Construction Prompts Traffic Shifts on State Route 56 in DeKalb County

November 21, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

As part of the SR-56 improvement project from south of the Warren-DeKalb County line to East Bryant Street, Tennessee Department of Transportation contract crews will begin shifting traffic to portions of new alignment at two different locations.

Starting Thursday, November 17, 2022, traffic was shifted onto the newly constructed alignment of SR-56 from south of Webb Lane to north of SR-288. This new section of SR-56 is adjacent to the existing section of SR-56. Drivers using Magness Road, Webb Lane, SR-288, and Blue Springs Road should pay special attention to their new and modified intersections with the new alignment.

Starting Monday, November 21, 2022, traffic will be shifted onto the newly constructed alignment of SR-56 from south of Douglas Road to north of College Street. Drivers using Douglas Road, County House Road, South Tittsworth Road, and College Street should pay special attention to their new and modified intersections with the new alignment.

Drivers using the existing SR-56 between Douglas Road (the County Waste and Recycle Center) and College Street will access the new alignment from the newly constructed Jacobs Pillar Road and South Tittsworth Road.

The Tennessee Highway Patrol will be on-site, and several message boards will be posted through the project limits during this work directing drivers through the two shifts.

From your desktop or mobile device, get the latest construction activity and live-streaming SmartWay traffic cameras at www.TNSmartWay.com/Traffic. Travelers can also dial 511 from any land-line or cellular phone for travel information, or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/TN511 for statewide travel or Chattanooga area alerts @Chattanooga511 or any of TDOT’s other Twitter pages.

As always, drivers are reminded to use all motorist information tools wisely and Know Before You Go! by checking travel conditions before leaving for their destination. Drivers should never tweet, text, or talk on a cell phone while behind the wheel.

November 21, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

The DeKalb Emergency Services Association (DESA), with the help of volunteers, will again be preparing and delivering Thanksgiving Meals to DeKalb County residents on Thursday, November 24. Today (Monday, November 21) is the deadline for you to add someone’s name to the delivery list!

This year’s meal will consist of turkey, dressing, gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, roll, and a homemade dessert.

If you or a family member would like a hot meal on Thanksgiving Day, please call one of the numbers listed below or visit the website listed to be added to the delivery list. They will need your address, phone number, and the number of persons in your household. The meals are scheduled to be delivered between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 Noon.

To get your name on the delivery list, call 615-390-0297 or 615-712-4286 or visit www.dekalbesa.com/meal

Additionally, if you want to support this community project by donating or volunteering your time to prepare meals and/or make deliveries, you can contact the phone number above or visit www.dekalbesa.com/help to donate or sign up to volunteer.

The DeKalb Emergency Services Association also plans to prepare and deliver meals on Christmas Eve. A future announcement will be publicized later for this project.

November 20, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

The DCHS Tigers and Lady Tigers each went 2-0 Saturday in the Hall of Champions competition against East Robertson and Gordonsville. The games, which were originally scheduled to be played at Gordonsville High School, were moved to the Smith County Middle School.

The Lady Tigers defeated the East Robertson Lady Indians 74 to 41 and later knocked off the Gordonsville Tigerettes 55 to 37.

In the first game, DC led East Robertson 23 to 6 after the 1st period, 40 to 16 at halftime, and 58 to 26 after the 3rd period before winning 74 to 41.

Ella VanVranken led in scoring with 17 points followed by Maddison Martin with 11, Dare Collins 10, Avery Agee 9, Cadee Griffith and Chloe VanVranken each with 6, Larissa Mooneyham 5, Tess Barton 3, Allyson Fuller and Darrah Ramsey each with 2, and Makayla Scales with 1.

The second game saw the Lady Tigers prevail 55 to 37 over Gordonsville. DC led 17 to 11 after the 1st period, 31 to 18 at halftime, and 42 to 25 after the 3rd period before notching a 55 to 37 win.

Ella VanVranken scored 15 followed by Avery Agee 11, Maddison Martin 10, Tess Barton 6, Chloe VanVranken and Dare Collins each with 5, Makayla Scales 2, and Cadee Griffith with 1.

The Tigers upended East Robertson in their first game of the day 56 to 39. DC led the Indians 13 to 7 after the 1st period, 24 to 11 at halftime, 43 to 21 after the 3rd period before going onto win 56 to 39.

Conner Close pumped in 15 points followed by Stetson Agee with 11, Jon Hendrix 8, Ean Jones 7, Robert Wheeler 6, Elishah Ramos 4, Zack Birmingham 3, and Seth Fuson 2.

In the second game, the Tigers defeated Gordonsville 60 to 34. DeKalb County led 16 to 13 after the 1st period, 26 to 21 at halftime, and 42 to 28 after the 3rd period before winning 60 to 34.

Robert Wheeler led in scoring with 20 points followed by Stetson Agee with 17, Conner Close 9, Elishah Ramos 8, Zack Birmingham 4, and Alex Antoniak with 2.

Both DeKalb County teams are now 3-0 and will travel to Cannon County Tuesday night, November 22 and then host Warren County Friday night, November 25. Each night the girls game will start at 6 p.m. followed by the boys contest. WJLE will have LIVE coverage each night.

2022-23 DCHS Tigers and Lady Tigers Basketball Schedule

District – 7AAA Games
Date -Time -Opponent- Home/Away

NOVEMBER
Tue, 11/22- 6:00pm -Cannon County- Away • Non-District
Fri, 11/25- 6:00pm- Warren County- Home • Non-District

DECEMBER
Fri, 12/2-6:00pm-Watertown- Home • Non-District
Tue, 12/6 6:00pm- Smith County- Away • Non-District
Fri, 12/9 6:00pm-Stone Memorial- Away • District
Tue, 12/13 6:00pm- White County- Home • District
Fri, 12/16 6:00pm- Cannon County- Home • Non-District
Mon, 12/19-TBA-Adidas Shootout-Riverdale • Non-District
Tue, 12/20-TBA- Adidas Shootout- Riverdale • Non-District

JANUARY
Tue, 1/3-6:00pm-Livingston Academy-Away • District
Fri, 1/6-6:00pm-Macon County- Away • District
Sat, 1/7-3:00pm-Warren County- Away • Non-District
Tue, 1/10-6:00pm-Watertown-Away • Non-District
Fri, 1/13-6:00pm-Cumberland County-Home • District
Tue, 1/17-6:00pm-Upperman-Away • District
Fri, 1/20-6:00pm-Stone Memorial-Home • District
Tue, 1/24-6:00pm-White County-Away • District
Fri, 1/27-6:00pm-Livingston Academy-Home • District
Mon, 1/30-6:00pm-Smith County-Home • Non-District
Tue, 1/31-6:00pm-Macon County-Home • District

FEBRUARY
Tue, 2/7-6:00pm-Cumberland County-Away • District
Fri, 2/10-6:00pm-Upperman-Home • District
Game times listed are the start of the Lady Tigers game. Tigers games to follow.