Cody Randolph was the winner of the DeKalb Idol competition held Friday night at the DeKalb County Fair in Alexandria.
Eighteen contestants competed for the title and Randolph was among the top ten called back. This year fans determined the winner by picking their favorite performers via text messaging through DTC Wireless, the sponsor of the event.
Kelsey Vaught of Smith County received second place and Olivia Wright of Smithville came in third place. Elizabeth Koegler of Smithville received the “People’s Choice Award”
As the winner of DeKalb Idol, Randolph received a trophy and a $300 cash prize.
Shan Burklow hosted the program which also featured a panel of talent judges portraying Simon Cowell (Joseph Chandler), Paula Abdul (January Agee), and Kellie Pickler (Amanda Lawson)
(Top Picture left to right: Kelsey Vaught, Cody Randolph, Olivia Wright, and Elizabeth Koegler)

Winners of the annual Toddler Show were announced Friday evening at the DeKalb County Fair.
This year’s recipients are as follows:
Girls (13 to 18 months)
Winner- Bailey Elizabeth Kidd, the 18 month old daughter of Kelli Bess and Brandon Kidd of Smithville.
Runner-up- Maggie Yvonne Bain, the 14 month old daughter of Tonya and Jimmy Bain of Smithville.
Boys (13 to 18 months)
Winner-Nickolas Daw, 18 month old son of Arthur and Regena Daw of Smithville
Runner-up- Peyton Wayne Key, 16 month old son of Holly and Shannon Key of Alexandria
Girls (19 to 24 months)
Winner-Cadence Morgan Reynolds, 23 month old daughter of Jeffery David and Danielle Reynolds of Alexandria.
Runner-up- Cali Agee, 20 month old daughter of Kevin and Jennifer Agee of Smithville.
Boys (19 to 24 months)
Winner- Jaxon Blake, 21 month old son of Richard and Tonya Panker of Dowelltown
Runner-up- Cole McMillen, 24 month old son of Chris and Kristine McMillen of Alexandria.
Click here to view pictures of Toddler Show and other Friday scenes at the Fair. http://www.wjle.com/fair-friday
Girls (25 to 30 months)
Winner-Addison Isabella Kyle, 28 month old daughter of Jamie and Kimberly Kyle of Liberty
Runner-up- Cora Lynn Kilgore, 30 month old daughter of John and Ginda Kilgore of Smithville.
Boys (25 to 30 months)
Winner- Jacob Ryan Lawson, 25 month old son of Tim and Christy Lawson of Smithville
Runner-up-Talan Linnell Gentry, 28 month old son of Tara Stacey and Brad Gentry of Smithville.
Girls (31 to 36 months)
Winner- Madison Brooke Dawson, 35 month old daughter of Jarred and Jamie Dawson of Smithville
Runner-up- Emily Louise Robinson, 35 month old daughter of David and Linda Robinson of Smithville
Boys (31 to 36 months)
Winner- Wesley Kent, 34 month old son of Kevin and Beth Kent of Dowelltown
Runner-up-Conner McClure, 31 month old son of Jimmy and Amanda McClure of Smithville.
Girls (37 to 47 months)
Winner-Elaina Bryce Turner, 42 month old daughter of Shane and Regina Turner of Smithville
Runner-up-Lydia Grace Johnson, 42 month old daughter of Jason Johnson and Crystal Johnson of Smithville
Boys (37 to 47 months)
Winner- Isaac Lee Lawson, 46 month old son of Tim and Christy Lawson of Smithville
Runner-up-Kaden Nathaniel Trapp, 41 month old son of Melissa Hart and Nathan Trapp of Dowelltown
Twins (12 to 47 months)
No entries.

Smithville Police have arrested two people on drug charges and possession of a stolen motorcycle.
Chief Richard Jennings, in his weekly report to the local media, says 25 year old Jessica Crystal Barrett of 345 West Richmond Road, Lebanon is charged with possession of stolen property and intent to manufacture methamphetamine. Barrett’s bond totals $15,000 and her court date is July 30th.
Barrett’s boyfriend, 30 year old Robert Lee Holland of 124 Woodrow Holland Lucedale, Mississippi (last known address) is charged with possession of stolen property. Bond for Holland is $10,000 and he will be in court July 30th.
