DeKalb Jobless Rate Drops to 5.2% in July

August 31, 2021
By: Dwayne Page

As Tennesseans continue to rejoin the workforce, all but one of the state’s 95 counties experienced lower unemployment in July, according to new data from the Department of Labor and Workforce Development.

Sixty-two counties had unemployment rates lower than 5%, while rates were 5% or higher, but less than 10%, in 32 counties including DeKalb at 5.2%. Unemployment was above 10% in one county.

DeKalb County’s Labor Force for July was 7,673 while 7,275 were employed leaving 398 without work for a rate of 5.2% but that was down from the jobless rate for June of 6.3% and below the rate for July, 2020 of 9.3%.

Williamson County continued to record the lowest unemployment numbers in the state with a rate of 2.7%, down 0.7 of a percentage point from its June statistic. Moore County had Tennessee’s second-lowest unemployment rate for July at 3%, down 0.7 of a percentage point when compared to the previous month.

Perry was the only county with a jobless number of over 10%. Its July rate of 10.4% represented a 2.6 percentage point drop from its June rate of 13%. Shelby County had the state’s second-highest rate for the month at 7.5%, which was 0.6 percentage point lower than the June rate.

Weakley was the only county to experience an increase in unemployment. Its rate inched upward during the month from 5.2% to 5.5%.

County unemployment rates are not seasonally adjusted to factor in seasonal economic influences.
The statewide unemployment situation improved for the second consecutive month. Tennessee’s seasonally adjusted July rate of 4.7% was 0.2 of a percentage point lower than June’s revised rate of 4.9%.

The unemployment situation also improved nationally in July, but still came in higher than Tennessee’s rate. The seasonally adjusted rate for the United States dropped 0.5 of a percentage point to 5.4%.

The state of Tennessee is working to make job seekers TN Work Ready. Individuals can find the resources needed to search for jobs, earn a high school equivalency diploma, and remove barriers to work at www.TNWorkready.com.

August 31, 2021
By: Dwayne Page

WJLE’s “Fearless Forecasters” are returning for another season of college pigskin prognosticating Thursday, September 2 at 4:30 p.m.

This season’s regulars are Scott Brown, Jared Davis, Chad Kirby, Jeff and Grant James, Ricky Atnip, John Pryor, Darrell Gill, and Scott Goodwin.

The “Fearless Forecasters” pick who they believe will win in fourteen of the biggest or most interesting college football games of the week along with the Tennessee Titans games.

They also make an underdog selection each week.

The Fearless Forecaster with the best record and most underdog points is awarded at the end of the season.

The program is sponsored by First Bank, Davis Auto Body, Middle Tennessee Natural Gas, Love-Cantrell Funeral Home, DeKalb County Insurance, Gill Automotive, the Charles D. Atnip Realty & Auction Company, and Domino’s Pizza.

Catch the “Fearless Forecasters” LIVE on WJLE weekly starting Thursday, September 2.

August 31, 2021
By: Dwayne Page

DEKALB LIBRARIES TO BE CLOSED LABOR DAY
The DeKalb County Libraries will be closed on Monday, September 6th for Labor Day.

DEKALB TRANSFER STATION AND CONVENIENCE SITES TO BE CLOSED LABOR DAY

The DeKalb County transfer station and all trash collection sites will be closed Monday, September 6, 2021 in observance of Labor Day.

OPEN HOUSE AT SMITHVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL POSTPONED
The Open House and Title I/PTO Meeting that were scheduled at Smithville Elementary for Tuesday, September 7 have been postponed until a date that will be announced later.

DEKALB PURCHASING COMMITTEE BID OPENING
The DeKalb County Purchasing Committee will meet for a bid opening on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at 10 a.m. in the lower courtroom of the DeKalb County Courthouse. Bids properly submitted will be opened for blasting for the DeKalb County Highway Department.

SMITHVILLE MAYOR AND ALDERMEN TO CONDUCT WORKSHOP
The Smithville Mayor and Aldermen will have a workshop Thursday night, September 2 at 6 p.m. at city hall to discuss adopting 2018 building codes and to discuss the splash pad project.

COURTHOUSE AND COUNTY OFFICES TO BE CLOSED LABOR DAY
The DeKalb County Courthouse, County Complex County Offices, and Senior Center will be closed Monday, September 6, 2021 in observance of Labor Day. The County Clerk’s office will be closed Saturday, September 4, 2021.

DEKALB COUNTY REDISTRICTING COMMITTEE MEETING
The DeKalb County Redistricting Committee will meet Tuesday, September 7 at 6 p.m. on the first floor of the DeKalb County Courthouse.

THP SOBRIETY CHECKPOINT
The Tennessee Highway Patrol will be conducting a Sobriety Checkpoint on Sept. 3rd, 2021 on State Route 56 in Dekalb County.Impaired driving is a serious crime that kills more than 16,000 people and injures 305,000 others every year in the United States. Troopers will evaluate drivers for signs of alcohol or drug impairment. Troopers will target those who operate a vehicle while impaired and take corrective actions for other violations observed while ensuring the protection of all motorists. The Tennessee Highway Patrol recognizes that sobriety checkpoints are highly visible and effective tools in the battle against impaired driving.

