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Erin Cantrell-Pryor received over $212,500 in scholarships during Awards Day

Erin Cantrell-Pryor received over $212,500 in scholarships at DCHS Thursday, the largest total award presented to any student, including a $186,000 scholarship from Cornell University

Rawlin Vanatta, owner/operator of the White Possom Grille in Smithville, talked about jobs in the culinary arts during Career Day at DeKalb West School

DCHS Class of 2013 Scholarship Recipients at Awards Day

Singer/Songwriter Sam Mullins talked to 6th-8th grade students at DeKalb West School about careers in music at the annual Career Day, coordinated by School Counselor Bill Conger.

Junior DCHS Golfer Mallory Sullivan signs with Cumberland University to play golf after she graduates. Members of her family joined Mallory at the signing Thursday along with DCHS Coach Joe Pat Cope

School Board Votes 4-1 to make cuts in Tentative Budget for 2013-14. (OLDER PHOTO) (READ STORY UNDER LOCAL NEWS)

State Lawmakers Honor DCHS Valedictorian and Salutatorian

DCHS Principal Patrick Cripps, Valedictorian Taylor Leach, Salutatorian P.J. Carroll, State Rep Mark Pody, State Sen. Mae Beavers, State Rep. Terri Lynn Weaver, and Director of Schools Mark Willoughby

Smithville Crime Stoppers Board meets with D.A. Randy York: Officer Matt Farmer, Shawn Jacobs, Randy York, Gayla Hendrix, John Daniels, Karen Caplinger, Mayor Jimmy Poss, and Phillip (Fluty) Cantrell

The Delta Kappa Gamma Society for Key Women Educators welcome new members Mandy Dakas and Kathy Bryant into the Beta Theta Chapter. Pictured with long-time members, Louise Frazier and Jenelle Pugh.

Sheriff Patrick Ray, detectives, deputies, and TBI agent Billy Miller examine Chevy Blazer pulled from the lake where Putnam County woman died after the vehicle ran into the water. (See Videos)

Chevy Blazer Pulled from Center Hill Lake at Johnson Chapel Boat Ramp. Putnam County woman died after the vehicle submerged in the water. Two others escaped unharmed (See videos)

Woman Dies After Chevy Blazer Runs off Boat Ramp and Submerges in Lake (SEE VIDEOS UNDER LOCAL NEWS)

Retiring teachers from Smithville Elementary left to right and their years of service. Ms. Jan Thomas- 35 years, Mrs. Sue Driver- 39 years, Mrs. Mary Pugh- 30 years

Cancer Survivors at Relay for Life

Presentation of the Colors by Boy Scout Troop #347 at Relay for Life

Crowd enjoys David Turner and Friends at Relay for Life

David Turner and Friends entertain at Relay for Life

Cookeville Children's Theater performs "Seussical" at both DMS and SES

On Friday, May 10, the Cookeville Children's Theater performed "Seussical" at both DMS and Smithville Elementary School. Picture by Lisa Craig

Smithville Police Issue Citation and Make Arrest for Drug Offenses

January 15, 2011

by:

Dwayne Page

Smithville Police have issued a citation and made an arrest on drug offenses since last Saturday, January 8th.

31 year old T J Jones of Nashville Highway was issued a citation for possession of drug paraphernalia on Saturday, January 8th. Officer James Cornelius stopped Jones for a traffic violation. Jones gave consent to search the vehicle. A pouch containing needles was found in the glove box. Jones' court date is February 3rd.

38 year old Janet Renay Mayo of Cooper Street was arrested on Sunday, January 9th for simple possession of a schedule II and VI controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Mayo was a passenger in a vehicle stopped by Officer James Cornelius on a traffic violation. Mayo was asked to step out of the vehicle and empty her pockets. She had a bag containing drug paraphernalia and what is believed to be marijuana and methamphetamine. Bond for Mayo is $3,000 and her court date is February 3rd.

Meanwhile, anyone having information on any offense 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.

Britney Campbell Performs with Mid-State Honor Bands

January 15, 2011

DCHS senior Britney Campbell recently performed with the 2010 Mid-State Honor Bands at MTSU. This is her sixth year to audition and be accepted as a performer for this group.

Mid-State is made up of the best players from all high schools in the middle Tennessee area. The students audition and are placed in a band according to how well they perform. The audition music is very difficult and students are given about 3 months to prepare the material.

Britney, a clarinet player, competed against nearly 200 other high school students to earn a position in one of the bands. The group began rehearsal on Thursday evening and by Saturday afternoon they performed over 30 minutes of music.

Jonathan Wright, Band Director for DeKalb County said, “Britney’s band performed very well! They were one of the best, if not the best, bands at Mid-State this year.” Britney will be attending Tennessee Tech University this fall where she will be pursuing a degree in education.

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