Free Classes Available to Those Seeking High School Equivalency Diploma

October 18, 2018
By: Dwayne Page

A high school diploma remains the primary ticket to many entry-level jobs. It is also generally the prerequisite for advancement in employment, occupational training and postsecondary education. The high school equivalency diploma provides adults with the opportunity to grow, whether it is through further education, enhanced employment, or stature within the community.

Free High School Equivalency Classes are held in DeKalb County on Mondays from 4:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Registration is Mondays from 4-7 p.m. and Tuesdays from 9 a.m. until 12 noon. Financial vouchers are available to assist with testing fees.

Don’t see a time that works with your schedule? Ask about special appointments.

Classes meet at the DeKalb County Complex-Room 119

Call 1-855-516-0160 for more information or to schedule an appointment.

In order to enroll, you must meet the following eligibility requirements:
•Must be 18 years of age.
•Not enrolled or required to be enrolled in secondary school
•Do not have a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent

To begin, individuals will take the CASAS® (Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems) assessment to evaluate their reading, math, and language arts abilities. This will provide both the instructor and the student with an idea of where to best start the instructional process and insure that no valuable time is wasted between enrollment and successful completion of the program.

After completing some classroom instruction hours, students take another short CASAS® test to demonstrate academic gains and to allow the instructor and student to then work together in order to refine the learning process in order to prepare the student for the official practice test, or OPT. The goal is to assist the student to reach his/her goal in the shortest amount of time possible.

The Official Practice Test (OPT) has the same look and feel as the real High School Equivalency Test (HiSET®). The OPT allows the student to obtain firsthand experience answering questions written and developed by the HiSET® test creators. The results of the OPT indicate whether or not an individual is prepared for the HiSET®.

Finally, Governor Haslam and TN General Assembly have allocated funds to cover the cost of the official HiSET® exam. Individuals throughout the State of Tennessee can now enroll in classes and take the HiSET® in order to receive a high school equivalency diploma at no cost.

October 18, 2018
By: Dwayne Page

Members of the Smithville Police Department are letting their beards grow next month for a good cause.

No-Shave November is a nationwide fundraiser for cancer awareness. This year’s observance by the Smithville Police Department will be in memory of the late Karen Jacobs and all proceeds will go to the Martha Melching Fund. Mrs. Melching, who is 6 months pregnant, is a guidance Counselor at DeKalb Middle School. She was recently diagnosed with breast cancer

All officers who choose to participate will make a cash donation. If anyone else would like to support the cause, contact the Police Department at 615-597-8210.

“At some point in time almost everyone will personally know someone afflicted with cancer. It is a privilege to work alongside fellow officers who care enough to try to make a difference,” said Police Chief Mark Collins.

As the participants let their beards grow, family and friends are encouraged to join the campaign and become more educated about cancer prevention, saving lives, and helping those fighting cancer.

“You will soon see some Smithville police officers that could use a shave, but it’s for a good cause,” said Captain Steven Leffew. “Many of our officers are very enthusiastic to take part in the fundraiser. I’m very proud to work beside such caring people,” he said.

October 18, 2018
By: Dwayne Page

Dewain Hendrixson has taken sole possession of first place among WJLE’s Fearless Forecasters for picking winners after seven weeks of the college football season. It’s the fourth lead change so far this year.

Hendrixson has an overall record of 64-40.

Scott Brown is in second place at 63-41. Will Graham and Darrell Gill are tied for third place at 62-42 each. Grant James of the James Gang is 4 games out of first place at 60-44. Ricky Atnip and John Pryor are each 5 games back at 59-45. Chad Kirby is at 58-46, 6 games back and the guests are 56-48, 8 games out of first place. Our guests this season have been Larry Green, Darvin Gill, Isaac Gray, Luke Willoughby, Ronnie Goodwin, Tony Cross, and Dan Delacruz

Meanwhile Dewain Hendrixson, Scott Brown, and Ricky Atnip tied at 10-5 for the best record of the week followed by Darrell Gill, Grant James of the James Gang and Chad Kirby each at 9-6. Will Graham and John Pryor were each at 8-7, and last week’s guest, Dan Delacruz went 7-8.

Two forecasters hit their underdog picks last week. Scott Brown picked the VOLS to beat Auburn and picked up 15 points to take over first place with a total of 35 points. Grant James of the James Gang got 7 points as Texas Tech knocked off TCU.

Will Graham has slipped to second place in total underdog points with 34 behind Scott Brown’s 35. Grant James of the James Gang is now in third place with 31 points followed by Ricky Atnip 15, Darrell Gill 14, John Pryor 11.5, Dewain Hendrixson 11, the guests 7 points, and Chad Kirby 5.

Today (Thursday) the Forecasters will be picking winners in the following games:

Stanford at Arizona State, USC at Utah, Oklahoma at TCU, Michigan at Michigan State, Cincinnati at Temple, Oregon at Washington State, North Texas at UAB, Virginia at Duke, Minnesota at Nebraska, Memphis at Missouri, Auburn at Ole Miss, Mississippi State at LSU, Vanderbilt at Kentucky, Alabama at Tennessee and in the NFL the Tennessee Titans at the L.A. Chargers.

Today’s special guest is Donny Green, DeKalb County Fire Chief and Farm Services Agency Director.

Catch the Fearless Forecasters on WJLE today (Thursday) at 4:30 p.m. on AM 1480/FM 101.7 and LIVE streaming at www.wjle.com.

The program is sponsored by the Charles D. Atnip Realty and Auction Company, Middle Tennessee Natural Gas, Liberty State Bank, DeKalb County Insurance, Gill Automotive, Love-Cantrell Funeral Home, and DeKalb County Ace Hardware.

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