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“Squeaker” is the WJLE/DeKalb Animal Coalition featured “Pet of the Week” (VIEW VIDEO HERE)

April 23, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

How about a cute little kitten to cuddle up with?

Meet “Squeaker”, the WJLE/DeKalb Animal Coalition featured “Pet of the Week”

“This little gal is a 6 weeks old domestic short haired tabby and full of spunk. She loves to run, jump, and chase toys but she is just as comfortable sitting in your lap for a snooze. Squeaker eats well on her own, both soft food and dry food.  She is also doing well with her litter box training. Squeaker is ready to go to her new home and I’m sure she won’t be here long,” said Shelter Director Megan Moore.

IMG_5661 from dwayne page on Vimeo.

Sound great to you? Come and meet her today! Visit the shelter or call @ 615-597-1363.

The shelter, located at 186 Transfer Station Road behind Tenneco Automotive, is open Thursday and Friday from noon until 4 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. until noon.




2018 County Property Tax Collections Exceed Budget Projections

April 23, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

Good news from the Trustee’s Office

2018 property tax collections have exceeded budget projections.

During Monday night’s county commission meeting, Trustee Sean Driver said as of Monday, April 22, 94.75% of the 2018 property taxes had been collected of the $9.1 million to be collected which includes property, residential, commercial, personal, and public utility taxes. That is just below 95% collections  of 2017 property taxes through April 22, 2018.

Each year for budgetary purposes, the county projects collections at 94%  with a 6% delinquency rate.

Total assets and liabilities match as of April 22 at $28.4 million.

Penalties are now accruing on 2018 taxes which were not paid by the February 28 deadline. Any 2017 unpaid taxes have now been turned over to the Chancery Court for collection.




Alexandria Woman Escapes Injury in Sunday Tractor Trailer Accident

April 23, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

An Alexandria woman escaped injury in a tractor trailer accident Sunday on Highway 70 at Alexandria.

According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, 46 year old Melissa Clay, driving a 2015 Peterbilt was leaving a parked position on Highway 70 pulling a trailer that came unattached in the roadway. Clay was able to move the vehicle out of the roadway. The trailer came to final rest in the roadway blocking one lane of travel.

The accident was investigated by THP Trooper Caleb Bain. The Alexandria Police Department was also on the scene.




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