4 this season.

Colby Barnes got the Tigers on the board first with 8:58 left in the 1st period on a 2-yard touchdown run. Kicker Juan Ortega booted the extra point and DC led 7-0.

Tiger Quarterback Jordan Parker threw a 22-yard touchdown pass to John Ellis with 2:31 left in the 1st period and with Ortega’s PAT the Tigers led 14-0.

Cumberland County got points with 8:28 left in the 2nd period on a 35-yard touchdown run by Drayton Hairston. The PAT attempt by kicker Jaime Perez was no good but the Tiger lead was cut to 14-6. The score was set up on a DC turnover as a Cumberland County punt bounced off a Tiger player and was recovered by the Jets at the DC 35-yard line.

Cumberland County then tried an onsides kick, but Tiger Jonathan Garcia grabbed it and raced 52 yards for the score. Ortega tacked on the extra point and DeKalb County extended its lead to 21-6.

QB Parker got his second touchdown throw of the game on a 3-yard toss to Josh May with 22 seconds left until halftime. Ortega’s PAT try was good, and DeKalb County held a 28-6 halftime advantage.

The Jets successfully recovered an onsides kick to start the 2nd half which led to another Cumberland County touchdown. With 11:37 left in the 3rd period, Hairston scored on a 42-yard run. Perez added the extra point to trim the DC lead to 28-13.

Tiger Colby Barnes went on to score three more touchdowns to seal the victory for DeKalb County. With 40 seconds left in the 3rd period, Barnes found the end zone on a 6-yard touchdown run and with Ortega’s PAT the Tigers led 35-13.

Barnes scored on a 14-yard run with 4:42 left in the 4th period and with Ortega’s kick, DC built a 42-13 advantage.

The final touchdown of the game came on an 84-yard scamper by Barnes with 1:45 remaining. The PAT attempt by Ortega was no good but DeKalb County claimed a 48-13 victory.

Class 4A Region 4 Standings as of September 17
Macon County: 5-0 (2-0)
Stone Memorial: 5-0 (2-0)
DeKalb County: 4-1 (1-1)
Upperman: 3-2 (1-1)
Cumberland County: 0-5 (0-2)
Livingston Academy: 0-5 (0-2)

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