Meet “Clarabelle” the WJLE and DeKalb Animal Shelter “Pet of the Week” (VIEW VIDEO HERE)

March 18, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

Meet “Clarabelle”!

This lovable little cat is the feature of the “Pet of the Week” segment on WJLE in conjunction with the DeKalb Animal Coalition.

“Clarabelle is a two and a half year old female Maine Coon mix. She is a neat cat that keeps her coat groomed and her kennel tidy. She loves lots of playtime! Clarabelle is seeking a fun and playful forever family to call her their own. Don’t pass up the chance to meet your new best friend and apply to meet her today,” said Shelter Director Megan Moore.

For more information 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.

March 18, 2019
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Young people in DeKalb County will join youth all across Tennessee to take part in Kick Butts Day March 20, 2019. Kick Butts Day is an annual celebration of youth leadership and activism in the fight against tobacco use.

“We are very proud of the young people in DeKalb County who are doing what they can to reduce tobacco use and help save lives,” said Michael Railling. “It’s very important that we raise awareness of the dangers of tobacco use in our state and community.”

DeKalb Middle School SADD Club will be taking part in Kick Butts Day this year by setting up a tobacco booth at lunch to educate their peers on the dangers of tobacco and e-cigarette use. The SADD Club also has a tobacco message, “Don’t Smoke, Its Not A Joke,” displayed on their school fence.

Statistics from the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids show 9.4 percent of high school students, or 31,900 teenagers in Tennessee are smokers. The organization also reports 2,600 Tennessee children and teenagers become new daily smokers each year. Statistics also show how deadly this daily habit can be: the group estimates 125,000 children and teens now alive in Tennessee will ultimately die prematurely as a result of smoking.

Tennessee youth are making great strides in reducing tobacco use thanks to the TNSTRONG movement. TNSTRONG stands for “Tennessee Stop Tobacco and Revolutionize Our New Generation” and was developed by and for Tennessee teens. Join the movement on Facebook @TNSTRONGmovement, on Twitter @TN_STRONG and on Instagram @tn.strong.

The DeKalb County Health Department offers smoking cessation services to help both youth and adult smokers kick the habit. Contact the clinic at 615-597-7599 for details. The DeKalb County Health Department is located at 254 Tiger Drive and is open Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

Tennesseans who are ready to kick butts and drop tobacco for a smoke-free life can also call the Tennessee Tobacco QuitLine at 1-800-QUIT-NOW to connect with a counselor for free assistance in quitting smoking. Learn more and enroll online at www.tnquitline.org.

To learn more and find a list of Tennessee events planned for Kick Butts Day 2019, go to
www.kickbuttsday.org.

March 18, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

Two people were arrested Saturday for tampering with evidence after trying to destroy or hide pills during a traffic stop.

48 year old Frederick Michael Hughes of Barnes Mill Road and 47 year old Lynda Michelle Neville of Smith Road are charged with tampering with evidence. Hughes was also cited for driving on a suspended license , possession of drug paraphernalia, failure to maintain lane of travel, and simple possession of a schedule IV drug (xanax). Bond for each is $6,500 and they will make a court appearance March 28.

Sheriff Patrick Ray said that on March 16 a deputy conducted a traffic stop on a red Toyota truck for failing to maintain lane of travel. Hughes, the driver, agreed to submit to a search of his person. The officer noticed a yellow pill in the edge of Hughes’ pocket as he had his hands in the pockets. Hughes then turned his back on the deputy and threw the pill into the bed of the truck trying to destroy or hide it. The pill, a yellow xanax bar, was recovered.

Neville, a passenger of the truck, had active warrants against her and was arrested.

Neville was searched and then transported to the sheriff’s office. Upon arrival at the jail the officer removed Neville from the back seat of the patrol car and noticed a cellophane wrapper on the seat which contained a wet crushed yellow pill (possibly xanax). Neville was believed to be trying to destroy or hide the pill from the officer.

During the traffic stop, the officer learned that Hughes’ driver license were suspended for failure to appear for court in Warren County on November 12, 2018. Hughes had no insurance on the truck and was in possession of the pill. A glass pipe was also recovered from the truck on the driver side seat.

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