Community Calendar Events

April 25, 2021
By: Dwayne Page

Malone’s Chapel Baptist Church

Malone’s Chapel Baptist Church 6634 Walker Creek Road Alexandria, Tn. will be having their Homecoming on Sunday, May 2,2021 starting with Sunday School at 10:00 am and Worship Service at 11:00 am with preacher Don Rigby. Dinner will follow the service and with good Gospel singing in the afternoon. Please invite your family and friends for a blessed day of worship and fellowship.

UCHRA Commodities Distribution
The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) will hold a commodities distribution for DeKalb County on Thursday, April 29, from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the DeKalb County UCHRA office. Sign up will be available at the distribution site. This project is funded under a Grant Contract with the State of Tennessee.

DCHS Chorus Concert
The DCHS Chorus Concert will be May 6 at 6:30 pm in the history room at the County Complex Community Center Free admission but donations will be greatly appreciated.

Job Fair Thursday, April 29
The American Job Center, TN Dept of Labor, and Upper Cumberland Workforce Development Board are hosting a Job Fair on Thursday April 29th from 9am to 1pm at the DeKalb County Complex Community Center Auditorium, 712 S. Congress Blvd in Smithville. It is open to all employers and currently Ficosa, NHC HealthCare, Bonnell Aluminum, Star Manufacturing, Tenneco, Bledsoe County Correctional Complex, and Resource Manufacturing have committed to attend.

Health Department to Offer First Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine Without Appointment for Those Age 18 and Over
The DeKalb Health Department will be offering the first dose COVID vaccine for those age 18+ without an appointment on Tuesdays 8-11am and Thursdays from 1-4pm at the fairgrounds. Vaccine appointments for other times will still be available at https://covid19.tn.gov/.

Informational Meetings on $500,000 THDA HOME program grant
DeKalb County has secured a $500,000 HOME program grant from the Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) to help local families with home repairs.

Informational meetings will be held at the following locations to learn more about the application procedures and grant guidelines.

May 3: Keltonburg- Community Center

All meetings will be held at 6:00 p.m. Please wear a mask and maintain social distancing during these events.

DeKalb West School Kindergarten and Pre-K Registration
DeKalb West’s Kindergarten Registration for the 2021-22 school year will be Thursday, May 6 from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at DeKalb West School.

Please come at the assigned time according to child’s last name:

Please bring COPIES of the following documents to Registration:

– Certified copy of birth certificate

– Current, up-to-date, physical examination and immunization record (These must be on a
Tennessee Department of Health Certificate of Immunization, which can be obtained from
your doctor’s office or the Health Department)

– Proof of residency for DeKalb County (i.e. gas/electric bill)

– Your child (they will be tested on registration day)

*Children who register to attend kindergarten must turn five years old on or before August
15, 2021.*

Pre-K Registration forms for DeKalb West for the 2021-22 school year can be picked up on Thursday, May 6 from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at DeKalb West School. Completed registration paperwork will need to be returned to Michelle Burklow at the Board of Education office.

COPIES of the following documents must be submitted with your registration forms in order for it to be complete:

– Certified copy of birth certificate

– Current, up-to-date, physical examination and immunization record (These must be on a Tennessee Department of Health Certificate of Immunization, which can be obtained from your doctor’s office or the Health Department)

– Proof of residency for DeKalb County (i.e. gas/electric bill)

– Proof of income for all household members

*Children who register to attend Pre-K must turn four years old on or before August 15,
2021.*

Smithville Elementary School Announces Dates for Kindergarten and Pre-K Registration
Smithville Elementary’s Kindergarten Registration for the 2021-22 school year will be Thursday, May 6 from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the County Complex.

Please come at the assigned time according to child’s last name:
Last names A-D: 8 a.m.-9 a.m.
Last names E-H: 9 a.m.-10 a.m.
Last names I-L: 10 a.m.-11 a.m.
Last names M-Q: 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Last names R-T: 12 p.m.-1p.m.
Last names U-Z: 1 p.m.-2 p.m.
Open: 2 p.m.-3p.m.

Please bring COPIES of the following documents to Registration:

– Certified copy of birth certificate

– Current, up-to-date, physical examination and immunization record (These must be on a
Tennessee Department of Health Certificate of Immunization, which can be obtained from
your doctor’s office or the Health Department)

– Proof of residency for DeKalb County (i.e. gas/electric bill)

– Your child (they will be tested on registration day)

*Children who register to attend kindergarten must turn five years old on or before August
15, 2021.*

Pre-K Registration forms for Smithville Elementary for the 2021-22 school year can be picked up on Thursday, May 6 from 8:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. at Smithville Elementary. This will be done in a drive-through fashion. Completed registration paperwork will need to be returned to Michelle Burklow at the Board of Education office.

