Board of Education Meets Briefly

December 13, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

In a brief monthly meeting Thursday night, Director of Schools Patrick Cripps updated the Board of Education on personnel moves since last month.

He said Christina Merriman has been granted a leave of absence.

Jerry Strait has been transferred from a substitute to an educational assistant position at DCHS replacing Toby Nokes who has resigned. Samantha Leiser has also resigned as a teacher at DeKalb Middle School.

Smithville Elementary School Principal Summer Cantrell gave a brief school report.

“We have had several community outreach programs including our canned food drive in which we had 977 items donated. We also partnered with Cash Express and they collected a lot of coats for children in our community. We want to thank them for that. We are excited to wrap up this semester. We want to wish everyone happy holidays and to thank everyone for a successful first semester at Smithville Elementary,” said Cantrell.

In other business, the board voted to change the date for the May, 2020 regular monthly board meeting from May 14 to May 7, adopted a set of updated board policies on 2^nd reading, and named a new textbook selection committee

The board also approved an overnight trip request for three DCHS students to attend the TN Junior Chef Competition, Nashville Farmer’s Market January 9-11 and the Board authorized its members to attend the Tennessee School Boards Association Day on the Hill in Nashville, February 17-18.

December 13, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

Keeping up with your vehicle registration has been made easier and more convenient.

DeKalb County Clerk James L. (Jimmy) Poss said the free Auto Assistant App made available through the Tennessee Department of Revenue’s Software provider allows users to present instant electronic proof of registration, receive notifications of renewal dates, and to easily renew your registration. “With this app you can manage all of your vehicle’s registrations and renewals all in one place,” said Poss.

“This app lets you program in as many vehicles, trailers etc. as you wish simply by inputting the plate number and title number both found on your registration. By inputting this information it allows you to view your registration, insurance policy, recalls etc.”, he said.

“We have had questions from a few people about renewal reminders via mail. These renewal reminders are provided from the state and not local County Clerk’s offices. The state is still currently mailing these out but if you are not receiving yours let us know and we will request a correction from them in an attempt to rectify any issues. Our office can also set email reminders if you request it or you may log onto tncountyclerk and select DeKalb County to request the email reminder at your convenience. There are now more options available than ever to track your registered personal property. Feel free to contact our office with any questions or assistance regarding your registration,” said Poss.

December 13, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

Scott Sparkman will be the featured artist on “Jammin’ at the 428” Friday morning on WJLE.

The program will air at 8:30 a.m. following the “Old Time Country Community Radio Show”

Jim Hicks, the host of the show, will interview Sparkman and showcase his music on the program.

“Scott is recording an album at the 428 and I love his style and voice. We had a great time doing the show with him. Scott is a good songwriter and he has a blues style voice. He also loves the Lord,” said Hicks.

Sparkman records at Rick Scruggs’ Studio in Smithville, also known as the 428.

To hear this show click the link below or click the dropdown box under the “Community” section of the WJLE homepage near the top and look for “Jammin’ at the 428”.

Jammin at the 428 December 13

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