A Murfreesboro man caught with marijuana during a traffic stop last Thursday, July 22nd apparently attempted to conceal it from police by trying to eat it.
Smithville Police say 19 year old Nathan Ray King was arrested by Officer David Phillips for simple possession after stopping King’s vehicle for speeding. Deputy Houston Cantrell assisted in the traffic stop. While Officer Phillips was writing the citation, Deputy Cantrell saw King eating what appeared to be marijuana. Officers conducted a search of the vehicle and recovered approximately .3 grams of what is to be believed to be marijuana. Bond for King is $1,500 and his court date is August 12th.
Meanwhile, 38 year old Maria Kathleen Smith of 1001 Earl Avenue was cited for shoplifting on Friday, July 16th by Sergeant Joey Jones of the Smithville Police Department. Smith was observed by Wal-Mart employees taking items from the store. Her court date is July 22nd.
31 year old Sebrina Ann Lattimore and 72 year old Phyllis Angeline Thompson of 615 Foster Road were arrested by Officer David Phillips on Saturday, July 17th after he went to that address in answer to a complaint about a physical altercation. Upon arrival both women, Lattimore and Thompson claim they were assaulted. Bond for each is $1,500 and their court date is August 12th.
31 year old Michael Shone Saylors of 210 Village Place was arrested by K-9 Officer Bradley Tatrow on Monday, July 19th for possession of a schedule II controlled substance for resale and possession of drug paraphernalia. K-9 Officer Tatrow stopped a vehicle on North Congress Boulevard for a traffic violation and asked the driver, Saylors, to produce his license. He also asked Saylors if anything illegal was in the vehicle. Saylors handed over a case containing drug paraphernalia. K-9 Leo was deployed and indicated on the vehicle. Items found included a small altoid tin containing small baggies consistent with the sale of illegal narcotics. Also found in a camo bag was a small tin containing approximately 6 grams of a substance believed to be methamphetamine. Bond for Saylors is $4,500 and his court date is August 19th.
25 year old Josh Lynn McCowan, of 1121 Earl Avenue was arrested on Thursday, July 22nd for disorderly conduct. Sergeant Randy King was dispatched to that address to check out a possible intoxicated individual lying in the roadway and being loud. Upon arrival Sergeant King saw McCowan, who was intoxicated, on the porch of his residence. Sergeant King instructed McCowan several times to go back inside the home. McCowan eventually complied. As Sergeant King moved his patrol car, McCowan came back outside and began yelling obscenities at police and throwing items across the lawn. McCowan, who continued to yell as Sergeant King approached the residence, was arrested for disorderly conduct. His bond is $1500 and his court date is July 29th.
30 year old Russell Shannon Estes of Liberty was recently arrested by Corporal Travis Bryant for public intoxication. While in the General Sessions Court room, Corporal Bryant saw Estes approach the podium to speak with the judge. Corporal Bryant noticed that Estes’ speech was slurred and he was unsteady on his feet. Estes returned to his seat where Corporal Bryant witnessed him going in and out of consciousness. Bond for Estes is $1,000 and his court date is August 5th.
Anyone having any information on crimes is asked to please contact the Smithville Police Department at 597-8210 or the Tip Line at 464-6046.
Any information received that will help Smithville Police solve any criminal offense will be greatly appreciated. All information is confidential.
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Beasley Wins DeKalb Idol Competition
22 year old Jordan Beasley of Nashville was the winner of the DeKalb Idol competition held Friday night at the DeKalb County Fair in Alexandria.
Seventeen contestants competed for the title and Beasley was among the top six called back.
Brian Wyre received second place and Jaime Nokes came in third place. Noah Jones received the “People’s Choice Award” and $100
As the winner of DeKalb Idol, Beasley received a $300 cash prize.
Shan Burklow and Josh Melton co-hosted the program which also featured a panel portraying American Idol judges Simon Cowell (Joseph Chandler), Paula Abdul (Amanda Stanley), and Kara Dioguardi (Victoria Tatrow)
This is the last night of the DeKalb County Fair for this year.
Fair goers are urged take the time to enjoy lots of delicious foods from the food booths and stop by to see the many commercial, agricultural, and women’s exhibits.