Smithville Police K-9 Officer Brad Tatrow and Officer Nathan Estes received a complaint of a reckless driver on a green motorcycle on July 18th at around 9:34 p.m.. The motorcycle was at Wal-mart on West Broad Street. Officer Estes located the motorcycle. A man came out of Wal-mart and started walking into the parking lot. A female also came out of the store and started walking in the direction of the officer. She was carrying a motorcycle helmet. When Officer Estes approached the woman, the man took off running out of the parking lot. Upon investigation, the officers determined that the motorcycle had been stolen in Nashville. Barrett was placed under arrest and upon searching her back pack, K-9 Officer Tatrow found 38 pseudoephedrine pills, a pack of coffee filters, and two cans of propane fuel and sand paper. All of these items are usually used in manufacturing methamphetamine. Barrett told the officers that her boyfriend, Robert Lee Holland, was the person who ran away.
On July 19th, at about 4:08 a.m., Smithville K-9 Officer Tatrow received a call from a Wal-mart employee stating that the person police were looking for in connection with the stolen motorcycle was back in the store inquiring about his girlfriend, who had been arrested earlier. Officer Tatrow arrived at Wal-mart and placed Holland under arrest. He showed Officer Tatrow where he had hidden his backpack and motorcycle helmet. A search of Holland’s backpack revealed 20 pseudoephedrine tablets and a roll of tubing. These articles are used in the manufacture of meth. Additional charges may be brought against Holland.
37 year old William Darrell Brown is charged with domestic violence assault. His bond is $3,500 and he will be in court July 30th.
Smithville Police K-9 Officer Brad Tatrow and Officer Nathan Estes were dispatched to 1100 Earl Avenue on July 18th at 7:42 p.m. in answer to a domestic disturbance in progress. Upon arrival, the officers talked to Loretta A. Brown, who stated that she and her son, William Darrell Brown, had gotten into an argument over money. Ms. Brown said that Mr. Brown had gotten very violent during the argument and head butted her in the forehead. He also allegedly threatened to kill her. Ms. Brown told the officers that she was very afraid of her son and thought he might try to harm her or even try to take her life. The officers observed an injury on Ms. Brown’s head that was consistent with her statement so Mr. Brown was placed under arrest. During a check for outstanding warrants on Mr. Brown, they found one for theft of property under $500. This warrant was also served on Mr. Brown.
Gregory Dewayne Martin is charged with criminal trespass. His bond is set at $5,000. Smithville Police Lieutenant Steven Leffew was dispatched to 318 Bell Street in Smithville on a possible domestic violence call on July 19th. When Lieutenant Leffew and Officer Randy King arrived, they observed Martin on the front lawn of apartment 130 at Bell Street Apartments. Martin had recently been arrested at that location and was charged and convicted in General Sessions Court for indecent exposure and criminal trespass. At the time of his conviction, Martin was ordered by Judge Bratten Cook not to go back to the property.
41 year old John Anthony Poss of 668 Poss Road, Smithville is charged with a second offense of driving under the influence and driving on a revoked license. His bond is $4,000 and his court date is August 6th.
Smithville Police Sergeant Joey Jones observed a motorcycle traveling south on Bright Hill Road at a high rate of speed on July 22nd. Sergeant Jones noticed the tail light on the motorcycle did not have a red lens on it. The officer attempted to stop the motorcycle at the intersection of Bright Hill Road and East Broad Street but it did not stop. Instead, it sped away from the officer southbound on Bright Hill Road. Sergeant Jones pursued the motorcycle to the intersection of Bright Hill Road and Murphy Street, where the operator of the motorcycle lost control and ran into a ditch. He then jumped up and walked over to Sergeant Jones’ patrol car. During the conversation with the driver, Poss, Sergeant Jones noticed a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage on his person. He was unsteady on his feet and his speech was slurred. Poss refused to take any tests. An NCIC check showed that his drivers license was revoked and he had a previous conviction for DUI
28 year old Jared Scott Atnip of 1871 Allen Ferry Road, Smithville is charged with a second offense of driving under the influence, possession of a schedule II controlled substance, and two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia. His bond totals $9,500 and he will be in court July 30th. Atnip’s 1999 SUV was also confiscated by police.
