Easter and Other Community Calendar Events Upcoming (View Here)

April 1, 2021
By: Dwayne Page

Smithville Church of God Presents “Easter in the Park”
The Smithville Church of God presents “Easter in the Park” April 4 at Greenbrook Park with ax-knife throwing, blowups, egg hunts (1-12), face painting, food, horses, praise and worship, and bingo. It’s Free! Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. with worship at 11:00 a.m. Seating provided or bring your own chair!

Smithville First Baptist Church Easter Egg Hunt

The Smithville First Baptist Church will have an Easter Egg Hunt at 10 am on Saturday, April 3

Easter Egg Hunt at Calvary Baptist Church
You’re invited to an Easter Egg Hunt at Calvary Baptist Church in Smithville on Saturday, April 3! We are located at 830 Foster Road and we will have crafts, registration, and breakfast starting at 9:30 AM. We will begin a presentation at 10 followed by a Pre-K and under hunt at 10:15, K to 2nd grade hunt at 10:20, and 3rd to 6th grade hunt at 10:25. We would love to see you at Calvary!

Easter Eggstravaganza at DeKalb Animal Shelter
You are invited to an Easter Eggstravaganza Saturday, April 3 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the DeKalb Animal Shelter sponsored by the Friends of the DeKalb Animal Shelter organization featuring ongoing yard games, face painting, and raffle baskets. Ticket purchase (cash only please). The Easter Egg hunt will be at 11:30 a.m. for children up to age 10. The raffle drawing will be at 12:30 p.m. Masks are encouraged.

AmVets Ladies Auxiliary to host Easter Egg Hunt
AmVets Ladies Auxiliary is having an Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 3 at Green brook Park from 10 a.m. until noon for ages up to 13. Bring your children and have fun at shelter #2

Smithville Church of the Nazarene Easter Sunrise Service

The Smithville Church of the Nazarene will be having Easter sunrise service at 6 AM. Everyone is invited

Smithville Friday Garbage Routes to be run Monday
All garbage collection routes in the City of Smithville, both residential and business, for Friday, April 2 will be run Monday, April 5 due to Good Friday.

Courthouse and County Offices to be Closed for Good Friday
The DeKalb County Courthouse, County Complex County Offices, and Senior Center will be closed Friday, April 2, 2021 in observance of Good Friday. The County Clerk’s Office will be closed Saturday, April 3, 2021.

Smithville Mayor and Aldermen to Meet

DeKalb County Retired Teachers to Meet

Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp to host Historical Program
The public is invited to join the Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp 1513 on April 8, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. at the County Complex, UT Extension Room, to welcome Richard Garcia, Camp Commander of the Camp 1685. Commander Garcia will present an historical program, Blood on the Rio Grande – Tejano Confederates. The 8th Texas Infantry was comprised of numerous soldiers of Mexican decent including Commander Garcia’s great-great grandfather. Come learn his story and the story of others like him. Social distancing will be observed during the meeting.

DeKalb County Neighbors Helping Neighbors Blood Assurance Drive
A DeKalb County Neighbors Helping Neighbors Blood Assurance Drive will be Monday, April 26 from 12 noon until 5 p.m. at the County Complex in front of the Senior Citizens Center inside the Bloodmobile. All donors will be given a FREE “Loyal Lifesaver” t-shirt. All donors will also be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a “2021 Side-by-Side”. To schedule an appointment, go to Bloodassurance.org/dekalbneighbors or contact Jimmy Poss at 615-464-7426 or jimposs72@yahoo.com. Please remember to EAT A GOOD MEAL and drink additional water and bring a photo ID. Blood Assurance is the SOLE blood provider for our local hospitals