The Kenneth Sandlin Center will be open from 4:00 p.m.. until 9:00 p.m.
Enjoy nightly entertainment at the Memory Lane Stage in Memory Village
Saturday Night July 24
6:30 – 7:30 p.m.- The Springs Band
7:45 p.m. – until- Lakeside Drive
The following events are scheduled:
Saturday, July 24th: Horseshoe Tournament at the Tot Kelly barn at 3:00 p.m.; Gospel singing at the Lions Club Pavilion at 6:00 p.m.; Super Tractor and Truck Pull at 7:00 p.m. at the T.C. McMillen Arena: and a $4000 cash giveaway at 9:30 p.m. in increments of $1,000 each
ALL NEW RIDES on the Midway will be provided by the Family Attractions Amusement Company. Unlimited rides will be available for $16.00.
Admission to the fair is $3.00 per person. Children age four and younger will be admitted free! Gates open at 4:00 p.m.. Parking is Free!
For more information, call 529-FAIR or visit on-line at www.dekalbcountyfair.us.
David Wayne Alexander
29 year old David Wayne Alexander of Murfreesboro died Thursday at his residence. He was employed by Nissan and he was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. The funeral will be Monday at 4:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Larry Green will officiate and burial will be in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Sunday from 11:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Monday from 10:00 a.m. until the service at 4:00 p.m. Alexander was preceded in death by his grandparents, Charles Robinson and Robert and Jean Alexander. Survivors include his parents, Tommy and Joyce Alexander. One brother Rob and his wife Lori Alexander of Sparta. His grandmother, Jacqueline Robinson of Smithville. A host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends also survive. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. The family has asked that donations be made to the Lighthouse Christian Camp and the Cumberland Presbyterian Building Fund, in lieu of flowers.
Proud Parents Show Off their Toddlers at DeKalb County Fair
Winners of the annual Toddler Show were announced Friday evening at the DeKalb County Fair.
This year’s recipients are as follows:
Twins (12 to 47 months)
Winners-Bryson and Brayden Lawson, the 19 month old sons of Tim and Christy Lawson of Smithville.
Runners-up- Jesse and Thomas Foutch, the 22 month old sons of Michael and Nocola Foutch of Liberty
(Click here to view video clip of demolition derby at the fair Friday)
Girls (13 to 18 months)
Winner- Jaycee Daley, the 15 month old daughter of Megan Linder of DeKalb County
Runner-up-Alexis Faith Reynolds, the 17 month old daughter of Keith Reynolds and Teesha Gibbs of Smithville
Boys (13 to 18 months)
Winner- Riley Wayne Wilson, the 14 month old son of Jennia Wilson of Dowelltown
Girls (19 to 24 months)
Winner- Kaylee Brooke Kent, the 23 month old daughter of Kevin and Beth Kent of Dowelltown
Runner-up- Sarah Olivia Jewel Grisham, the 24 month old daughter of Kevin and Amanda Grisham of Alexandria
Boys (19 to 24 months)
Winner- Jordan Reed Miller, the 23 month old son of Bradley and Lynn Miller of Smithville
Runner-up- Jacob Stewart, the 19 month old son of D.J. and Megan Stewart of Smithville.
Girls (25 to 30 months)
Winner- Isabella Faith Rackley, the 30 month old daughter of Gordon and Jessica Rackley of Smithville
Runner-up- McKenna Reece Miller, the 26 month old daughter of Christen Hale and David Miller of Dowelltown.
Boys (25 to 30 months)
No entries
(Click here to view video clip of Super Tractor Pull at the Fair)
Girls (31 to 36 months)
Winner- Carleigh Isabella Beckham, the 31 month old daughter of Nikki Beckham and Bryan Brannon of Smithville
Runner-up- Cadence Morgan Reynolds, the 34 month old daughter of David and Danielle Reynolds of Alexandria
Boys (31 to 36 months)
Winner- Jaxson Panker, the 31 month old son of Richard and Tonya Panker of Smithville
Runner-up- Skyler Chase Sullivan, the 35 month old son of Jamie and Charity Sullivan of Smithville..
