DPC to Host International Overdose Awareness Day Observance

September 1, 2023
By: Dwayne Page

The DeKalb Prevention Coalition hopes to light up Greenbrook Park Friday, September 1 to honor and remember loved ones lost to overdose death.

A Purple Glow Stick Vigil and LED Paper Glow Bag Walk for International Overdose Awareness Day will be held at Greenbrook Park from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

The observance will also feature guest speakers, hot dogs and chips and free overdose reversal training for all.

If you have a loved one who has passed due to an overdose please come and write your loved one’s name or a positive message on a paper glow bag.

For more information email dekalbtnprevention@gmail.com or follow on Facebook.

This project is funded under a grant contract with the State of Tennessee and Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

September 1, 2023
By: Dwayne Page

Seniors Conner Close and Abby Cross have been named Mr. and Miss DeKalb County High School for 2023-24.

Close is the 17-year-old son of Richard and Gina Close and Cross, age 17 is the daughter of Tony and Shelly Cross.

“How this comes about is the teachers all nominate students, girls and boys, for the honor and then the whole school votes for Mr. and Miss DCHS,” said Cross.

“To me it’s a big honor. I want to thank all the students for voting for me and Abby,” said Close.

Close and Cross have both excelled inside and outside the classroom and they are enjoying their high school experience.

“I love it. I have made a lot of friends and made a lot of memories with my buddies. I have got to participate in a lot of things,” said Conner.

When asked if she has had fun as a student at DCHS, Abby replied “Yeah” adding that she especially enjoys homecoming every year and all the excitement that comes with that. Close said he too likes homecoming week.

Conner is a member of the DCHS basketball team and he is also in the FBLA club and participates in some of the FFA club activities. Cross is a football manager and she is a member of the FBLA, Beta, Science, and Spanish Clubs, along with the Service Society.

As for future plans after high school, Close said he would like to go on to college and perhaps continue playing basketball. “I would like to attend college, probably Tennessee Tech, and maybe even have an opportunity to go play basketball somewhere if I don’t go to Tech. I would probably like to get into the agriculture field or maybe somewhere in the engineering field.

Cross said she wants to further her education at Tennessee Tech University and get accepted into their nursing program.

August 31, 2023
By: Dwayne Page

Lotsa Love!

The DeKalb Animal Shelter is home to lotsa furry friends anxious to give lotsa love. All they need is a forever home.

“Meika” is such a pet and she is the WJLE/DeKalb Animal Shelter featured “Pet of the Week”.

“At about eight years old, Meika is among our senior pets,” said Shelter Director Emmaly Bennett. “She has already been spayed and is up to date on everything. Meika is a really good dog and she is great with other dogs and people. All in all, Meika is a great little house dog. She is the perfect size, really well behaved, has wonderful manners and just wants to be loved on and in your lap. If this is the type of dog you are looking for then come see Meika. Her adoption fee has been sponsored and it only costs $80 to adopt her. She would make a great addition to anyone’s household,” said Bennett.

“If you are interested in adopting Meika, please check out the adoptable pet’s link on our website to fill out an application at https://www.dekalbanimalsheltertn.com/ and we will call you to come in and meet her,” she said.

The shelter is open Monday-Friday from 8 to 4 and Saturday from 8 to 12 at 186 Transfer Station Road. Phone 615-597-3647.

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