Alexandria Firefighters Association Benefit Ride
The Alexandria Firefighters Association Benefit Ride will be Saturday, May 22 at 33840 Nashville Highway, Alexandria supported by Silent Creed Motorcycle Club and Bikers for Christ. Motorcycle Ride: All bikes welcome. Registration 9-10 a.m. Kickstands up at 10 a.m. $20- driver. Passenger free but food not included. Approximately 2 hour scenic ride. Fee includes meal at the end of the ride (BBQ or hotdog, chips, and drink. Food Tent for the public featuring BBQ by Fireman 1 Bar-B-Que. Serving from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Food pricing: $3 for hotdog, $5 for BBQ sandwich, $1 chips, $1 drinks, and $1 desserts. All proceeds from the benefit ride and food sales will help the Alexandria Fire Department. For more information or to make a food or money donation please contact Lorrie Merriman at 615-464-7621 or Diana Blair at 916-580-5096. Like them on FACEOOK: Alexandria Fire Department @ AlexandriaFireDepartmentTN.

Church of Christ at Keltonburg Gospel Meeting
The Church of Christ at Keltonburg at 5526 Keltonburg Road, Smithville cordially invites you to their Spring Gospel Meeting with Charles Williams of the New Union Church of Christ at Manchester April 11-14. Sunday services are as follows: Bible Study at 10 a.m., worship at 11 a.m. and Sunday evening service at 7:30 p.m. A fellowship meal will follow the morning services. Monday-Wednesday services will be at 7 p.m. Sunday is “Friends & Family” Day. Y’All Come!

THP to conduct Sobriety Checkpoint
The Tennessee Highway Patrol will be conducting a Sobriety Checkpoint on April 9th,2021 on State Route 56 in Dekalb County. Impaired driving is a serious crime that kills more than 16,000 people and injures 305,000 others every year in the United States. Troopers will evaluate drivers for signs of alcohol or drug impairment. Troopers will target those who operate a vehicle while impaired and take corrective actions for other violations observed while ensuring the protection of all motorists. The Tennessee Highway Patrol recognizes that sobriety checkpoints are highly visible and effective tools in the battle against impaired driving.

Dixie Belle’s hosts fundraiser for DeKalb Animal Shelter/Coalition
A local business is hosting a fundraiser for the DeKalb Animal Shelter/Coalition. Dixie Belle’s at 464 West Broad Street in Smithville is giving you a chance to win an 8 x 10 inch framed autographed picture of Country Star Aaron Tippin along with two autographed VIP ticket stubs and an Aaron Tippin Greatest Hits CD. Tickets are available for $1.00 each and can be purchased Thursday through Sunday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. at Dixie Belles located at 464 West Broad Street. The winning ticket will be drawn on April 23 at 2 p.m.

2021 DCHS Tennis Schedule
April 6: Livingston Academy*-Home: 3:30 p.m.
April 8: Warren County*-Away: 3:30 p.m.
April 13: Watertown-Home: 3:30 p.m.
April 15: Cannon County-Home: 3:30 p.m.
April 19: White County-Away- 3:30 p.m.
April 23: Rhea County-Home: 3:30 p.m.
April 26: Covenant Academy-Home: 3:30 p.m.

Post Season

April 29: Girls Team Semi-Finals- TBA
April 30: Boys Team Semi-Finals-TBA
May 3: District Team Semi-Finals- Rhea County
May 5: Individual District-Cookeville TBA
May 6: Individual District-Cookeville-TBA

May 7: Individual District Semis & Finals-Cookeville TBA

DeKalb County School Calendar
The remainder of the 2020-21 school calendar shows that Thursday, May 2 will be an administrative day with no school for students. Friday, May 21 will be the last day of school for the year and report cards will be sent home.

Graduation for the Class of 2021 will be Friday, May 14 at 7 p.m. on the high school football field.

The DCHS prom date will be April 9 at the Capital Theatre in Lebanon.

DeKalb Health Department Moving COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic to Fairgrounds in Alexandria
The DeKalb County Health Department has moved its Covid vaccine location to the Alexandria Fairgrounds (102 Fairgrounds Rd, Alexandria, TN 37012). First and second doses will be given at this location.

