Sissy Johnson of DeKalb County won the Lip Sync Battle Friday night at the DeKalb County Fair.

Johnson, who lipsynced to Heart’s “Who Will You Run To” took home the grand prize of $250 and a trophy.
In the contest, participants appeared on stage at the Lions Club Pavilion to do a lipsync performance to a song by a popular artist. Audience response determined the winner.
Taking second place and a $150 prize were Monte Caldwell and Monica Carlton of Smithville who lipsynced to the song “You’re the one that I want” from the movie “Grease”.
Bee Tubbs received third place and a $50 award for her lipsync performance of Mary J. Blige’s “Just Fine”.
Other participants were Destiny Franklin and Wyatt Ware of Smithville who lipsynced to Sonny and Cher’s “I Got You Babe” and Jessica Farris and Bryson Farris of Smithville who did a lipsync performance to Silento’s “Watch Me”.
Today is the last day of the fair for this year. Events are as follows;
Saturday, July 23: Horseshoe Tournament at the Tot Kelly barn at Noon.; Gospel Singing at the Lions Club Pavilion at 5:00 p.m.; Super Tractor and Truck Pull at 7:00 p.m. at the T.C. McMillen Arena: and (2- $500 cash drawings) at 9:30 p.m.
Take a stroll down Memory Lane and enjoy nightly entertainment at the Memory Lane Stage in Memory Village.
Rides on the Midway will be provided by the Family Attractions Amusement Company. Unlimited rides will be available for $18.00
Admission to the fair is $4.00 per person. Children age four and younger will be admitted free! Gates open at 4:00 p.m. The exhibit building is open from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Parking is Free!
For more information, call 615-529-FAIR or visit on-line at www.dekalbcountyfairtn.com.

The Wilson County Sheriff’s Office had a busy night Thursday that carried into early Friday morning following a series of crimes ending safely with the arrest of an Alexandria man reported to be armed and carrying drugs. Over the course of several hours, the man, 32 year old Kevin Matthew Bly, is alleged to have broken into two homes, threatened a woman while armed and carrying drugs. He was captured after stealing a car in the southeastern portion of the county.
It all began when a woman called Wilson County 911 at about 8 p.m., Thursday franticly telling emergency communications that an ex-boyfriend had forced his way into her home armed with a gun, threatening her. Once inside, the man began to chase the woman throughout the home and into the yard all the while threatening her with a gun. The woman fled the scene and called 911. Upon their arrival, the responding Sheriff’s Office deputies determined the suspect had fled the scene on foot. Officers immediately rendered aid to the woman and put out an alert to other officers to be on the lookout for the suspect.
Approximately three hours later, a homeowner on Cainsville Road called to report that a white male had entered the residents’ home. When the residents confronted the man, they said the suspect told him he was looking for an item and then immediately fled the home on foot. Soon afterward, a deputy who had been searching in the area looking for the male suspect observed a vehicle travelling at an extremely high rate of speed. The deputy caught up to the suspect and took him into custody. The driver was identified as 32-year-old Kevin Matthew Bly of Alexandria, TN. After the stop, it was determined that Mr. Bly was operating a vehicle that had been taken from another home on Cainsville Road. The vehicle was returned to the owner.
Bly was transported to the Wilson County Sheriff’s office where he now faces charges of aggravated burglary, three counts of reckless endangerment, one count of vandalism, two counts of aggravated assault and a count of aggravated criminal trespassing. Other charges include one count of possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, one count of drug paraphernalia, one count of simple possession of a drug believed to be methamphetamine, and one count of manufacturing, delivery and sale of methamphetamine. Bly is being held on a $77,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in Wilson County General Sessions Court at 9 a.m. August 9.
“Given the nature of the offenses reported by all of the victims involved, our citizens are extremely fortunate that no one was physically harmed,” Wilson County Detective Maj. Robert Stafford said. “Our deputies did an outstanding job of communicating quickly, connecting the chain of events and taking control of a dangerous situation by getting the man we believe was responsible off the streets without incident.”

Winners of the annual Toddler Show were announced Friday evening at the DeKalb County Fair.
