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Tigers Maul Lions 49-7

September 26, 2020
By: Dwayne Page

After giving up a touchdown to Cannon County in the 2nd period, the DeKalb County Tigers scored 49 unanswered points to get the victory and even their season record at 3-3 in Woodbury Friday night. With the loss, the Lions fall to 0-6.

DeKalb County will host region foe Livingston Academy for Homecoming Friday night, October 2 in Smithville. Kick-off will be at 7 p.m. and WJLE will have LIVE coverage with John Pryor and Luke Willoughby.

Neither team scored in the 1st period Friday night but Cannon County took the lead with 11:10 left in the 2nd period on a 9 yard touchdown run by Connor Tucker. Jack Byford booted the extra point to give the Lions a 7-0 advantage.

It was all Tigers from then on.

With 7:37 left in the 2nd period Desmond Nokes scored on a 9 yard touchdown pass from Quarterback Axel Aldino. Jasper Kleparek connected on the extra point to tie the game at 7-7.

Aldino followed that with a 3 yard quarterback keeper for a touchdown with 4:17 left in the first half. Kleparek added the extra point and DeKalb County took a 14-7 lead.

Isaac Knowles caught a pass from Aldino good for 8 yards and a touchdown with 2:43 left in the half. Kleparek tacked on the extra point to give DC a 21-7 advantage.

The Tigers extended their lead with 31 seconds left in the half on a 16 yard touchdown pass from Aldino to Evan Jones. The PAT by Kleparek was good and DC led 28-7 by halftime.

T.J. Alexander caught a 4 yard touchdown pass from Aldino with 8:06 left in the 3rd period. Kleparek split the uprights for the extra point to give DeKalb County a 35-7 cushion.

Isaac Knowles scored on a 95 yard punt return with 5:33 left in the 3rd period. Kleparek added the extra point and the Tigers were in control 42-7.

The final score of the game came on a 2 yard touchdown run by Colby Barnes with 11:25 left in the 4th period. Kleparek booted the extra point and DeKalb County won 49-7.




Smithville USDA Service Center Open for In-Office Visitors by Appointment

September 25, 2020
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Effective Monday, September 28, 2020, customers of the Smithville USDA Service Center will be able  to conduct business in person in the office by appointment only.

Visitors will be pre-screened based on health concerns or recent travel and must adhere to social distancing guidelines.

Visitors must wear a face covering during their appointment.

Visitors must call ahead and schedule an appointment.

Farm Service Agency: (615) 597-8225, Ext. 2

Natural Resources Conservation Service & DeKalb County Soil Conservation District: (615) 597-8225, Ext. 3

Employees may also be contacted by email at the following email addresses:
Farm Service Agency: donald.green@usda.gov

Natural Resources Conservation Service: gene.robinson@usda.gov
Soil Conservation District: mary.houk@tn.nacdnet.net

Program delivery staff will also continue to work with producers by phone and use online tools for those who do not feel comfortable coming to the Service Center in person.

Online services are still available to customers, including the new Box and OneSpan functionality that enable customers to sign and share FSA and NRCS documents with USDA Service Center staff in just a few clicks.

Producers can get started with a simple username and password for Box or, for OneSpan, a quick identity
verification. Additional services are available to customers with an eAuth account, which provides access to the farmers.gov portal where producers can view USDA farm loan information and payments and view and track certain USDA program applications and payments. Through the FSA website, customers can access certain FSA programs and view FSA data, including maps, on FSAfarm+. Customers who do not already have an eAuth account can enroll at farmers.gov/sign-in.
For the most current updates on program flexibilities due to the coronavirus visit farmers.gov/coronavirus.




Election Commission Expects Record Number of Absentee-By-Mail Votes for Presidential Election

September 25, 2020
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A record number of absentee-by-mail votes are expected locally for the November Presidential Election, according to Dennis Stanley, Administrator of Elections.

“As of mid-morning Friday, our office had already mailed out 247 absentee ballots,” he said. “In August, 245 absentee ballots were counted and in November four years ago, only 205 absentee ballots were counted. Obviously, we are on pace to set a record for November elections.”

The last day to request an absentee ballot is October 27, but Stanley said it would be wise to make the request as early as possible.

“Once you make receive your ballot, vote it and mail it back in as soon as possible so it is ready to be counted on Election Day,” he said.

Absentee ballots Must be returned by mail. This includes the U.S. Postal Service and services like FedEx and UPS. Each state is different when it comes to election law. Tennessee law does not permit voters to turn in their ballots in-person or for the use of drop boxes.

Also in Tennessee, voters must have a legal reason listed in the law to be eligible to vote absentee by mail. Call the election office for more information or log onto www.dekalbelections.com or https://sos.tn.gov/elections for more information.

Stanley also said early voting is a convenient way to vote in the upcoming election.

The early voting period in Tennessee begins October 14 and lasts until October 29. In DeKalb County the voting hours during that period are—Mondays 1 to 5 p.m.; Tuesdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Wednesdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Thursdays 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.; Fridays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. to Noon. On two days during that time—Friday Oct. 23 and Thursday Oct. 29—the time will be expanded and start one hour earlier.

To avoid a potential delay in voting early or on election day, voters also need to make sure the election office has their current address.

“If you have moved since you last voted, you may have to vote at a different location on November 3,” Stanley said. “Keep in mind, if you have moved and did not notify our office, you will have paperwork to fill out on election day and you may have to go to a different place to vote.”

Voters are also reminded that a registration does not transfer from one county to another.

“If you have moved from another county into DeKalb, you must register in DeKalb County by the registration deadline” he continued. “You may register at the local election office or online by October 5.”




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