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Early Voting Approaching for November 6 Election
September 28, 2018
By: Dwayne Page
Early Voting times have been set for the November 6 Tennessee General Election.
Voting begins Wednesday October 17 through Thursday November 1 on the first floor of the DeKalb County Courthouse.
Voters will elect a Governor, U.S. Senator, Congressman in the 6th District, State Senator in District 17, and State Representatives in Districts 40 & 46.
Candidates for Governor are Republican Bill Lee and Democrat Karl Dean. Twenty six independents are also in the race for Governor.
U.S. Senate candidates are Republican Marsha Blackburn and Democrat Phil Bredesen. Six independents are also running for the U.S. Senate.
Republican John Rose and Democrat Dawn Barlow are in the race for the U.S. House of Representatives from the 6th Congressional District along with two independents.
Candidates for the State Senate in District 17 are Republican Mark Pody and Democrat Mary Alice Carfi. There are no independents
Republican Terri Lynn Weaver is unopposed for State Representative in District 40
In District 46, Republican Clark Boyd and Democrat Mark Cagle are in the race for State Representative. There are no independents.
The early voting times are as follows:
Mondays—1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesdays—9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Wednesdays—9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Thursdays—2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Fridays—9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Saturdays—9 a.m. to noon.
Election day voting is 8:00 a.m. until 7 p.m. at all 15 precincts in the county.
Meanwhile the last day to register to vote in time for the November 6 election is October 9
The deadline for receiving an application for a by-mail ballot is October 30
DCHS Tigers Hoping to Conclude Homecoming Week with Win
September 28, 2018
By: Dwayne Page
Students at DeKalb County High School have been celebrating Homecoming with Spirit Week activities and it will conclude today (Friday) with a parade and a football game tonight as the Tigers host the Livingston Academy Wildcats.
DeKalb County, 2-4 overall and 0-1 in the region, needs a victory after losing last week at Cannon County. The Wildcats are coming off a 24-14 win against Smith County.
The Tigers opened the season with a 19-14 win at home over Warren County but lost to Upperman 43 to 0 at home, 35-0 at Stone Memorial, and 48-14 at home against Watertown. DeKalb County got back in the win column two weeks ago with a 28-6 victory at Grundy County but lost at Cannon County last week 19-7.
Livingston Academy is 3-3 overall and 1-1 in the region with wins against White County 35-0, Cumberland County 41-3, and Smith County 24-14. The Wildcats’ losses have been to Cookeville at 28-7, Upperman 21-0, and Stone Memorial 34 to 28.
Although other teams have had success running the football against the Tigers, Coach Steve Trapp said the Wildcats like to go to the air.
“Each and every year their scheme is just a little bit different. They never keep doing the same thing two years in a row. It’s the same thing this year. Their quarterback is in his third year starting so they tend to throw it some. I think this is the first game where we will get challenged in that department. They are going to throw it early and often. We have to make sure we are ready for that. Up front as far as the running game, there is not a lot of variation. With certain formations, we should have a good idea as to what is coming. Either our preparation will show up and look good or it won’t. I am excited to see our guys get back out there and get that sour taste out of their mouth from last week and just play some good football,” said Tiger Coach Steve Trapp.
Kick-off will be tonight at 7 p.m.
WJLE’s pre-game shows begin with “Coach to Coach” at 5 p.m. featuring former coaches Doug Matthews, Dave McGinnis, and broadcaster Larry Stone.
“Murphy’s Matchups” airs at 6 p.m. featuring the Guru of Tennessee High School Football Murphy Fair.
“Tiger Talk” begins at 6:30 p.m. featuring DCHS Coach Steve Trapp and Tiger Football Players Grant Curtis, Caven Ponder, and Nathaniel Crook. John Pryor, the Voice of the Tigers, is the host of the program.
WJLE’s “LIVE” play by play coverage starts at 7 p.m. with the Voice of the Tigers John Pryor and Luke Willoughby.
LISTEN LIVE ON WJLE AM 1480/ FM 101.7 and LIVE STREAMING at www.wjle.com.
Saints Punch Their Ticket to Title Game (VIEW VIDEOS HERE)
September 27, 2018
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Keeping their undefeated streak alive, the DeKalb Middle School Saints have made it to the conference finals after a 40-22 victory over Avery Trace Thursday night in Smithville.
(VIDEO BELOW SHOWS SAINTS QUARTERBACK BRIZ TRAPP HANDING OFF TO COLBY BARNES WHO TAKES IT TO THE 1 YARD LINE TO SET UP THE SAINTS’ LAST TOUCHDOWN OF THE GAME IN A 40-22 WIN OVER AVERY TRACE)
M2U02838 from dwayne page on Vimeo.
(View Video Below as Colby Barnes and Josh May give Coach Justin Poteete a Gatorade bath just before the last play of the game as the Saints defeat Avery Trace 40-22 Thursday night in Smithville)
M2U02841 from dwayne page on Vimeo.
The Saints never trailed in the game, taking the opening kickoff and marching 58 yards with May capping off the drive on a 5-yard touchdown run with 4:19 left to play in the quarter. May also scored on the 2-point conversion to put the Saints up 8-0. But Avery Trace struck quickly on its first play from scrimmage on a 59-yard run. The two-point conversion failed.
DeKalb scored its’ second touchdown of the night with 3:56 left in the second quarter on a 6-yard run by Barnes. May capped off the two-point conversion to put the Saints up 16-6.
The Saints extended their lead with 1:10 left in the quarter on a 12-yard run by Barnes with May again scoring the two-point conversion.
But Avery Trace struck quickly to stay in the game on a 70-yard touchdown pass with 55 seconds left in the half. This time the two-point conversion was good and the score at halftime was 24-14.
The only scoring in the third quarter came with 2:27 left in the period as the opponent narrowed the gap on a 3-yard touchdown run and again converted the two-point play, making the score 24-22.
Not to be outdone, the Saints opened the fourth period with a 1 yard run by May, who also scored the two-point conversion.
The Saints then made a big defensive stand, aided by an Avery Trace personal foul penalty, and got the ball back on downs to seal the victory. DeKalb scored late in the game on a 1-yard run by Barnes with May converting the two-point play to make the final score 40-22.
The championship game will be played at Baxter October 6 with the opponent and time to be announced later.
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