Smithville Police recently arrested a man suspected of vandalism at two businesses while under the influence.
46 year old Charles Christi Bates is charged with public intoxication and cited for two counts of vandalism.
On Saturday, July 15 Police were called to the area of Wal-Mart where a man was observed walking in and out of traffic. While police were enroute, a deputy with the Sheriff’s Department spotted a man fitting the description near K&M Jewelry. As the officer pulled into the parking lot of the business he noticed that the man, Bates, had a rock in his hand and that the door to “Gateway To Beauty” was busted out. A concrete bench belonging to K&M Jewelry was also broken. During the investigation police discovered that Bates had taken Hydrocodone prior to the offenses. For his safety and that of the public, Bates was taken into custody without incident. His bond is $1,500 and his court date is July 27.
48 year old Lou Ann Sanders was arrested on Saturday, July 8 for a violation of an order of protection. Police went to Sanders’ residence to serve the warrant and noticed the victim standing behind Sanders in the home. After checking with Central Dispatch it was determined that Sanders has an order granting bail against her protecting the victim. Bond for Sanders is $2,500 and her court date is July 27.
19 year old Alex Chase Upchurch was arrested on Saturday, July 8 for disorderly conduct and for resisting stop, frisk, halt, arrest or search. Police responded to Wal-Mart concerning a verbal domestic. Upon arrival the officer observed a man (Upchurch), woman, and infant child sitting in the grass in front of the Wal-Mart parking lot. The man stood up, grabbed the child, and began to walk away. The officer gave verbal commands several times for Upchurch to stop but he continued to walk away with the infant and replied in a raised voice that he didn’t have to stop and talk to the police. Concerned for the child’s safety, the officer followed Upchurch inside the store and requested backup from other officers. When Upchurch came out of the store still holding the child, he was met by police. Officers grabbed Upchurch’s hand and got the infant out of his arms. Upchurch then tensed up, pulled away and resisted being placed into custody. It was determined that Upchurch had been the primary aggressor in the verbal domestic and had engaged in a violent or threatening manner toward the woman and the public. His bond is $5,000 and his court date is July 27.
29 year old Karri Margaret Jewell was cited on Saturday, July 8 for theft of property. At approximately 11:38 a.m. that day the victim contacted police to report that someone had gotten into her vehicle in the parking lot of Star Manufacturing and taken her purse. During the investigation, an officer viewed video surveillance of the parking lot and observed a car park beside the victim’s vehicle. Someone got out and entered the victim’s automobile, removed an object, then got back in their car and left the area. At approximately 12:27 p.m. as the officer pulled out of the parking lot of Star Manufacturing, he saw a car that matched the description of the suspect’s vehicle. The officer got behind the automobile and turned on his blue lights. The vehicle pulled over and Jewell was identified as the driver. The officer explained why he pulled her over and was given consent to search the automobile. The stolen purse was found in the floor board behind the driver’s seat. The victim was contacted and she identified the purse which was returned to her. Jewell’s court date is July 27.
27 year old Kevin Casey Adams was arrested Wednesday, July 12 for a second offense of driving while license revoked. Police initiated a routine traffic stop and spoke with Adams. Upon checking through Central Dispatch it was revealed that Adams’ license are revoked. His bond is $1,500 and his court date is August 3.
32 year old Michael Redmon was arrested Monday, July 17 for simple possession. Police responded to a call of a suspicious person and found Redmon walking in the area of Center Hill Village Apartments. Police asked Redmon if he was on probation and he replied no. However a check through CPS revealed that he is on probation. Approximately 1/2 gram of a white crystal substance believed to be meth was found in a small baggie. The baggie was in Redmon’s front right pocket. His bond is $2,500 and his court date is July 27.
48 year old Michael James Lynn Culver was arrested on Monday, July 17 for DUI and he was cited for implied consent. Police were called to check on a man who was believed to be passed out behind the wheel of a vehicle in the parking lot of the Dollar General Store. Upon arrival, an officer tried several times to wake him. When the man awoke, police identified him as Culver. Culver’s pupils were small, his speech slurred, and he was unsteady on his feet. Culver submitted to field sobriety tasks but he performed poorly and refused to give blood for a test. His bond is $5,000 and his court date is August 3.
