Obituaries — Nov. 17 issue
ANDI BILLINGS Andi Parker Billings, 40, of Rising Fawn, passed away on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021. Andi was born on Dec. 18, 1980, in Stevenson, Ala. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nickie Billings. Survivors include her sons, Christian Parker, Sky and Shylo Billings; step-daughters, Kiana and Jazanace Billings; brother, Adam Gilbert; mother,…
Read MoreChiefs Band Together To Get New Equipment
By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor Chiefs representing different fire departments in the county were at the Dade County Board of Commissioners meeting on Thursday, Nov. 4, to present their needs for new Self-Contained Breathing Apparatuses (SCBAs). An SCBA is a respiratory device that contains and delivers breathable, compressed air to the fire fighters working in…
Read MoreWolverines Fall To Rebels; Finish Second In 7–AA Region Standings
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County High School Wolverine football team traveled to Blue Ridge Friday to face the Fannin County Rebels for the Region 7-AA championship. It was a perfect night for football in a beautiful fall setting and the game didn’t disappoint as the large crowd saw an outstanding football game.…
Read MoreBurrell Named USA Player Of The Year
By ANDREW MINDEMAN Covenant College Covenant women’s soccer senior Kailey Burrell of Trenton was named the USA South Player of the Year. Burrell becomes the first conference player of the year for Covenant women’s soccer since 2006 and the fifth all-time. All awards are voted on by the women’s soccer coach at each institution. The…
Read MoreSheriff’s Office Hosting Free Christmas Event
By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor The Dade County Sheriff’s Office is sponsoring a host of events for the Christmas season, both old and new, so that every family in Dade County can enjoy the holidays this year. The first annual, free Christmas Crossing event, in conjunction with the Hope for the Holidays, in memory of…
Read MoreDMS Students Build Cars As Part Of Green Power Class
By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor Eighth graders at Dade Middle School in the technological systems class are learning every aspect of building an electric car, with the goal of putting those skills to the test in a race this spring, part of Green Power USA Foundation. “Green Power USA is a high-functioning STEM program,” Shenea…
Read MoreObituaries — Nov. 10 issue
KEESHA “DEDA” ABBOTT LaKeesha Danielle “Deda” Abbott, 39, of Lookout Mountain, passed away on Monday, Nov. 1, 2021. Keesha had a loving soul and a very bubbly personality. She would light up the room she walked into and brighten the day of those around her. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter and granddaughter who…
Read MoreDCHS Cross Country Qualifies For State
Dade County High School’s Boys Cross Country team qualified for the GHSA State Championships. The meet was held this past Friday, Nov. 5 Teams qualify by finishing in the top four of the region and an individual can qualify by finishing in the top six. Teams acquire points for the top five runners. Team points…
Read MoreDade Co. Sex Offender Charged With Felony Murder
By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor Update — Leea Abigail Raines, 23, has been identified as the victim. Jeremiah Douglas, 40, a registered sex offender in Georgia, has been arrested and charged with felony murder and probation violation, and is being held in the Dade County Jail after the murder of a 23-year-old woman, on Friday…
Read MoreElection Results For City, County Races
By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor The Dade County Special Election and the city of Trenton election were jointly held on Tuesday, Nov. 2. The results are as followed: Incumbent Melissa C. Bradford won 715 votes to challenger Bella Donna’s 324 votes, for the District 4 Commissioner seat. Bradford took over the seat as interim commissioner…
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