Tigers Advance, Lady Tigers Eliminated from District Tournament

February 22, 2025
By: Dwayne Page

The DCHS Tigers will advance in the District 7AAA basketball tournament after eliminating White County (#3 seed) Friday night 55 to 50 at Cumberland County High School in Crossville. The season ended for the Lady Tigers (6-23) as they lost to the Cumberland County Lady Jets 60 to 26.

The Tigers (#6 seed) will meet Stone Memorial (#2 seed) tonight (Saturday, February 22) in the second round of the District Tournament starting at 5:30 p.m. WJLE will have LIVE coverage.

In the boys game Friday night White County led 13 to 7 after the 1st period. The game was tied at 24 by halftime. The Tigers pulled ahead 35 to 31 after the 3rd period and went onto upset the Warriors 55 to 50.

Trip Pinion for White County, the district’s Defensive MVP, left the game in the 4th period with an injury.

For the Tigers, Dallas Kirby scored 16, Jordan Parker 11. Seth Fuson 10, Porter Hancock and Jon Hendrix each with 6, Elliot Barnes 4, and Logan Duke 2.

The Tigers improve to 10-19

The Lady Tigers proved no match for Cumberland County trailing 18 to 3 after the 1st period, 41 to 11 at halftime, and 55 to 21 after the 3rd period before losing 60 to 26.

For DC, Avery Agee 9, Jordyn Agee 6, Chloe VanVranken 5, Allie Melton 3, Camille Barton 2, and Lillie Young 1.

February 21, 2025
By: Dwayne Page

A man who allegedly broke into four vehicles and tried to steal a 2012 Bobcat T-750 and Caterpillar bucket from a local automotive dealer more than two years ago was sentenced Tuesday, February 18 in DeKalb County Criminal Court.

55-year-old Burnette Bernie Jones entered a plea to two counts of auto burglary and one count of theft over $10,000. He received a six-year sentence in the theft case and one year in each of the auto burglary offenses to run concurrently and all suspended to probation. Jones was given jail credit of 212 days.

The incident occurred Sunday, October 2, 2022.

According to the complaint, Jones was observed on the auto dealer’s surveillance camera entering and driving a 2012 Bobcat T-750 in the back of the business. Jones was also observed trying to strap down a Caterpillar bucket to the 2012 Bobcat T-750. The total value of the 2012 Bobcat T-750 and Caterpillar bucket was $54,500.

While at the same business, Jones allegedly broke into a 2004 Black Nissan Maximum, a 2014 Black Chevrolet Silverado, a 2003 Red Chevrolet Tahoe, and 2008 Black Chrysler Sebring all parked at the car lot with the intent to deprive the owners of their belongings within these vehicles.

Meanwhile, 47-year-old Jessica Jo Bates entered a plea to misdemeanor theft and received a sentence of 11 months and 29 days all suspended to probation, supervised for six months and then she will be on good behavior probation if there are no further issues and provided costs are paid.

February 21, 2025
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The Smithville Fiddlers’ Jamboree has announced The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys are the recipients of the 2025 Blue Blaze Award. The announcement was officially made at The Harvester Event Center in Downtown Smithville, February 20, 2025, during their concert at Bluegrass Nights. James Kee, of East Nash Grass and former Blue Blaze Award winner, made the announcement with Board member Tammy Judkins, presenting an award for the announcement and Board Member Alex Woodward representing the Smithville Fiddlers’ Jamboree.

Formed ten years ago in the Smoky Mountains in 2014, The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys have made a significant impact on the bluegrass music scene. They are known for their authenticity and straightforward honesty, which resonates deeply with their audience. The group has successfully brought their music from rural bluegrass festival stages to the rock clubs of Europe, showcasing their versatility and dedication to the genre.

“When I hear The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys I’m taken back to when I first fell in love with this music. Each is a master of their craft, but it’s the special joy they take in playing it “the old way” that commands your attention. This music hails from a time before people saw bluegrass and country music as separate things, and the band accomplishes that most difficult of musical tasks by capturing the manic energy of their live shows in the studio.” – John Lawless, Bluegrass Today

Po’ Ramblin Boys will be presented their official award on Saturday, July 5, 2025 @5pm at this year’s festival followed by a one-hour concert. The Jamboree is free to the public so that we can continue our mission of preserving bluegrass music, Appalachian craft & dance. This year’s Jamboree will be July 4-5, 2025, on the square in Smithville, Tennessee. For more information, visit smithvillejamboree.com or email smithvillejamboree@gmail.com; phone 615-597-8500.

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