Blood Assurance to Host Two Blood Drives Locally in March

March 2, 2023
By: Dwayne Page

Blood Assurance is giving you at least two opportunities to donate this month (March) in DeKalb County.

The first blood drive of the month will be Tuesday, March 7 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Ascension Saint Thomas DeKalb Hospital at 520 West Main Street on the bloodmobile in the parking lot. The following will be a DeKalb County Neighbor’s Helping Neighbors blood drive on Monday, March 27 from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the Smithville Senior Center, 718 South Congress Boulevard, Smithville on the bloodmobile in the parking lot.

For the March 7th blood drive, you may schedule an appointment at www.bloodassurance.org/stthomasdekalbhospital. You may also call Alisa Busey at 615-215-5000 or Alisa.busey@ascension.org

For the March 27th blood drive you may schedule an appointment at www.bloodassurance.org/dekalbcountyneighbors. You may also contact Jimmy Poss at 615-464-7426 or Jimposs72@yahoo.com.

Remember to eat a good meal, drink additional water, avoid energy drinks and bring your ID. Blood Assurance is the sole blood provider for the local hospitals and your donation is needed for an adequate supply. One donation can save three lives. Each donor will receive a “Lucky Lifesaver” t-shirt while supplies last.

March 1, 2023
By: Dwayne Page

Two men were airlifted after a crash at Liberty Wednesday morning.

According to Trooper Brent Collier of the Tennessee Highway Patrol, 62-year-old Gregory Drake was north on Highway 53 in a 2011 Ford Econoline 350 when he pulled onto Highway 70 and into the path of an eastbound 2008 Dodge Charger driven by 20-year-old Jordan Bailiff. Upon impact both vehicles traveled a short distance north before coming to final rest off the left side of the roadway.

Members of the DeKalb County Fire Department and Rescue Team were summoned to provide extrication services on the Drake vehicle. Chief Donny Green said the Econoline had to be stabilized because it was almost on its side and the driver’s side door had to be removed to gain access to Drake.

Both Drake and Bailiff were injured and taken by DeKalb EMS to landing zones set up on the campus of DeKalb West School where they were airlifted by helicopter ambulances.

March 1, 2023
By: Dwayne Page

DeKalb County High School has released the names of the 44 Top Rank students in the Class of 2023 including the Valedictorian Robert Wheeler and the Salutatorian Amelia Atnip.

Wheeler is the son of Kim Wheeler and the late Scott Wheeler and Atnip is the daughter Jessica and Chris Higgins and Jason and Karen Atnip.

To be considered for top Rank, students must take at least 10 honors, dual enrollment, and AP courses and students must have a 21 or higher ACT composite score.

Wheeler has played basketball for DCHS for 4 years and is a member of Beta, FBLA, and the ACT 29+ Club. His future plans after graduating is to attend college and pursue his goal of becoming a physician.

Atnip is a 3-year basketball cheerleader and served as one of the captains on the cheer team. She is a member of FBLA, ACT 21+ club, Service Society, Science Club, Literature Club, and Spanish Club. Her future plans after graduating is to attend MTSU and acquire a degree.

The DCHS Class of 2023 Top Rank students are as follows:

Robert S. Wheeler
Amelia R. Atnip
Sheridan M. O’Conner
Isaac H. Brown
Layla L. Walker
Morgan R. Walker
Zoe P. Cripps
Alyzandra C. Griffith
Katherine D. Gassaway
Brett A. Walker
Noah A. Evans
Chandler J. Johnson
Aniston J. Farler
Ryder C. Miller
Cameron D. Miller
Stetson L. Agee
Halayna J. Newby
Jacklyn R. Kleparek
Kelbi D. Young
Emma G. Martin
Connor H. Vance
Emma G. Johnson
Darrah E. Ramsey
Madison E. Martin
Christian T. Hendrixson
Aaron D. Gottlied
Teshia J. Goff
Alyssa G. Pugh
Matthew N. Nokes
Colby D. Barnes
Nolan W. Gottlied
Elizabeth G. Vaughn
Emma C. Hancock
Bryan C. Cook
Logan L. Starkey
Jenna E. Wright
Connor J. Paladino
William A. Wallace
Brayden S. Shehane
Cooper D. Brown
Malcolm A. Gora
Lane E. Goss
Kaleb C. Wildes
William H. Cantrell

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