Their hours of operation will be as followed:

Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays will be from 9am-3pm
Tuesdays will be 7am-3pm
Thursdays will be 9am-6pm

If you would like to get your first or second Covid vaccine appointment scheduled, please visit the following website: https://vaccinate.tn.gov/

Steps to register:
Go to https://vaccinate.tn.gov/
Scroll to the bottom of the page and click in blue “Proceed to COVID-19 questionnaire”
Enter unique code given and click “next”

That starts the process of answering questions and entering your personal information
Once you have done all of the above, you will be scheduled for your Covid vaccine
You will need a working phone number and email to proceed with scheduling your Covid vaccine.​​

Annual Meeting for Banks Cemetery
The annual meeting for Banks Cemetery in DeKalb County will be held on Saturday, April 10, 2021 @ 2:00 p.m. at Banks Cumberland Presbyterian Church. All parties interested in the cemetery are invited to attend.

DCHS Project Graduation Car, Truck, and Motorcycle Show
A car, truck, and motorcycle show will be held to benefit the DCHS Class of 2021 Project Graduation event on Saturday, April 3 from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. at DeKalb County High School.

All funds raised will go to Project Graduation, an all night drug-free, alcohol-free graduation party for members of the DCHS Class of 2021 committed to having a safe, wholesome, yet entertaining celebration together for the last time as a class. This year’s event will be held at the County Complex. The show will feature top 25 People’s Choice Awards, Best of Show, the DCHS Class of 2021 Seniors Pick, and Most Unique Pick. There will be more than 40 vendors and plenty of food, face painting, plus much more including a DJ. Vendors must sign up by March 29.

Registration begins at 8 a.m. with judging at noon and awards to be presented at 3 p.m.

For more information call or text Veronica Johnson at 615-971-0804 or email vatnip1973@icloud.com

UCHRA Commodities Distribution
The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) will hold a commodities distribution for DeKalb County on Thursday, April 29, from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the DeKalb County UCHRA office. Sign up will be available at the distribution site. This project is funded under a Grant Contract with the State of Tennessee.

DeKalb Health Department Covid-19 Testing Hours
COVID-19 PCR testing at the DeKalb County Health Department  is now being offered by appointment only on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Everlywell self-tests will still be offered Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9-11 am without an appointment.

DCHS Tiger Baseball Season Schedule

April 1-3: State Farm Classic TBA
April 5: Cannon County (HOME) 5:00 p.m.
April 6: Cannon County (AWAY) 5:00 p.m.
April 12: Watertown (HOME) 5:00 p.m. & (JV)
April 13: Watertown (AWAY) 5:00 p.m. & (JV)
April 15: Stone Memorial (AWAY) 5:00 p.m. & (JV)
April 19: Upperman (HOME) 5:00 p.m.
April 20: York Institute (AWAY) 5:00 p.m.
April 22: Warren County (HOME) 5:30 p.m.
April 23: Cumberland County (AWAY) 5:30 p.m. & (JV)
April 26: Livingston Academy (Home) 5:00 p.m.
April 27:Macon County (AWAY) 5:00 p.m. & (JV)
April 29: Warren County (AWAY) 5:30 p.m.
April 30: Grundy County (HOME) 5:00 p.m. & (JV)

May 1: Trousdale (DH/Multiple) (AWAY) TBA
May 3: White County (HOME) 5:30 p.m.
May 4: Cumberland County (HOME) 5:30 p.m. & (JV)
May 7-12: District Tournament TBA.

