Attempted Armed Robbery Committed at Smithville Convenience Store

August 21, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

Smithville Police are investigating an attempted armed robbery at a convenience store this afternoon (Wednesday) on East Broad Street.

According to reports, someone walked into the business today brandishing a knife apparently demanding money from a woman who he thought was an employee. But he fled on foot without taking anything after the woman told him she did not work there. The man was reportedly dressed in black and had a stocking over his face. There were apparently no injuries. The man is still at large.

Because of the close proximity, both Northside and Smithville Elementary Schools were placed on a soft lock down but classes remained in session.

Schools dismissed on time and students at Northside and Smithville Elementary were escorted to their buses by school staff.

August 21, 2019
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DeKalb County School District’s 2019 test results have been released and reflect a Satisfactory rating. The test scores are generated from the TNReady assessment which is based on the state testing system for 3rd through 12th grades. Result highlights for DeKalb County students and teachers based on last year’s testing results are as follows:

DeKalb County High School Rate: Graduation Rate and Ready Graduate

(ACT requirements and Early Post-Secondary Opportunities) Rate: 3 out of 4

DeKalb West School Achievement Rate: 4 out of 5

DeKalb Middle School Numeracy Rate: 5 out of 5

Northside Elementary School Literacy Rate: 3 out of 5

Smithville Elementary School Portfolio Rate: Data not released from TN State Department

The school district’s future goal is to improve the Satisfactory determination rate to an Advancing determination rate for the 2019-2020 school year. Plans are in place to increase that rating by examining our practices, reviewing the curriculum, and meeting the individualized needs of students and teachers.

August 21, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

A DeKalb County Neighbors Helping Neighbors Blood Assurance Drive will be Monday, September 23 from 1 p.m. until 6 p.m. at the County Complex Senior Citizens Center inside the Bloodmobile.

All donors will be given a FREE “Support the Fight” t-shirt. All donors will also be entered for a chance to win a $200 Target Gift Certificate. To schedule an appointment, go to Bloodassurance.org/dekalb or contact Jimmy Poss at 615-464-7426 or jimposs72@yahoo.com.

Please remember to EAT A GOOD MEAL and drink additional water and bring a photo ID. Blood Assurance is the SOLE blood provider for our local hospitals.

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