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Youth Deer Hunt January 11 & 12 to Bring 2024-25 Season to Close
January 10, 2025
By: Dwayne Page
The statewide deer hunting season has come to a close except for the second young sportsman hunt which will be Saturday and Sunday, January 11 & 12.
During the gun season, sportsmen may also use muzzleloaders or archery equipment. The statewide bag limit for antlered bucks is two. No more than one antlered deer may be taken per day, not to exceed two for the season.
Anyone born on or after January 1, 1969 is required to carry proof of satisfactory completion of a hunter education class or be in possession of the apprentice hunter education permit along with other required licenses while hunting any species in Tennessee. Hunter education can be completed online for free along with in-person options offered by the TWRA.
“The youth hunt is the same as the statewide season,” said TWRA officer Colt Elrod. “If you are a youth and you have not killed your two bucks, or killed one and want to harvest a second buck, you can do that. Its for gun, muzzleloader, archery. Pretty much all the state rules apply but its for youth only. If you are a parent you can accompany your child on the hunt but you can’t harvest a deer. Its for youth through the age of 16. Once you are 10 years old you need to have your hunter safety credentials and if not you have to get the apprentice hunter safety license. If you are under age 13, get your Junior hunt & fish license,” said TWRA Officer Elrod.
DCHS Basketball Teams Drop District Openers at White County
January 10, 2025
By: Dwayne Page
The DCHS basketball teams opened their district season at Sparta Thursday night losing to White County. The Lady Tigers were dominated by the Warriorettes 67 to 22 while the Tigers were defeated 57 to 46.
In the girls game, DeKalb County trailed 20 to 4 after the 1st period, 41 to 10 at halftime, and 58 to 20 after the 3rd period before falling 67 to 22.
Brooklyn Fuson and Allie Melton each scored 5 points, Avery Agee and Camille Barton each scored 4, Lillie Young 2 and Jordyn Agee and Chloe VanVranken each with 1.
Meanwhile the Tigers led 11 to 10 after the 1st period and 21 to 19 at halftime. DC fell behind 43 to 36 after the 3rd period and lost 57 to 46.
Jordan Parker scored 11 followed by Dallas Kirby 10, Elliot Barnes 9, Seth Fuson 7, Jon Hendrix 6, and Logan Duke 3.
The Lady Tigers are 5-13 overall and the Tigers drop to 8-10. DCHS will travel to Cumberland County Tuesday night, January 14 and host Upperman Friday night, January 17. The girls games each night start at 6 p.m. followed by the boys games and WJLE will broadcast them LIVE.
Wintry Weather to affect some County Services
January 9, 2025
By: Dwayne Page
In anticipation of wintry weather Friday, County Mayor Matt Adcock has issued a statement concerning how that could affect some county services.
“After watching the predictions from the National Weather Service and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency, it is assumed appropriate to close all county buildings and services due to inclement weather. There is a high probability of a significant weather occurrence. This would include Friday, January 10th and Saturday, January 11th. This includes all facilities and services other than emergency services,” said County Mayor Adcock
“All convenience sites and the transfer station will be closed (Friday). Today (Thursday) the solid waste services will anticipate the public disposing of trash before the closure of services to come. The courthouse and the community complex buildings and services will be closed (Friday)”.
“On Sunday January 12th, we will assess the existing conditions to consider further closures or openings of all facilities and services. Stay vigilant to updates as they occur,” said County Mayor Adcock
“TEMA has declared a state of emergency. It is of most importance that the public attempt to stay off of the roadways. If an emergency situation arises, call 911. Practicing emergency preparedness before this event will help provide resources for families such as food, water, flashlights, and alternative heat sources in the event of power outages,” Mayor Adcock concluded.
Meanwhile, the DeKalb County Libraries will be closed on Friday, January 10th and Saturday, January 11th due to the prediction of hazardous weather conditions. They are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. Everyone stay warm and safe.
