Child Rape Charge Brought Against Smithville Man in Clay County

September 1, 2020
By: Dwayne Page

A Smithville man has been charged in a Clay County child rape, according to District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway.

32 year old Derrick Tramel was arrested Monday on a charge of felony child rape. He was transported to the Clay County Jail where he was held on a $350,000 bond.

In a statement, General Dunaway said a ten-year-old girl told Child Protective Services earlier in the day that she had been sexually abused by an adult.

Dunaway said his office, along with the Clay County Sheriff’s Office and Child Protective Services, began an investigation, and determined Tramel had raped the little girl.

September 1, 2020
By: Dwayne Page

Beware if a company calls you trying to sell advertisements on behalf of DeKalb County High School.

“It has come to our attention that there has been a company calling trying to sell advertisements on behalf of DeKalb County High School. They are asking for sponsorships money for t-shirts and offering other benefits at DCHS sporting events,” said DCHS Principal Randy Jennings.

“If you receive one of these calls please do not agree to any terms or send them money. DeKalb County High School will not use an outside company to raise money on our behalf. Fundraising efforts will be done through the school or a booster club representative. If you have any questions when contacted please call the school to verify the fundraiser is legitimate,” said Principal Jennings.

September 1, 2020
By: Dwayne Page

DeKalb County High School Principal Randy Jennings has a message for Tiger football fans planning to make the trip to Crossville Friday night for the game at Stone Memorial.

“Due to the large size of the stadium at Stone Memorial High School there will be no ticket restrictions for fans. All fans will have to wear a mask and social distance upon entering the stadium”, said Principal Jennings.

The game between the Tigers (0-2) and Stone Memorial (1-1) starts at 7:00 p.m. and it will begin region play for both teams. WJLE will have LIVE coverage of the game with the Voice of the Tigers John Pryor and Luke Willoughby.

WJLE’s Pre-Game shows begin with “Coach to Coach” at 5:00 p.m. featuring former UT assistant coach Doug Matthews with former coach Dave McGinnis and broadcaster Larry Stone talking Tennessee and SEC football.

“Coach to Coach” is followed by “Murphy’s Matchups at 6:00 p.m., a look at Tennessee High School Football from Murphy Fair with commentary on games and coaches interviews.

“Tiger Talk” airs at 6:30 p.m. with the Voice of the Tigers John Pryor interviewing Coach Steve Trapp and three Tiger football players.