Santa Makes Another Parade Appearance In Alexandria

December 6, 2021
By: Dwayne Page

Santa made another appearance in DeKalb County on Sunday night for the Alexandria Christmas Parade.

The town’s annual holiday tradition, held for the second consecutive year after dark, gave onlookers a chance to experience the spirit of the season under the glow of lights along the parade route from West Main Street to the downtown square.

The parade made its way into town led by Alexandria Police Chief Chris Russell. The Parade also featured floats, the DCHS band, vintage automobiles, horseback riders, ATVS, fire trucks, Mr. and Miss DeKalb County Michael and Tara Hale, State Representative Terri Lynn Weaver, Smithville- DeKalb Rescue Squad, DeKalb EMS, Santa Claus, and more.

Ricky and Ria Baker served as Grand Marshals

In the float category, Eric Kinslow won 1st place. For best vintage automobiles, Mike Stallard and Justin Paschal tied for 1st place. Stallard had a 1957 Dodge Power Wagon Pickup and Paschal a 1964 Chevy C10.

In the ATV category, Lucas Nugent and Joshua won 1st place

Drawings for prizes followed the parade.

December 6, 2021
By: Dwayne Page

Once again, the Christmas season is approaching and not all children this year will take part in a celebration with their own families.

A child who has been taken out of abusive or neglectful homes may be sharing Christmas with a family of strangers. Many of these children may wonder if Santa Claus has received their new address and if he will be bringing gifts to them. This year, there are hundreds of children in the Upper Cumberland who are in state’s custody and approximately 40 of those children are from DeKalb County and they need your help.

The Santa for all Season group is requesting assistance with funds to support these children during the season of giving. This provides assistance to foster and underprivileged children all year.
If you or your organization is willing to help provide funds, please contact Annette Greek or make checks payable to the DeKalb Foster Children’s Fund and send to the following address: Annette Webb Greek, 1101 South College Street, Smithville, TN 37166. Phone 615-597-5023

December 6, 2021
By: Dwayne Page

A DeKalb County Neighbors Helping Neighbors Blood Assurance Drive will be today (Monday, December 6) from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. outside the senior citizen center sidewalk.

All donors will be given an “Adventure Awaits” long sleeve t-shirt and their names entered into a drawing for a chance to win a “2021 Side-by-Side”.

To schedule an appointment, go to Bloodassurance.org/dekalbneighbors or contact Jimmy Poss at 615-464-7426 or jimposs72@yahoo.com.

Save time on your donation by answering your health history questions before you arrive. Download “bloodassurance.org/quickscreen” on your phone the day of the blood drive. This will save you 10 minutes wait time on the mobile.

Please remember to EAT A GOOD MEAL, drink additional water, avoid energy drinks and bring a photo ID. Blood Assurance is the SOLE blood provider for our local hospitals.

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