Smithville K-9 Officer Brad Tatrow was dispatched to the Verizon store on West Broad Street on July 22nd at about 6:50 p.m. to check on a possible intoxicated person. Officer Tatrow made contact with the suspect in a vehicle at the traffic light at Wal-mart on Broad Street. The officer followed the vehicle and witnessed erratic driving. He stopped the automobile on Broad Street and made contact with the driver, Atnip. While speaking with him, Officer Tatrow noticed that Atnip’s speech was slurred and his movements were very slow. Atnip was asked to exit his vehicle. He was very unsteady on his feet and he attempted to drop something on the ground. Officer Tatrow picked up a red bottle that Atnip had dropped and asked him to walk to a safer area so he could administer field sobriety tasks. While Atnip was walking, a hypodermic needle and a silver metal bottle fell out of his right pants leg. While Officer Matt Farmer was patting down Atnip, another hypodermic needle fell out of Atnip’s pants leg. Atnip moved and a bag, containing hypodermic needles fell out of his pants leg. Officer Farmer found yet another hypodermic needle in the waist band of Atnip’s pants. A total of six yellow pills, believed to be a schedule II controlled substance, and seventeen hypodermic needles were taken from Atnip’s person. He was unable to perform the field sobriety tasks.
Atnip came to the police department on July 23rd to get some personal items from his vehicle that had been confiscated the day before. Officer Farmer went with Atnip to release the items to him. Police say Atnip was acting nervous and fidgety. Officer Farmer asked Atnip if he was on probation and he replied “yes”. Officer Farmer noticed that Atnip was covering his front pocket. He asked Atnip to empty his pockets. A search of Atnip’s person revealed a syringe a straw, and JOB 1.5 rolling papers.
Meanwhile, Jimmy Cates of 504 South College Street discovered on July 17th at about 1:30 a.m. that someone had broken out the driver’s side window of his 1994 GMC truck with a brick. The estimated amount of the damage to the truck is $200.
Chief Richard Jennings is urging anyone with information about this vandalism to contact the Smithville Police Department at 615-597-8210. All information received on any criminal activity will be kept confidential.

The DeKalb County Fair has one more night of “FAIRCATION” fun in store for you
The following events are scheduled for Saturday night:
A Horse Shoe Tournament at 3:00 p.m. at the barn; Gospel Singing at the Lion’s Club Pavilion at 6:00 p.m. and a Super Tractor and Truck Pull at 6:00 p.m. at the T.C. McMillen Arena: and a $1000 cash giveaway at 9:00 p.m.
Click here to view scene from Vintage Fashion Show at the Fair Thursday night.
There has been two winners of $1,000 this week, Susan Martin on Tuesday night and Michael Washer on Friday night. Four thousand dollars will be given away on Saturday night in increments of $1,000 each. Your fair admission ticket is your ticket for the cash drawing. You must be present to win.
Fair Manager Jeff McMillen urges fair goers to 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.
Enjoy nightly entertainment at the Memory Lane Stage in Memory Village. The line-up is as follows:
Saturday night, July 25th
6:00 p.m.-7:45 p.m.- Country Pride
7:45 p.m.-until Lakside Drive
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. on Saturday. Parking is Free!
For more information, call 529-FAIR or visit on-line at www.dekalbcountyfair.us
Click here to view another scene from the Vintage Fashion Show Thursday night at the 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:
Twins (1 day to 12 months)
Winners- Jesse and Thomas Foutch, ten month old children of Michael and Nicole Foutch of Smithville.
Runners-up- Bryson and Brayden Lawson, seven month old children of Tim and Christy Lawson of Smithville.
Girls (1 day to 3 months)
Winner- Jaycee Kayln Daley, three month old daughter of Megan Linder and Jacob Daley of Smithville
Runner-up- Summer Leigh Poss, two month old daughter of John A. Poss and Jessica R. Bogle of Smithville.
Click here to see more Baby Show pictures and other scenes from the Fair Thursday. http://www.wjle.com/fair-thursday
Boys (1 day to 3 months)
No entries
Click here to see scene from Rodeo Bull Riding at the Fair Thursday night
Girls (4-6 months)
Winner-Eliza Joann Purkey, four month old daughter of Anthony and Elizabeth Purkey of Dowelltown
Runner-up-Chloe Boyd, four month old daughter of Dan and Marianna Boyd of Liberty
Boys (4-6 months)
Winner- Ryder Mac Stanfield, six month old son of Nicole Richards and Hunter Stanfield of Smithville
Runner-up- Wyatt Randall Ware, four month old son of Charlie and Jennifer Ware of Smithville
Girls (7-9 months)
Winner- Brianna Nichole Carr, eight month old daughter of Sherry Hattaway and Kyle Carr of Smithville.
Runner-up- Kenadee Rose Prichard, seven month old daughter of JoDee Stults and Luke Prichard of Smithville.