26 year old Eric Dwayne Judkins was arrested on Tuesday, July 18 for driving while license suspended. He had been issued a citation the day before for the same offense. An officer, knowing that Judkins’ license are suspended, saw him operating a motor vehicle on West Broad Street and made a traffic stop. A computer check revealed that Judkins’ license has been suspended for truancy since April 27, 2007. He was arrested due to the reasonable likelihood that he would continue to drive. Bond for Judkins is $3,500 and his court date is August 3.
28 year old Cory Alan Bradford was arrested on Friday, July 21 for aggravated burglary due to his making a forced entry into the home of his victim on Thursday, July 20. Upon investigation police discovered that Bradford entered the home with the intent to commit a felony theft but the victim was at home, heard the alarm going off, and called 911. Bradford had left the scene without taking anything before police arrived. His bond is $10,000 and his court date is August 3.

Sissy Johnson of DeKalb County repeated as winner of the Lip Sync Battle Friday night at the DeKalb County Fair.
Johnson, who lipsynced to Kid Rock’s “All Summer Long” took home the grand prize of $250 and a trophy. She also won last year.
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 was Heaven Farris who lipsynced to the song “Concrete Angel” by Martina McBride.
Danielle Anderson received third place and a $100 award for her lipsync performance.

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: Knox Bowen, the 14 month old son of Jacob and Kayla Bowen of Dowelltown
Runner-up: Dyllan Bates, the 15 month old son of Ada and Tom Bates of Liberty
Other participants: Xavier Billings, the 16 month old son of Adriana Billings of Smithville; Anthony Estes Patterson, the 19 month old son of Stephen Patterson and Billie Grace Estes of Smithville; Colton Graham Duke, the 18 month old son of John and Whitney Duke of Smithville; and Carson Blayne Turbeville, the 18 month old son of Andy and Emily Turbeville of Alexandria.
Girls (13 to 18 months)
Winner: Tillie Kate Stanley, 13 month old daughter of Matt and Jessica Stanley of Alexandria
Runner-up: Peyton Elizabeth Knowles, 18 month old daughter of Justin and Mary Knowles of Smithville
Other participants: Reagan MaKay Smith, 13 month old daughter of Justin and Nioka Smith of Smithville; Clara Ann Tramel, daughter of Charlie and Brenda Tramel of Liberty; Kinley Brielle Melton, 15 month old daughter of Dillon and Rachel Melton of Liberty; Jaedyn Claire Dunaway, 13 month old daughter of Justin and Jessica Dunaway of Smithville; Jazlin Elizah Cantrell, 18 month old daughter of Joey and Victoria Cantrell of Smithville; and Cecilynn J. Cooprider, 13 month old daughter of Rebecca and Heath Cooprider of Liberty
Boys (19 to 24 months)
Winner: Cooper Knox Jennings, 21 month old son of Dewaine and Tonya Jennings of Smithville
Runner-up: Zayden Lee, 20 month old son of Sierra Lee and Noah Jones of Smithville
Other participant: Naziah Martinez, 19 month old son of Michelle Martinez and Charles Clark of Smithville.
Girls (19 to 24 months)
Winner: Neely Brooke France, 19 month old daughter of Justin and Haley France of Smithville
Runner-up: Addlee Jane Evans, 19 month old daughter of Ashley and Johnny Evans of Smithville
Other participants: Kallen Avarie Curtis, 22 month old daughter of Heather Page and John Curtis of Smithville; Aubree Mae Orcutt, 22 month old daughter of Melissa and Matthew Orcutt of Smithville; Nevaeh Anderson, 24 month old daughter of David Anderson and Tori Tate of Liberty; and Cecilia Lynn Lopez, 19 month old daughter of Joan and Alissya Lopez of Smithville.