COPIES of the following documents must be submitted with your registration forms in order for it to be complete:

– Certified copy of birth certificate

– Current, up-to-date, physical examination and immunization record (These must be on a Tennessee Department of Health Certificate of Immunization, which can be obtained from your doctor’s office or the Health Department)

– Proof of residency for DeKalb County (i.e. gas/electric bill)

– Proof of income for all household members

*Children who register to attend Pre-K must turn four years old on or before August 15,
2021.*

Alexandria Firefighters Association Benefit Ride
The Alexandria Firefighters Association Benefit Ride will be Saturday, May 22 at 33840 Nashville Highway, Alexandria supported by Silent Creed Motorcycle Club and Bikers for Christ. Motorcycle Ride: All bikes welcome. Registration 9-10 a.m. Kickstands up at 10 a.m. $20- driver. Passenger free but food not included. Approximately 2 hour scenic ride. Fee includes meal at the end of the ride (BBQ or hotdog, chips, and drink. Food Tent for the public featuring BBQ by Fireman 1 Bar-B-Que. Serving from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Food pricing: $3 for hotdog, $5 for BBQ sandwich, $1 chips, $1 drinks, and $1 desserts. All proceeds from the benefit ride and food sales will help the Alexandria Fire Department. For more information or to make a food or money donation please contact Lorrie Merriman at 615-464-7621 or Diana Blair at 916-580-5096. Like them on FACEOOK: Alexandria Fire Department @ AlexandriaFireDepartmentTN.

2021 DCHS Tennis Schedule
2021 DCHS Tennis Schedule

April 26: Covenant Academy-Home: 3:30 p.m.

Post Season

April 29: Girls Team Semi-Finals- TBA
April 30: Boys Team Semi-Finals-TBA
May 3: District Team Semi-Finals- Rhea County
May 5: Individual District-Cookeville TBA
May 6: Individual District-Cookeville-TBA

May 7: Individual District Semis & Finals-Cookeville TBA

DeKalb County School Calendar
The remainder of the 2020-21 school calendar shows that Thursday, May 2 will be an administrative day with no school for students. Friday, May 21 will be the last day of school for the year and report cards will be sent home. Graduation for the Class of 2021 will be Friday, May 14 at 7 p.m. on the high school football field.

DeKalb Health Department Moving COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic to Fairgrounds in Alexandria
The DeKalb County Health Department has moved its Covid vaccine location to the Alexandria Fairgrounds (102 Fairgrounds Rd, Alexandria, TN 37012). First and second doses will be given at this location.

Their hours of operation will be as followed:

Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays will be from 9am-3pm
Tuesdays will be 7am-3pm
Thursdays will be 9am-6pm

If you would like to get your first or second Covid vaccine appointment scheduled, please visit the following website: https://vaccinate.tn.gov/

Steps to register:
Go to https://vaccinate.tn.gov/
Scroll to the bottom of the page and click in blue “Proceed to COVID-19 questionnaire”
Enter unique code given and click “next”

That starts the process of answering questions and entering your personal information
Once you have done all of the above, you will be scheduled for your Covid vaccine
You will need a working phone number and email to proceed with scheduling your Covid vaccine.​​

DCHS Tiger Baseball Season Schedule
DCHS Tiger Baseball Season Schedule
April 26: Livingston Academy (Home) 5:00 p.m.
April 27:Macon County (AWAY) 5:00 p.m. & (JV)
April 29: Warren County (AWAY) 5:30 p.m.
April 30: Grundy County (HOME) 5:00 p.m. & (JV)

May 1: Trousdale (DH/Multiple) (AWAY) TBA
May 3: White County (HOME) 5:30 p.m.
May 4: Cumberland County (HOME) 5:30 p.m. & (JV)
May 7-12: District Tournament TBA.

DeKalb Health Department Covid-19 Testing Hours
COVID-19 PCR testing at the DeKalb County Health Department is offered by appointment only on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Everlywell self-tests will still be offered Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9-11 am without an appointment.

DCHS Tigerette softball season schedule
The DeKalb County High School Tigerette softball season begins Tuesday, March 16 at 5 p.m. at York Institute.

DeKalb County High School Tigerette Softball Schedule is as follows:

April 27: Smith County 5:00 pm- Carthage
April 29: Upperman-5:00 pm-Smithville

May 4: Green Hill 5:00 pm- Green Hill
May 7-14: TBA- District Tournament

DeKalb Middle School Saints Soccer Schedule
DeKalb Middle School Saints Soccer Schedule

Post Season (only top six teams)

April 26: First Round: TBA
April 27: Semi-Finals: TBA
April 29: Championship: TBA Algood
*8th grade night ceremonies begin at 5:00 p.m.
#non-conference games
Times/dates subject to change

April 22, 2021
By: Dwayne Page

Talented DeKalb County High School basketball player Kennedy Agee has a lot to look forward to. After battling through three debilitating knee injuries which has largely kept her off the court since her freshman year, Agee plans to return to the team and get in a full season her senior year (2021-22). After that, she will be off to Kentucky Christian University to play for the Lady Knights.