First place winners received a blue ribbon. Red ribbons went to those receiving second place.
This year’s recipients are as follows:
Boys (13 to 18 months)
Winner: Easton Jack Harvey, the 18 month old son of Chad and Kayla Harvey of Alexandria
Runner-up: Julian Reed Vanderpool, the 18 month old son of Reed and Julia Vanderpool of Smithville
Other participants: Carson Lee Marx, the 18 month old son of Jessica Bain and Joseph Marx of Smithville; Brady Daniel Luckett, the 13 month old son of Brandon and Hilary Luckett of Alexandria; and Lucas “River” Garrison, the 13 month old son of Rachel Garrison of Smithville and Ronnie Irwin of Lebanon.
Girls (13 to 18 months)
Winner: Addison Kate Silcox, 18 month old daughter of Dalton and Cheyenne Silcox of Smithville
Runner-up: Alayna Maelee Hendrixson, 18 month old daughter of J.J. and Amanda Hendrixson of Smithville
Other participants: Josee Irene Cripps, 18 month old daughter of Tyler and Jessica Cripps of Alexandria; Adelann Jean Taylor, 14 month old daughter of Chris and Jessica Taylor of Smithville; 17 month old Sage Nycole Adkins, whose grandparents and guardians are Michael and Michelle Adkins of Smithville; Makenlee Faith Collier, 13 month old daughter of Matthew and Brooke Collier of Smithville; and Anniston Faith Davidson, 17 month old daughter of Trista Atnip and Robert Davidson of Smithville.
Boys (19 to 24 months)
Winner: Cooper Lane Robinson, 19 month old son of Heath and Tiffany Robinson of Smithville
Runner-up: Jackson Denton Duke, 23 month old son of John and Whitney Duke of Smithville.
Girls (19 to 24 months)
Winner: Jordyn McKenn Cantrell, 20 month old daughter of Tiffany Frazier and Joshua Parham and Jacob Cantrell of Dowelltown
Runner-up: Clara Ruth Cox, 24 month old daughter of Brandon and Whitney Cox of Smithville
Other participants: Kaylee Rena Kubiak, 20 month old daughter of Zachary and Miranda Kubiak of Smithville; Auna-Leigh Starnes, 20 month old daughter of Rhonda Cantrell and Brandon Starnes of Smithville; Klara Mai Armour, 24 month old daughter of Nathan and Hannah Armour of Dowelltown; Ariel Mullins, 21 month old daughter of Ellis and Jessica Mullins of Smithville; Lakelynn Taylor Rushing, 24 month old daughter of Allison Taylor of Smithville; Zoey Rylinn Frazier, 22 month old daughter of Dustin and Gabrielle Frazier of Smithville; Mia Grace Johnson, 22 month old daughter of Clint and DeDe Johnson of Smithville; Ariana Rayne Herrin, 21 month old daughter of Mitchell and Amanda Herrin of Smithville; and Jacqlin Ila Rose Prichard, 21 month old daughter of Mark and Amanda Prichard of Smithville
Boys (25 to 30 months)
Winner: Bryan Paul Parker of Smithville, 27 month old son of Mandi and the late Paul Parker
Girls (25 to 30 months)
Winner: Paris Monroe Grigsby, 28 month old daughter of Jill Goneke of Smithville
Runner-up: Abigail Hale, 27 month old granddaughter of Candy Hale of Smithville
Other participant: Ireland Beth Hobbs, 28 month old daughter of Ashley Beth Hobbs of Smithville.
Girls (31 to 36 months)
Winner: Shaniya Esmeralda Bates, 32 month old daughter of Thomas Bates and Ada Bates of DeKalb County
Runner-up: Katy Jo Bowen, 33 month old daughter of Joseph and Kimberly Bowen of Smithville
Other participants: Aydalyn Elizabeth Cook, 31 month old daughter of Cora Beth Rhody and Dustin Cook of Smithville; Serenity Rayne Foster, 32 month old daughter of Shea and Justin Foster of Smithville; Harmony Nadine Edwards, 36 month old daughter of Shannon and Abram Edwards of DeKalb County; and Ayla Shae Brown, 31 month old daughter of Dustin and Karah Brown of Smithville.