Boys (25 to 30 months)
No entries
Girls (25 to 30 months)
Winner: Makenlee Faith Collier, 25 month old daughter of Matthew and Brooke Collier of Smithville
Runner-up: Paisley Marie Hale, 30 month old daughter of Andrea Cantrell of Smithville
Other participant: Sage Nycole Adkins, 29 month old daughter of Destiny Adkins of Smithville
Boys (31-36 months)
Winner: Jackson Denton Duke, 36 month old son of John and Whitney Duke of Smithville
Runner-up: Haven Mykhal Waggoner, 34 month old son of Phillip and Natasha Waggoner of Liberty
Girls (31 to 36 months)
Winner: Clara Ruth Cox, 36 month old daughter of Brandon and Whitney Cox of Smithville
Runner-up: Jacqlin Ila Rose Prichard, 33 month old daughter of Mark and Amanda Prichard of Smithville
Other participants: Lakelynn Taylor Rushing, 36 month old daughter of Allison Taylor of Smithville; and Ariana Rayne Herrin, 32 month old daughter of Mitchell and Amanda Herrin of Smithville.
Boys (37 to 47 months)
No entries
Girls (37 to 47 months)
Winner: Brinley Hale, 38 month old daughter of Leslie Hale and Austin Maxwell of Alexandria
Runner-up: Shaniya Bates, 44 month old daughter of Ada and Tom Bates of Liberty
Other participants: Sydney Daveia Turner, 45 month old daughter of Melissa Andrews and stepdad Stephen Miller of Smithville; Abigail Hale, 39 month old granddaughter of Candy Hale of Smithville; Alexis Brooke Shepherd, 34 month old daughter of Misty Myers and Donald Shepherd of Dowelltown; Katy Jo Bowen, 44 month old daughter of Joseph and Kimberly Bowen of Smithville; and Aydalyn Elizabeth Cook, 43 month old daughter of Cora Beth Rhody and Dustin Cook of Smithville.
The DeKalb County Fair will feature the following events tonight (Saturday):
*Horseshoe Tournament Barn 12 noon
•Gospel Singing Lions Pavilion 6:00 p.m.
•Super Truck/Tractor Pull TC McMillen Arena 7:00 p.m.
•(2) $500 Cash Drawing Lions Pavilion 9:30 p.m.
Memory Lane Stage sponsored by Wilson Bank and Trust:
*6:30 – 7:30 pm – Mid State Cloggers
•7:45-8:45 pm – Evermean Evergreen Cloggers
Rides on the Midway by the Family Attractions Amusement Company. Unlimited rides will be available for $18.00 Saturday.
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.

A new scoreboard and play clocks have been installed at the DeKalb County High School football field.
The play clocks on either end of the field and the new 24’ x 8’ scoreboard at the north end zone were funded thanks to the support of Wilson Bank & Trust, Dr. Timothy Tobitt of the Good Health Family Clinic, Middle Tennessee Natural Gas, Liberty State Bank, and the Board of Education.
DCHS Tiger Football Coach Steve Trapp said the new scoreboard and play clocks are very much appreciated.
“Its an upgrade that has been needed and I think visually its going to be an impact on our crowd. It’s a 24’ x 8’ scoreboard. Its a lot bigger than the size of our old scoreboard. It has some extra features on it. It’s wireless so we won’t be tripping on wires and it has LED’s so we won’t be using light bulbs. Typically that scoreboard is used for fields that have a track because it sets way off the field but this scoreboard sets right by the fence. It will be right in our face. Hopefully we can light up that home side all year long,” said Coach Trapp.
“We want to thank this group of local business leaders and our school system for helping the DeKalb County Football program make this purchase. This really all started with our boosters getting some prices on what it would cost to replace our existing scoreboard. Through that process they figured out some ways and opportunities to get some help. Through the contributions of these businesses, Wilson Bank & Trust, Dr. Timothy Tobitt of the Good Health Family Clinic, Middle Tennessee Natural Gas, Liberty State Bank, and the school board helping us out as well, we were able to get all this done without any booster funds so they (booster club) can use their monies for other things for our football program,” added Coach Trapp.

