Prisoners Quickly Captured After Jail Escape

May 14, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

Two prisoners are back in custody after escaping from the recreation yard behind the DeKalb County Jail this afternoon (Tuesday).

According to Sheriff Patrick Ray, 23 year old Thomas Nix and 28 year old Anthony Williams broke out at 5:10 p.m. when the inmates in the annex were being taken outside for their recreation time. One of the correctional officers witnessed Nix scale the security fence behind the jail and make his getaway. As the officers were trying to get all the inmates back into the jail, Williams ran toward the fence and climbed over making his escape. Both inmates were wearing orange and white striped clothing.

Eleven minutes later officers spotted Nix and Williams behind a house near the College Street Bridge and placed them in custody. Both had shed their stripes and were wearing white T-shirts and orange shorts. They had also suffered cuts as they climbed out from the 2 strains of razor wire that covers the pen. Their orange striped clothing was found in various places behind the jail.

Both Nix and Williams will be charged with escape.

Sheriff Ray wants to thank the Smithville Police Department, Constables, and the public for their help.

May 14, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

Thirty five students in the DCHS Class of 2019 have met all requirements for becoming a Tennessee Scholar.

The Tennessee Scholars program encourages students to take a more rigorous and challenging course of study in high school. Students graduating as Tennessee Scholars have to maintain good academic, disciplinary, and attendance standards as well as volunteer in the community.  Tennessee Scholars also choose to take rigorous courses beyond what is required to graduate.

Janney & Associates CPAs have generously provided the Tennessee Scholars Medals again this year.

The following students have met all requirements for the Tennessee Scholars Program:

1. ANDERSON, HANNAH
2. BIRMINGHAM, JONATHAN
3. BLAIR, ANNA
4. BROWN, LYDIA
5. CANTRELL, MADI
6. COLWELL, SARAH ANNE
7. CRIPPS, SOPHIE
8. DAVIS, LANCE
9. ESTES, BROOKLYNN
10. EVANS, SARAH
11. FLETCHER, MALONE
12. FUSON, ANDREW
13. FUSTON, TREY
14. HEDGE, MACY
15. JENKINS, ETHAN
16. JUDKINS, FAITH
17. KOEGLER, SHAUNTA
18. LONDON, CALEB
19. MARTIN, JOSHUA
20. MAYNARD, ZOE
21. MEDLIN, DOSSON
22. MICK, MADISON
23. MURPHY, BRAYA
24. NORRIS, COLTER
25. OAKLEY, ADDISON
26. PAFFORD, ROBIN
27. PARSLEY, MADDISON
28. POSS, TANNER
29. PUCKETT, JOHN
30. REDMON, MEGAN
31. REYNOLDS, ASHLEY
32. STEPHENS, WILL
33. SYKES, CHLOE
34. TAYLOR, ABBI
35. YOUNG, DEREK

May 14, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

The DeKalb Animal Coalition is in search of forever homes for a domestic short-haired mother cat and four kittens which are the WJLE/DeKalb Animal Coalition featured “Pets of the Week”.

They may be all adopted together or separately. They are sweet & playful and need the right family to take them home.

“We had a lady bring us a 7 year old mama cat and 4 kittens. The kittens are 6 weeks old, weaned, and ready for adoption. Their names are Gus, Nala, Nora, and Nyiah. The mother is “Fiona”,” said James and Angela Wilkerson.

If you would like to make them an addition to your family call 615-597-1363.

The shelter, located at 186 Transfer Station Road behind Tenneco Automotive, is open Thursday and Friday from noon until 4 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. until noon.