DeKalb Prevention Coalition Earns Recognition

February 13, 2018
By: Dwayne Page

The DeKalb Prevention Coalition earned a diploma last week after successfully completing the requirements for graduation from the National Coalition Institute.

The ceremony was held during the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America’s (CADCA) 28th Annual National Leadership Forum on February 5-8 in Washington, D.C.

DPC Treasurer, Kristi Paling & DPC Coordinator, Lisa Cripps accepted the CADCA diploma from the National Coalition Institute.

The mission of CADCA is to strengthen the capacity of community coalitions to create and maintain safe, healthy and drug-free communities globally. This is accomplished by providing technical assistance and training, public policy advocacy, media strategies and marketing programs, training and special events. #CADCA #Community #Graduates

The DeKalb County coalition’s goal is to unite community leaders and citizens of DeKalb County forming strong partnerships across major community sectors with the goal of reducing substance abuse.

The vision of the coalition is to see DeKalb County citizens live in a safe, healthy, and drug free community.

This project is funded by The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.

February 13, 2018
By: Dwayne Page

DeKalb West School announces its Students of the Month for February. Selected were Grady Thomason, Kindergarten, Javan Hefflin, 1st grade, Timothy Goss, 2nd grade, Izzy Prichard, 3rd grade, Ethan Hight, 4th grade, Grant Buterbaugh, 5th grade, Melanie Ortiz, 6th grade, Matt Nokes, 7th grade, and Cameron Kempton, 8th grade. Students are chosen for their academic skills, character, and other traits that make them one of the best at DeKalb West.

Pictured front row left to right are Timothy Goss, Melanie Ortiz, Izzy Prichard, and Grady Thomason. Back row left to right are Assistant Principal Joey Agee, Cameron Kempton, Matthew Nokes, Ethan Hight, and Grant Buterbaugh. Not pictured Javan Hefflin.

February 13, 2018
By: Dwayne Page

Six DCHS basketball players have received All-District honors.

The selections were announced Friday .

Tanner Poss of the Tiger basketball team was named to the 1st Team All-District. Marshal Evins was selected to the 3rd Team All-District. Trey Jones earned Honorable Mention.

Emme Colwell of the Lady Tigers made the 2nd Team All-District and was named the District’s Most Improved Player among girls. Mya Ruch earned a spot on the District’s Defensive Team. Both Ruch and Lydia Brown received All-District Honorable Mention.

Akira Levy of Upperman and Seth Carlisle of Macon County were named the District’s Most Valuable Players and Dana McWilliams and Bobby McWilliams of Upperman were chosen as the District Coaches of the Year.

The DCHS Basketball teams will make their debut in the District 8 AA Tournament next week at Tennessee Tech in Cookeville.

The Tigers, the 6th seed, will take on Watertown, the 7th seed, on Tuesday night, February 13 at 7:30 p.m. The winner will meet Macon County, the 3rd seed, on Thursday, February 15 at 7:30 p.m.

Meanwhile the Lady Tigers, the 5th seed, will face Watertown, the 8th seed, on Wednesday night, February 14 at 6:00 p.m. The winner will meet Cannon County, the 4th seed, on Friday, February 16 at 6:00 p.m.

WJLE will have LIVE coverage.