VETERANS SERVICE OFFICER READY TO ASSIST
Are you a veteran in need of assistance? DeKalb County has a Veteran’s Service Officer ready to help you, not only with filing claims, but for conversations about your service.
Retired military service officer Bill Rutherford is located on the first floor of the DeKalb County Courthouse and is ready to offer assistance. He is available for in-office visits each Tuesday and Thursday or can be reached by telephone at any time at 615-560-3610.
DeKalb County appreciates the service of all veterans and is proud to provide this service.

TWRA DEKALB YOUTH DOVE HUNT
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency DeKalb County Youth Dove Hunt will be September 4 at Gene Young’s Farm at 2354 W.L. Davis Road, Smithville. Registration from 1:30 p.m. until 2 p.m. followed by the hunt from 2:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m..
All hunters must have:
Hunter Safety Card
Under 13 years old do not need a license
13-15 years old need a Jr. License (Type 002- $11)
16 and older need an adult/fish combo license (Type 001- $35)
16 and older need migratory bird permit (Type 006-$2.00)
Bring ammo, plugged shotgun, glasses, ear protection & stool/bucket
A supervising adult must be at each stake. Two youths may share a stake but only one gun per stake.
Reserve your stake by email at tony.cross@tn.gov

ALEXANDRIA FIRE DEPARTMENT’S 3RD ANNUAL COOKOUT AND MOTORCYCLE RIDE
The Alexandria Fire Department’s 3rd Annual Cookout on the Square and Motorcycle Ride will be Saturday, September 4 at 105 North Public Square, Alexandria sponsored by the Bikers for Christ.
All Bikes Welcome: Registration from 9-10 a.m. Kickstands up at 10 a.m. $20 per driver. Passenger free. Food not included. Approximately 2 hour scenic ride. Fee includes a meal at the end of the ride. (hamburger or hotdog, chips & drink)

Food Tent for the Public: Serving from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Food pricing: hotdog $3.00, hamburger $4.00, cheeseburger $5.00, chips $1,00, drinks $1.00, desserts $1.00. Meal deals: hotdog, chips, & drink $4.00, hamburger chips, & drink $5.00, cheeseburger, chips, & drink $6.00.

All proceeds from the ride and food sales will help the Alexandria Fire Department .For more information or to make a money donation please contact Lorrie Merriman at 615-464-7621 or Diana Blair at 916-580-5096

SECOND ANNUAL PUMPKIN FESTIVAL COMING TO SMITHVILLE
The second annual Pumpkin Festival will be coming to downtown Smithville on the public square October 23 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. featuring over 100 arts and crafts vendors along with food vendors, a fun zone for kids, helicopter rides, and a pumpkin patch. There will be something for everyone. Come on out and join in for a start to the fall season. Admission is free! If you are interested in becoming a vendor call Angela at 931-259-3413 or Tracey at 615-580-1489 . You may also find them on Facebook at Center Hill Events.

STAY STRONG, STAY HEALTHY EXERCISE PROGRAM STARTS SEPTEMBER 9
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH) aims to provide older adults (age 40 and over) with access to a safe, structured and effective exercise program capable of building muscle and increasing bone density, thus decreasing frailty, osteoporosis and the risk of falls. This 8 week exercise program will meet twice a week for one-hour classes. Classes will include warm up exercises, easy strengthening exercises and cool down stretches. The program is free. Equipment will be provided. UT Family and Consumer Science Extension Agent April Martin will be the instructor for this 8 week course scheduled for Monday and Thursdays from 9 – 10:00 a.m. from September 9 to November 4 at the UT Room in the County Complex. Space is limited and there is no cost but register by Friday, September 3. Call 615-597-4945 or email
amartin3@utk.edu with your name, age, phone number and address.

DCHS TIGER FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
The 2021 DCHS Football schedule is as follows (* Region Opponent):
September 3: Macon County*- Away: 7 p.m.
September 10: Watertown-Away: 7 p.m.
September 17: Cumberland County*-Home: 7 p.m.
September 24: Cannon County (Homecoming): 7 p.m.
October 1: Livingston Academy*- Away: 7 p.m.
October 8: Warren County-Away: 7 p.m.
October 15: Upperman*- Home: 7 p.m.
October 22: Goodpasture- Home: 7 p.m.
October 29: Stone Memorial*- Away: 7 p.m.

DEKALB SAINTS FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
The DeKalb Saints Football Schedule is as follows:
September 2: White County* (Homecoming) 6:30 p.m.
September 9: Smith County*-Away 6:30 p.m.
September 16: Upperman Middle*-Away 6:30 p.m.
September 21: Prescott Middle* (8th grade night)- Home 6:30 p.m.
Post Season: September 25: (Conference Play-offs) TBA
September 30: Conference Championship/ Consolation : TBA

« First ‹ Previous 1 902 992 1000 1001 10021003 1004 1012 1102 2458 Next › Last »