DeKalb Jobless Rate for March Climbs to 6%

April 25, 2021
By: Dwayne Page

Following a slight rise in the statewide unemployment rate in March, jobless statistics experienced minor increases in most of Tennessee’s 95 counties, according to newly released data from the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD).

DeKalb County’s jobless rate for March was 6%, up from 5.4% in February which was also the March, 2020 unemployment rate (5.4%)

The local labor force for March was 7,635. A total of 7,175 were employed and 460 were unemployed.

Five counties across the state did experience lower unemployment for the month, while rates went up in 86 counties, and remained the same in four counties.

Thirty-two of Tennessee’s counties had a jobless rate of less than 5%. The remaining 63 counties recorded a rate of 5% or higher.

Williamson County’s jobless statistic of 3.3% was the lowest in the state. Its March rate was 0.3 of a percentage point higher than it was in February.

At 3.6%, Moore County posted the second-lowest rate in the state but that is a 0.1 of a percentage point increase from the previous month. Wilson County’s rate of 4% was the third lowest in March, which is an increase of 0.3 of a percentage point.

Unemployment in Lake County decreased by 0.1 of a percentage point to 8.9%, which is the state’s highest rate for the month.

Perry County’s rate of 7.5% was 0.2 of a percentage point higher than the previous month’s rate. Unemployment in Bledsoe county went up 0.5 of a percentage point to 7.4%.

Statewide, seasonally adjusted unemployment inched up 0.1 of a percentage point to 5% in March.

Nationally, unemployment dropped 0.2 of a percentage point to 6%.

The state offers online options for Tennesseans searching for employment. Currently, on Jobs4TN.gov, job seekers can find more than 240,000 open positions in a wide range of occupations and skill levels. The Tennessee Virtual American Job Center www.TNVirtualAJC.com allows Tennesseans to research different programs, from different state agencies that can help them remove barriers to employment so they can more easily reenter the workforce.

April 25, 2021
By: Dwayne Page

A DeKalb County Neighbors Helping Neighbors Blood Assurance Drive will be Monday, April 26 from 12 noon until 5 p.m. at the County Complex in front of the Senior Citizens Center inside the Bloodmobile.

All donors will be given a FREE “Loyal Lifesaver” t-shirt and entered into a drawing for a chance to win a “2021 Side-by-Side”. All donors will also receive a $10 Starbucks Gift Card.

To schedule an appointment, go to Bloodassurance.org/dekalbneighbors or contact Jimmy Poss at 615-464-7426 or jimposs72@yahoo.com.

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

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

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