Liquor Store Clerk Again Caught Selling Alcohol Illegally Only Weeks After First Offense

March 2, 2023
By: Dwayne Page

A little more than a month after being cited by Smithville Police for illegally selling alcohol to someone underage, a clerk at a local liquor store has done it again.

Brandy Jackson, a clerk at Smithville Discount Wine & Spirits located at 413 East Broad Street, will be back in General Sessions Court for the same offense on March 16 along with employees of two other businesses, Trina Guerra of Los Lobos Restaurant at 106 East Broad Street and Jose Barajas of Fiesta Jalisco Restaurant at 130 Walmart Drive.

Smithville Police Chief Mark Collins told WJLE Thursday that Jackson, Guerra, and Barajas were cited after making illegal sales to a 19-year-old informant working for the Smithville Police Department and agents of the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission who conducted the undercover investigation Thursday.

According to Chief Collins, Jackson illegally sold the informant a bottle of wine from the liquor store while at the two restaurants, Guerra and Barajas served beer to the undercover informant for the purposes of consumption while on the premises.

In addition to the citations against these employees, the business owners will have to make an appearance before the Smithville Beer Board due to the violations. Proprietors of the liquor store will also have to answer to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission, which issued their liquor license.

In January, Jackson and clerks from six other local stores were cited by Smithville Police for illegally selling beer, or cigarettes, or vape products after a previous undercover investigation.

Later during their appearance in General Sessions Court, Judge Brandon Cox approved an informal diversion in each case including for Jackson. According to the terms, after six months if the clerks have no further offenses and pay their court costs, the cases are to be dismissed. That may not hold true now for Jackson since she has been cited again.

March 2, 2023
By: Dwayne Page

He’s a big boy who loves to play big time!

Get acquainted with “Dozer”, the WJLE/DeKalb Animal Shelter featured “Pet of the Week”.

This loveable canine is a Bulldog, American / Terrier, American Pit Bull mix and he is ready now for adoption.

“Dozer is about five years old and has been neutered, vaccinated, and micro-chipped. He is a really good dog. He loves other dogs and is great with people, especially kids. If you already have a dog and would like to meet Dozer, we ask that you bring in your dog for a meet and greet with Dozer. His adoption fee is $180. Dozer is great on a leash and loves toys. He just wants to be loved on,” said Shelter Director Emmaly Bennett.

“If you are interested in adopting Dozer please check out the adoptable pet’s link on our website at https://www.dekalbanimalsheltertn.com/to fill out an application and see his picture and we will call you to come in and meet him. Please give us a call so we can find Dozer a good home,” said Bennett.

The shelter is open Monday-Friday from 8 to 4 and Saturday from 8 to 12 at 186 Transfer Station Road. Phone 615-597-3647.

March 2, 2023
By: Dwayne Page

Play ball!

The DCHS baseball season officially opens on Monday, March 13 in Smithville as the Tigers host White County. Game time is 5:30 p.m.

Tad Webb will be starting his 4th year as head coach of the Tigers. In this video interview, he sizes up his lineup of talent, his pitching staff, and the strength of the district schedule.

Meanwhile, the Annual DCHS Tiger Baseball Chili Supper and LIVE Auction will be Friday, March 3 at 5:30 p.m. at the DeKalb County Complex. Tickets are $10 each. You must present your ticket at the door. If anyone wants to buy a ticket call 615-464-0703.

2023 DCHS Tiger Baseball Schedule:

Regular Season

March 15: White County- Home : 5:30 pm (JV)

March 14: White County- Away: 5:00 pm (JV)

March 16: Community-Home: 5:00 pm

March 17: Watertown- Home: 5:00 pm (JV)

March 20: Cumberland County- Home: 5:30 p.m. (JV)

March 21: Cumberland County-Away:  5:30 pm (JV)

March 23-25: WCI Tournament- TBA

March 27: Macon County- Home:  5:00 pm (JV)

March 28: Macon County- Away: 5:00 p.m. (JV)

April 5: Smith County- Away:  4:00 pm

April 7-8: Mountain Valley Classic-TBA

April 10: Stone Memorial- Home: 5:30 pm (JV)

April 11: Stone Memorial- Away: 5:30 p.m. (JV)

April 14-15: Gordonsville Tournament- TBA

April 17: Livingston Academy- Away: 5:30 p.m.

April 18: Livingston Academy-Home:  5:30 pm

April 20: Smith County- Home: 5:30 pm

April 21: Cannon County- Home: 5:30 pm

April 24: Upperman- Away: 5:30 pm (JV)

April 25: Upperman- Home: 5:30 pm (JV)

April 27: Community- Away: 5:00 pm

May 1: Watertown- Away: 5:30 pm (JV)

May 2: Warren County-Home: 6:00 p.m.

May 3-10: District Tournament-TBA

May 12-13: Region Tournament-TBA

May 17-20: Sectional Series-TBA

May 23-26: State Tournament-TBA

2023 DCHS Tiger Baseball Roster

#25 Ean Jones: Senior-Position 1^st

#1 Carter Cook: Senior-Position U/P

#5 Brayden Carter: Junior-Position OF/P

#3 Carson Donnell: Junior-Position U/P

#4 Cam Cabellero: Junior-Position OF/P

#8 Westin Wright: Junior-Position U/P

#10 Konner Young: Junior-Position INF/P

#9 Braxton Cantrell: Junior-Position OF

#11 Ty Webb: Sophomore-Position U/C

#23 Dallas Kirby: Sophomore-Position U/P

#21 Wesley Kent: Sophomore-Position 1^st/3^rd/P

#33 Andrew Dakas: Sophomore-Position OF

#7 Evan Prichard: Sophomore-Position P/1^st

#36 Nick Daw: Freshman-Position 1^st/P

#14 Logan Duke: Freshman-Position U

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