Boys (37 to 47 months)
Winner: Levi Bryson Nixon, 38 month old son of Nathan and Jessica Nixon of Smithville
Runner-up: Charles Dalton Wayne Evans, 38 month old son of Ashley and Johnny Evans of Smithville
Other participants: Braxton Levi Knowles, 39 month old son of Justin and Mary Knowles of Smithville; Noah Bradley Hall, 40 month old son of Bradley and Lacey Hall of Alexandria; and Johnathon Troy Wilmore, 42 month old son of Austin and Tiffany Wilmore of Alexandria.
Girls (37 to 47 months)
Winner: Paisley Marie Bain, 46 month old daughter of Larry and Rachel Bain of Smithville
Runner-up: Lillian Rose Dillard, 36 month old daughter of Edward and Anna Dillard of Dowelltown
Other participants: Araya Hope Redmon, 42 month old daughter of Allen and Heather Redmon of DeKalb County; Makenzli Ashlynn Myers, 39 month old daughter of Gary Myers and Crystal Stibil of Smithville; Raven Nicole Fay Jenkins, 42 month old daughter of Rachel and Michael Lawrence of Smithville; Zadah Miller, 46 month old daughter of Brandy Bass and Shane Miller of Dowelltown; Arraya Jenae Taylor, 46 month old daughter of Angie Taylor of Smithville; Izzabella Mai Askew, 39 month old daughter of Robert Askew and Tia Bonner of Alexandria; Averi Gracella Speaks, 37 month old daughter of Justin and Donna Speaks of Smithville; and Samara Brier Emberton, 42 month old daughter of Steven Emberton of DeKalb County.

A 41 year old Smithville man charged with passing forged checks at local businesses last September was sentenced in DeKalb County Criminal Court Monday.
Judge David Patterson presided.
James Mitchell Johnson, originally charged with four counts of forgery, entered a plea to three counts. He received a two year sentence in two of the cases and one year in the third case all to run consecutively with each other for a total of five years. The term is also to run consecutively with a Wilson County sentence against him. Johnson must make restitution of $425 to Wilson Bank & Trust, $21.81 to Liberty State Bank; and $100 to DeKalb Market. He was given 300 days jail credit.
Sheriff Patrick Ray said that Johnson passed forged checks on the following dates: Friday, September 11, 2015 at Wilson Bank and Trust in the amount of $300; Sunday, September 13 at DeKalb Market in the amount of $100 and at Save-A-Lot for $125; and on Monday, September 14 at Walmart for $21.81.
Meanwhile, 45 year old Patricia Billings entered a plea by criminal information to burglary of a motor vehicle and theft under $1,000. She received a two year sentence in the burglary case and 11 months and 29 days for the theft all suspended to TDOC probation. The two terms are to run concurrently. Billings must make restitution to the victim in the amount of $560 and $183.67 to Discover.
According to the indictment, Billings entered the victim’s vehicle on May 20 and took a wallet containing $560 in cash and several credit cards.

A total of 592 people have cast ballots during the first ten days of early voting for the August 4 elections.
Fifty three voted in person on Tuesday.
That brings the ten day total to 555 who have voted in person, 27 by absentee, and 10 at the nursing home
The vote totals in each election are as follows:
Tennessee Democratic Primary: 224 (total)
Tennessee Republican Primary: 289 (total)
DeKalb County General Election Only: 79 (total)
Smithville Municipal Election: 230 plus 51 property rights voters for a total of 281
Dowelltown Municipal Election: 2
Liberty Municipal Election: 6
Early voting runs through July 30 on the first floor of the DeKalb County Courthouse. Hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Thursday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. until Noon. Five elections are set for August 4—the DeKalb County General Election, the Tennessee Republican and Democratic Primaries, and city elections in Smithville, Liberty and Dowelltown.

An Alexandria man who allegedly assaulted a woman while holding a gun on her appeared for sentencing in DeKalb County Criminal Court Monday.
Judge David Patterson presided.
