The Way of the Cross with Joe Elkins Get the full analysis behind how media bias impacts breaking news. And a man indicted for 1st degree murder in the fatal stabbing of his girlfriend in DeKalb County almost three years ago was sentenced to 20 years in the Tennessee Department of Correction after pleading guilty to 2nd degree murder. He later recovered from his wounds. We tried to focus this operation on methamphetamine. WJLE is proud of our partner sponsors of religious programs each week and hopes you will tune in often and let them know you listen. DCHS football coach Steve Trapp, fellow teammates, and members of their families joined them for the signing. It is absolutely a dream come true to make that dream a reality. Members of the TWRA, Smithville-DeKalb County Rescue Squad, DeKalb County Sheriffs Department, and DeKalb EMS responded. According to Chief Collins, Estes climbed through a window, grabbed the 23 month old child, and pulled him to safety. His work in the House of Representatives and later in the Senate included bills that allowed for the election, rather than appointment, of county school board members and county road supervisors, bills providing training for the mentally and physically disabled and for the funding of Plateau Mental Health Institute, funding for a public educational television station for this area, and funding for establishing Edgar Evins State Park and Burgess Falls State Park. Columbus County Arrests Conclude Undercover ALE Investigation. Mason was taken into custody without incident. They will do well, he said. Estes on behalf of the Smithville Police and Smithville Fire Departments we want to present you this plaque. Kaleb C. Wildes Wayne Hubbs even flew his gyrocopter early in the search to get an aerial view of the area. All counties in the top ten had a rate below 3 percent and unemployment rates in 87 Tennessee counties remained under 5 percent in November. 57 year old Laddie Bill Jerrells of Long Street, Smithville was arrested Wednesday, July 5th on twenty four counts including charges of vandalism, disorderly conduct, harassment, and desecration of honored places. The 19th Annual Fiddler 5K and One-Mile Fun Run featured 324 participants. The last day to sign up for tax relief is April 5. A passenger, 46 year old Richard Brandon Turner of West Main Street, Smithville, got out of the automobile and went behind the jail where he threw two bags containing tobacco into the cage wash bay. There may be things you (mayor and aldermen) want to add to it and that is fine, said Farley. The American Red Cross also worked to provide shelter for at least one of them and has worked to provide food and clothing for all the victims of the fire, added Chief Green. Petty was named in a sealed indictment by the DeKalb County Grand Jury in April, 2014 charging him with the more serious offenses of two counts of attempted first degree murder. All four units were pretty much totaled. Barton, who is also a 3rd District County Commissioner, started volunteering with the Jamboree in 2004 and became the President and Coordinator in 2008. Two deputies responded emergency traffic due to the perceived threat of life from the report. The new vehicle will also come equipped with five air packs and other tools and equipment. One of the two inmates hospitalized had to be airlifted. During a traffic stop, the officer spoke with the driver, George. During Tuesday nights special city council meeting, UCDD and UCHRA Executive Director Mark Farley presented a proposed memorandum of understanding between the city and UCDD, which could be changed, but will have to be adopted before the project can move forward. Farley said the city does not have to act right away. In addition to daily news updates, WJLE keeps you informed and entertained with "LIVE" broadcasts and "LIVE" web streaming of local government meetings, including the Smithville City Council, County Commission, and School Board, high school sports, local elections, Sunday religious programming and other events throughout the year. Reports from police indicate the victims bike and backpack were found about 20 feet away from his body. *Online accepts Mastercard, Visa, Discover, or American Express. Following is a list of key dates related to the first two elections in 2018: 6:30 A.M. All three White County officers injured during the pursuit were later released from the hospital. According to the Haywood County Sheriff's office in Tennessee, 18-year-old Kevin Davis of Brownsville, along with a 16-year-old was arrested after the sheriff said he shot and killed . Smithville Police Officers tried to pull over a pickup truck hauling a trailer. Ms Carrie is a resident of 112 Shady Lane. The driver, Montgomery, was arrested. His bond is $3,500 and he will be in court June 30. arrest news stories - get the latest updates from ABC30. Parker has served since 1992. Director of Schools Patrick Cripps has announced in June that Dr. Bryant would be taking over from Lisa Cripps as Supervisor of Instruction for grades 6-12. Upon initiating a traffic stop, the deputy confronted the driver, Murphy, whose eyes were glossy, and she had a strong odor of alcohol on her. *A first grade teacher at Smithville Elementary School was named DeKalb County Teacher of the Year and received the John Isabell Memorial Award Tuesday night, April 11 during the tenth annual Teacher of the Year banquet at the Elizabeth Chapel Baptist Church. 1 state in the Southeast for high quality jobs. Sheriff Ray said that on September 25 Angulo allegedly tried to force himself sexually on a woman. The county wanted to give prior notice to those services because there will be a change in the rates they pay for dumping garbage at the transfer station versus the landfill. Caldwell refused to submit to field sobriety tasks and implied consent. The duo closed their Opry segment with Ill Go To My Grave Loving You, a hit by one of their musical heroes, The Statler Brothers. Sheriff Ray said that on Monday, December 18 a deputy was at the Sheriffs Office when he spotted a silver colored vehicle stop near the jail. Other groups may also get involved. As reported previously on WJLE, Dillard was charged in the first case with aggravated arson after he participated in firing a flare gun into a home on Lee Braswell Road December 4 while a woman and a minor were inside. The site would remain on the tax rolls for collection of property taxes and whatever else is due from that standpoint, said Farley. Bains bond is $20,000 and her court date is January 4. 