Boys (7-9 months)
Winner-Dallas Cooper Reynolds, nine month old son of Tim and Jenna Reynolds of Smithville
Runner-up-Braxton Jay Taylor, eight month old son of Bradley and Kari Taylor of Smithville.
Girls (10-12 months)
Winner- Makya Edge, ten month old daughter of Allison Vance and Joseph Edge of Smithville
Runner-up- Danica Hope Collier, twelve month old daughter of Matthew and Brittany Collier of Alexandria.
Boys (10-12 months)
Winner- Levi Walker, ten month old son of Natalie Steinbach and Samuel Walker
Runner-up- Jacob Marlin Stewart, ten month old son of D.J. and Megan Stewart.
Click here to see a scene from the Rodeo Calf Roping at the Fair Thursday night

The DeKalb County jobless rate for June was at 11.3%, up from the revised rate for May of 10.7%. The rate for June, 2008 was 6.1%
The local labor force for June was 10,060. A total of 8,920 were employed and 1,140 were unemployed..
Meanwhile, Tennessee’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for June 2009 is 10.8 percent, 0.1 percentage point higher than the May rate of 10.7 percent. The United States’ unemployment rate for the month of June was 9.5 percent.
County non-seasonally adjusted unemployment rates for June 2009, released today, show that the rate increased in 84 counties, decreased in eight counties and remained the same in three counties.
Lincoln County registered the state’s lowest county unemployment rate at 7.1 percent, up from 6.5 percent in May. Perry County had the state’s highest unemployment rate at 22.1 percent, down from 24.2 in May, followed by Lauderdale County at 19.7 percent, up from 19.2 percent in May.
Knox County had the state’s lowest major metropolitan rate of 8.5 percent, up 0.6 percentage point from the May rate. Davidson County was 9.4 percent, up 0.8 from the previous month. Hamilton County was at 9.3 percent, up 0.6 percentage point from the May rate, and Shelby County was 10.5 percent, up from the May rate of 9.5 percent.

The 2009 DeKalb County Fair Miss Sweetheart is eleven year old Liz Abigail Qualls of Smithville
Qualls is the daughter of Brad and Kim Trapp and Jason and Stormy Qualls of Smithville.
She succeeds the retiring Miss Sweetheart, twelve year old Taneah Brook Cantrell of Smithville, daughter of Scott and Tammy Cantrell.
The first runner-up in the pageant Wednesday night was MaKalee Beth Ruch, the twelve year old daughter of Joe and Melissa Ruch of Smithville.
Jailyn Paige Bolding was the second runner-up. She is the eleven year old daughter of Bradley and Lori Hendrix of Dowelltown and Brad and Marcy Bolding.
Twelve year old Haley Marie Hale, daughter of Chad and Melissa Hale of Smithville was the third runner-up. She was also named Miss Photogenic.
The title of Miss Congeniality went to Reagan Kori Taylor, the ten year old daughter of Jason and Marie Taylor of Alexandria.
Extreme Looks Hair Design presented an “Extreme Queen” crown to Morgan Pedigo, the eleven year old daughter of Mark and Donna Pedigo of Smithville.
Click here to see pictures from the fair on Wednesday http://www.wjle.com/fair-wednesday

Nine year old Kayla Jayne Belk of Smithville was crowned Little Miss Princess at the DeKalb County Fair Wednesday night.
Belk is the daughter of Chris Anne Belk of Smithville and Wendell Belk of Christiana
She succeeds the 2008 Little Miss Princess, ten year old Destiny Danielle Franklin of Smithville, daughter of Jennifer Franklin and Charlie Ware.
First runner-up in the pageant was Katherine Malone, the seven year old daughter of Kevin and Dana Malone of Smithville.
Seven year old MacKenzie Faith France of Smithville was the second runner-up. She is the daughter of Tim France and Kim Frazier of Smithville.
Third runner-up was Kyra Agee, the nine year old daughter of April Davis and Donny Agee of Smithville.
The title of Miss Congeniality went to Holly Evans, the seven year old daughter of Mike and Amy Evans of Alexandria.
Seven year old Mya Katherine Ruch was named Miss Photogenic. She is the daughter of Joe and Melissa Ruch of Smithville.
Extreme Looks Hair Design named an “Extreme Queen”. That crown went to Macy Elizabeth Hedge, the eight year old daughter of David and Trina Hedge of Smithville.
Click here to see pictures from the fair on Wednesday http://www.wjle.com/fair-wednesday