August 10, 2021
By: Dwayne Page
There might be something fishy in Hickman Creek near Alexandria and federal and state environmental officials want to find out what it is.
An unknown substance in the creek is believed to have resulted in several dead fish.
Until further notice, officials are urging citizens along the Hickman Creek area from Alexandria downstream into Smith County to avoid fishing, drinking, playing or swimming in the creek.
According to a brief press release from Charlie Parker, Director of the DeKalb County Emergency Management Agency, “an unknown substance has been detected in Hickman Creek which has led to several dead fish”
“Authorities from the United States Environmental Protection Agency, Tennessee Department of Environmental and Conservation, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, DeKalb County Emergency Management, and the Town of Alexandria are currently working to resolve this situation,” said Parker.