News
December 6, 2021
By: Dwayne Page
The DeKalb County School District reported 5 positive cases of COVID on Friday, December 3 which is down from 7 cases two weeks ago.
There were 2 positive cases on Monday, November 29 including1 each at DeKalb West School and Northside Elementary School. By Friday, December 3 there were 5 cases district-wide including 3 at DeKalb Middle School and 1 each at Northside and Smithville Elementary School.
The number of those under quarantine increased from 19 on Monday, November 29 to 23 by Friday, December 3.
According to Attendance Supervisor Joey Reeder, there were 8 under quarantine at DeKalb West School, 5 at DCHS, and 3 each at DeKalb Middle and Smithville Elementary on Monday, November 29. By Friday, December 3 the number increased to 23 district-wide including 7 at DeKalb West School, 5 at DCHS, 4 each at DeKalb Middle and Smithville Elementary, and 3 at Northside Elementary School.
The district reported 2 absences among the staff on Friday, December 3 due to a positive case or quarantine including 1 each at Northside and Smithville Elementary School
Meanwhile the number of active COVID cases in DeKalb County as of Friday, December 3 was 60 with 9 new cases.
There have been 77 deaths in DeKalb County since the pandemic began in March 2020 and 114 have been hospitalized.
At last report 43.8% of the DeKalb County population had received at least one dose of COVID vaccine and 38.3% were fully vaccinated.
Over the last seven days, (November 26 to December 2 DeKalb County had a case count of 38 for a daily case rate of 26.5 per 100,000 residents.
For the most recent 14 days, (November 19 to December 2) DeKalb County’s case count was 64 for a daily case rate of 22.3 per 100,000 residents.
For the 14 days prior (November 5-18), the case count was 38 for a daily case rate of 33.2 per 100, 000 residents.
From March 5, 2020, to December 2, 2021, DeKalb County has had a total of 4,328 confirmed or probable cases of COVID-19 for a daily case rate of 33.2 per 100,000 residents.
Over the last 7 days the average percent positive was 12.2%.
Santa Makes Another Parade Appearance In Alexandria
December 6, 2021
By: Dwayne Page
Santa made another appearance in DeKalb County on Sunday night for the Alexandria Christmas Parade.
The town’s annual holiday tradition, held for the second consecutive year after dark, gave onlookers a chance to experience the spirit of the season under the glow of lights along the parade route from West Main Street to the downtown square.
The parade made its way into town led by Alexandria Police Chief Chris Russell. The Parade also featured floats, the DCHS band, vintage automobiles, horseback riders, ATVS, fire trucks, Mr. and Miss DeKalb County Michael and Tara Hale, State Representative Terri Lynn Weaver, Smithville- DeKalb Rescue Squad, DeKalb EMS, Santa Claus, and more.
Ricky and Ria Baker served as Grand Marshals
In the float category, Eric Kinslow won 1st place. For best vintage automobiles, Mike Stallard and Justin Paschal tied for 1st place. Stallard had a 1957 Dodge Power Wagon Pickup and Paschal a 1964 Chevy C10.
In the ATV category, Lucas Nugent and Joshua won 1st place
Drawings for prizes followed the parade.
DeKalb Foster Children Need Help during the Holidays
December 6, 2021
By: Dwayne Page
Once again, the Christmas season is approaching and not all children this year will take part in a celebration with their own families.
A child who has been taken out of abusive or neglectful homes may be sharing Christmas with a family of strangers. Many of these children may wonder if Santa Claus has received their new address and if he will be bringing gifts to them. This year, there are hundreds of children in the Upper Cumberland who are in state’s custody and approximately 40 of those children are from DeKalb County and they need your help.
The Santa for all Season group is requesting assistance with funds to support these children during the season of giving. This provides assistance to foster and underprivileged children all year.
If you or your organization is willing to help provide funds, please contact Annette Greek or make checks payable to the DeKalb Foster Children’s Fund and send to the following address: Annette Webb Greek, 1101 South College Street, Smithville, TN 37166. Phone 615-597-5023
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