43 year old Timothy Dewayne Johns entered a plea by criminal information to aggravated assault and received a six year sentence all suspended to TDOC probation on judicial diversion. He must make restitution of $400 to the victim and he is under a restraining order to keep away from her. Johns must also undergo domestic violence counseling.
Sheriff Patrick Ray said that on Saturday, May 7 a deputy responded to a residence on New Hope Road due to a physical domestic involving a gun. While speaking with the victim, the officer learned that Johns had allegedly ripped off most of the woman’s clothing and assaulted her. The deputy observed a knot on her left brow and several scrapes and red marks on her neck, hands, legs, and knees. According to the woman, Johns held a pistol to her head during the assault and then put the handgun in her mouth, saying he should just kill her. The woman claims Johns tried to choke her several times while inflicting blows about her head and body. Johns was placed under arrest.

Babies from one day to twelve months old were the center of attention during the annual Baby Show held Thursday evening at the DeKalb County Fair.
The winners (blue ribbon first place and red ribbon runner-up) are as follows:
Boys (1 day to 3 months)
Winner: Knox Carter Bowen, the one month old son of Jacob and Kayla Bowen of Dowelltown
Runner-up: Dyllan Thomas Bates, the two month old son of Thomas Bates and Ada Bates of DeKalb County
Other participants in this category were: Colton Graham Duke, the one month old son of John and Whitney Duke of Smithville; and Wesley Brock Bowen, the fifteen day old son of Joseph and Kimberly Bowen of Smithville
Girls (1 day to 3 months)
Winner: Tillie Kate Stanley, three month old daughter of Matt and Jessica Stanley of Alexandria
Runner-up: Jaedyn Claire Dunaway, the one month old daughter of Justin and Jessica Dunaway of Smithville
Boys (4-6 months)
Winner: Carson Blayne Turbeville, the five month old son of Andy and Emily Turbeville of Alexandria
Girls (4-6 months)
Winner: Kendyl Reign Atnip, the four month old daughter of Cody and Brooke Atnip of DeKalb County
Runner-up: Jazlin Cantrell, the six month old daughter of Joseph and Nikki Cantrell of Smithville
Other participants: Gibson Grace Luna, the six month old daughter of Mercedes Luna of Smithville; Peyton Elizabeth Knowles, the six month old daughter of Justin and Mary Knowles of Smithville; Rylee Jo Keith-Redmon, the four month old daughter of Joey and Stephanie Redmon and Dillyn and Alexis Keith of Smithville; and Liliana Grace Pendergraff, the six month old daughter of Destiny and Travis Pendergraff of Smithville.
Boys (7-9 months)
Winner: Caiton France, the seven month old son of Kaylyn and Casey France of Dowelltown
Runner-up: Cooper Jennings, the nine month old son of Dewaine and Tonya Jennings of Smithville
Other participants: Brantley Sebastian Littleton, the nine month old son of Tim and Andrea Littleton of Liberty; and Naziah Martinez, the nine month old son of Michelle Martinez and Charles Clark of Smithville.
Girls (7-9 months)
Winner:Rayleigh Grace Randolph, the seven month old daughter of Jared and Kayla Randolph of Smithville
Runner-up: Chloe Payton Myers, the eight month old daughter of Gary Myers and Crystal Stibil of Smithville
Other participants: Ivy Anna-Grace White, the seven month old daughter of Natasha White of Smithville; and Fayth Hale, the eight month old daughter of Austin and Kimberly Hale of Smithville.
Boys (10-12 months)
Winner: Navadius Cash, the ten month old son of Aaliyah Bass and Marv Cash of Alexandria
Runner-Up: Trenton Davenport, the eleven month old son of Crystal and Benjie Davenport of Liberty
Other participants in this category: Kye Austin Carter, the ten month old son of Derek and Kelley Carter of Liberty; and Korbin Cruze Brooks, the eleven month old son of Justin and April Brooks of Smithville.
