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Walker Gets Three Year Sentence in 2016 Arson Case

July 20, 2021
By: Dwayne Page

A man charged in a five year old arson case was sentenced Monday in DeKalb County Criminal Court.

26 year old Zackery Walker entered a guilty plea to the charge and received a three year sentence to serve. He must make restitution of $10,000. Walker was given 86 days jail credit.

Walker’s arrest in 2019 came after an investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and fire investigators with the Department of Commerce and Insurance.

On July 2, 2016, fire investigators responded to a fire scene at Old Bildad Road & Green Hill Road. During the course of the investigation and examination of the scene, investigators determined the cause of the fire to be arson, and that Walker was the individual responsible for setting fire to the home which was destroyed in the blaze.

On November 22, 2019 the DeKalb County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Walker with one count of Arson. TBI Agents later arrested Walker and he was booked into the DeKalb County Jail.




“Arthur” in Search of a Home (View video here)

July 20, 2021
By: Dwayne Page

“Arthur” is a playful pup!

This six month old canine was recently found as a stray and brought to the DeKalb Animal Shelter. Now he needs a forever home!

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

“We believe Arthur is a husky mix. He is just a happy, playful pup. Arthur is doing really well on his leash training and he does well with other dogs. His adoption fee is $130 which includes his neuter, micro-chipping, up–to- date vaccinations, de-worming and flea prevention,” said shelter employee Emmaly Bennett.

“If you are interested go to our website at https://www.dekalbanimalshelter.com/ and look for Arthur under the adoptable pet tab. Fill out that application and we will call you for an appointment to come in and meet him,” said Bennett.

For more information phone 615-597-3647.




American Job Center to Host Job Fair Thursday, July 22 in Smithville

July 20, 2021
By: Dwayne Page

The DeKalb County Mayor, Upper Cumberland Workforce Board, American Job Center, and TN Dept of Labor will host a job fair this Thursday, July 22nd, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the DeKalb County Community Center Auditorium on 710 South Congress Blvd., Smithville, TN. This is an opportunity for job seekers to speak directly to employers that have job openings.

This hiring event will include open interviews and immediate job offers. It is open to all employers.

American Job Centers provide free help to job seekers for any career and employment-related needs. Career counselors are available to work with you to identify interests, assess skills or abilities, and advise on jobs and training opportunities.

The American Job Center (AJC) is a partnership of organizations, working as a team, to promote a universal approach to providing effective workforce assistance to job seekers and businesses. This collaboration of state, regional, and local organizations is designed to provide a seamless delivery system of programs, services and training.




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