Girls (37 to 47 months)
Winner-Lily Cantrell, the 37 month old daughter of Rocky and Andrea Cantrell of Smithville
Runner-up- Averie Nicole Agee, the 39 month old daughter of Joey and Casey Agee of Dowelltown.
Boys (37 to 47 months)
Winner- Garcin South, the 39 month old son of Amanda and Scott South of Smithville
Runner-up-Hunter Jackson Lawrence, the 42 month old son of Kendra and Benjamin Lawrence of Alexandria
(Pictured Above: Twins Winners-Bryson and Brayden Lawson (left) the 19 month old sons of Tim and Christy Lawson of Smithville. Runners-up- Jesse and Thomas Foutch (right), the 22 month old sons of Michael and Nocola Foutch of Liberty)
Proposed County Budget Includes Pay Raises for County Commissioners
County commissioners may be getting a pay raise with the passage of the new county budget for the 2010-11 fiscal year that they themselves will be voting on next month.
The county’s budget committee is recommending that the pay for each county commissioner be increased from $75 to $150 per regular meeting. The commissioners meet once per month in regular session for a total of twelve regular meetings per year. Under this proposal, each of the fourteen county commissioner’s pay to attend regular meetings would increase from $900 to $1,800 per calendar year.
County commissioners are not to receive pay for any meetings they miss.
In addition to the pay hike for regular meetings, the budget committee is proposing that county commissioners who meet in committee receive a $35 increase in pay, going from the current $40 per meeting to $75 per meeting.
County Mayor Mike Foster says under state law, pay to each member for committee meetings must be at least half of what is paid to them for regular meetings.
Foster says he anticipates fewer committee meetings in the future now that the entire county commission usually meets once a month, a few days prior to the regular meeting, in an “ALL committee’s meeting”. “We also put in there (budget) if you come to an ‘ALL committee’s meeting’ you’ll only be paid for one committee (meeting) even though you may serve on as many as six committees.”
According to Foster, these proposed pay raises are to cover expenses of commissioners, going to and from meetings. “Some of the commissioners travel to and from here about thirty five to forty miles at times. We’ll have one (member) now who will be traveling eighty miles. It’s been put in there (budget) just to help cover their costs of coming to the meetings.”
Foster added that commissioners would not be paid for attending ‘workshops’. “The ones (meetings) where they come and we talk for maybe three hours about taking something (an issue) to the full commission. That would be a committee meeting (where members would be paid). But if they’re having a training session or an informational meeting or something like that, it would be a work session.”
According to Foster, the rate of pay the county commissioners receive here is still much lower, even with the proposed increases, compared to many other counties. He says some counties pay their county commissioners as much as $400 per month.
Foster says the proposed pay hikes would take effect, September 1st if the budget is approved in August.
Meanwhile, the county budget committee has proposed giving full time county employees a $400 pay raise in the new budget for the year.
The county commission is expected to act on the proposed new budget during the August regular meeting, which has been rescheduled from August 23rd to August 10th at 6:30 p.m. at the courthouse.
Carmyne Lowery
92 year old Carmyne Lowery of Smithville died Thursday at DeKalb Community Hospital. Lowery was a retired farmer, member of the Bethel Methodist Church, member of the Eastern Star, voter precinct worker, and Trustee of the Bethel Cemetery for over 30 years. The funeral will be Saturday at 5:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Wilson Williams, Terry Little, and Royce Martin will officiate and burial will be in the Bethel Cemetery. An Eastern Star Service will be Friday at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will be Friday from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Lowery was preceded in death by parents, Robert and Johnnie Denby; adopted parents, Dora and Sam Marler; one son, Sherman Lowery; and two brothers, Joe and Frank O. Denby. Survivors include a daughter, JoAnn Blaylock of Smithville. Four grandchildren, Terry and Brian Blaylock of McMinnville, Mark Lowery of Hilham, and Cindy Phillips of Murfreesboro. One great grandchild, Dylan Lowery of Hilham. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. The family has asked that donations be made to the Bethel Cemetery, in lieu of flowers.