Girls (10-12 months)
Winner: Nevaeh Anderson, the twelve month old daughter of Tori Tate and David Anderson of Liberty
Runner-Up: Isabella Rose Blackford, the ten month old daughter of Nichole and Bobby Blackford of Smithville
Other participants: Wrigley Marie Jared, the twelve month old daughter of Tim and Shelly Jared of Smithville; Ava Grace Caldwell, the ten month old daughter of Abbey Caldwell and George Roller of Smithville; and Addyson Hope Brown, the eleven month old daughter of Dustin and Karah Brown of Smithville.
The remainder of the week’s activities include the following;
Friday, July 22: Toddler Show for contestants 13 months to 48 months at 6:00 p.m. followed by Lip Sync Battle Finale at the Lions Club Pavilion: ATV/Mini-Rod/Outlaw Pull at 7:00 p.m. at the T.C. McMillen Arena; and (2- $500 cash drawings) at 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 23: Horseshoe Tournament at the Tot Kelly barn at Noon.; Gospel Singing at the Lions Club Pavilion at 5:00 p.m.; Super Tractor and Truck Pull at 7:00 p.m. at the T.C. McMillen Arena: and (2- $500 cash drawings) at 9:30 p.m.
Take a stroll down Memory Lane and enjoy nightly entertainment at the Memory Lane Stage in Memory Village.
Rides on the Midway will be provided by the Family Attractions Amusement Company. Unlimited rides will be available for $18.00 on Friday and Saturday.
Admission to the fair is $4.00 per person. Children age four and younger will be admitted free! Gates open at 4:30 p.m. Friday and at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. The exhibit building is open from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Parking is Free!
For more information, call 615-529-FAIR or visit on-line at www.dekalbcountyfairtn.com.

Several youngsters participated in a Kiddie Tractor Pull at the DeKalb County Fair Tuesday evening.
Winners are as follows:
1st Category:
1st place: Maddox Pyburn
2nd place: Kara Joe
3rd place: Kenley Davison
2nd Category:
1st place: Taytom Reynolds
2nd place: Wade Webster
3rd place: Cadence Reynolds
3rd Category:
1st place: Dalton Bess
2nd place: Dallas Reynolds

The 2016 Miss Princess of the DeKalb County Fair is Kaylyn Isabelle Prichard, the 7 year old daughter of Andy and Chrissy Prichard of Liberty.
Nineteen girls ages 7-9 competed for the title Wednesday night at the DeKalb County Fair.
Prichard succeeds the 2015 Miss Princess, Annabella Eleni Dakas, the 9 year old daughter of John and Mandy Dakas of Smithville.
Seven year old Laurel Petty, daughter of Alexis Orcutt of Smithville was first runner-up in the pageant.
Second runner-up was 8 year old Danica Hope Collier, daughter of Matthew and Brooke Collier of Smithville and Brittany George of Smithville.
Averie Nicole McMinn, the 8 year old daughter of Nathan and Amanda McMinn of Smithville was third runner-up.
Isabella Faith Rackley was fourth runner-up. She is the 8 year old daughter of Gordon and Jessica Rackley of Smithville. She was also named Miss Photogenic.
Others in the top ten were Brianna Franklin, 7 year old daughter of Chris and Jamie Franklin of Smithville; Cadence Orcutt, 8 year old daughter of Jessica and Robert Orcutt of Smithville; Hailee Merriman, 8 year old daughter of Joyce and Jake Merriman of Smithville; Lola Klaire Chappell, 9 year old daughter of Tim and Jill Chappell of Watertown; and Olivia Anne George, 7 year old daughter of Rusty and Stacy George of Alexandria.
The title of Miss Congeniality went to Leauna Cullum, 9 year old granddaughter of Candy Hale of Smithville.
The remaining contestants were Brooklyn Ponder, 9 year old daughter of Marvin and Peggy Barnes of Smithville; Allison Goodwin, 9 year old daughter of Roy and Anna Goodwin of Smithville; Bailey Elizabeth Kidd, 8 year old daughter of Kelli Bess and Brandon Kidd of Smithville; Makinzy Lynn Jenkins, 9 year old daughter of Wallace Rackley of Smithville, helped raised by her aunt Maranda Washer of Smithville; Carleigh Isabella Beckham, 8 year old daughter of Nikki Beckham of Smithville; Bethany Dillon, 8 year old granddaughter of Candy Hale of Smithville; Abigail Lynn Boles, 7 year old daughter of Leslie Hale, and Kelly and Chad Boles of Alexandria; Honesty Woods, 9 year old daughter of Kammy Lewis and Justin Hoyt of Liberty.

