DPC to offer In-Person Free Overdose Reversal Training

May 15, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

The DeKalb Prevention Coalition will be offering an in-person FREE Overdose Reversal Training on May 16 from 5:30 p.m. until 6 p.m. at the DeKalb County Complex, 712 South Congress Boulevard, Smithville. Dinner will be provided Free. The event will provide an educational opportunity for community members to learn about overdose prevention, lessen the stigma surrounding the use of substances, specifically with opioid use disorder (OUD), and how to use Naloxone/Narcan, the lifesaving opioid overdose reversal drug. Enter the building through the UT Extension entrance and the training room is the first room on the right. Everyone is asked to register at

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/overdose-reversal-training-tickets-319786388697

or contact the office at dekalbtnprevention@gmail to reserve a spot so they can make sure to have the right amount of food.

May 15, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

Would you like to have a free smoke alarm in your home?

Members of the DeKalb County Volunteer Fire Department are teaming with the American Red Cross to install free smoke alarms on Saturday, May 21 starting at 9 a.m. in DeKalb County homes. The installation will be done in communities door to door upon request.

If you would like a free smoke alarm contact in advance Lieutenant Dustin Johnson of the DeKalb County Volunteer Fire Department at 615-598-2080.

May 15, 2022
By: Leigh Fuson, 4-H Agent

Fifteen DeKalb County 4-H members recently traveled to the Tennessee Livestock Center in Murfreesboro to compete in the Central Region 4-H Livestock Judging contest where their knowledge of beef cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs were put to the test. This contest is one of the largest judging events in the region with around 25 counties and 290 youth participating this year.

In the Junior age division of 4th and 5th graders, the team of Adonis Cooprider, Kena Denton, Chloe Miller, Riley Scarbro and Kaylee Womack placed 15th. Kaylee had the top score of the team and placed 19th overall.

In the Junior High division of 6th-8th graders, both teams placed in the top ten. Cali Agee, Laura Magness, and Gauge Packed placed 6th while Kylynn Smullen, Bill Stanton, and Izayah Dowell were 8th. Izayah was the 5th high individual in the contest out of 103!

Finally, our Senior High team of Jenna Cantrell, Ansley Cantrell, Luke Magness, and Avalynn Smullen placed 16th with Ansley being the top scorer on the team. High School members must also be able to explain verbally why they placed the class the way they did as an added challenge. This requires good communication skills as well as thinking under pressure.

Livestock judging allows young people to develop decision-making and critical thinking skills while evaluating and selecting meat animals. They also learn more about the livestock industry as a whole by learning how to read and use performance data and genetic information to assist in the selection of livestock. Eight total classes of animals were judged at the contest.

These youth represented DeKalb County well at this very competitive event. Our members worked hard and practiced several times. We also made some farm visits and had a lot of fun. We want to think Jimmy Herndon and Melissa Oliver for letting us visit their farms. If you are interested in learning more about livestock judging, or any other 4-H event, please call 615-597-4945.

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