Relentless Student Ministries Headed to Nationals in Florida

March 19, 2019
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Relentless Student Ministries from the Smithville First Assembly of God has won 9 state titles and is headed to Nationals in Orlando Florida!

“Relentless has worked so hard this season to not only bring competition dramas to Tennessee Fine ARTS festival but to bring pieces that mean something. Last year we won nationals in Readers Theater on a piece about abortion.” Says Youth Pastor Josh Issac. Relentless took 10 group and solo pieces to Trevecca College in Nashville Tennessee over the weekend and won 5 state Titles and qualified in all 9. “ To qualify you have to receive at least a score of 36 out of 40. This isn’t easy to do but this just shows how talented and anointed these teens are.” Says Josh Issac. The following is the titles they won:

Tennessee State Winners:
Drama Ensemble Large : The Dark Room
Brass Solo: Josh Moon
Flash Fiction Writing: Kenzie France
Drama Solo: Haidyn Hale
Short sermon College: Omar Aldino

Superior Rating With invitation:
Readers Theater: All In
Female solo: Kennedy Agee
Male solo- Desmond Nokes
Short Sermon: Gabriel Angeles

Fine Arts has a variety of categories that fits the passion of every teen. Relentless from Smithville AG will now be fundraising and getting ready for Nationals in Orlando Florida which will be in July.

Pictured:
Front: Omar Aldino
Middle: Josh Issac , Adyen Jones, Ellie Dillard, Dasia Gurley, Brooklyn Wilson, Haidyn Hale, Landon Crips.
Back Row: Gabriel Angeles, Kenzie France, Kennedy Agee, Josh Moon, Desmond Nokes, Pastor Iain & Kassy Swisher.

March 18, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

Meet “Clarabelle”!

This lovable little cat is the feature of the “Pet of the Week” segment on WJLE in conjunction with the DeKalb Animal Coalition.

“Clarabelle is a two and a half year old female Maine Coon mix. She is a neat cat that keeps her coat groomed and her kennel tidy. She loves lots of playtime! Clarabelle is seeking a fun and playful forever family to call her their own. Don’t pass up the chance to meet your new best friend and apply to meet her today,” said Shelter Director Megan Moore.

For more information call 615-597-1363.

The shelter, located at 186 Transfer Station Road behind Tenneco Automotive, is open Thursday and Friday from noon until 4 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. until noon.

March 18, 2019
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Young people in DeKalb County will join youth all across Tennessee to take part in Kick Butts Day March 20, 2019. Kick Butts Day is an annual celebration of youth leadership and activism in the fight against tobacco use.

“We are very proud of the young people in DeKalb County who are doing what they can to reduce tobacco use and help save lives,” said Michael Railling. “It’s very important that we raise awareness of the dangers of tobacco use in our state and community.”

DeKalb Middle School SADD Club will be taking part in Kick Butts Day this year by setting up a tobacco booth at lunch to educate their peers on the dangers of tobacco and e-cigarette use. The SADD Club also has a tobacco message, “Don’t Smoke, Its Not A Joke,” displayed on their school fence.

Statistics from the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids show 9.4 percent of high school students, or 31,900 teenagers in Tennessee are smokers. The organization also reports 2,600 Tennessee children and teenagers become new daily smokers each year. Statistics also show how deadly this daily habit can be: the group estimates 125,000 children and teens now alive in Tennessee will ultimately die prematurely as a result of smoking.

Tennessee youth are making great strides in reducing tobacco use thanks to the TNSTRONG movement. TNSTRONG stands for “Tennessee Stop Tobacco and Revolutionize Our New Generation” and was developed by and for Tennessee teens. Join the movement on Facebook @TNSTRONGmovement, on Twitter @TN_STRONG and on Instagram @tn.strong.

The DeKalb County Health Department offers smoking cessation services to help both youth and adult smokers kick the habit. Contact the clinic at 615-597-7599 for details. The DeKalb County Health Department is located at 254 Tiger Drive and is open Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

Tennesseans who are ready to kick butts and drop tobacco for a smoke-free life can also call the Tennessee Tobacco QuitLine at 1-800-QUIT-NOW to connect with a counselor for free assistance in quitting smoking. Learn more and enroll online at www.tnquitline.org.

To learn more and find a list of Tennessee events planned for Kick Butts Day 2019, go to
www.kickbuttsday.org.

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