News
June 3, 2025
By: Dwayne Page
Alexandria Mayor Beth Tripp and the town’s water and sewer manager Richard Edward Potter turned themselves in at the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department Tuesday afternoon after being named in a criminal summons for trying to get the police chief to cancel a ticket on someone.
Both will make an appearance in DeKalb County General Sessions Court on June 26th.
In a prepared statement, Sheriff Patrick Ray said that “39-year-old Jana Beth Tripp of Curtis Avenue. Alexandria and 60-year-old Richard Edward Potter of Bradford Hill Road North Brush Creek were booked into the DeKalb County Jail on June 3rd on a Criminal Summons following an investigation into a case for “Cancellation of a Citation”. These charges stem from an investigation by the Attorney General for the 13th Judicial District for DeKalb County”.
“The Criminal Summons for Tripp reads “On or about May 29th 2025, Tripp approached Alexandria Police Chief Vincent Turocy requesting him to cancel a ticket. This occurred in Alexandria in DeKalb County”.
“The Criminal Summons for Potter reads “On or about May 30th 2025, Potter approached Chief Turocy requesting him to cancel a ticket. This occurred in Alexandria in DeKalb County”.
The citations that Tripp and Potter were trying to get cancelled are not on the same person.
Both Tripp and Potter’s charges are a Class C Misdemeanor.
Tennessee Code § 40-6-215 (2024) – Summons instead of arrest warrant :: 2024 Tennessee Code :: U.S. Codes and Statutes :: U.S. Law :: Justia
Sen. Bowling to host Town Hall Meeting in Smithville
June 3, 2025
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State Senator Janice Bowling (R-Tullohoma) announced her first town hall for the Summer 2025 in DeKalb County.
Bowling, who represents Coffee, DeKalb, Franklin, Grundy, Lincoln and Warren Counties in the Tennessee Senate, will host monthly town halls over the course of the summer to meet with constituents and hear their concerns and issues regarding the state legislature.
WHO: State Senator Janice Bowling
WHAT: DeKalb County Town Hall
WHEN: Monday, June 9th, 2025 at 9:00am
WHERE: 104 E. Main Street Smithville, TN 37166, City Council Room
Middle Tennessee Natural Gas Supports Smithville Jamboree with $1,000 Donation Through Project Hometown Help
June 3, 2025
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The Smithville Jamboree is thrilled to announce a generous contribution from Middle Tennessee Natural Gas, which has donated $1,000 to the festival through its charitable initiative, Project Hometown Help. This donation underscores the company’s commitment to supporting local traditions and fostering community engagement.
Project Hometown Help, a program designed to give back to the communities served by Middle Tennessee Natural Gas, provides financial assistance to organizations that enrich and strengthen the region. The Smithville Jamboree, a celebrated annual event showcasing Appalachian music, dance, and crafts, is a proud recipient of this donation.
“We are incredibly grateful for Middle Tennessee Natural Gas’s support,” said Kim Driver Luton, President of the Smithville Fiddlers’ Jamboree & Crafts Festival. “This contribution will help us continue to preserve and celebrate the rich cultural heritage of our region while bringing people together for an unforgettable experience.”
The Smithville Jamboree invites attendees to enjoy live performances, artisan crafts, and family-friendly activities during the festival July 4 – 5, 2025. Middle Tennessee Natural Gas’s donation ensures that this cherished tradition can continue to thrive, benefiting the local economy and fostering a sense of community pride.
For more information about the Smithville Jamboree, visit smithvillejamboree.com. To learn
more about Project Hometown Help, visit mtng.com.
