Captain Larry D. Cripps to Speak at DeKalb Memorial Day Observance

May 9, 2025
By: Dwayne Page

A DeKalb County Memorial Day Observance will be held Monday, May 26 at the County Complex Auditorium starting with patriotic music at 9:30 a.m. followed by the program at 10 a.m.

The guest speaker will be Captain Larry D. Cripps, Retired Navy Chaplain, Author of the “The Hope of War”.

Following the program, a wreath will be laid at the Veterans Memorial Monument at the Courthouse. All veterans, families, and citizens are invited to the program to honor the fallen and those veterans who have passed.

Captain, a distinguished retired Navy Chaplain, grew up in the Blue Springs community and brings a wealth of experience and insight from his forty-two years of military service spanning three wars: Vietnam, Desert Shield/Desert Storm, and the post-9/11 War on Terror. His unique perspective and captivating stories reflect his military journey and highlight Smithville’s rich heritage.

Larry’s book, “The Hope of War: A Chaplain’s Journey to Abiding Faith, Enduring Hope and Love Under Fire,” was released by Emissary Publishing on Memorial Day weekend last year. The book chronicles the life of a small-town farm boy growing up against the backdrop of the Civil Rights Movement, the Vietnam War, and the cultural revolution of the 1960s and early 1970s.

May 9, 2025
By: Dwayne Page

Scholarships and other awards will be presented to members of the Class of 2025 at DeKalb County High School during the annual Senior Awards program Tuesday night, May 13 at 6:00 p.m. in the DCHS gymnasium.

WJLE and participating sponsors are presenting a photo gallery of the DCHS Class of 2025.

Click on the link below to view the senior formals.

Photo gallery

Representatives of colleges, universities, branches of the armed services, businesses, civic groups, and other organizations will make the presentations.

Meanwhile, graduation for the DCHS Class of 2025 will be Friday, May 16 at 7:00 p.m. on the high school football field.

May 8, 2025
By:

The DeKalb County Democratic Party elected a new Executive Committee at their Biannual Reorganization Convention on April 5th, 2025. The committee members were elected to a 2 year term and are excited to help bring Democratic values to life in DeKalb County.

Officers are Jonathan Bradley, chair; Lucas Antoniak vice-chair; Tecia Puckett Pryor, treasurer; and Karley Thompson, secretary.

“I am so grateful for the confidence and trust of our local party. I look forward to leading us as we strive to elect local Democrats and push back against the reckless and profligate agenda of our local Republican elected officials.” said Mr Bradley.

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