Floating Mill Recreation Area closing for maintenance

March 17, 2021
By: Dwayne Page

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is closing Floating Mill Recreation Area at
Center Hill Lake Thursday, March 18, through Sunday, March 21. The ramp, shelter, beach, and restroom facilities are not accessible due to maintenance and restriping of parking lots. The
recreation area will be fully reopened to the public 8 a.m. March 22, 2021.

Alternative launching ramps closest to Floating Mill Recreation Area include Hurricane Bridge
Recreation Area, Edgar Evins State Park, and Center Hill Recreation Area, which is also known as Ike Park.

For additional information, please feel free to contact the Center Hill Lake Natural Resource
Manager’s Office at 931-858-3125.

March 17, 2021
By: Dwayne Page

State Senate Joint Resolutions honoring DeKalb County High School Class of 2021 Valedictorian Carly Vance and Salutatorian Hannah Willingham have been introduced in the Tennessee General Assembly by State Senator Mark Pody.

The resolutions are expected to be adopted by both the State House and Senate and signed by the Governor.

The Resolution honoring and recognizing Vance states as follows:

“A Resolution to honor and recognize Carly Vance, 2021 Valedictorian of DeKalb County High School.

WHEREAS, it is fitting that we should pause to pay tribute to those students who, through their natural talents and unflagging commitment to academic excellence, have distinguished themselves in the classroom; and

WHEREAS, Carly Vance is one such exceptional student who was recently named Valedictorian of the 2021 graduating class at DeKalb County High School; and

WHEREAS, through diligent study, steady composure during examinations, and steadfast commitment of time and talent, Carly Vance has achieved outstanding academic success and joined the ranks of the best and brightest students in Tennessee and our country; and

WHEREAS, in her remarkable high school career, Ms. Vance has earned an exemplary grade point average and participated in numerous extracurricular activities, including Student Government Association, Climate Crew, and Beta Club; and

WHEREAS, Carly Vance’s display of intellectual aptitude and ambition surely bodes well for her future success as a student at Freed-Hardeman University; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Vance’s noteworthy achievement is a tremendous source of pride for her parents, Chris and Cheryl Vance, her school, and her community; and

WHEREAS, Carly Vance’s dedication to excellence is clearly deserving of the respect, admiration, and commendation of the members of this General Assembly; now, therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED TWELFTH GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING, that we hereby commend and honor the 2021 DeKalb County High School Valedictorian, Carly Vance, on her impressive academic achievement and extend to her our best wishes for a happy, successful future”.

The Resolution honoring Willingham states as follows:

“A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Hannah Willingham, 2021 Salutatorian of DeKalb County High
School.

WHEREAS, it is fitting that we should pause to pay tribute to those students who, through their natural talents and unflagging commitment to academic excellence, have distinguished themselves in the classroom; and

WHEREAS, Hannah Willingham is one such exceptional student who was recently named Salutatorian of the 2021 graduating class at DeKalb County High School; and

WHEREAS, through diligent study, steady composure during examinations, and steadfast commitment of time and talent, Hannah Willingham has achieved outstanding academic success and joined the ranks of the best and brightest students in Tennessee and our country; and

WHEREAS, in her remarkable high school career, Ms. Willingham has earned an exemplary grade point average and participated in numerous extracurricular activities, including DeKalb Lady Tiger basketball, Future Business Leaders of America, and Beta Club; and

WHEREAS, Hannah Willingham’s display of intellectual aptitude and ambition surely bodes well for her future success as a student at Tennessee Technological University; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Willingham’s noteworthy achievement is a tremendous source of pride for her parents, Rob and Denenne Willingham, her school, and her community; and

WHEREAS, Hannah Willingham’s dedication to excellence is clearly deserving of the respect, admiration, and commendation of the members of this General Assembly; now, therefore

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED TWELFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING, that we hereby commend and honor the 2021 DeKalb County High School Salutatorian, Hannah Willingham, on her impressive academic achievement and extend to her our best wishes for a happy, successful future”.

March 17, 2021
By: Dwayne Page

A WJLE Radiothon to raise money for the DCHS Class of 2021 Project Graduation will be Friday, April 2 from 9:00 a.m. until noon.

The radiothon will be hosted by DCHS teacher Chris Vance.

High school seniors and parents on the Project Graduation committee will be answering phones, taking pledges during the drive. Any member of the Class of 2021 is urged to stop by the station to make an appearance on the radiothon to talk about their school activities and future plans.

Last year’s event raised a record breaking $11, 609 for the 2020 Project Graduation event.

Project Graduation is an all night drug-free, alcohol-free graduation party for members of the DCHS Class of 2021 committed to having a safe, wholesome, yet entertaining celebration together for the last time as a class. The event begins following the graduation ceremony on Friday, May 14.

Call 615-597-4265 during the Radiothon to make your pledge from 9:00 a.m. until noon on Friday, April 2. Listen LIVE on FM 101.7/AM 1480 and LIVE streaming at www.wjle.com.

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