Make “Krew” the Family Pet for You (View Video Here)

May 27, 2020
By: Dwayne Page

The DeKalb Animal Shelter has lots of furry friends who need a good home including “Krew” the WJLE “Featured Pet of the Week”

“Krew was found as a stray. He is about a 1 year and 8 months old and has been tested and had all of his vaccinations including for rabies. Krew prefers to be curled up in your lap. He gets along well with other cats, children, and adults. He is ready to go,” said shelter employee Emmaly Bennett.

DeKalb Animal Shelter Employee Emmaly Bennett with Krew from dwayne page on Vimeo.

“To adopt Krew, go to our website. www.dekalbanimalcoalition.org and look for a tab to fill out an application. Fill it out and email it back to us. We will call to set up an appointment time for you to come in and meet Krew to see if he is a perfect fit for you,” said Bennett.

The DeKalb Animal Shelter is currently only open by appointment due to Covid-19.

“If you are interested in any of our dogs and cats fill out an adoption application and send it to our email. We will call and set up a time for you to come in and meet your favorite pet and go from there. We are not currently open to the public for in-person visits but all our pets are posted online. Stay up to date with us on our website, facebook page, or Instagram,” said shelter director Megan Moore.

May 24, 2020
By: Dwayne Page

DeKalb County’s confirmed number of COVID-19 cases is now at 35.

As of Tuesday, May 26, the Tennessee Department of Health reported that 1,195 people had been tested with 1,160 negative results and 35 positive. There have been no deaths in DeKalb County from the virus and 26 of the 35 persons tested positive have recovered.

The DeKalb County Health Department conducts free drive through assessments for COVID-19 on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9am-3pm. and on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m.

At 35 cases, DeKalb County ranks 4th highest in the Upper Cumberland region behind Putnam with 410, Cumberland 111, and Macon 108. Other counties in the region with COVID-19 cases are Smith 30, White 27, Overton 23, Warren 21, Cannon 17, Jackson 17, Fentress 12, Clay 6, Van Buren 4, and Pickett 3.

May 24, 2020
By: Dwayne Page

The 2020 Memorial Day holiday weekend is upon us and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency wants to emphasize the use of life jackets along with boating in a safe and responsible manner.

The Memorial Day holiday weekend is regarded as the unofficial start to the summer boating season and is one of the year’s busiest boating weekends. Last year, there were no boating-related fatalities during the holiday weekend for the fifth consecutive year.

In 2019, there were 21 boating under the influence (BUI) arrests made over the holiday weekend. TWRA wildlife officers reported five injury incidents and six property damage incidents.

Along with the use of life jackets, TWRA wants to stress the responsible use of alcohol while boating. It is important to consider the effects of drinking and driving whether on water or land. In a boat on the water, the effects of alcohol increase because of external stressors such as engine vibration, wave motion and glare from the sun. Operating a boat under the influence of alcohol or drugs is illegal in Tennessee.

“Boating incidents are preventable,” said Capt. Matt Majors, statewide boating investigator. “Boating under the influence is irresponsible and illegal. Our wildlife officers will be out day and night on our waterways to ensure the safety of our boating public.”

The TWRA is seeing a boom in the increased use of paddlecraft such as kayaks and paddleboards throughout the state. PFDs are required equipment on kayaks and stand up paddlecraft (SUPs).

For many residents, the Memorial Day weekend will be the first time to have the boat on the water this year. TWRA officials say taking a few minutes to check some of the boat components may be the key to having a nice, safe outing. Performing a simple maintenance check before getting on the water may prevent problems. Check hoses to make sure they are in good shape. Make sure the lights work and carry extra fuses and bulbs.

In addition, TWRA urges all boaters to remember the basics:

*have a wearable life jacket for every person onboard

*if your boat is 16 feet or longer, there must be a Type IV throwable device onboard

*have onboard a working fire extinguisher if you have enclosed fuel compartments or cabins

*children age 12 and younger must wear a life jacket at all times while the boat is underway – drifting is considered underway

*any boat operator born after January 1, 1989 must have onboard the TWRA-issued wallet Boating Safety Education Certificate

*choose a designated boat operator

*make sure there is a current boat registration

Boat Operation Basics:

*keep a proper lookout at all times

*maintain a safe speed

*turn off the engine while boarding from the water or entering the water from the boat

*be aware of the carbon monoxide hazards that exist and keep fresh air flowing

*”no wake” means idle speed

*boating safety courses – log onto www.tnwildlife.org for information.

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