Kitten Siblings Deserve a Home Together (View Video Here)

September 29, 2023
By: Dwayne Page

Little brother kittens really ought to stay together!

That’s why the DeKalb Animal Shelter is seeking a home for “Marbles” and “Clay” the WJLE/DeKalb Animal Shelter featured “Pets of the Week”

“Marbles and Clay are six-month-old brothers and the last two of a litter of kittens remaining to be adopted,” said Shelter Director Emmaly Bennett. “These kittens are super loving and friendly and get along well with other cats and people. Both have been neutered, vaccinated, and micro-chipped and their adoption fee has been reduced to $40 each. We would really like to find them a home either together or separately,” added Bennett.

“If you are interested in adopting Marbles and Clay, please check out the adoptable pet’s link on our website to fill out an application at https://www.dekalbanimalsheltertn.com/ and we will call you to come in and meet them,” she said.

The shelter is open Monday-Friday from 8 to 4 and Saturday from 8 to 12 at 186 Transfer Station Road. Phone 615-597-3647.

September 28, 2023
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Governor Bill Lee has made his appointment for the newly created criminal court judgeship in the 13th Judicial District.

54-year-old Shawn Fry of Cookeville will soon take the bench serving the court in Part III of the district which includes Clay, Cumberland, DeKalb, Overton, Pickett, Putnam and White counties.

“I am proud to announce the appointment of this highly qualified individual and value the significant experience he will bring to this role,” said Gov. Lee. “I appreciate his leadership and am confident he will serve Tennesseans with integrity.”

Fry currently serves as an attorney at Fry, Fry, Knight & Looper. Fry earned his bachelor’s degree at Tennessee Technological University and juris doctor at Nashville School of Law.

Fry was one of three nominees recommended to the governor for the appointment by the Tennessee Trial Court Vacancy Commission in July. The  other nominees were Brandon Scott Griffin of Sparta and Benjamin Marsee of Cookeville.

The new judicial position was created by the Tennessee General Assembly this year.

Fry will serve as an appointee until the next regular election in August, 2024. The person so elected shall hold office until September 1, 2030. Thereafter, the judge of part III of the circuit court shall be elected for a full eight-year term.

Other judges currently serving in the district are Republicans Chancellor-Ronald Thurman, Circuit Court Judge Part I- William T. “Will” Ridley, Circuit Court Judge Part II- Caroline E. Knight, Criminal Court Judge Part I- Gary S. McKenzie, and Criminal Court Judge Part II-Wesley Bray.

September 28, 2023
By: Dwayne Page

In what has become an annual event, the Alexandria Lions Club will sponsor a fundraiser Saturday, September 30 in support of a DCHS graduate and in memory of a longtime friend.

The Joe Hearn Memorial Scholarship Fund Poker Run will be held at the DeKalb County Fairgrounds in Alexandria featuring Hot Rods, Bikes, etc.

The Lions Club established this memorial scholarship fund as a tribute to the memory of Joe Hearn and is awarded to a high school vocational student each year.

Joe Hearn was an avid Ford Mustang lover and longtime dedicated member of the Alexandria Lions Club.

The entry fee for the Poker Run is $25 and $10.00 per passenger and it includes a BBQ meal. Prizes will be awarded for high and low score overall. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the departure time is 9 a.m. The run will be approximately 2 hours. The entire route will be on paved roads. For more information call Chris Hale or Brad Driver at 615-529-2580. Rain Date-October 7.

All are encouraged to participate to help further the education of a DCHS graduate.