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Colwell Promoted to DeKalb County Market Leader at Wilson Bank & Trust
February 10, 2021
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Chad Colwell has been promoted to DeKalb County market leader at Wilson Bank & Trust, bank officials announced recently. In this role, Colwell will provide oversight for the bank’s DeKalb County offices and will lead efforts for continued growth of the DeKalb County market.
Colwell has been with Wilson Bank & Trust for 20 years, serving in various lending and managerial roles that have contributed to the continued growth of the bank’s Alexandria and Smithville offices. Most recently, Colwell has served as a vice president managing the office in Smithville.
“Chad’s passion and competitive nature have helped us continue to grow and thrive in DeKalb County over the last several years,” WBT President, John Foster said. “His leadership in this market has helped to shape our reputation in the community and we look forward to all that he’ll bring to his new role.”
Colwell is a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University, the Southeastern School of Consumer Credit and the Southeastern School of Commercial Lending. He is also a graduate of the Southeastern School of Banking and The Graduate School of Banking at LSU. In the community, Colwell is a member and past president, vice president and secretary/treasurer of the Smithville Rotary Club; an alumnus of Leadership DeKalb; and a former member of the DeKalb County Fair Board. He and his wife Deana live in Smithville and have two children, Ian and Lola.
Wilson Bank & Trust (www.wilsonbank.com) is a community bank established in 1987 to provide personal and professional service in a hometown setting. One of the top banks in the South in stability, products, technology, growth and earnings, WBT currently operates 28 full-service offices in nine Middle Tennessee counties, offering a full range of financial products that include secondary market mortgage loans and mobile and online banking services. Wilson Bank & Trust is a member of the FDIC and originates loans without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, handicap, or familial status.
DeKalb splits with Macon County
February 10, 2021
By: Dwayne Page
The DeKalb County Tigers breezed past Macon County 63 to 47 but the Lady Tigers were defeated 60 to 39 Tuesday evening during the last home stand of the regular season for DCHS
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The Tigers improve to 9-12 (5-8 district) while the Lady Tigers are now 9-13 (3-10 district).
In the girls game Macon County led 16 to 6 after the 1st period, 31 to 14 at halftime, and 49 to 26 after the 3rd period before defeating DC 60 to 39.
Megan Cantrell scored 12 followed by Kadee Ferrell 11, Madison Martin 6, Ella VanVranken 5, Hannah Willingham 3, and Cadee Griffith with 2
The Tigers led 19 to 12 after the 1st period of the boys game and held a 31 to 18 advantage by halftime. DC lead 47 to 34 after the 3rd period and went on to win 63 to 47.
Evan Jones scored 17, Elishah Ramos 13, Brayden Antoniak 9, Stetson Agee 8, Jordan Young 7, Luke Jenkins 5, and Aiden Curtis with 4.
DeKalb County travels to Smith County Thursday night, February 11 and then concludes the regular season at Red Boiling Springs Friday night, February 12. Action each night starts at 6 p.m. with the girls game followed by the boys game. WJLE plans LIVE coverage.
DISTRICT 8AA TEAM RECORDS AND STANDINGS
BOYS:
Upperman: 19-4 (12-1)
York Institute: 16-9 (11-2)
Livingston Academy: 14-10 (9-4)
Watertown: 13-7 (6-6)
Cannon County: 12-14 (5-8)
DeKalb County: 9-12 (5-8)
Smith County: 6-13 (3-9)
Macon County: 3-18 (0-13)
GIRLS:
Upperman: 26-0 (13-0)
Macon County: 17-5 (10-3)
York Institute: 18-6 (9-4)
Livingston Academy: 18-7 (9-4)
Watertown: 17-8 (6-7)
DeKalb County: 9-13 (3-10)
Smith County: 8-13 (12-11)
Cannon County: 3-20 (0-13)
Dowelltown man faces forgery, burglary, and theft charges
February 9, 2021
By: Dwayne Page
A Dowelltown man is facing forgery, burglary, and theft charges.
25 year old Eric Lane Petty of Sims Street, Dowelltown is charged with forgery, theft of property, aggravated burglary, two counts of property theft under $1,000, and burglary. His bond totals $45,000 and his court date is May 6.
Sheriff Patrick Ray said that on January 27 Petty allegedly broke into a trailer at a business on Nashville Highway at Liberty and took a propane tank and hose along with a 4,000 BTU Buddy heater. The total value of the items taken was almost $200.
The same day Petty allegedly broke into a residence on Sims Street at Dowelltown and took an Emerson television, weedeater, and other items with a total value of $690.
Five days later on February 1 Petty allegedly took a check out of a mailbox on Sims Street in Dowelltown, forged a name on the back of the check, and passed it at a business in Liberty in the amount of $300.
The cases were investigated by sheriff’s department detectives.
A woman caught driving drunk with her three month old child in the car with her has been charged with child abuse or neglect, driving under the influence, and driving on roadways laned for travel. She was further cited for having no child restraint device in the vehicle and for violation of the open container law.
32 year old Jessica Leann Bain of Dry Creek Road, Smithville is under a bond of $11,500 and she will make a court appearance May 6.
Sheriff Ray said that on February 5 a deputy spotted a red Nissan Sentra traveling west on Nashville Highway. The car ran off the road near DeKalb Market before coming back onto the highway and leaving its lane of travel several times. The officer pulled over the vehicle and spoke to the driver, Bain who smelled of alcohol. Bain’s speech was slurred and she was unsteady on her feet. Bain submitted to but performed poorly on field sobriety tasks. She had two open containers of mixed drinks in the car and her three month old son, improperly restrained, was a passenger.
57 year old Michael Anthony Beasley of Johnson Ridge Road, Smithville is charged with driving under the influence. He was further cited for roadways laned for travel and simple possession of a schedule VI drug. His bond is $1,500 and he will make a court appearance May 6.
Sheriff Ray said that on February 6 a deputy spotted a blue Nissan truck cross the white line of the road several times on Nashville Highway. The officer stopped the truck and spoke with the driver, Beasley who smelled of alcohol. Beasley submitted to but performed poorly on field sobriety tasks. A metal cup containing an alcoholic beverage was in the cupholder. While searching Beasley, the deputy found in his pocket an orange pill bottle which held one gram of a green leafy substance believed to be marijuana.
33 year old Jordan Michael Thomas of Hendersonville is charged with driving under the influence. His bond is $1,500 and he will make a court appearance May 6.
Sheriff Ray said that on February 1 a deputy conducted a traffic stop and spoke with the driver, Thomas. The officer noticed that Thomas’ speech was slurred and he smelled of alcohol. As he got out of the vehicle, Thomas became unsteady on his feet. He submitted to but performed poorly on field sobriety tasks.
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