Florida fugitive arrested locally

June 14, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

A man wanted in Florida was arrested during a traffic stop here Sunday.

24-year-old Jeremy Edward Sester is charged with being a fugitive from justice. His bond is $75,000 and his court date is June 23. Sheriff Patrick Ray said that on June 12 a deputy pulled over a vehicle driven by Sester. A background check of his license revealed that he was wanted in Monroe County, Florida on a violation of probation warrant.

39-year-old Jenny Elizabeth Murphy of Lonnie Cantrell Road, Smithville is charged with violation of bond conditions. Her bond on this charge is $2,500 and she will be in court June 16. Sheriff Ray said that on June 6 a deputy was dispatched to Dry Creek Road to do a welfare check on a woman spotted walking down the road. The officer came across the woman, Murphy and a man at the Dry Creek swimming hole. A background check through the National Crime Information Center revealed that Murphy was under active bond conditions to keep away from this man.

38-year-old Tabatha Marie Batey of McMinnville is charged with fraudulent use of a credit card. Her bond is $7,500 and she will be in court June 23. Sheriff Ray said that from February 28 to March 14 Batey used someone else’s debit/credit card taking the amount of $3,613.

35-year-old Jason Alexander Sturdivant of Page Drive, Smithville is charged with resisting stop, frisk, halt search or arrest. His bond is $3,500 and he will be in court June 23. Sheriff Ray said that on June 12 a deputy went to a residence on Page Drive to serve Wilson County warrants on Sturdivant. Upon arrival Sturdivant tried to flee on foot but he was captured.

June 13, 2022
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Sixth-grade student Anderson Fortner from Smithville, son of Joe and Misty Fortner, was honored recently for his ingenuity at the seventh annual Raytheon Technologies Invention Convention U.S. Nationals, powered by The Henry Ford. This student was among over 68 award-winning K-12 inventors from across the nation who were celebrated at the awards ceremony held on June 3.

Fortner earned the Manufacturing and Tools Industry Award and Cooley Patent Application Award for his invention of the Tire Lock

“The Tire Lock is a mechanism that will hold your lawnmower or four-wheeler stationary on a trailer during transportation.”

Invention Convention Worldwide is a global K-12 invention education curricular program mapped to national and state educational standards that teaches students problem-identification, problem-solving, entrepreneurship, and creativity skills. The program helps young inventors build lifelong confidence in their invention, innovation, and entrepreneurship abilities.

Following two years of holding the competition virtually, Raytheon Technologies Invention Convention U.S. Nationals returned to its in-person home at The Henry Ford for its seventh annual event. Prior to advancing to the US national event, students competed at local and regional levels. To participate in Invention Convention, students had to submit a video presentation of their invention, a prototype, an inventor’s logbook showing the journey of their invention process, and a display board highlighting key points of the invention process.

Prizes and opportunities this year included pro bono patent awards from law firms WilmerHale, Cantor Colburn, Cooley, and Clark Hill, gift cards, and scholarships from the event’s sponsors, including title sponsor Raytheon Technologies. The winner of the event’s top accolade, the Raytheon Technologies Most Innovative Award, received a $2,500 scholarship.

The mission of Invention Convention Worldwide is to bring invention education to every student everywhere. Organizations interested in bringing the year-long program to their region can get more information at www.inventionconvention.org.

Located in Dearborn, Michigan, The Henry Ford, a globally recognized destination, fosters inspiration and learning from hands-on encounters with artifacts that represent the most comprehensive collection anywhere focusing on innovation, ingenuity and resourcefulness in America. Its unique venues include Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, Greenfield Village, Ford Rouge Factory Tour, Benson Ford Research Center and Henry Ford Academy, a public charter high school. Together with its online presence at thf.org, its national television series The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation and Invention Convention Worldwide, the growing affiliation of organizations fostering innovation, invention and entrepreneurship in K-12 students, The Henry Ford inspires individuals to unlock their potential and help shape a better future.

Raytheon Technologies Corporation is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. With four industry-leading businesses ― Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, Raytheon Intelligence & Space and Raytheon Missiles & Defense ― the company delivers solutions that push the boundaries in avionics, cybersecurity, directed energy, electric propulsion, hypersonics, and quantum physics. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts.

June 13, 2022
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The DeKalb County Department of Health is encouraging parents and caregivers to go to the Tennessee WIC website, https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/fhw/wic.html for important information on the infant formula shortage that is impacting many people in our county, the state and across the country.

“We know the infant formula shortage is a scary time for parents and caregivers, but our staff are here to help and there are several helpful resources available to help,” said Michael Railling (County Health Department Director).

A substitution list of nutritionally equivalent formulas can be found at https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/health/program-areas/wic/TN-WIC-Temporary-Formula-Substitutions.pdf. The formula substitution list is pertinent to all consumers, regardless of if they are a WIC participant or not.

Tips for parents and caregivers:

• Do not dilute formula because this can lead to chemical imbalances that can be dangerous for an infant.

• The FDA and American Association of Pediatrics strongly discourage using homemade formula. It could cause additional health concerns such as chemical imbalances, gastrointestinal distress, or allergic reactions.

• Parents should consult with their pediatrician about introducing cow’s milk if their baby is close to one year of age. It may be a good option for a limited time depending on your baby’s age and other conditions.

• Parents can begin to introduce solid foods beginning at 4 months of age for healthy infants for additional nutritional support. Parents can consult with their provider or American Academy of Pediatrics resources for additional information https://www.healthychildren.org/English/Pages/default.aspx

• Parents should only use FDA-regulated infant or toddler formulas and please consult your pediatrician or local WIC office if you have questions or concerns about formula.

A mother’s breastmilk is the best nutritional support for her baby if she is able to breastfeed. Mothers are encouraged to breastfeed if possible. Families, workplaces, community spaces, and religious groups can encourage this by providing appropriate space and time to breastfeed.

For more information contact the DeKalb County Health Department at (615)597-7599.