Austin Merriman and Lakelyn Brooke Nelson were crowned Little Mister and Miss at the DeKalb County Fair Tuesday night.
Merriman, who was also named Mister Manners, is the 6 year old son of Joyce and Jake Merriman of Smithville. Nelson is the 5 year old daughter of Dustin and Kristian Nelson of Smithville.
They succeed the 2015 Little Mister and Miss, Levi Hamilton Cripps and Ella Grace Kirksey. Cripps is the 6 year old son of Kevin and Liz Cripps of Alexandria. Kirksey is the 5 year old daughter of Graden and Sabrina Kirksey of Smithville.
First runner-up in the Little Miss contest was Cora Marie Cox, the 5 year old daughter of Brandon and Whitney Cox of Smithville.
Second runner-up was Caitlyn Lee Adcock, the 5 year old daughter of Jessie and Tia Adcock of Smithville.
Annabelle Merriman was third runner-up. She is the 5 year old daughter of Joyce and Jake Merriman of Smithville. She was also named Miss Congeniality.
Kenna Blythe Sykes, the 5 year old daughter of Jennifer and Robbie Sykes of Smithville, was fourth runner-up.
Meanwhile, Emily Danielle Johnson, the 5 year old daughter of Clint and DeDe Johnson of Smithville, was named Little Miss Photogenic.
Others in the top ten were Madison Bogle of Dowelltown, 6 year old daughter of Holly Owen and Travis Bogle; Haiden Robinson of Smithville, 6 year old daughter of Melissa Boehm and Chip Robinson; Layla Jayde Dedmon of Smithville, 4 year old daughter of Misty Dedmon; Alexis Nicole Graham of Smithville, 4 year old daughter of Derek and Andria Graham; and Charley Loren Prichard of Liberty, 4 year old daughter of Andy and Chrissy Prichard.
Remaining contestants were Heaven Grace Farris of Smithville, 5 year old daughter of Jessica Guess and Jimmy Vaughn; Tanisha L. Owens of Smithville, 6 year old daughter of Julia Owens; Savannah Faith Stibil of Smithville, 6 year old daughter of John and Glenda Stibil; Shelby Jean Elam of Sparta, 6 year old daughter of Andrew and Bethany Elam; Brylee Michelle Key of Alexandria, 4 year old daughter of Shannon and Holly Key; Paizlee Dae Taylor of Smithville, 4 year old daughter of David and Susan Taylor; Hannah Lynnlee Hubner of Lebanon, 4 year old daughter of Charles Hubner and Amanda Hutchinson; Emily Grace Roberts of Liberty, 4 year old daughter of Kevin and Tonya Roberts; Mia Nicole Hall of Alexandria, 5 year old daughter of Bradley and Lacy Hall; and Lyra Dell McMinn of Smithville, 4 year old daughter of Nathan and Amanda McMinn.
First runner-up in the Little Mister contest was Collin Lee Hale, the 5 year old son of Austin and Kimberly Hale of Smithville.
Four year old Caysen Josiah Hale was second runner-up. He is the 4 year old son of Austin and Kimberly Hale of Smithville.
Third runner-up was Zailan Martinez, the 4 year old son of Michelle Martinez and Michael Martinez of Smithville.
Fourth runner-up went to Justice O’Fallon Nokes, 5 year old son of Toby and Jamie Nokes of Smithville.
Six year old Jaxsen Theryn Speaks of Smithville was named Little Mister Photogenic. He is the 6 year old son of Justin and Donna Speaks.
Others in the contest were 4 year old Emmitt Hale of Smithville. His grandmother is Candy Hale; 4 year old Cain Hall of Smithville; and Joseph Wayne Jenkins, Jr. of Smithville, the 5 year old son of Rachel and Michael Lawrence.