DCHS Tigers Denied Trip to State Baseball Tournament

May 22, 2021
By: Dwayne Page

The DCHS Tigers were denied a trip to the state baseball tournament losing at Signal Mountain 3 to 1 in the sub-state Friday evening.

The Tigers conclude the season at 16-13-1 while Signal Mountain improves to 26-8 and will be heading to the state tournament.

The game remained scoreless until the third inning when each team scored a run. Signal Mountain broke the tie with two runs in the fifth inning and went on to win 3 to 1.

Patrick Cantrell, the starting Tiger pitcher gave up one run in the third inning but was hit in the ankle and left the game in the fourth inning. Dexton Emberton came in and gave up two runs in the fifth inning. Isaac Knowles finished the game on the mound for the Tigers.

DeKalb County scored one run on four hits. Kolter Kilgore had an RBI single. Isaac Knowles had two singles and Jacob Johnson singled.

Signal Mountain scored three runs on six hits.

May 22, 2021
By: Dwayne Page

“Casey James” needs a home where he can roam and burn off some energy.

This loveable eight month old pit bull mix is the WJLE/DeKalb Animal Shelter featured “Pet of the Week”.

“He is such a good boy and full of energy but once he calms down he just wants to be in your lap and be held. Casey James is great with other dogs and cats and loves to play. This boy is very special. He  also loves children. If you want to meet Casey James fill out an adoption application on our website at https://www.dekalbanimalshelter.com/ and we will call you to set up an appointment to come see him,” said shelter employee Emmaly Bennett.

Does your dog or cat need to be microchipped? The DeKalb Animal Shelter is hosting a free microchip clinic at the shelter today (Saturday, May 22) from 10 a.m. until noon in partnership with a microchipping company.

Fifty free microchips will be provided to residents of DeKalb County. Registration forms are available. There is no charge to register or for yearly registration updates. The goal is to eventually microchip all pets or as many as possible.

“Its first come first served. No appointments are required. Just drive in and line up. We will give you information to fill out. Please visit our facebook page before you come and under the events tab you will see all the information and criteria including for parking and safety,”said Bennett.

For more information phone 615-597-3647.

May 21, 2021
By: Dwayne Page

The DeKalb County Student Art Exhibit will be Saturday, May 22 featuring works of local art students.

The annual event, sponsored by the Smithville Study Club, will be held from 1-3 p.m. at the DeKalb County Complex at 712 South Congress Boulevard.

“All students are encouraged to attend whether you have art on display or not. We have a featured local artist, Shan Stout and although she won’t be there in person she has sent her Quacker books and an art sheet for all the children to enjoy. We will have a table where children can make some art. Part of the show will be virtual with a power point slide presentation of local art but there will be 68 actual pieces from several of the schools on display”, said Susan Hinton, Art Chairman for the Smithville Study Club.

All students who have art on display will get a ribbon if they attend the show Saturday. Kids can take their art work home after the show at 3 p.m. or they may pick it up at Justin Potter Library Monday afternoon.

The public is invited to attend.