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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

Chamber presents Community Improvement Award to New Life Connection Center for their complete interior and exterior remodel to the former Roses retail store

DCHS Men's Soccer Team to Compete for District Tournament Championship

The Smithville Elementary School's Community Field Trip was held downtown

The Smithville Elementary School's Community Field Trip was held on the Smithville Public Square. Children shown here with County Mayor Mike Foster and Chamber Director Suzanne Williams

DCHS boys doubles team finished second in the District Tennis Tournament

DCHS boys doubles team Taylor Leach and Dylan Young finished second in District Tennis Tournament at TN Tech on Tuesday. They will play in the Regional Tournament next Monday in Chattanooga

Tractor Trailer Rig Tears through Barbed Wire Fence into a Pasture on Allen's Ferry Road

August 23, 2010

by:

Dwayne Page

Tractor Trailer Rig Tears through Fence and into Pasture on Allen's Ferry Road

Truck Driver Escapes Injury in Accident on Allen's Ferry Road

The driver of a tractor trailer rig escaped injury this morning after his truck went off Allen's Ferry Road and through a barbed wire fence before stopping in a pasture.

Central dispatch received the call at 7:14 a.m.

Trooper Dewaine Jennings of the Tennessee Highway Patrol says 59 year old Terry Lee Caldwell of Humbolt, operating a Volvo tractor trailer for Venture Express, was enroute to Federal Mogul hauling cardboard boxes.

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DeKalb County to Get Litter Grant

August 22, 2010

by:

Dwayne Page

As part of the effort to Stop Litter in Tennessee, Governor Phil Bredesen and TDOT Commissioner Gerald Nicely have awarded $3-million 862-thousand 515 in litter grant funds to all 95 counties in Tennessee.

DeKalb County will receive a grant for $29,237 dollars.

"Each year volunteers pick up almost 25 million pounds of roadside litter in Tennessee alone," said Bredesen. "Litter is an eye-sore, it's costly to clean up and it can be harmful to our environment, but it's totally preventable. These funds will be used by counties across the state to organize their pick-up efforts and conduct educational campaigns to teach children and adults about the importance of keeping Tennessee beautiful."

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