Bob Jones University Culinary Arts ‘07 graduate Drake A. Shelton is making the news lately. You won’t hear this on the BJU Alumni page.
Last time he was in the news was in March ‘08 as the Chef at the now-shuttered Earth Fare on Pelham.
And he’s not in the news for the books he’s authored, but that’s an interesting wrinkle.
No, this time it’s more sinister:
Authorities in Tennessee are warning churches about a YouTuber who recently visited an area congregation and “engaged the pastor and members in debate.”
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said in a Facebook post Tuesday that the warning was written after Drake Shelton, who calls himself “the Southern Israelite,” visited and disrupted a church in Dandridge, Tennessee, on Sunday night.
“Shelton has had a history of visiting churches throughout East Tennessee, engaging pastors and members,” the Sheriff’s Office said in the Facebook post.
The Sheriff’s Office said Shelton’s antics have caused “disruption” and sometimes included “recording their interaction and posting them to YouTube.”
“Shelton has carried a backpack into services in the past,” authorities said, though they added that “Shelton has not committed any crime during these interactions.”
The Facebook post, which is addressed to “safe church task force members,” has been shared more than 4,000 times and had nearly 1,000 comments as of Thursday evening.
Safety concerns at religious services have been heightened in the U.S. in recent years, following deadly mass shootings at churches in Sutherland Springs, Texas, and Charleston, South Carolina, as well as at a synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
FOX 17 reported that the Sheriff’s Office “wanted to be clear Shelton had not committed any crimes and the posting was informational.”
Deputies said “security teams should consult with church leadership and have direction in the event (he) arrives to attend services.”
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🔶️◾Today was one of joyous moments of my life!!! Not only did I and fellow knights have the opportunity to assist in Junior College Clinic and help molding the kids of the future, but we also graced the hall and paid hommage to best modeling club known in high school history!!! We still got it, never forget that!!!◾🔶️ . . . #CityForever #CityBuilt #EnoughSaid #Katwalk #classof2008 #classof2007 #brainsandbeauty #alumni #CityAllDay #TheCastleOnTheHill (at Baltimore City College) https://www.instagram.com/dograhe_lovell/p/BvVWH-NBHSJ97G3Tv-_77NjnPvad2UDN__HkkU0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1g387e60mced6
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15 Years… A lot can change in 15 years, a different world, different ideals, new tech, losing old favorites only to have them be replaced by brand new discoveries The loss of two great members of our group. And even personally and professionally life moved us on. But as I look back on 15 years since Graduation there has been one constant. Back in 2006 when Walmart allowed you to make custom CDs, I realized what needed to be created. Hence why 16 songs form the basis of my very first video, the 52 minute magnum opus known as… Journey to the Stage. This yellow cd has seen it all. Now I humbly retire this disc as it aptly belongs to the ages. A piece of it will remain but it’s purpose has been served. And who knows, in 2027 when I end up having to single-handedly plan the class reunion again, I could bring this out of the woodwork‘s. But for now you’ve had a good run. And I know 70 some odd others would agree. #Classof2007 #15thAnniversary #aswegoon https://www.instagram.com/p/CeBrFxsuSqO/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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Happy Founders Day, #SpelmanSisters ‼️ 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙 #Undaunted #spelman #spelmancollege #spelmanite #ohdontyouwish #classof2007 #yearofthesphinx #SCGC #SCGC4life @spelman_college (at Atlanta, Georgia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNhwcEmn0hF/?igshid=cpnr3ey1o4xd
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My high school tassel and the necklace for my uncle who's a retired firefighter ♥️ #westhillshighschool #classof2007 #firefighter #uncle https://www.instagram.com/p/B-kmuwigwW0/?igshid=krqu0n32r1h9
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#Classof2007 @highlandhornets @emmawatson (at Albuquerque, New Mexico) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6Z-N9yA48F/?igshid=5uec7nx3cezk
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Back like we never left! @kimberlypee #cardinalspellman #classof2007 #highschoolreunion (at Cardinal Spellman HS)
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Back at my alma mater #classof2007 #homecoming 🇺🇸😊 (at Saydel High School) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2p5p0WhAl7/?igshid=xpq7jgxk5z6e
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Off to my 10 year High School reunion, down 10 pounds, and remembering how badass my varsity jacket made me feel. Shame you can't really wear these after graduation. #howarewesoold #classof2007 #fairborn
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The book cover and blurb of Addictive Lies! Catch up on both Let Me Be The One and The Wanted on both Tapas and Wattpad now. Links in my bio. :: :: :: #wattpad #thecw #netflix #spotify #writingcommunity #writersofinstagram #writersofwattpad #yaauthorsofinstagram #indieauthorsofinstagram #yafiction #newadultfiction #teendrama #teenromance #the2000s #thatshot #classof2007 #prom2007 #meangirls #highschoolmusical #riverdale #legacies #bts #blackpink https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzn3PG_g6ow/?igshid=ut2rtuj1v18w
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So last night was my 10 year high school reunion, and I made this cake! #ClassOf2007 #LisleLions #Lisle #Lion #sculptedcake #cake #cakeart #LoveSatinIce #10YearReunion #07 #reunited #realism #airbrushed #10years #edibleart #LisleSeniorHighSchool #LSHS #reunion This guy is covered in @Satin.ice #fondant (mane, ears, hair) and @hothandsmc modeling chocolate (face) and then airbrushed! And definitely couldn't have done it without my trusty #sugarshapers from @sugarworksco
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Beautiful night. I’ll post tomorrow more clips/photos but tonight just enjoy the crown 😘 #classof2007 #reunion
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Twins 🎓🎓🎓👨🏻🎓👨🏻🎓👨🏻🎓 📜🟣🟡🔵⚪️#diplomas #hsd #highschooldiploma #classof2007 #lhs #collegediploma #associatesdegree #buisnessmanagement #classof2020 #witc #wisconsinindianheadtechnicalcollege https://www.instagram.com/p/CCcL6j6Ah6S/?igshid=uorpjsdc7895
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I pass by this every day now. My class signatures, and my many weird nicknames. It's nice to remind myself I've always been weird and that hasn't changed 😆. #classof2007 #rscs #nicknamesfordays #savy #datsme #ivealwaysbeenweird #thankgod #nothingschanged #classsignature #highschoolmemories https://www.instagram.com/p/ByBMTYNDiam/?igshid=1rlm9ia0zp5vn
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Our features!😍😍 #classof2002 #classof98 #classof99 #classof88 #classof2017🎓 #classof2005 #classof2007 #classof08 #classof2019🎓 #classof #classof19 #classof2024 #classof2015 #classof2014 #classof2031 #classof2013 #classof2030 #classof1999 #classof18 #classof2028 #classof2020🎓 #classof2008 #classof2027 #classof2012 #classof2011 #classof2006 #classof2029 #classof2004 #classof2009 #classof2k16 #classof2019 #classof2018 #classof2020 #classof2017 #classof2022 #classof2023 #classof2021 #classof2016 (at University of Miami College of Arts & Sciences) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwE_Jv2lQ0F/?igshid=u8h9wfle3kyo
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