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 (Birth to 3 months)
Winner: Fallun Mathias, the three month old son of Brittany Merriman and Andy Mathias of Smithville
Runner-up: Canaan Joe Davis, two month old son of Chris and Shawnnie Davis of Smithville
Other participant in this category: Graycen Garland, three week old son of Samantha Garland of DeKalb County
Girls (Birth to 3 months)
Winner: Hailee Billings, the two month old daughter of Adriana Billings of Smithville
Runner-up: Shawna Anne Buck, the two month old daughter of Christina Mayo and Shawn Buck of Smithville
Boys (4-6 months)
Winner: Sawyer Lane Pelham, the four month old son of Carla and Jason Pelham of Smithville
Runner-up: Mason Ferrell, the five month old son of Jennifer Ferrell and Christopher Osborne of Smithville
Girls (4-6 months)
Winner: Dallas “Toby” Wray Agee, the six month old daughter of Donny and Stephanie Agee of Smithville
Runner-up: Parker Sue Taylor, the six month old daughter of David and Susan Taylor of Smithville
Other participants: Rayleigh Jones, the four month old daughter of Sierra Lee and Noah Jones of Smithville; Ayvah Danielle Poss, the five month old daughter of Brittany Campbell and Zach Poss of Smithville; Westlyn Elyse Roller, the six month old daughter of Jordan and Kari Roller of Smithville; and Jayla Lynn Groom, the five month old daughter of Kayla Hogue and Jacob Groom of Smithville.
Boys (7-9 months)
Winner: Kamryn Scott Pulley, the seven month old son of Kaleb Pulley and Tiffany Satterfield of Smithville
Runner-up: Jaxon Anthony Caldwell, the eight month old son of Anthony and Shelby Caldwell of Smithville
Other participants: Wrenolds Mitchell Jones, the nine month old son of Addison Hale and Isaiah Jones of Smithville, Greyson Elijah Cripps, the nine month old son of Justin and Tiffany Cripps of Smithville; and Oscar Alexander Soto, the eight month old son of Oscar and Makayla Soto of Smithville
Girls (7-9 months)
Winner: Neyland Hadlee Garrett, the eight month old daughter of Ryan and Erica Garrett of Alexandria
Runner-up: Haisleigh Alivia Faeyth Estes, the eight month old daughter of Ashley and Justin Estes of Smithville
Other participant: Harper Anaston Rhody, the eight month old daughter of Colton Rhody and Leah Snow of Smithville
Boys (10-12 months)
Winner: Alexander May, the eleven month old son of Michael and Chelsea May of Smithville
Runner-Up: Wesley Brock Bowen, the twelve month old son of Joseph and Kimberly Bowen of Smithville.
Other participant: Liam Frazier Hendrix, the eleven month old son of Jared and Jennifer Hendrix of Dowelltown.
Girls (10-12 months)
Winner: Cali Mae Johnson, the twelve month old daughter of Jeremy and Kelli Johnson of Alexandria
Runner-Up: Dani Kate Frazee, the eleven month old daughter of Emily King and Josh Frazee of Dowelltown
Other participants: Aleeya Weslyn Graham, the eleven month old daughter of Derek and Andria Graham of Smithville; Sophia Ann Tiner, the eleven month old daughter of Billy and Stephanie Tiner of Smithville; Nevaeh Derrick, the twelve month old daughter of Kayla and Dakota Derrick of Dowelltown, and Haddeigh Grace Harvey, the eleven month old daughter of Chad and Kayla Harvey of Alexandria.
The DeKalb County Fair will feature the following events tonight (Friday).
•Toddler Show Lions Pavilion 6:00 p.m.
•Lip Sync Battle (Finale) Lions Pavilion following
•ATV/Mini-Rod/Outlaw Pull TC McMillen Arena 7:00 p.m.
•(2) $500 Cash Drawing Lions Pavilion 9:30 p.m.
Memory Lane Stage sponsored by Wilson Bank and Trust:
Friday Night – July 21
*6:30 – 7:30 pm – Dessa Ray
•7:45 – 8:45 pm – Terri Lynn Weaver
Rides on the Midway 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.