Kennedy signed a letter of intent on Friday at DCHS. She shared that special moment with her family, coaches, and teammates .

“I am excited. This is a lifelong dream I have been waiting for but after tearing an ACL three times I never thought it was possible. (KCU) Coach (Lisa) Conn never gave up on me. She kept her eyes on me when I was injured and she is making my dreams come true,” said Agee.

Over two years ago, Agee had her first ACL injury on the left side in the 4th period of a game against Warren County. She worked her way back in seven months instead of the nine doctors expected, but when she returned for a scrimmage game on October 30, 2019, the ACL on her left knee gave out again but after rehealing the unthinkable happened once more. While playing in a travel ball tournament in Alabama on August 16, 2020 Agee hurt one of the major ligaments in her right knee. Still, she never even thought of quitting.

“I am not one to give up. I just knew there was a plan. Whether it was meant for me to play or not it was all in God’s hands and he was going to lead me where I needed to go”, said Agee.

Kennedy said she is a big fan of KCU Coach Lisa Conn and that influenced her decision on where to launch her college basketball career.

“It makes it easier when a coach doesn’t give up on you. Coach Conn never gave up on me no matter how hurt I was or what I was going through,” said Agee. “ Its hard to keep your eyes on a kid who gets injured quite often at the rate I was going but Coach Conn has stuck with me along the way which says a lot about her and that school is everything I could have ever dreamed of having and going to.”

Coach Conn said Kennedy will be a great fit for her program.

“There’s a lot about Kennedy I really like. I think she works extremely hard. Her work ethic is incredible to come back from three ACL tears and just the determination she has but on the court she shoots the ball extremely well and deep. She seems to find the empty man. When she is driving in and sees somebody else open she is going to pass the ball. Kennedy gets after it in all parts of the game and she will bring a lot to our team,” said Coach Conn.

When she gets to Kentucky Christian University, Agee plans to study nursing and obtain an RN degree with a minor in coaching toward basketball and a minor in praise and worship music.

Agee said she has no fears or reservations about getting out on the court again next season.

“I am blessed to be very healthy now and I am completely excited. I have one of the best doctors I could ever ask for. He has taken every precaution with the surgeries he has done on me but whatever happens, happens. God has his hands on me and He will take care of me,” said Agee.

Will the past injuries affect her game?

“It doesn’t slow you down. You just have to learn to play differently and adapt to wearing knee braces and moving differently to keep yourself as safe as possible. I run point guard a little bit but most of the time I am a shooting guard and like the three point shot. I am just blessed to have this opportunity again,” said Agee.

Kennedy’s AAU coaches also joined her at the signing including Mike Johnson and Matt Ferrell, Program Director for Tennessee Rush based in Cookeville, member of the Amateur Athletic Association, the largest non-profit youth sports organization in the country.

“I have known her since she was little and she is as hard a working kid as I have been around. She had every reason to throw in the towel multiple times but hasn’t. There’s not anyone I know of more deserving of playing college basketball than her,” said Ferrell.

Kentucky Christian University (KCU) is a private Christian university in Grayson, Kentucky. It was founded on December 1, 1919. During the early 1920s its emphasis shifted to educating students for the Christian ministry. Degree programs are offered in six schools within the university.

KCU is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and is authorized to award bachelor’s and master’s degrees. All programs requiring professional licensure (i.e. Nursing, Social Work, and Teacher Education) are professionally accredited.

Kentucky Christian is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA). Men’s sports include archery, baseball, basketball, bass fishing, cross country/track and field, football, golf and soccer; while women’s sports include archery, basketball, bass fishing, cheerleading, cross country/track and field, golf, soccer, softball, and volleyball. The women’s basketball team has won 15 NCCAA Division II National Championships since 1989.

April 24, 2021
By: Dwayne Page

Its time to clean out your medicine cabinet!

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is set for today (Saturday, April 24). As part of this major health and safety initiative, the DeKalb Prevention Coalition will host this take-back event at Smithville City Hall and the Alexandria City Hall from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m..

Community members are encouraged to stop by these local take-back locations to drop off their unused or expired medications, especially pain relievers and other prescription drugs. Health Care and law enforcement officers will be on hand to accept the medications and safely dispose of them, no questions asked.

Two-thirds of Tennesseans said the main sources of prescription pain pills for those who abuse them are family members or friends. Take-back days are a safe and easy way to get these drugs out of your home.

For more information please email DeKalb Prevention Coalition at dekalbtnprevention@gmail.com or call 615-580-9290.

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