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 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.

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.

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

Kenlee Renae Taylor of Smithville won the Miss Sweetheart pageant Wednesday night at the DeKalb County Fair. She is the 11 year old daughter of Ken and Cindy Taylor.
The pageant featured 15 girls ages 10-12.
Taylor, who was also awarded Miss Photogenic, succeeds the 2015 Miss Sweetheart Addison Jean Puckett, the 12 year old daughter of Jimmy and Anita Puckett of Smithville.
Twelve year old Haylee Cassandra Merriman, daughter of Mike and Myra Merriman of Smithville was first runner-up in the pageant.
Blair Gipe was second runner-up. She is the 10 year old daughter of Janice Gipe-Penny of Liberty. She was also named Miss Congeniality.
Third runner-up was 12 year old Kyleigh Breanne Hill, daughter of David and Colleen Clary and Kyle Hill of Smithville.
Kailey Nichole Harvey was fourth runner-up. She is the 11 year old daughter of Kevin and Angelia Harvey of Lebanon.
Others in the top ten were Mackenzie Leigh Sprague, 12 year old daughter of Wanda Sprague of Smithville; Lindsey Faye Nokes, 11 year old daughter of Toby Nokes and Amanda Stephens of Smithville; Hannah Dawn Hall, 11 year old daughter of Joseph and April Hall of Dowelltown; McKenzie Elizabeth Brown, 12 year old daughter of Adam Davis and Shelly Brown of Smithville; and Alanna Lashae Christian, 12 year old daughter of Lonnie Eaton and Wendy Stepp of Alexandria.
The remaining contestants were Chloe Hale, 12 year old daughter of Kevin and Judith Hale of Smithville; Ansley Faith Cantrell, 10 year old daughter of Tony and Amee Cantrell of Smithville; Elizabeth Carlene Gaines, 11 year old daughter of Beverly Anderson of Smithville; Tabitha Goodwin, 12 year old daughter of Patricia Grantham and Chuck Goodwin of Smithville; and Caley Grace Taylor, 10 year old daughter of Ashley Evans and Brandon Taylor of Smithville.

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.

A local man charged in a recent rash of forgeries appeared in DeKalb County Criminal Court Monday.
Judge David Patterson presided
21 year old Matthew Adam Cubbins entered a plea by criminal information to three counts of forgery and received a sentence of two years in each case to run consecutively with each other for a total of six years but suspended to TDOC probation.
Cubbins must make restitution to Wilson Bank & Trust in the amount of $1,650; to Regions Bank for $950; to Shiney Rock Market for $300; and to the Liberty Stop N Buy for $400.
Sheriff Patrick Ray said that Cubbins allegedly passed forged checks stolen from a family member at Wilson Bank & Trust in Smithville for $300 on Wednesday, May 25; for $200 on Thursday, May 26; for $300 on Friday, June 3; for $300 on Monday, June 6; and for $300 on Tuesday, June 7; at Regions Bank in Smithville for $250 on Friday, May 27; for $200 on Tuesday, May 31; and for $300 on Wednesday, June 1; at Shiney Rock Market for $200 on Sunday, May 29 and for $300 on Tuesday, June 7; and at Liberty Stop N Buy twice on June 13 in the amounts of $200 each.

The DeKalb County Fair featured Championship Wrestling Tuesday evening.

The remainder of the week’s activities include the following;
Wednesday, July 20: Snow Bird from 5-7 p.m.; Little Miss Princess Pageant for contestants ages 7-9 at 6:00 p.m. followed by the Miss Sweetheart Pageant for those ages 10-12 at the Lions Club Pavilion; Go Cart Racing at 7:00 p.m. at the T.C. McMillen Arena; Kiddie Tractor Pull at the Grandstand at 6:00 p.m. ; and (2- $500 cash drawings) at 9:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 21: Senior Day at 9 a.m. at the Lions Club Pavilion; Junior Goat Show at 6:00 p.m. at the Tot Kelly Barn; Baby Show at 6:00 p.m. at the Lions Club Pavilion; ATV/Motorcycle Racing at 6:30 p.m. at the T.C. McMillen Arena; and (2- $500 cash drawings) at 9:30 p.m.
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 $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. Monday 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.