Road Supervisor Danny L. Hale Announces Candidacy for Re-Election

February 4, 2022
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DeKalb County Road Supervisor Danny L. Hale has announced his intention to seek re-election in 2022.

Mr. Hale will be a candidate seeking the Republican nomination in the May 3 DeKalb County GOP Primary.

“First, let me say it has been a true honor to serve you the wonderful citizens of DeKalb County as your Road Supervisor these last 3 ½ years”. With every job or task, there are challenges and my staff and I have accepted those challenges to do what is best for you, the citizens, of DeKalb County. In the last 3 ½ years, we have incurred several challenges to say the least. For example, 8 major disasters including 4 floods, 1 ice storm, 2 tornadoes, and straight-line winds. Those straight-line winds created a disaster from one end of the county to the other. My staff and I cut trees and debris out of 38 roads in a 33-hour period for you the citizens to keep travel on your roads,” said Hale.

“Also, it goes without saying the Covid 19 challenge for the last 2 years has caused instances of worker downfall. My heart goes out to the family of Mr. Ralph Gay for their loss. He was a wonderful man, a dedicated employee, and it was an honor to call him my friend,” Hale continued.

“My staff and I have also accomplished other tasks for DeKalb County including the following: 17 roads re-tarred and chipped or repaved, almost 700 drainage tiles installed, 7 bridges per the state of Tennessee requirements, 2 new bridges built with plans in place to build 5 more new bridges this summer”.

“With the help of our County Commission and Budgeting we have also updated some equipment to better serve the citizens and upkeep the roads”.

“My wife Donna and I live in the Dowelltown area of DeKalb County. We have been married for 40 years and are blessed with 2 sons: Justin (Julie) and Josh (Connie). We also have been blessed with 5 grandchildren Zoi, Silas, Josie, Zalie and, Zyra. My wife and I attend the Cooper’s Chapel Baptist Church in Liberty”.

“It would truly be an honor to have your continued vote, support, and prayers in the upcoming May 3rd primary and August 4th general election,” said Hale.

February 4, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

Gods’ Food Pantry at 430 East Broad Street will be closed today (Friday, February 4) due to the weather but will be open Saturday, February 5 from1-4 p.m. for food distribution.

February 4, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

The DeKalb County High School basketball teams were defeated by their border rivals from Warren County Thursday night in Smithville losing 65 to 58 in the girls game and 58 to 52 in the boys contest.

The Tigers are now 12-12 on the season and the Lady Tigers are 15-11. In the previous meeting on November 26 at McMinnville the Tigers lost to the Pioneers 79 to 64 and the Lady Tigers fell 52 to 35.

The Lady Tigers led 13 to 12 after the 1st period Thursday night but then fell behind 41 to 29 by halftime and 52 to 45 after the 3rd period before losing 65 to 58.

Ella VanVranken scored 23 followed by Kadee Ferrell 15, Avery Agee 12, Madison Martin 4 and Cam Branin and Ally Fuller each with 2.

The Tigers led 14 to 9 after the 1st period and 30 to 27 at halftime but trailed 44 to 36 after the 3rd period and lost 58 to 52.

Elishah Ramos, Stetson Agee, and Conner Close each scored 14, Robert Wheeler 5, Isaac Knowles 3, and Jordan Young with 2.

DeKalb County will close out the regular season next week with Senior Night at home against Cumberland County on Tuesday, February 8 and at Upperman on Friday, February 11. Action begins each night with the girls game at 6 p.m. followed by the boys game. WJLE will have LIVE coverage.

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