Early Voting Update

October 25, 2024
By: Dwayne Page

A total of 4,241 people has cast ballots in DeKalb County for the November 5th elections.

Sample Ballot

During the ninth day of early voting on Friday, October 25 a total of 365 people voted in DeKalb County including 359 in person and 6 by absentee.

From Wednesday through Friday, October 16-25 the election commission reports that a total of 4,241 people has voted early.

The turnout each day is as follows:

Wednesday, October 16: A total of 643 including 492 in person, 100 by absentee, and 51 at the nursing home/Webb House.

Thursday, October 17: A total of 465 including 452 in person and 13 by absentee

Friday, October 18: A total of 530 including 521 in person and 9 by absentee

Saturday, October 19: A total of 323 including 314 in person and 9 by absentee

Monday, October 21: A total of 431 including 425 in person and 6 by absentee

Tuesday, October 22: A total of 776 including 551 in Smithville at the courthouse, 205 in Alexandria at the fairgrounds, and 20 by absentee.

Wednesday, October 23: A total of 362 including 359 in person and 3 by absentee

Thursday, October 24: A total of 346 including 326 in person and 20 by absentee

Friday, October 25: A total of 365 including 359 in person and 6 by absentee

Early Voting continues through October 31.

On the ballot this year is the Presidential election as well as races for the U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives (District 6), Tennessee Senate (District 16), and Tennessee House of Representatives (District 40).

In DeKalb County, two referendums are on the ballot regarding a $50 wheel tax and the issuance of general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $65 million for a judicial center and jail.

In Smithville at the courthouse, early voting times will be as follows:

Monday: 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Tuesday: 12 noon until 6 p.m.
Wednesday: 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Thursday: 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. until 12 noon

In Alexandria at the Sandlin Building on the Fairgrounds, early voting times will be as follows:

Tuesday, October 29: 12 noon until 6 p.m.

October 24, 2024
By: Dwayne Page

After taking a week off with a bye and fall break, the DCHS Tigers return to the gridiron tonight hosting the White County Warriors.

Kick-off is at 7 p.m. in Smithville and WJLE will have LIVE coverage.

DeKalb County (6-2, 2-2) is currently in 5th place in the region behind Upperman, Stone Memorial, White County, and Macon County but a win tonight against the Warriors would keep their post season hopes alive.

“It’s critical. If you don’t win then there is really no shot (playoffs) I don’t believe”, said Tiger Coach Steve Trapp. “But even if we were undefeated, the scenario would be exactly the same. We would still need to win these games because ultimately, we are still playing for a chance to play at home (playoffs). The only thing different if we hadn’t lost those two games is that we would be in the playoffs but maybe in a different spot. It’s a big hurdle and a big challenge we have to face but we’re still playing meaningful football. It all starts this week and that’s all we are focused on right now,” said Coach Trapp.

The Tigers’ two losses this season have been to Stone Memorial and Macon County with two games remaining against White County and then Upperman next week both at home.

In addition to their talented quarterback Tripp Pinion, Coach Trapp said White County has a quality team.

“They are good upfront on both sides of the ball. They are big. Their linebackers are fast. They have some athletes on the outside with explosive plays in the passing game. They get the ball out fast with some motions and jet sweeps and they use a lot of different people. They are very aggressive on defense. It seems like from week to week they have one little tweak they do depending on who they are playing so there’s a lot we have to look at and prepare for. We want to make sure we are the most mentally and physically prepared team and then get out there and prove it,” said Coach Trapp.

WJLE’s Pre-Game shows begin with “Coach to Coach” at 5:00 p.m. to repeat Saturday morning at 9 a.m. featuring former UT assistant coach Doug Matthews with Tennessee Titans Radio Broadcaster Dave McGinnis and broadcaster Larry Stone talking Tennessee and SEC football.

Coach to Coach is followed by Murphy’s Matchups at 6:00 p.m., a look at Tennessee High School Football from Murphy Fair with commentary on games and coaches’ interviews.

“Tiger Talk” airs at 6:30 p.m. featuring Coach Steve Trapp and Tiger football players Cecil Ketchum, Chris Pulley, and Jarett Hamilton.

Kick-off is at 7:00 p.m. with play-by-play coverage on WJLE from the Voice of the Tigers John Pryor and Luke Willoughby. Listen LIVE on WJLE AM 1480/FM 101.7 and LIVE Streaming at www.wjle.com.

Class 4A Region 4 Records:

Upperman: 8-0 (4-0)

Stone Memorial: 5-3 (3-1)

White County: 6-2 (3-1)

Macon County: 6-2 (3-2)

DeKalb County: 6-2 (2-2)

Livingston Academy: 3-5 (0-4)

Cumberland County: 2-6 (0-5)

October 24, 2024
By: Dwayne Page

The National Weather Service and the DeKalb County Emergency Management Agency have announced a Basic SKYWARN Spotter Class set for Wednesday, October 30 at 6:30 p.m. at the DeKalb County Complex.

This free 90-minute class is open to people of all ages and will be hosted by a NWS Nashville meteorologist. In the Basic Spotter class, volunteers will learn basic storm features, weather safety rules, how to get reports to the NWS and much more.

The National Weather Service needs volunteers to provide severe weather reports. Spotters relay their reports to the Weather Service as they see it. This information is used by forecasters to track storms and alert the public to dangerous weather situations. Time and time again, reports from trained weather spotters have saved countless lives, especially during heavy rains and flooding, thunderstorms and wind storms.

The NWS spotter program is informal. Spotters may continue their daily routine and work schedule.

The National Weather Service, in cooperation with local Emergency Management, normally holds spotter training classes annually at various locations across the region. These courses will include information about the National Weather Service, tornadoes, thunderstorms, flash floods, dust storms, high winds and winter storms. Those who complete the course will become a part of the NWS crucial storm observing and reporting network.

If you enjoy watching the weather and wish to provide a valuable public service, this is the course for you.

For more information visit www.weather.gov/ohx/skywarn

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