Blood Drive to be held in memory of SFC Tyler Durden

February 21, 2020
By: Dwayne Page

A Blood Assurance Drive will be held Saturday, February 22 in memory of the late SFC Tyler Durden from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. in the parking lot of the DeKalb County Complex in Smithville.

Sergeant Durden served his country for 17 years in the United States Army.

All donors will be given a FREE “Love to Save Lives” tee shirt and will also be entered into a monthly drawing for a chance to win a” Date Night Giveaway”.

To schedule an appointment, go to Bloodassurance.org/tyler or contact Jessica Anderson at 615-318-3974 or gatorfan_jessica@yahoocom.

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

February 20, 2020
By: Dwayne Page

After eight days a total of 395 people have voted early in DeKalb County for the March 3 primaries.

According to the DeKalb County Election Commission, 70 voted Friday including 69 in person and 1 by absentee. Forty one voted in the Democratic and 29 in the Republican Primaries.

For the eight days combined, 395 have cast ballots including 191 in the Republican and 204 in the Democratic Primaries.

Voters in both parties are selecting their preferences for US President. Republicans are choosing the GOP nominee for Criminal Court Judge Part II in the 13th Judicial District, and the DeKalb County Democratic primary is being held where local Democrats are selecting nominees for Assessor of Property and Constable in 6 of the 7 districts.

Early Voting runs through February 25. All early voting will be conducted at the DeKalb County Courthouse in Smithville. Early voting hours (available at www.dekalbelections.com) are: Monday 1-5; Tuesday 9-1;  and Saturday 9-Noon.

March 12, 2020
By: Dwayne Page

DEKALB COUNTY SCHOOLS WILL OPEN TWO HOURS LATE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21

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