DeKalb Middle School Golf Returns with Win

March 26, 2021
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After a several year absence, golf has returned to DeKalb Middle School. The first match was held at Smithville Golf Course last Tuesday with DeKalb defeating Smith County.

The boys’ team shot 124 for the required 5 holes, while Smith totaled 143. The home team did not lose a match. Playing for DeKalb were; William Blair, Abram Koegler, Ayden Sprague, Braden Sprague and Owen Snipes.

The DeKalb girls were victorious as well, shooting 65 to Smith County’s 69. Competing for DeKalb were; Alison Poss, overall medalist score, Mylie Phillips and Chloe Boyd.

The next match is today (Friday March 26) at Smithville Golf Course.

March 25, 2021
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Former DeKalb County High School standout Steven Jennings has been assigned to the Bradenton Marauders of the Southeast League, a Low-A Ball affiliate of the Pittsburg Pirates.

Jennings, the 42nd overall pick of the 2017 Major League Baseball Draft, appeared in 27 games last season for Greensboro, another Low-A Ball team, finishing with a 7-12 record and a 4.71 earned run average while striking out 115 batters in 130 innings.

Over his three and a half seasons, Jennings is 10-18 overall with a 4.67 ERA with 181 strikeouts in 221.2 innings.

The Bradenton, Florida team will open the season at home on May 4.

March 25, 2021
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A Smithville man is charged with TennCare fraud and theft of services.

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) today announced that 34-year old Grant Lynch is charged in Putnam County, his former residence. Both charges are class D felonies. Investigators allege that Lynch reported to the state that he had custody of his child so that the child would be eligible for TennCare. As a result, TennCare paid approximately $2,800 in fees and claims on behalf of the child.

“Providing false information in order to receive TennCare benefits will not be tolerated in the state of Tennessee,” Inspector General Kim Harmon said. “Our agency works diligently to save both state and federal Medicaid dollars from being stolen.”

The case is being prosecuted by District Attorney General Bryant C. Dunaway of Putnam County.

The OIG, which is separate from TennCare, began full operation in February 2005 and has investigated more than 5,760 criminal cases leading to more than $10.8 million being repaid to TennCare, with a total estimated cost avoidance of more than $163.6 million for TennCare, according to latest figures. To date, 3,105 people have been charged with TennCare fraud.
Through the OIG Cash for Tips Program established by the Legislature, Tennesseans can get cash rewards for TennCare fraud tips that lead to convictions. Anyone can report suspected TennCare fraud by calling 1-800-433-3982, toll-free or by logging on to www.tn.gov/oig/ and following the prompts that read “Report TennCare fraud.”