DEA National Drug Take-Back Day Today (Saturday, April 24)

April 24, 2021
By: Dwayne Page

Its time to clean out your medicine cabinet!

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is set for today (Saturday, April 24). As part of this major health and safety initiative, the DeKalb Prevention Coalition will host this take-back event at Smithville City Hall and the Alexandria City Hall from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m..

Community members are encouraged to stop by these local take-back locations to drop off their unused or expired medications, especially pain relievers and other prescription drugs. Health Care and law enforcement officers will be on hand to accept the medications and safely dispose of them, no questions asked.

Two-thirds of Tennesseans said the main sources of prescription pain pills for those who abuse them are family members or friends. Take-back days are a safe and easy way to get these drugs out of your home.

For more information please email DeKalb Prevention Coalition at dekalbtnprevention@gmail.com or call 615-580-9290.

April 24, 2021
By: Dwayne Page

The DeKalb County Commission Monday night is expected to reappoint four members to the Beer Board.

Current members of the Beer Board are Jim Stagi in the 1st District, Myron Rhody in the 2nd District, Bobby Johnson in the 3rd District, Robert Rowe in the 4th District, John Hummer in the 5th District, Leonard Dickens in the 6th District, and Johnny King in the 7th District.

All seven members serve as appointees and their two year terms are staggered with the 1st, 3rd, 5th, and 7th district positions being appointed in odd years. The 2nd, 4th, and 6th district seats are filled in even years.

Stagi, Johnson, Hummer, and King are all up for reappointment this year,

The county commission meeting is Monday, April 26 at 6:30 p.m. in the county complex auditorium.

April 24, 2021
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The Chevrolet Orange & White Game returns to Neyland Stadium today (April 24) at 3:15 p.m. CDT with free admission to all fans. WJLE will have LIVE coverage on the VOL Network starting at 3 p.m.

The main bowl of Neyland Stadium will be general admission seating utilizing every other row. Tickets are not required. Gates open at 1:30 p.m. (CDT). Face coverings will be required at entry and during movement through the stadium.

Free parking areas open at 9 a.m. (CDT).

Normal game day policies will be in effect, including the clear bag policy. Game day road closures will be in effect as well. Beginning at 11 a.m., Phillip Fulmer Way will be closed from Cumberland Avenue to Peyton Manning Pass.

Tennessee’s family-friendly pregame tailgate at Vol Village will open at 12:30 p.m. (CDT) in Lot 9 (directly west of Neyland Stadium) and will feature music provided by VFL Sterling Henton, photo opportunities, Smokey, food vendors, giveaways and other activities.

The full Pride of the Southland Band will be in attendance during the spring game.

The contest will be broadcast live on SEC Network+ and the Vol Radio Network.

While admission is free and tickets are not required, fans can RSVP to receive Orange & White Game information and updates as well as a chance to enter to win two (2) 2021 Tennessee football season tickets at UTSports.com/OW.

Saturday’s events kick off with softball hosting Georgia at 2 p.m. (CDT) at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium.

First-year Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel and his Volunteers culminate the spring at 3:15 p.m. Heupel, who owned a 28-8 record at UCF, brings an explosive, up-tempo offensive philosophy and an attacking defensive style to Knoxville.

Season tickets for the centennial celebration of Neyland Stadium and the start of the Heupel era are on sale now at AllVols.com. Season tickets start as low as $300, with the Vol Pass and payment plan options offered. Fans can experience the Neyland Stadium 3D map to select tickets based on preference. Fans with questions related to seats, views and options can utilize the live “CHAT” feature on AllVols.com.

Fans interested in season tickets can schedule an appointment time to speak with a representative on the day of the spring game.

Tennessee opens the 2021 campaign against Bowling Green on Sept. 4 in Neyland Stadium. The Vols and the SEC return to a 12-game regular season slate following a unique 2020 campaign that included 10 conference-only contests due to COVID-19. The eight-game-home schedule includes visits from Pittsburgh, South Carolina, Ole Miss and Georgia.