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September 6, 2024
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Secretary of State Tre Hargett, State Sen. Janice Bowling, and State Rep. Michael Hale today announced a Technology Grant totaling $3,354 for the Justin Potter Library. These funds will help cover the cost of desktops, laptops, and software.
“Libraries are essential community assets that support education and lifelong learning, solidifying our future,” said Sen. Bowling. “This grant will enable our library to continue offering valuable services and programs to address the evolving needs of patrons.”
Technology grants are administered by the Tennessee State Library & Archives, a division of the Secretary of State’s Office. These grants are funded through the Library Services Act (LSTA), as administered through the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Each grant is matched with local funds.
“Public libraries are vital for cultivating a love of reading and learning,” Rep. Hale said. “This grant will allow our library to expand its technological offerings and reach even more members of our growing community.”
This year $373,869 in technology grant funding was awarded to 98 libraries across the state. These grants are used to purchase or replace computers, software, networking software, and other electronic equipment for library staff and patrons.
“Thank you to Sen. Bowling and Rep. Hale for their continued support of our local libraries,” said Secretary Hargett. “Technological upgrades at libraries address the unique needs of patrons in the communities these facilities serve. I appreciate Sen. Bowling’s and Rep. Hale’s partnership, dedication, and advocacy on behalf of Tennessee’s libraries.”
To learn more about grants for public libraries administered by the Library & Archives, visit sos.tn.gov/tsla.
Smithville Elementary Recognizes Students of the Month for August
September 5, 2024
By: Dwayne Page
Smithville Elementary would like to recognize our Students of the Month for August. These students were selected for their outstanding character, academics, and other traits that make them an all-around excellent student. Selected as Students of the Month for August are:
PreK- Saray Trejo, Grayson Stanley
Kindergarten – Savannah Rodriguez Prado, Daniel Godinez
1st Grade – Raine Pettit, Diana Vasquez Pablo
2nd Grade – Tinley Duggin, Laken Thomas
The students are pictured with SES Principal Anita Puckett.
WJLE’s Fearless Forecasters College Football Talk Show Airs Today (Thursday)) at 4:30 p.m.
September 5, 2024
By: Dwayne Page
John Pryor and Alex Woodward are co-leaders of the pack among WJLE’s Fearless Forecasters for the best record picking winners on opening week of the college football season.
Pryor and Woodward each had the best record last week at 11-4 followed by Darrell Gill, Ricky Atnip, Scott Brown, and Scott Goodwin each at 10-5. Grant James and Dewain Hendrixson were each at 9-6 and Chad Kirby was 8-7.
Three of the forecasters hit their underdog picks last week including Darrell Gill who got 13 points with Vanderbilt’s upset win over Virginia Tech. Dewain Hendrixson has 5 points as North Texas defeated South Alabama and Grant James got on the board with 4.5 points with USC’s victory over LSU.
Today (Thursday) the Forecasters will be picking winners in the following games:
Arkansas at Oklahoma State, Texas at Michigan, Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, California at Auburn, Iowa State at Iowa, South Carolina at Kentucky, Mississippi State at Arizona State, Texas Tech at Washington State, Kansas at Illinois, Colorado at Nebraska, Virginia at Wake Forest, Georgia Tech at Syracuse, Alcorn State at Vanderbilt, Tennessee at N.C. State, and in the NFL the Tennessee Titans at the Chicago Bears.
Catch the Fearless Forecasters on WJLE today (Thursday) at 4:30 p.m. on AM 1480/FM 101.7 and the LIVE stream at www.wjle.com.
The program is sponsored by the Charles D. Atnip Realty and Auction Company, Middle Tennessee Natural Gas, FirstBank, DeKalb County Insurance, DeKalb County Ace Hardware, Gill Automotive, Love-Cantrell Funeral Home, Wilson Bank & Trust, and Domino’s Pizza.
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