“Violet” is the WJLE/DeKalb Animal Shelter featured “Pet of the Week” (View video here)

February 28, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

“Violet” is the WJLE/DeKalb Animal Shelter featured “Pet of the Week”

“This five-month-old female cat has been spayed and is up to date on her vaccinations. She is just a cuddlebug and wants to be in your lap. Violet is great with other cats and she loves people. If you are interested in adopting her go to our website at https://www.dekalbanimalsheltertn.com/ and fill out an adoption application and we will call you to set up a time for you to come in and meet her,” said Shelter Director Emmaly Bennett.

The shelter is now open Monday-Friday from 8 to 4 and Saturday from 8 to 12 on Transfer Station Road behind Tenneco Automotive.

February 26, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

DeKalb County’s share of local option sales tax collections for January 2022 were down by more than $29,000 compared to the same month in 2021 according to the Tennessee Department of Revenue. For the county and the four cities therein, combined collections were down by over $22,000.

DeKalb County brought in $154,574 in January 2022 compared to $183,986 for January 2021.

Unlike the county, three of the four cities within DeKalb County actually took in more local option sales tax revenue. Dowelltown was the exception.

The comparisons between the two months for each municipality are as follows:
Smithville: $371, 978 (January 2022), $371,635 (January 2021)
Alexandria: $36,561 (January 2022), $32,540 (January 2021)
Dowelltown: $4,642 (January 2022), $4,859 (January 2021)
Liberty: $12,237 (January 2022), $9,625 (January 2021)

NET COLLECTIONS (LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX): $579,994 (January 2022), $602,647 (January 2021)

January sales tax collections reflect previous month activity.

February 25, 2022
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Dan DeLaCruz has announced his candidacy for 4th District County Commissioner in the May 3rd DeKalb County Republican Primary.

DeLaCruz’s formal announcement is as follows:

“My name is Dan DeLaCruz and I am running for 4th District County Commissioner. As I campaign, I hope to earn the support of my District and community”.

“I moved here from Ohio 8 years ago and have immersed myself in this community since the beginning. I am the owner/operator of Smithville Computer and the host of “Tech Talk” on WJLE weekly,” said DeLaCruz.

“As a business owner and operator, I would like to share my experiences with the County Commission, and I hope to be a valuable asset”.

“Businesses don’t typically get a say in government; however, they are a critical part of our community. Therefore, I have organized a Small Business Owner/Operator “Round Table” meeting to gather ideas, thoughts and complaints to use as part of my platform going into the general election. There are approximately 40 brick and mortar businesses in the 4th District and many more home-based businesses I have yet to discover. This “Round Table” meeting is open to all business owners and operators within the 4th District and will be hosted at The DeKalb Community Complex – Art Room. 712 S. Congress Blvd. Smithville. Tuesday, March 22 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm”.

“Refreshments will be served. Please RSVP by phone or text 931-264-4857,” said DeLaCruz

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