Evelyn Wright Bogle
81 year old Evelyn Wright Bogle of Alexandria died Thursday at Alive Hospice in Nashville. She was born in Alexandria, the daughter of the late Bertha Bliss Mason and Edgar Stevens Wright. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Louise Wright, Ben Wright, Malcolm Wright, Doug Wright, James Howard Wright, Ruby Wright Barry, Mary Wright Sandlin, Phocion Wright, Jack Wright, Joe Wright, and Frances Wright Lawrence. She was married to William A. “Bill” Bogle, Jr. and he preceded her in death. She worked at Welsh Manufacturing Company in Gordonsville for seventeen years. She was a lifetime member of the Alexandria Church of Christ. Bogle is survived by a daughter, Karen Fite of Murfreesboro. Sons, Randy Bogle and his wife Beth of Riverwatch and Jeff Bogle and his wife Beverly of Franklin. Grandsons, Bill Melton and wife Melissa of Franklin; Craig Melton and wife Julie of Murfreesboro; and Jeffrey Bogle of Franklin. Granddaughters, Brooke Bogle Frost of Vidalia, Georgia and Bailey Bogle of Franklin. Seven great grandchildren survive. The body is at Avant Funeral Home in Alexandria where the funeral will be Saturday at 2:00 p.m. Trey Helton will officiate and burial will follow in Hillview Memorial Cemetery in Alexandria. The Bogle family will receive friends at Avant Funeral Home on Friday from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Saturday from noon until the service at 2:00 p.m. Avant Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Gary Wayne Cripps
63 year old Gary Wayne Cripps of Mount Juliet died Thursday at the Nashville V.A Hospital. He was born in DeKalb County. Cripps was also a Baptist, a graduate of DeKalb County High School, and a U.S. Army Disabled Veteran. Cripps served during the Vietnam War and was awarded the Silver Star, Medal of Valor, and Purple Heart. He was active in the Donelson Civitan Club, Donelson Girls Softball Program, and the American Legion and V.F.W.. The funeral will be Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at Hunter Funeral Home in Watertown. Jerald Cripps and Kenneth Clayton will officiate and burial will be in Mount Zion Cemetery with military honors. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.; Saturday from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.; and prior to the service on Sunday. Cripps was preceded in death by his father, Carl Cripps. Survivors include his wife, Wanda Spence Cripps of Mount Juilet. A daughter, Angela Royalty of Lebanon. A grandson, Brody Royalty. His mother, Willie Jim Cripps of Dowelltown. Brothers, Jerald Cripps and wife Lisa of Liberty and Dwight Cripps of Dowelltown. A sister-in-law, Pat Marshall and husband Wayne of Cane Ridge. Nieces, Amy Raymond and Rosie Pollard. Nephews, Matt and wife Melody Cripps, Jordan and wife Nicole Cripps, and Justin Cripps. Great nieces, Kendall and Addie Vertigo and Savannah Pollard and a great nephew, Jackson Pollard. Memorials may be made to the Mount Zion Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, in lieu of flowers. Hunter Funeral Home in Watertown is in charge of the arrangements.
Larry Dale “Buck” Martin
59 year old Larry Dale “Buck” Martin of Liberty died Wednesday at the M D Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. Martin was a U.S. Army veteran, stationed in Germany. He was also an assembler at Wal-mart and he attended the Faith Congregational Methodist Church and the Fuller’s Chapel United Methodist Church. The funeral will be Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at DeKalb Funeral Chapel. Chris Long and Bobby Thomason will officiate and burial will be in Salem Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 1:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 2:00 p.m. Martin was preceded in death by his father, James C. Martin. Survivors include his wife, Connie Martin of Liberty. A son, Barry Martin of Smithville. A daughter, Natasha Figgins of Gallatin. Grandchildren, Kayla Hubbard, Tayler Martin, Lance League, Morgan Clark, Madison Figgins, LaPrice Figgins, and Lexis Figgins. His mother, Ruth Parker of Liberty. A sister, Judy and husband Gary Mathis of Liberty. A half-sister, Melisha Martin of Smithville. Father-in-law and mother-in-law, Billy and Bobbie Don Curtis of Liberty. Nieces, Kimberly Mathis Cox of Liberty, Jenny and husband Ritchie Bennett of Temperance Hall. Several aunts, uncles, great nieces and nephews and cousins. Special friend, Scott Holloway. His extended family at Wal-mart. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. The family has asked that donations be made to either the Fuller’s Chapel United Methodist Church or to Salem Cemetery, in lieu of flowers.
