DeKalb Jobless Rate Drops to 3.8% in December

January 31, 2020
By: Dwayne Page

New data released by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development showed the vast majority of counties in the state had unemployment rates below 5% during December 2019.

The DeKalb County jobless rate  for December was 3.8%, down from 3.9% in November and 3.9% in December, 2018.

The local labor force for December was 7,805. A total of 7,505 were employed and 300 had no job.

In December 2019, unemployment rates compared with the previous month decreased in 12 counties, increased in 55 counties, and remained unchanged in 28 counties.

Williamson County continued to have Tennessee’s lowest unemployment rate at 2.2%, which mirrored its November rate.

Davidson, Rutherford, and Cheatham counties each had an unemployment rate of 2.3% in December. That number held steady for Davidson County, dropped by 0.1% for Cheatham County, and decreased by 0.1% in Rutherford County when compared to the November rates.

Lincoln and Clay counties recorded the state’s highest unemployment in December. Each has a rate of 6.2%, which amounted to a 1.8% increase for Lincoln County and a 0.3% increase for Clay County. McNairy County also had a rate at or above 6%, which was 1.3% higher than in November.

Seasonally adjusted unemployment statewide held steady in December. The latest rate of 3.3% remained unchanged from Tennessee’s November unemployment rate.

Nationally, unemployment also showed no movement in December. The rate held steady at 3.5% for the last month of 2019.

Tennesseans looking for new employment opportunities will find more than 195,000 current job openings from across the state on Tennessee’s workforce development website, www.Jobs4TN.gov. They can also find job search assistance, resume writing tips, and job interview advice at more than 80 American Jobs Centers across the state.

January 31, 2020
By: Dwayne Page

The DCHS Tigers and Lady Tigers will host their district rivals from Watertown tonight (Friday) in Smithville.

In the earlier meeting on December 13 at Watertown the Lady Tigers won 47 to 28 and the Tigers were defeated 67 to 60.

The Tigers have a record of 6-16 (3-6 in the district) while the Lady Tigers are now 12-11 and 4-5 in the district).

WJLE will have LIVE coverage of the games tonight (Friday) with the Voice of the Tigers and Lady Tigers John Pryor on AM 1480/FM 101.7 and LIVE Streaming at www.wjle.com. Tip off of the girls game is at 6 p.m.

You can hear WJLE’s Tiger Talk program recorded earlier this week (below) featuring Tiger and Lady Tiger Coaches John Sanders and Danny Fish with players Jordan Young and Kadee Ferrell.

(Listen to WJLE’s Tiger Talk program by clicking the link below)

Tiger Talk January 28

The remainder of the 2020 schedule is as follows:
Friday, January 31: Watertown*-Home 6 p.m.
Tuesday, February 4: Cannon County- Away 6 p.m.
Friday, February 7: Upperman- Home 6 p.m..
Tuesday, February 11: Macon County*-Away 6 p.m.
Thursday, February 13: Smith County*-Away 6 p.m.

January 31, 2020
By: Dwayne Page

Singer and songwriter Brian Wyre will appear on WJLE’s “Jammin’ at the 428” show Friday morning.

The program will air at 8:30 a.m. following the “Old Time Country Community Radio Show”.

Jim Hicks, the host of the show, will interview Wyre and showcase a few of his songs on the program.

“This gentleman has a great voice and great songs. He has also served this country and should be commended for his service. We had a great time visiting with him. In the interview we talked about his song called “Reflection” which he wrote for his daughter What a great song. It tells about the love of a dad for his daughter. I believe you will enjoy this show,” said Hicks.

To hear this show click the link below or click the dropdown box under the “Community” section of the WJLE homepage near the top and look for “Jammin’ at the 428”.

Jammin at the 428 January 31 Bells of Acra

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