The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) Chattanooga District has located the alleged driver of a fatal hit-and-run accident it responded to Monday on U.S. Highway 41 in Manchester. The driver has been identified as Shelton G. Martin II, of Smithville.
The hit and run vehicle left behind a mirror at the scene. THP’s Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) identified the mirror belonging to a 1999-2003 Mitsubishi Galant, champagne in color.
On Tuesday, THP received information from an unknown source advising that the suspect in question was located at 140 Alva Jones Road in Warren County. The source stated the vehicle involved in the Coffee County fatal incident was also at this location. Troopers from the THP Cookeville District were notified of the tip and dispatched to the residence.
Martin was located and taken into custody at approximately 7 p.m. and transported to the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office.

The 2017 Miss Princess of the DeKalb County Fair is Zayleigh Grace Washer, the 9 year old daughter of Larry and Rachel Bain of Smithville.
Seventeen girls ages 7-9 competed for the title Wednesday night at the DeKalb County Fair.
Washer succeeds the 2016 Miss Princess, Kaylyn Isabelle Prichard, the 8 year old daughter of Andy and Chrissy Prichard of Liberty.
Seven year old Brileigh Bullard of Smithville was first runner-up in the pageant. She is the daughter of Riley and Nikki Bullard.
Second runner-up was 9 year old Danica Hope Collier, daughter of Matthew and Brooke Collier of Smithville and Brittany George of Sparta. Collier was also named Most Photogenic.
Miah Faith Johnson, the 8 year old daughter of Bobby Johnson and Kelsey Pyles of Smithville was third runner-up.
Isabella Faith Rackley was fourth runner-up. She is the 9 year old daughter of Gordon and Jessica Rackley of Smithville.
The title of Miss Congeniality went to Graciella Marie Johnson, 7 year old daughter of David and Patricia Johnson of Dowelltown.
(VIEW VIDEO OF ATV RACING WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT THE DEKALB COUNTY FAIR)

Others in the top ten were Alexzia Jaydin Sophirah Stewart, 9 year old daughter of Stephanie Stewart and Shane Stewart of Smithville; Bailey Elizabeth Kidd, 9 year old daughter of Kelli Bess and Brandon Kidd of Smithville; Bethany Dillon, 9 year old granddaughter of Candy Hale of Smithville; Karah Jo Ford, 7 year old daughter of Amanda Ford and Hector Orozco of Dowelltown; and Averie Nicole McMinn, 9 year old daughter of Nathan and Amanda McMinn of Smithville.
The remaining contestants were McKenzie Mullican, 7 year old daughter of Christy and Randall Hunt of Smithville; Tanisha Owens, 7 year old daughter of Tyrone Owens of Smithville, Haiden Lei Robinson, 7 year old daughter of Melissa and Matthew Orcutt and Chip Robinson of Smithville; Camri Layne Johnson, 9 year old daughter of Jeremy and Kelli Johnson and Julia Boulton of Alexandria; Abigail Boles, 8 year old daughter of Leslie Hale and Chad Boles of Alexandria; and Hailee Merriman, 9 year old daughter of Joyce and Jake Merriman of Smithville.
There have been two $500 cash winners so far this week. Ethan Cantrell of Smithville won $500 Tuesday night and Carey Wynne of Auburntown won $500 Wednesday night.
The DeKalb County Fair will feature the following events tonight (Thursday).
*Senior Day Lions Club Building 9:00 a.m.
•Junior Goat Show Barn 6:00 p.m.
•Baby Show Lions Pavilion 6:00 p.m.
•Vintage Variety Show Lions Pavilion following
•ATV/Motorcycle Racing TC McMillen Arena 7:00 p.m.
•(2) $500 Cash Drawing Lions Pavilion 9:30 p.m.
Rides on the Midway by the Family Attractions Amusement Company. Unlimited rides will be available for $18.00 on Thursday, 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. through Friday and at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. The exhibit building is open from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Monday through 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.