Baby Show Winners Awarded at DeKalb County Fair
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 are as follows:
Girls (1 day to 3 months)
Winner- Chloee Cantrell, the three month old daughter of Rocky and Andrea Cantrell.
Runner-up- Katelyn Elizabeth Brown, the two month old daughter of Robert and Sarah Brown.
Click here to view video clip of rodeo steer riding event at DeKalb County Fair Thursday
Boys (1 day to 3 months)
No entries
Girls (4-6 months)
Winner- AnnaLi Haynes, the five month old daughter of Cardelly Haynes
Runner-up- Liliana Faith Judkins, the five month old daughter of Will and Britni Judkins
Click here to view video clip of Tony Luna portraying Billy Ray Cyrus at Vintage Fashion Show Thursday
Boys (4-6 months)
Winner- Keaton Fish, the six month old son of Samantha Napier and Matthew Fish
Girls (7-9 months)
Winner- Jesse Nevaeh Sanders, the nine month old daughter of James and Misti Sanders
Runner-up- Jordyn Allison Agee, the nine month old daughter of Joey and Casey Agee
Boys (7-9 months)
Winner- Jaxsen Theryn Speaks, the nine month old son of Justin and Donna Speaks
Runner-up-Matthew Thomas Blankenship, the nine month old son of Jon and Samantha Blankenship.
Girls (10-12 months)
Winner- Lilly Grace Anderson, the ten month old daughter of Caitlin and the late PFC Billy Anderson.
Runner-up- Tatum Harper Reynolds, the ten month old daughter of David and Danielle Reynolds
Boys (10-12 months)
Winner- Preston Taylor, the eleven month old son of David and Susan Taylor
Runner-up- Justin Johnson, the twelve month old son of Brad and Nikki Johnson
(Pictured Above: Lilly Grace Anderson (left), the ten month old daughter of Caitlin and the late PFC Billy Anderson; and
Tatum Harper Reynolds (right), the ten month old daughter of David and Danielle Reynolds)
Click here to view video of Calf Roping Event at DeKalb Fair Rodeo Thursday
Two more nights remain of this year’s DeKalb County Fair.
Enjoy nightly entertainment at the Memory Lane Stage in Memory Village
DeKalb County Fair Memory Lane Stage Line-Up:
Friday Night July 23
6:00 – 7:00 p.m- Terri Weaver
7:45 – 9:45 p.m- Jubal’s Cry
Saturday Night July 24
6:30 – 7:30 p.m- The Springs Band
7:45 p.m – until- Lakeside Drive
Click here to view video clip of barrel racing at the DeKalb Fair Rodeo Thursday
The following events are scheduled:
Friday, July 23rd: Toddler Show at 6:00 p.m. followed by DeKalb Idol Final Competition at the Lions Club Pavilion; a Super Truck and Tractor Pull at 7:30 p.m. at the T.C. McMillen Arena; and a Demolition Derby at 7:00 p.m. at the Grandstand; $1000 cash giveaway at 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 24th: Horseshow Tournament at the Tot Kelly barn at 3:00 p.m.; Gospel singing at the Lions Club Pavilion at 6:00 p.m.; Super Tractor and Truck Pull at 7:30 p.m. at the T.C. McMillen Arena: and a $1000 cash giveaway at 9:30 p.m.
One thousand dollars in cash will be given away each night through Saturday at 9:30 p.m. at the Lion’s Club Pavilion and you must be present to win. If no one presents the winning ticket within three minutes, the money will be saved and given away on Saturday night in increments of $1,000. Your fair admission ticket is your ticket for the cash drawing.
ALL NEW RIDES on the Midway will be provided by the Family Attractions Amusement Company. Unlimited rides will be available each night for $16.00.
Admission to the fair is $3.00 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. Parking is Free!
For more information, call 529-FAIR or visit on-line at www.dekalbcountyfair.us.