DCHS Tigerette softball season schedule

April 2-3:TBA- Waverly
April 6: Upperman 5:00 pm- Baxter
April 8: White County 5:00 pm Sparta
April 12: Smith County 5:00 pm-Home
April 13: Watertown 5:00 pm-Watertown
April 15: Macon County 5:00 pm-Lafayette
April 19: Cookeville 5:00 pm-Home
April 22: Cannon County 5:00 pm- Woodbury
April 23-24: TBA- Coffee County
April 27: Smith County 5:00 pm- Carthage
April 29: Upperman-5:00 pm-Smithville

May 4: Green Hill 5:00 pm- Green Hill
May 7-14: TBA- District Tournament

DeKalb Middle School Saints Soccer Schedule

Regular Season:

April 6: Jackson County 5:30 pm/JV- AWAY
April 8: Smith County 5:00 pm/JV-HOME
April 12: Prescott* 5:30 pm-HOME
April 16-17: Red Raider Invitational TBA-MANCHESTER
April 19: JV Playday TBA-Prescott
April 22: Avery Trace 5:30 pm/JV-AWAY

Post Season (only top six teams)
April 26: First Round: TBA
April 27: Semi-Finals: TBA
April 29: Championship: TBA Algood
*8th grade night ceremonies begin at 5:00 p.m.
#non-conference games
Times/dates subject to change

April 1, 2021
By: Dwayne Page

WJLE and participating sponsors are presenting a photo gallery of the DCHS Class of 2021 in April and May.

Graduation is set for Friday, May 14 at 7 p.m. on the DCHS football field .

Click on the link below to view the senior formals.
https://www.wjle.com/graduation-2021/

A WJLE DCHS Class of 2021 Photo Gallery box also appears on the right side of the WJLE homepage and on the left side of the WJLE Local News Page that you may click to view the photos.

Once you open the page, click each photo to view a larger image. The name of the senior you select is at the bottom of the photo or you may move your mouse over the photo to view the name.

There are 160 photos in the gallery divided up 48 photos to a page. After you view page 1 be sure to click the links for pages 2-4 ( top or bottom of the page) to view the remaining photos.

The WJLE photo gallery page is sponsored in April by General Sessions/Juvenile Court Judge Bratten Cook, II, County Clerk James L. (Jimmy) Poss, County Mayor Tim Stribling, Ascension St Thomas DeKalb Hospital, Gill Automotive, Good Health Family Clinic ,DeKalb Funeral Chapel, Alexandria Auto Parts, First Bank, the DeKalb County Prevention Coalition, Woodbury Insurance Agency, and DTC Communications.

April 1, 2021
By: Dwayne Page

The Biden administration has announced a three-month extension to a national eviction moratorium, a move designed to help millions of tenants who have fallen behind on their rent even as courts have disagreed on whether the relief is legal.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention extended the eviction moratorium through June 30. It had been set to expire Wednesday, March 31

The moratorium, which originated from an executive order signed by then-President Donald Trump in September, protects tenants who have missed monthly rent payments from being thrown out of their homes if they declare financial hardship.

“The Covid-19 pandemic has presented a historic threat to the nation’s public health,” the White House said in a press release Monday. “Keeping people in their homes and out of crowded or congregate settings—like homeless shelters—by preventing evictions is a key step in helping to stop the spread of Covid-19.”

A series of conflicting court rulings have called into question the legality of the moratorium. At least three federal judges—in Tennessee, Ohio and Texas—have ruled the moratorium is unlawful. The Justice Department is appealing those cases.

This ruling will continue to affect landlords and tenants in DeKalb County.

“The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) last year put down a nationwide moratorium on detainer actions along with the Supreme Court. The thinking was that this was no time to put somebody out on the sidewalk (eviction) because of the financial strain COVID has been on so many people although I understand it is also a financial strain on landlords because many of them owe on their rental property and the banks are looking for payment every month and if the renters are not paying its putting a real burden on them,” said General Sessions and Juvenile Court Judge Bratten Cook, II in a previous statement in January.

“For those landlords who have rental property that consists of single family homes or residential property, there can be no detainer actions heard at all until at least July 1. Tenants are still obligated under the Supreme Court order to continue paying rent but there currently can’t be any detainer action and consequently no writs of possession where the sheriff comes out and actually moves someone out. That only applies to rental property that is used for residential purposes. That does not apply to business rental property,” Judge Cook said.

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