
News
December 18, 2024
By: Dwayne Page
Same story, different scores.
As they had done on Friday, December 6, the DCHS Tigers defeated the Watertown Purple Tigers Tuesday night, December 17 but the Lady Tigers lost.
This time the games were played at Watertown.
In the girls game, DC lost 47 to 38 while the Tiger prevailed 49 to 20. In the last meeting at home the Lady Tigers lost their game 58 to 40 while the Tigers knocked off the purple Tigers in the nightcap 78 to 36.
On Tuesday night, the Lady Tigers led 11 to 10 after the 1st period but fell behind 31 to 15 by halftime and trailed 39 to 26 after the 3rd period before losing 47 to 38.
Chloe VanVranken led DC in scoring with 10. Allie Melton and Avery Agee each scored 8, Camille Barton 6, and Brooklyn Fuson, Autumn Crook, and Jordyn Agee each scored 2.
The Tigers opened up an 11 to 2 lead by the close of the 1st period and held a 19 to 9 advantage by halftime. DC led 30 to 13 after the 3rd period and won 49 to 20.
Dallas Kirby led in scoring for the Tigers with 17 points. Jordan Parker scored 10. Jon Hendrix and Logan Duke each with 6, Kiece Hannah 4, and Ben Driver, Seth Fuson, and Chase Young each with 2.
The Tigers and Lady Tigers each have identical records of 3-7.
Smithville Police Department Joins Santa in Spreading Christmas Cheer at Head Start
December 18, 2024
By: Shawn Jacobs
The parking lot at LBJ&C Head Start in Smithville was scattered with police cars Tuesday, but this particular “call” was a good one.
The Smithville Police Department brought some extra holiday cheer to the youngsters by delivering toys purchased with donations to all the kids. The Christmas Story was read to the youngsters, along with an appearance by Mountain Man of Duck Dynasty fame, who recently moved to Smithville. The kids’ biggest smiles, however, probably resulted from a visit from the jolly old man himself, Santa Claus who received the children’s Christmas lists.
The event is sponsored annually by Smithville Police.
24th Annual Dowelltown City Lights Contest
December 17, 2024
By: Dwayne Page
Residents of Dowelltown are encouraged to participate in the 24th annual Christmas City Lights Contest.
First, second, and third place prizes will be awarded for “Best Scene Overall”, and first and second place prizes will go to winners of the “Best Door/Porch” and “Best Window”.
Participants must reside in the City of Dowelltown and have their Christmas lights on for display nightly through December 22 between the hours of 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. Homes will be judged at different times.
Winners will be announced and prizes awarded on December 23
This event is sponsored by DTC Communications, Wilson Bank & Trust, and by Liberty State Bank.
