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Listen for Tech Talk by Smithville Computer and Galaxy Ford Thursday at 8 a.m. featuring Johnny Lattimore of Center Hill Painting (shown here with host Dan Delacruz). The previous guest was Dean Adcock of the Live and Let Live Homeless Shelter Organization.
Good citizens doing good deeds! Eddie Ramos and Tara Hunt, operators of Kayaking Adventures of Tennessee were honored by the county commission and county mayor with “Community Service Awards” during Monday night’s regular monthly meeting for the volunteer work they do in collecting, bagging, and properly disposing of litter from the lake and other places in the county.
A seventh district vacancy on the county commission has now been filled. During Monday night’s regular monthly meeting, Mathias Anderson was appointed to take the seat of former commissioner Tim Reynolds who stepped down from the commission last month. Anderson will serve as an appointee until the August 1, 2024 DeKalb County General Election. After the meeting Anderson was sworn into office by County Mayor Matt Adcock
A Partial Solar Eclipse Viewing hosted by Justin Potter Library and the DeKalb Prevention Coalition will be Monday, April 8 at Evins Park across from the Library. This is a Free Community Event! The partial solar eclipse will be visible from Smithville beginning at 12:45 p.m. and peaking at 2:03 p.m.
A Rebel without a home!The DeKalb Animal Shelter is in search of a forever home for “Rebel” the WJLE featured “Pet of the Week”.
A Friday afternoon fire destroyed a single wide trailer home at 196 James Place in the Lakeview Mountain Estates area off Cookeville Highway. (DeKalb Fire Department Photo)
DeKalb County High School Thursday recognized its staff member, student, and parent of the month for February. Pictured left to right: DCHS Principal Bruce Curtis; Staff Member of the Month Becky Miller-Graduation Coach; Student of the Month Freshman Niravsinh “Nera” Dabhi, originally from India; 11th grader and essay winner Alissa Summers with her mother and Parent of the Month Crystal Summers; and Assistant DCHS Principal Jenny Norris.
DeKalb Middle School Good Neighbors of March 2024:Teacher-Kristen Lynch.  Kristen says what she loves most about teaching is the strong connections I build with my students. The daily interactions and shared moments create a supportive and comfortable learning environment, forming lasting bonds that extend beyond the classroom. Student-Lee Tramel is an 8th grade student who goes above and beyond on a daily basis to be a student leader at DeKalb Middle School. Awards presented by Mallory Pfingstler of State Farm Insurance
Suzette Barnes, Behavior Interventionist at DeKalb Middle School in Smithville, is the March Swallows Scholars grant recipient presented by Swallows Insurance. She will use the funds to add to the school garden to teach life and social skills while offering a therapeutic outlet for her students. Pictured for the check presentation is (l to r): Patrick Cripps, Director of Schools; Gabe Colwell, Swallows Insurance; DMS Principal Caleb Shehane; grant recipient Suzette Barnes; DMS assistant principal Teresa Jones, and Kelly Swallows, Swallows Insurance. The Swallows Scholars grant is open to any teacher in DeKalb, Overton or Putnam counties.
Northside Elementary Teacher Kathy Ramsey Named 2024 DeKalb School District Teacher of the Year. Ramsey got a surprise visit to her classroom Tuesday for the “John Isabell Memorial Award” presentation by Director of Schools Patrick Cripps, Northside Elementary School Principal Angela Johnson, NES Assistant Principal Beth Pafford, Supervisors of Instruction Michelle Burklow and Randy Jennings, and Federal Programs Supervisor Dr. Danielle Collins. As part of the honor, Ramsey also received a school bell award, a floral arrangement, and a certificate granting her a day off from school with pay.
Debi DePriest, the school level Teacher of the Year at DCHS, was visited in her classroom Tuesday morning by Principal Bruce Curtis, Director of Schools Patrick Cripps, Supervisor of Instruction Randy Jennings, and Assistant DCHS Principal Thomas Cagle who presented her with a school bell award, a floral arrangement, and a certificate granting her a day off from school with pay.
Lori Hendrix, the school level Teacher of the Year at DeKalb Middle School, was visited in her classroom Tuesday morning by Principal Caleb Shehane,, Director of Schools Patrick Cripps, Supervisor of Instruction Randy Jennings, and Assistant DeKalb Middle School Principal Teresa Jones who presented her with a school bell award, a floral arrangement, and a certificate granting her a day off from school with pay.
Crystal Barnes, the school level Teacher of the Year at DeKalb West School, was visited in her classroom Tuesday morning by Principal Sabrina Farler, Director of Schools Patrick Cripps, Supervisor of Instruction Randy Jennings, Assistant Principal Seth Willoughby and Supervisor of Instruction Michelle Burklow who presented her with a school bell award, a floral arrangement, and a certificate granting her a day off from school with pay.
Misty Agee, the school level Teacher of the Year at Smithville Elementary School, was visited in her classroom Tuesday morning by Principal Anita Puckett and Director of Schools Patrick Cripps who presented her with a school bell award, a floral arrangement, and a certificate granting her a day off from school with pay.
A car show will be held to benefit the DCHS Class of 2024 Project Graduation event on Saturday, April 6 from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. at DeKalb County High School.
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