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Twenty DeKalb County Mentors Needed for TN Promise

July 3, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

Tennessee Achieves has begun its effort to recruit 9,000 volunteer mentors to meet its goal of providing every TN Promise applicant from the Class of 2020 with a local support system.

DeKalb County needs 20 mentors for the TN Promise

TN Promise affords every graduating high school senior in the state the opportunity to attend a community or technical college tuition free. Nearly 64,000 students from the Class of 2019 applied for the scholarship, and program administrators are expecting even more applicants from the Class of 2020.

Most of the TN Promise applicants will be the first in their family to go to college. TnAchieves mentors support students as they navigate the college-going process and provide the nudges many need to earn a college credential.

“Tennessee Promise provides an opportunity for every student in Tennessee,” said Krissy DeAlejandro, Executive Director, tnAchieves. “Going to college will change a student’s life forever. tnAchieves mentors are helping change the culture in our state. Mentors are shifting the conversation from, ‘should I go to college?’ to ‘where am I going to go to college?’”

The time commitment is small; tnAchieves only asks mentors to give one hour per month, but the impact can be life changing for students. The organization provides a one-hour training session, a handbook, and weekly communication to ensure the mentor is fully equipped to serve his/her students.

To learn more, or to apply to become a mentor, visit https://tnachieves.org/mentors/apply/.

Launched in 2008, tnAchieves is a privately-funded scholarship and mentoring program that seeks to provide an opportunity for every Tennessee student to earn a post-secondary degree. It operates as a 501(c)3 non-profit in support of the TN Promise initiative in 91 counties across the state.

Five Puppies Share Spotlight as WJLE/DeKalb Animal Coalition Featured Pets of the Week (VIEW VIDEO HERE)

July 2, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

Five puppies are sharing the spotlight this week as the WJLE/DeKalb Animal Coalition featured Pets.

“These are our Disney puppies, Peach, Dory, Pluto, Squirt, and Baloo. They are 4 week old hound mixes and are still with their mother here at the shelter. They are great and healthy and will be ready to go in about two weeks,” said Shelter Director Megan Moore.

The shelter is now open for business Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 12pm-4pm and Saturday 10am-12pm. and has a new telephone number 615-597-3647 (DOGS).

Located at 186 Transfer Station Road behind Tenneco Automotive.

WJLE to Broadcast “LIVE” and “LIVE Stream” Fiddlers Jamboree

48th Annual Fiddlers Jamboree & Crafts Festival Coming July 5th & 6th

July 2, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

If you are a fan of the Smithville Fiddlers Jamboree and Crafts Festival you can listen to most of the on-stage entertainment Friday and Saturday, July 5 & 6 LIVE on WJLE AM 1480/ FM 101.7 and LIVE streaming at www.wjle.com.

WJLE will also have a sponsored photo gallery with pictures from the two day festival posted at www.wjle.com followed later in the month by photos from this year’s DeKalb County Fair. View those from July 5 through August 5.

Be sure to check for regular news and video updates from the festival this week at www.wjle.com .

The festival begins at 9 a.m. Friday morning, July 5.

Thanks to the following partner advertisers who are sponsoring at least one or more hours of the LIVE coverage on WJLE this weekend or the WJLE photo gallery:

*Larry’s Discount Grocery
*Charles D. Atnip Realty & Auction Company
*Arrow Termite and Pest Control
*Cantrell’s Furniture and Appliances
*HG Staffing
*NHC Healthcare Center
*Caney Fork Electric Cooperative
*Bumper’s Drive-In
*Sheriff Patrick Ray
*Liberty State Bank
*DeKalb Funeral Chapel
*Stonehaus Winery
*Pokey’s Fix-A-Flat and Auto Sales
*Woodbury Insurance Agency
*Wilson Bank & Trust
*State Farm Insurance Agent Jackie Smith
*Three Star Mall in McMinnville
*DeKalb Dental Center
*First Bank
*Evins Mill
*Middle Tennessee Natural Gas
*Kilgore’s Restaurant
*Creations by Donna Flowers & Gifts
*DeKalb County Ace Hardware
*Smithville Discount Wine & Spirits
*Prichard’s Foods
*Swallows Insurance Agency
*Saint Thomas DeKalb Hospital
*Prichard’s Foods in Alexandria
*Bert Driver Nursery
*Smithville Mayor Josh Miller

*Tony Luna of Lake Homes Realty

*DTC Communications
*Optimus Pest Solutions
*Belk Grocery & Sporting Goods
*Smithville Hemp Dispensary
*Alexandria Auto Parts
*Griffin’s Produce
*A Degree Above Heating & Cooling
*White Possum Grille

*Family Care Chiropractic
*DeKalb Farm Bureau
*Pokey’s Turnkey Bail Bonding
*Love-Cantrell Funeral Home
*Center Hill Wine and Spirits
*Family Medical Center
*Voyager Carpet
*Ricks Auto Diesel
*Gino’s Barbeque

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