Charley Loren Prichard Crowned Miss Sweetheart

January 14, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

Charley Loren Prichard of Liberty won the Miss Sweetheart pageant Wednesday night at the DeKalb County Fair. She is the 10-year-old daughter of Andy and Chrissy Prichard.

Prichard succeeds the 2021 Miss Sweetheart Karah Jo Ford of Smithville, the 12-year-old daughter of Hector Orozco and Amanda Ford.

The pageant featured 18 girls ages 10-12.

Eleven-year-old Cora Marie Cox, daughter of Brandon and Whitney Cox of Smithville was first runner-up in the pageant.

Brileigh Nicole Bullard was second runner-up. She is the 12-year-old daughter of Nikki and Jimmy Martin and Riley and Kayla Bullard of Smithville.

Third runner-up was 11-year-old Baylei Anne Benson of Smithville, daughter of Karey and John Washer and Christopher Benson. She was also named Most Photogenic.

Callen Alizabeth Tramel was fourth runner-up. She is the 10-year-old daughter of Hillary and Caleb Tramel of Smithville.

Ten-year-old Faith Knowles of Smithville was Miss Congeniality. She is the daughter of Rickey and Angie Knowles of Smithville

Others in the top ten were Lyra Dell McMinn of Smithville, 10-year-old daughter of Jake and Amanda Franklin and Nathan McMinn; Kaydence Shontae Johnson of Smithville, 12-year-old daughter of Jeremy and Trista Ashburn; Kenli Faith Fish of Smithville, 11-year-old daughter of Tiffany Pedigo and Cody Fish; Faith Knowles of Smithville, 10-year-old daughter of Rickey and Angie Knowles; and Jessa Nevaeh Sanders, 12-year-old daughter of James and Misti Sanders of Smithville.

July 14, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

The 2022 Miss Princess of the DeKalb County Fair is Addison Paige Curtis of Smithville, the 9-year-old daughter of Heather Page and John Curtis.

Curtis was among 14 contestants ages 7-9 who competed for the title Wednesday night at the DeKalb County Fair.

Addison succeeds the 2021 Miss Princess Katy Jo Bowen of Liberty, the 8-year-old daughter of the late Joseph Bowen and Kimberly and Cody Atnip.

Eight-year-old Harper Jade Hale was first runner-up. She is the daughter of Bobby Lee and Ciara Hale of Alexandria.

Second runner-up was Clara Ruth Cox, the 8-year-old daughter of Brandon and Whitney Cox of Smithville

Seven-year-old Stella Adcock, daughter of Byron and Paige Adcock of Smithville, was third runner-up

Samara Emberton was fourth runner-up. She is the 9-year-old daughter of Steven Emberton and Stephanie Whiteaker of Smithville.

Eight-year-old Eden Donnell, daughter of Travis and Amber Donnell of Alexandria, was Most Photogenic and Annalyn Elyse Garrett, 8-year-old daughter of Ryan and Erica Garrett of Liberty earned the Miss Congeniality honor.

Others in the top 8 were Arraya Jenae Taylor, 9-year-old daughter of Angie Taylor of Smithville; Jacqlin Ila Rose Prichard, 7-year-old daughter of Mark and Amanda Prichard of Smithville; and Emilet Aldino, 8-year-old daughter of Omar and Cecilia Aldino of Smithville.

July 14, 2022
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The Smithville-DeKalb County Chamber held a Ribbon Cutting ceremony at the DeKalb County Agriculture Building Wednesday during the DeKalb County Fair to celebrate the new interior projects. With the support of the DeKalb County Mayor’s office, the Chamber applied for and was awarded a $50,000 Three Star Grant to create a commercial kitchen and 2 meeting/classroom spaces for the new agriculture building.

According to Chamber Director Suzanne Williams, “Jeff McMillen oversaw all the construction. I can’t say thank you enough for all the time and energy Jeff spent on getting everything done in such a timely manner.” Williams continues, “We believe the economic impact of this project will be significant. These additions will provide a generous space to hold diverse events, trainings, sales, auctions, meetings, programs, and more all throughout the year.”

Plans are for this multi-purpose ag building to be utilized in numerous ways including DeKalb Cattle Association events, equipment auctions, school functions, concerts and other entertainment-type events, culinary classes, 4-H development programs, cattle and horse sales, Senior Center events and programs, Community Events, Birthday Parties/Family Reunion type events, trainings, and various uses during the DeKalb County Fair.

An Ag Center Task Force will be formed to research resources, create entrepreneur courses for agriculture businesses, and to investigate agriculture-related resource enhancement for DeKalb County. Community Partners will include the DeKalb County Fair Association Board, DeKalb County Government, City of Alexandria Mayor and Aldermen, Smithville-DeKalb County Chamber of Commerce, Alexandria Lions Club, DeKalb Cattlemen’s Association, U.T. Extension, DeKalb County 4-H, DTC Communications, Alexandria Senior Center reps, School Agriculture Students, local businesses, and many local volunteers and farmers. In addition, we plan to work closely with and seek input from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture.

Williams expressed her appreciation to Three Star Director Jody Sliger and the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development. “This project wouldn’t have happened without their support. We feel that DeKalb County businesses and especially the small businesses in Alexandria will benefit significantly from the events held throughout the year at the DeKalb County Agriculture Center.”