Make a friend for life! Adopt “Wilbur” at the DeKalb Animal Shelter (View video here)

March 28, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

Did you know that for only $100 you could adopt a friend for life from the DeKalb Animal Shelter?

Meet “Wilbur” the WJLE/DeKalb Animal Shelter featured “Pet of the Week”

“Wilbur is a three-year-old male cat. He has been neutered and is up to date on his vaccinations with flea prevention on board. He has been de-wormed and is ready to go. This sweet boy just wants to be on your couch and in your lap. Wilbur is good with other cats and people especially kids. He just needs a safe space to go where he can relax. If you are interested in adopting Wilbur visit our website at www.dekalbanimalsheltertn.com and fill out an adoption application. We will then call you to come in and meet him. His adoption fee is $100,” said shelter director Emmaly Bennett.

The shelter is now open Monday-Friday from 8 to 4 and Saturday from 8 to 12 on Transfer Station Road behind Tenneco Automotive.

March 28, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

Three members of the DeKalb County Fire Department, Alex Woodward, Chris Bates, and Josh Davis graduated from the Tennessee Fire Service and Codes Enforcement Training Academy’s Live Burn Firefighter I class that was held Saturday and Sunday, March 26 and 27.

“This 16-hour course requires students to demonstrate skills needed to extinguish a passenger vehicle fire attack, exterior Class A fire attack, interior structure fire attack, commercial buildings and ground cover fire attack, “ said Captain Brian Williams.

“We are extremely proud of these recent graduates. Today, our department stands better prepared to respond to emergencies because of the high standards for training we set for our firefighters,” said Captain Williams.

March 28, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

A DeKalb County Neighbors Helping Neighbors Blood Assurance Drive will be Monday, March 28 from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. in the parking lot of the County Complex next to South Congress Boulevard on the mobile Bloodmobile. All donors will receive a choice of an “Adventure Awaits” or “Happy Camper” t-shirt.

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, drink additional water, avoid energy drinks, and bring a photo ID. Save time on your donation by answering your health questions prior to arriving.

Download “bloodassurance.org/quickscreen” onto your phone. This will save you 10 minutes on the mobile.

Blood Assurance is the SOLE blood provider for our local hospitals.

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