Kyleigh Breanne Hill of Smithville won the Miss Sweetheart pageant Wednesday night at the DeKalb County Fair. She is the 12 year old daughter of David and Colleen Clary of Smithville and Kyle Hill.
Hill, who was also awarded Miss Congeniality, succeeds the 2016 Miss Sweetheart, Kenlee Renae Taylor of Smithville, the 12 year old daughter of Ken and Cindy Taylor.
The pageant featured 12 girls ages 10-12.
Eleven year old Graceson Boyd, daughter of Leslie Boyd of Smithville was first runner-up in the pageant.
Keara McKinsey Milligan was second runner-up and Most Photogenic. She is the 10 year old daughter of Josh and Cyndi Milligan of Smithville.
Third runner-up was 12 year old Jenna Elizabeth Wright, daughter of Jeff and Nicole Wright of Smithville.
Kaylee Liggett was fourth runner-up. She is the 10 year old daughter of Justin and Brandi Liggett of Smithville.
(VIEW VIDEO OF MOTORCYCLE RACING AT DEKALB COUNTY FAIR WEDNESDAY NIGHT)

Others participating were Sadie Irene Strawser, 10 year old daughter of Ronni Jo and Curtis Shelton of Smithville; Hope Lynn Mullins, 11 year old daughter of Ellissa Howard of Smithville; Makinzy Lynn Jenkins, 10 year old daughter of Wally Rackley of Sparta. She lives with her aunt Maranda Washer of Smithville; Leauna Cullum, 10 year old granddaughter of Candy Hale of Smithville; Blair Gipe, 11 year old daughter of Janice Gipe-Penny and Gary King of Liberty; Hannah Dawn Hall, 12 year old daughter of Joseph and April Hall of Dowelltown; and Elizabeth Gaines, 12 year old daughter of Beverly Anderson of Smithville.
The top six were announced after the preliminary round including Hill, Boyd, Milligan, Wright, Liggett, and Jenkins.

Donny Green, County Executive Director for the DeKalb/Cannon County Farm Service Agency, reminds DeKalb County and Cannon County farmers that the deadline to nominate candidates for the 2017 Farm Service Agency (FSA) County Committee Election is August 1.
“The election of knowledgeable agricultural producers to FSA county committees is important to all farmers and ranchers with large or small operations. It is crucial that every eligible producer take part in this election because county committees are a direct link between the farm community and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Farm Service Agency is unique because we have a grassroots farmer-elected committee that oversees and delivers farm programs at the local level,” says Green.
DeKalb County Local Administrative Area (LAA) # 2 will elect a representative in this year’s election and nominees must reside in LAA # 2, which generally covers the western portion of DeKalb County including the Alexandria, Liberty, Dowelltown, Temperance Hall, Dale Ridge, Lower Helton, New Hope, Upper Helton, Dry Creek, and Pea Ridge communities.
Cannon County Local Administrative Area (LAA) # 4 will elect a representative in this year’s election and nominees must reside in LAA # 4, which covers all areas east of Highway 53 in Cannon County.
Individuals may nominate themselves, or others, as a candidate. In addition, eligible candidates can be nominated by community-based and other organizations, especially groups representing socially disadvantaged farmers or ranchers, in the county where the election is being held before the close of the nomination period. Nominations and elections are open to all eligible candidates and voters without regard to race, color, religion, nation origin, age, sex, marital status or disability. The nomination form (FSA-669A) is available at USDA Service Centers and online at: http://www.fsa.usda.gov/elections.
Producers should remember the following dates regarding the upcoming county committee elections. Producers can request, complete, and submit nomination forms through August 1. Ballots will be mailed to eligible voters by November 6. The deadline to return ballots is December 4. Elected committee members and alternates take office on January 1, 2018.

Zailan Martinez and Caitlyn Lee Adcock were crowned Little Mister and Miss at the DeKalb County Fair Tuesday night.
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.
