Smithville Elementary Hosts “Careers on Wheels”

April 17, 2023
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Smithville Elementary held a “Careers on Wheels” event Friday, April 14 for the students.

Different career professionals who have jobs involving vehicles, came and parked in the SES parking lot.

Students were able to walk around to each vehicle and the participants told the students information about their careers. They also had hands-on activities and prizes for the students. All who attended had fun and the students had the opportunity to learn about careers in our area. Smithville Elementary greatly appreciates all of those who volunteered their time and resources for this fun and educational event!

The participants were:

Smithville Fire Department
Dekalb EMTs
DTC Communications
TriGreen Equipment
Middle TN Natural Gas
TWRA
Smithville Electric
State Troopers
Smithville Police Department
Dekalb Sheriff’s Department
Ollie the Otter from TN Tech (Seatbelt Safety)

April 16, 2023
By: Dwayne Page

Did you know you could adopt a “Bear” from the DeKalb Animal Shelter?

No need to get excited because this “Bear” is not really a bear, he is a dog. “Bear” is only his name but he is available for adoption as the WJLE/DeKalb Animal Shelter featured “Pet of the Week”

“Bear has been with us since last summer, so we are trying to find him a good home. He is a Boxer/American Bulldog mix. Bear is super sweet and up to date on everything and has been neutered. Bear is good with other dogs but we are not sure about cats. All in all he is really good natured with a good demeanor. He loves to go for walks and play with toys. Bear is one of our sponsored pets so his adoption fee has been reduced to $80,” said shelter director Emmaly Bennett.

“If you are interested in adopting Bear please check out the adoptable pet’s link on our website at https://www.dekalbanimalsheltertn.com/to fill out an application and see his picture and we will call you to come in and meet him. Please give us a call so we can find Bear a good home,” said Bennett.

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.

April 16, 2023
By: Dwayne Page

The DeKalb Prevention Coalition encourages DeKalb County residents to take part in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Saturday, April 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The public will be provided the opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs. (Sites cannot accept liquids, needles or sharp instruments, only pills or patches.) The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.

DeKalb Prevention Coalition will have two locations this year: Smithville City Hall at 104 East Main Street and the Alexandria City Hall at 102 High Street

For more information about this years RX Take Back event please follow the DeKalb Prevention Coalition facebook page, email dekalbtnprevention@gmail.com or call/ text the Coalition @ (615)- 580-9290.

This project is funded under a grant contract with the State of Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.