U.S. 70 improvement project continues on schedule

October 20, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

The U.S. 70 improvement project continues on schedule in DeKalb County between Liberty and Alexandria from State Route 96 to State Route 53.

TDOT Public Information Officer Rae Anne Bradley told WJLE about how this project is progressing.

“This job includes the grading, drainage, and construction of retaining walls and box culverts and paving from near State Route 53 to near State Route 96. Construction began on this project in May, 2021 and the contractor is Twin K. Construction. The cost of the project is $30,875,122. The scheduled completion date is June 30, 2024. When the project is complete there will be five lanes total and that will be two lanes in each direction with a dedicated center turn lane. There are no anticipated major traffic impacts or shifts as part of this project. Drivers should expect minimal delays for intermittent lane closures throughout the duration of this project”, said Bradley.

October 19, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

A total of 792 people have cast ballots in DeKalb County on the first six days of early voting for the State and Federal November 8 elections.

According to the local election commission, 113 voted in person and 36 by absentee for a total of 149 on Wednesday. On Thursday, 142 voted including 140 in person and 2 by absentee; Friday, 140 cast ballots including 138 in person and 2 by absentee; On Saturday, 91 voted including 90 in person and 1 by absentee; on Monday 122 voted including 110 in person and 12 by absentee; and on Tuesday, 146 in person and 2 by absentee.

Early voting is underway through November 3 at the DeKalb County Courthouse in Smithville and for one day at the Fairgrounds in Alexandria.

Sample Ballot

Times for early voting are as follows: Mondays 1 p.m. 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. until Noon.

The early voting date at the Fairgrounds is Thursday, Oct. 27 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m..

The hours for voting at the 12 precincts on Election Day, November 8th are 8 a.m. until 7 p.m.

Voters will be making their selections for Governor, Congressman and State Representative and voters in the 4th district only will have a candidate for Constable to fill an unexpired term. In addition, voters will be making their choices on four constitutional amendments.

October 19, 2022
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The 28th Annual DeKalb County Angel Tree Project signups are coming soon. Friday, November 11th has been chosen as the application date. It is one day only. There are NO EXCEPTIONS. Application time is from 8:00 am until 7:00 pm at the First Baptist Church Life Enrichment Center, 101 West Church Street, Smithville under the carport.

Applicants must be DeKalb County residents. Children from birth to no older than age 12 by December 25, 2022 are eligible. You must bring photo identification and a bill with the correct current DeKalb County address of the person applying. You must also provide social security cards and birth certificates (Mother’s copy is okay) for all children listed on the application. Guardian paperwork for temporarily placed children is acceptable. Documents are returned to the applicant, only the application is kept. Please make sure you fill out the application as completely and accurately as possible.

If an applicant cannot appear in person, their application can be submitted by someone else as long as all of the required information and documentation is presented. Come prepared with all of the necessary documentation to complete your application between 8:00 am and 7:00 pm on Friday, November 11th. This is the only day that applications will be available and accepted. NO EXCEPTIONS. Due to continued COVID 19 issues, face coverings are required and social distancing practices will be observed. For additional information please contact Laura Stone (text only please) at 615-464-7135. Remember you only have Friday, November 11th to complete and turn in your application.

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