They succeed the 2016 Little Mister and Miss, Austin Merriman and Lakelyn Brooke Nelson. Merriman is the 7 year old son of Joyce and Jake Merriman of Smithville and Nelson is the 6 year old daughter of Dustin and Kristian Nelson of Smithville.
The Little Miss contest featured 16 girls and 7 boys were in the Litter Mister pageant ages 4-6.
First runner-up in the Little Miss contest was Arraya Jenae Taylor, the 4 year old daughter of Angie Taylor and Mike Owens of Smithville.
Mia Nicole Hall of Alexandria, was second runner-up. She is the 6 year old daughter of Bradley and Lacy Hall
Third runner-up was Destiny Keys, the 5 year old daughter of Rick and Kendra Guinn of Smithville.
Carleigh Elizabeth Tramel, the 4 year old daughter of Charlie and Brenda Tramel of Liberty, was fourth runner-up.
Cora Marie Cox, the 6 year old daughter of Brandon and Whitney Cox of Smithville was Most Photogenic and Hannah Lynnlee Hubner of Alexandria was Miss Congeniality. She is the 5 year old daughter of Charlie Hubner and Amanda Hutchinson
Others in the top ten were Brylee Michelle Key, the 5 year old daughter of Shannon and Holly Key of Alexandria; Cora Marie Cox, the 6 year old daughter of Brandon and Whitney Cox of Smithville; Hannah Lynnlee Hubner of Alexandria, the 5 year old daughter of Charlie Hubner and Amanda Hutchinson; Charley Loren Prichard, the 5 year old daughter of Andy and Chrissy Prichard of Liberty; and Jacie Rea Sosa, the 5 year old daughter of Noe and Megan Sosa of Smithville.
Other participants were Emily Grace Roberts, the 5 year old daughter of Tonya and Kevin Roberts of Liberty; Paisley Marie Bain, the 4 year old daughter of Larry and Rachel Bain of Smithville; Addison Paige Curtis, 4 year old daughter of Heather Page and John Curtis of Smithville; Annabelle Merriman, the 6 year old daughter of Joyce and Jake Merriman of Smithville; Lyra Dell McMinn, the 5 year old daughter of Nathan and Amanda McMinn of Smithville; Averi Gracella Speaks, the 4 year old daughter of Justin and Donna Speaks of Smithville.
(VIEW VIDEO BELOW OF ANTIQUE TRACTOR PULL AT THE FAIR TUESDAY NIGHT)

First runner-up in the Little Mister contest and Most Photogenic was Levi Bryson Nixon, the 4 year old son of Nathan and Jessica Nixon of Smithville.
Five year old Emmitt Hale was second runner-up. His grandmother is Candy Hale of Smithville.
Third runner-up was Jase Ray Alvis, the 4 year old son of Braiden and Brandy Alvis of Alexandria.
Fourth runner-up went to Troy Wilmore, 4 year old son of Austin and Tiffany Wilmore of Alexandria.
Noah Bradley Hall was named Mister Manners. He is the 4 year old son of Bradley and Lacy Hall of Alexandria
The other contestant in the Little Mister pageant was Jonathan Cain Hall, the 5 year old son of Johnny Hall and Cayden Cantrell of Smithville
There has been one $500 cash winner so far this week. Ethan Cantrell of Smithville won $500 Tuesday night.
The DeKalb County Fair will feature the following events tonight (Wednesday)
*Kiddie Tractor Pull Grandstand 6:00 p.m.
•Little Miss Princess (7-9) Lions Pavilion 6:00 p.m.
•Miss Sweetheart (10-12) Lions Pavilion following
•ATV/ Motorcycle Racing TC McMillen Arena 7:00 p.m.
•(2) $500 Cash Drawing Lions Pavilion 9:30 p.m.
Memory Lane Stage Events sponsored by Wilson Bank & Trust
*6:30 – 7:30 pm – Bryan Keith
•7:45 – 8:45 pm – Berlin Barnhart
Rides on the Midway by the Family Attractions Amusement Company. Unlimited rides will be available for $14.00 on Wednesday and $18.00 on Thursday, 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. through Friday and at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. The exhibit building is open from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Monday through 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.