Longtime Sunday Morning WJLE Radio Ministry Signs Off

January 5, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

They say all good things must come to an end!

After more than 40 years on the air as one of WJLE’s longest running Sunday morning radio programs, “The Way of Life Ministry”, presented by the New West Point Free Will Baptist Church, has signed off.

Brother Royce Moore, who has delivered the program’s Sunday morning message in the 7:30 a.m. time slot for 28 years, decided to end the series starting with the new year because of health reasons. Moore, now age 90, has been pastor at the New West Point Free Will Baptist Church for 44 years.

The Way of Life Ministry broadcast began on WJLE around 1980 started by Moore’s brother Jerry Moore, who was also a minister, and another brother, David Moore took over the program in 1990. Three years later a serious illness forced David to turn the radio ministry over to Royce Moore.

Over the years, the Way of Life Ministry, in addition to the message by Brother Moore featured on a regular basis either singers from the New West Point Free Will Baptist Church or a guest group known as the Calvary Trio (Eddie, Judy, and Zachary Fuson).

Brother Royce J. Moore and his wife Ruby Trobaugh Moore have been married for 66 years and they have three children, Eddie, Ellen, and Dwight along with six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

Moore, now retired, worked for many years in the building trade profession, overseeing jobs in masonry, plumbing, electrical, and heat & air.

In his church, Royce served as a deacon for 16 years before being called to preach in 1974.

Brother Moore wishes to thank his faithful family, church, and WJLE listeners for their support of him and this 40 plus year radio ministry.

January 4, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

The Audit Committee meeting of the DeKalb County Commission scheduled for tonight (Tuesday, January 4) has been cancelled due to Covid. It has been rescheduled for Monday, January 10, 2022 at 7 p.m. in the lower courtroom of the DeKalb County Courthouse.

January 4, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

A 44-year-old man is facing a rash of burglary and theft charges and will make a court appearance January 13. Byron Ray Wilson’s bond on all charges totals $217,500.

Wilson’s first encounter with the Sheriff’s Department last month occurred on December 13 when a deputy spotted Wilson and tried to arrest him. Wilson had been indicted by the Grand Jury on charges of escape and theft of property (2,500-$10,000)

Sheriff Patrick Ray explained that “while enroute to a call for service a deputy spotted a vehicle with a man driving who appeared to be Wilson. Knowing that Wilson was wanted on felony warrants, the officer turned around to stop the vehicle, but it fled. The deputy caught up with the automobile at a residence on Smith Road, but Wilson jumped from the vehicle and fled on foot. While conducting a registration check, the officer learned that the vehicle, a Chevrolet Caprice, was stolen in Putnam County.

Eleven days later, on December 24 another deputy was on Old Mill Hill Road when he spotted a black and blue Can Am Maverick Side by Side matching the description of one reported stolen. When the Side by Side turned onto New Home Road the deputy activated his emergency lights and began a short pursuit as the Side by Side tried to flee traveling at speeds exceeding 67 miles per hour. After an investigation the officer determined that Wilson had been driving the Side by Side.

In addition to the grand jury indictment, Wilson’s charges include the following:

*Aggravated Burglary: On December 20 Wilson broke into a residence on Shady Drive.

*Auto Burglary and Theft of Property over $10,000: On December 23 Wilson stole a 2021 Can Am Maverick Side By Side valued at $28,000. It was stolen from a location on Big Hurricane Road.

*Theft of Property: On December 23 Wilson stole several items from a truck on Big Hurricane Road including an iPhone7, USB link, Shop Vac among other things with a total value of $1,464.

*Burglary and Theft of Property: On December 21 Wilson stole a 2011 Chevrolet E25 van valued at $10,000. It was stolen from a location on Short Mountain Highway.

*Theft of Property: On December 25 Wilson stole 2 Mechanic Choice wrenches and a roll of shop towels with a total value of $17.50. They were stolen from a location on Short Mountain Highway.

*Burglary of outbuilding, Auto Burglary, and Theft of Property: On December 25 Wilson tried to steal a 1998 GMC 3500 which held toolboxes, and air compressor and a welder with a total value of $15,000. This occurred at a location on Short Mountain Highway.

*Auto Burglary: On December 23 Wilson broke into a 2018 International Box Truck.