The DeKalb County Commission Monday night adopted a resolution to honor Eagle Scout Thomas Webb.

Webb constructed a 20’ x 30’ pavilion to be used as an outdoor classroom for Northside Elementary School as his Eagle Scout project.

County Mayor Tim Stribling read the resolution “Whereas, it is fitting that the DeKalb County Commission and the DeKalb County Mayor should announce their respect and honor in the young people of our community who so capably fulfull their requirements and duties to reach lofty goals and levels of achievement.

Whereas, Thomas Webb performed all the years of tasks to earn the highest honor bestowed by the Boy Scouts. Thomas Webb has climbed to a level in Scouting reached by very few and earned the Eagle Award.

Whereas, the DeKalb County Commission and County Mayor wish to thank Eagle Scout Thomas Webb, his family, fellow Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, and Volunteers who helped Thomas complete his project.

Whereas, Thomas Webb constructed a 20’ x 30’ pavilion to be used as an outdoor classroom for Northside Elementary School. It consists of a concrete floor, wood frame, and a sheet metal roof. The outdoor classroom will provide an alternate learning environment that will engage students while making their learning experiences more exciting and growing their appreciation for the Boy Scouts.

Whereas, Thomas Webb passed his Eagle Board of Review February 17, 2018

Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, by the DeKalb County Commission and DeKalb County Mayor that July 23, 2018 is officially named Thomas Webb Day.

Be it further resolved that this accomplishment be spread across the record of this meeting and preserved as a lasting part of our appreciation to Eagle Scout Thomas Webb”.

A Murfreesboro couple has been arrested in a burglary and theft that occurred last week on Old Sligo Road.

38 year old Larry Dale Rogers and 40 year old Donna Geanine Ramsey are charged with aggravated burglary and theft of property under $1,000. Bond for each is $27,500 and they will make a court appearance on August 9.

Sheriff Patrick Ray said that on Wednesday, July 18 Rogers and Ramsey broke into a residence on Old Sligo Road and stole a 16 foot ladder and an Echo chainsaw. They were later observed parked in a white mini-van at Mapco Express in Smithville. That vehicle matched the description of the mini-van spotted at the scene of the crime. Found in the mini-van were the stolen ladder and chainsaw.

40 year old Craig Niles Hanson of Lebanon is charged with being a fugitive from justice. His bond is $75,000 and he will make a court appearance on August 9.

Sheriff Ray said that on Saturday, July 21 Hanson was brought to the sheriff’s office by the Alexandria Police Department on a public intoxication charge. After being booked for the offense, officials of the 911 center contacted the jail to report that a computer check revealed Hanson had active warrants against him for possession of a controlled substance by the Sheriff’s Department in San Francisco, California and that officials there would seek extradition.

Florence & White Ford and the Ford Motor Company are again offering DCHS Football the opportunity to raise thousands of dollars with their annual test drive program on Friday, August 3. Tiger football fans can earn money for the DCHS football program by simply test-driving a new Ford at the school.

It’s the annual “Community Football Night” out at DCHS and fans are invited to come as early as 4:00 p.m. to purchase a barbeque meal and to test drive a new Ford vehicle by the Florence & White dealership in Smithville. For every valid test drive, Ford will donate $20 to the football program. The more fans who come out and test drive a new Ford vehicle, the more money will be made for DCHS football.

The Tigers will play a scrimmage game that night hosting Friendship Christian.

This week the Tigers will be in full pads in a scrimmage Friday, July 27 at Gordonsville at 6 p.m.

The season kicks off with two straight home games for the Tigers starting with Warren County on August 17th followed by Upperman on August 24. The first road game is at Stone Memorial on August 31. All games start at 7:00 p.m. WJLE will have LIVE coverage each week.

The DCHS 2018 Football Schedule is as follows:

REGION OPPONENTS (*)
August 17: Warren County- Smithville 7 p.m.
August 24: Upperman-Smithville 7 p.m.
August 31: Stone Memorial*-Crossville 7 p.m.
September 7: Watertown-Smithville 7 p.m.
September 14: Grundy County-Coalmont 7 p.m.
September 21: Cannon County-Woodbury 7 p.m.
September 28: Livingston Academy*-Smithville 7 p.m.
October 5: Smith County-Carthage 7 p.m.
October 12: Macon County*-Lafayette 7 p.m.
October 19: BYE WEEK
October 26: Cumberland County* Smithville 7 p.m.