4:00 P.M. From 1973 until 2018, he has served several terms as Community Committee Member or County Committee Member. *A prisoner at the DeKalb County Jail escaped Tuesday afternoon, March 28 but was captured minutes later at the parking lot of Hardees Restaurant. 96 and Center Hill Lake. Sheriff Ray said that on September 18 a deputy was summoned to Oak Place Drive on a report of threats being made to the caller. It had been more than three weeks since Rossetti went missing near the lake. Coach Fish, who succeeded longtime coach Danny Bond, guided the Tigerettes to a record of 27-5 and 13-1 in the district this season. Martinez is the 5 year old son of Michelle and Michael Martinez of Smithville and Adcock is the 6 year old daughter of Jessie and Tia Adcock of Smithville. *A former DCHS Tiger baseball standout got some playing time in the National Christian College Athletic Association World Series held in Mason, Ohio during May. Dr. Bryant transferred to the position of Supervisor of Instruction for grades 6-12. She later gave her true identity and said that she was actually born on June 27, 1989. *21 year old Jessica Ashley May will have to serve at least two more years behind bars before her next parole hearing. William H. Cantrell. Email: wjle@dtccom.net He is under a $105,000 bond and he will be in court on October 6. *Got A Minute? She was also awarded Miss Congeniality. At 9:06 a.m. a call came in to dispatch from someone who found a woman on the side of the road bleeding from the throat and said she appeared to have been stabbed. Da Nang is a great destination year-round. Gragg is the second new park manager at Edgar Evins since the retirement of Carl Halfacre in the fall of 2014. . Wanda Delois Wallace, Green Wall, Maud Wall, Houston Washer, Jamie Webb, Shelie Webb, Sr., Georgie Willoughby, and His bond on these charges is $10,000 and he will make a court appearance on January 4th. Three properties have been identified by UCDD as possible locations for the home including at 411 Juniper Lane, 805/809 West Broad Street, and 1309 South College Street. We love the Grand Ole Opry. Neal suffered a stroke on February 23 just as he finished his daily three-mile walk in his neighborhood. It could be done but its probably not as good a project as the first one (Juniper Lane), Farley continued. The total cost was $778,655 with matching expense to the city of $196,625. Sheriff Patrick Ray said that on March 22 Atnip was arrested on an active failure to appear warrant and during a pat down search a deputy found on her a black bag which held a crystal like substance believed to be methamphetamine weighing more than 0.5 grams and a white powdery substance believed to be heroin weighing more than 0.5 grams. *A 35 year old Nashville woman lost her life on Center Hill Lake in April. Proponents of the change said the convention process would ensure only bona fide democrats become nominees and, unlike a primary, would keep republican voters from influencing the outcome. The work continued through the night and part of early Sunday morning, May 28. Turner was cited for illegally coming onto the posted property of the jail and for tossing the bags of tobacco onto the premises. Largest Database of Oconee County Mugshots. *The 2016 DeKalb County Volunteer Firefighter of the Year is Jerry Wayne Johnson, Station Commander of the Liberty Station. A parole hearing was held for May Tuesday, May 23 at the Carroll County Jail where she is incarcerated as a state prisoner. 7:30 A.M. The Upper Cumberland Development District applied for the grant on behalf of the city last year and the program is to be administered by the Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency. Lexie and Myranda have been very good players over the past four years, Tigerette Coach Danny Fish told WJLE. Friday evening, ALE concluded a months-long investigation which resulted in over 30 arrests and more than 200 drug, alcohol, and weapons charges. Colby D. Barnes 9:45 P.M. 333029904_742053417388570_7228596413543770735_n (1), Two Airlifted After Wednesday Morning Crash at Liberty, Robert Wheeler named DCHS Class of 2023 Valedictorian and the Salutatorian is Amelia Atnip, Smithville CDBG Grant Approved for Substance Abuse Recovery Transitional Housing (View video here), Smithville Aldermen Give Final Approval for Changes in Building Permit Fees (View video here), Two Charged in Rash of Local Storage Unit Burglaries and Thefts. WJLE AM FCC Public File There is no rush to this. Tanner was born with a very rare genetic disorder and has undergone numerous surgeries and treatments for his condition. *8:00 a.m. Elder Ricky Arnold of the New Bildad Primitive Baptist Church (The Firm Foundation) By: Dwayne Page. Bain, who played primarily as a defensive lineman for the DCHS Tigers, said he is excited about going to school at Cumberland and becoming a member of the Cumberland University Phoenix. Meanwhile, Congressman Black said she is pleased the U.S. Senate confirmed President Trumps nominee, Judge Neil M. Gorsuch to the U.S. Supreme Court that week. Two football standouts at DCHS have signed to play college football. It is for sale and setting empty and has been recently remodeled. *Pageant winners at the DeKalb County Fair: On May 23, 2013, Deputies (at the time) Jeremy Taylor and Erik Russell responded to a 911 call of shots being fired at 255 Petty Road in Smithville. We believe we have developed a model that can handle at least eight people and make it financially work, said Farley. 8:55 A.M. Sheriff Ray said that on June 15 a deputy met with Taylors girlfriend who said that Taylor had contacted her in violation of a no-contact order under bond conditions set out for him. *Steven Jennings and Eli Cross were the top scholarship award winners during the Class of 2017 Awards Night program Monday, May 22 at DCHS. The driver of the vehicle refused to stop, and the chase by Smithville Police at speeds up to 75 miles per hour continued from the city to about one mile into White County where the pursuit was terminated. Overton: 3.7% Top Stories. Authorities suspect the false calls from Williams was an attempt to disturb the residents while creating a false report of an emergency to get a response from the sheriffs department. Margie Barrett, Rebecca Beason, Wayne Blair, Larry Bratcher, Larry Bratten, Willard Brown, He retired from the bench in 2006. The award winners are determined by the faculty. His bond is $3,000. 6:30 A.M. 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