Early Voting Update

October 22, 2024
By: Dwayne Page

A total of 2,392 people has cast ballots in DeKalb County for the November 5th elections.

Sample Ballot

During the fifth day of early voting on Monday, October 21 a total of 431 people voted in DeKalb County including 425 in person and 6 by absentee.

From Wednesday through Monday, October 16-21 the election commission reports that a total of 2,392 people has voted early. The turnout on Monday was 431 including 425 in person and 6 by absentee; Saturday’s total was 323 including 314 in person and 9 by absentee. On Friday 530 voted including 521 in person and 9 by absentee. On Thursday, 465 cast ballots including 452 in person and 13 by absentee. And on Wednesday, 643 voted including 492 in person, 100 by absentee, and 51 at the nursing home/Webb House.

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:

Mondays: 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Tuesdays: 12 noon until 6 p.m.
Wednesdays: 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Thursdays: 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Fridays: 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Saturdays: 9 a.m. until 12 noon

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

Tuesday, October 22: 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Tuesday, October 29: 12 noon until 6 p.m.

October 22, 2024
By: Dwayne Page

The DeKalb Prevention Coalition invites the community to take a visible stand against drugs by celebrating Red Ribbon Week from October 23-31.

Red Ribbon Week raises awareness of drug use and the problems related to drugs facing our community, and encourages parents, educators, business owners, and other community organizations to promote drug-free lifestyles.

This year’s celebration will kick off on Wednesday, October 23 with “Displaying Your Red Ribbon” at your business, home or school. Activities scheduled throughout the week include “Wear Red Day” on Friday, October 25.

“Red Ribbon Week” encourages our entire community to adopt healthy, drug-free lifestyles,” said Lisa Cripps, DeKalb Prevention Coalition Coordinator. “The campaign brings together parents, schools, and businesses as we look for ways to keep kids and communities drug free”.

In 1985, Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent Enrique S. “Kiki” Camarena was killed by drug traffickers. Shortly after his death, citizens from his hometown of Calexico, California began wearing red ribbons to remember him and commemorate his sacrifice.

The first official Red Ribbon Week celebration was created by the National Family Partnership in 1988. NFP continues to coordinate the campaign for families, schools, and communities across the nation each year. Since then, the red ribbon has symbolized a continuing commitment to reducing the demand for illicit drugs in our communities.

“Red Ribbon Week gives us the opportunity to be vocal and visible in our efforts to achieve a drug free community,” said Jennifer Matthews, DeKalb Prevention Coalition Director.

“Research shows that children are less likely to use alcohol and other drugs when parents and other role models are clear and consistent in their opposition to drug use and the misuse of prescription drugs”.

Visit GetSmartAboutDrugs.com for more information about Red Ribbon Week or contact the DeKalb Prevention Coalition, on Facebook, or phone 615-215-2029.

October 22, 2024
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The Savage-Goodner Camp 1513 of the Sons of Confederate Veterans will recognize the Confederate veterans buried in Bonham Cemetery, Cordell Love Road, Smithville, TN by the placement of a memorial plaque on November 9, 2024 at Noon. Members of the Black Roses will assist the Sons of Confederate Veterans in this dedication.

The veterans to be recognized are: Jonathan Rufus Fuson, Matthew Greer, John Johnson, Richard Wallace McGinnis, Benjamin Hanford Merritt, Archibald Z. Moore, Benjamin A. Terrell, and John Wesley Pack

A brief ceremony will accompany the unveiling of the memorial sign. Descendants of these veterans and members of the public are invited to attend and witness this ceremony being held on the Saturday preceding Veterans Day at 12:00 noon. The Bonham Cemetery is located on the northwest side of the Smithville Municipal Airport off Cordell Love Road.

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