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DeKalb Habitat Hosts 19th Chili Cookoff Friday In Smithville

Dekalb County Habitat for Humanity will serve up a tasty lunch Friday as a reminder of the work Habitat does in the community. The 19th Annual Chili Cook-off takes place Friday from 10:30 to 1:00pm in downtown Smithville. Development Committee Member Tecia Pryor said the funds from the event will be spent directly on building more homes in DeKalb County. ... Read More »

Dekalb County Mayor Has Found Land For Possible Justice Center

Dekalb County Mayor Matt Adcock is trying to acquire 38 acres of land in the middle of Smithville in order to build a Criminal Justice Center. Adcock said that he found the parcel of land while looking through Tennessee Property Viewer for candidates for a Justice Center. Adcock said the property is located off Anthony Street and is the best ... Read More »

Second Body Found In DeKalb County Fire

A Second body was found in the rubble of a Wednesday house fire that occurred in DeKalb County. Investigators found the second body several hours after the fire while cleaning up large pieces of debris. The remains have been sent to a medical examiner in Nashville with the hope the bodies can be identified through dental records. The cause of ... Read More »

40th District Rep Hale Set For Town Hall Forums In Dekalb, Jackson Counties

40th District Representative Michael Hale will hold the third of four town hall meetings Tuesday night, as he visits with constituents in Dekalb County. Hale said the tour gives him the chance to update residents about the work going on in Nashville. He said the most common question so far has been the financial stability of the state. The tour ... Read More »

Celina Gets $2.79 Million In COVID Money To Help Improve Drinking Water

Some $2.79 million headed to the City of Celina to expand drinking water to those underserved. The state announced a total of 20 new grants Tuesday using the state’s American Rescue Plan funding. In the last year, the state has awarded some $996 million. Tuesday marked the final award in the COVID program. Celina will install some 13,650 feet of ... Read More »

DeKalb Commission Considering Budget Approval For FY24

A property tax increase is on the table for the DeKalb County Commission’s new fiscal year budget. Mayor Matt Adcock said as currently proposed, the increase sits at around 27 cents. He said that an increase is necessary to help cover the county’s increased expenses. “It’s good because our employees are getting their yearly raises just like any other department ... Read More »

Fuson Named New Director Of Leadership DeKalb

DeKalb County Chamber of Commerce has announced Leigh Fuson as the new director for Leadership DeKalb. The program works to help citizens gain more knowledge and experience about the county itself by getting involved in government, business, and community events. Fuson said she wanted to take on the role to help facilitate the program and help it improve. “I went ... Read More »

DeKalb West School Welcomes New Assistant Principal

DeKalb West School welcomes Seth Willoughby as its new Assistant Principal. Willoughby previously served as a biology teacher at DeKalb County High School for the past seven years. He said for the last year he’s taken part in a program with Tennessee State University for aspiring assistant principals. “The longer that I’ve been in education I’ve learned that the leaders ... Read More »

Contractor Seeking Extension On DeKalb/Warren TDOT Bridge Project

A DeKalb and Warren County TDOT paving and bridge project has surpassed its completion date. Community Relations Officer Rae-Anne Bradley said the project was scheduled for completion last week. Bradley said the contractor has submitted a time impact analysis to extend the contract. “The upcoming work on this project they’re just going to continue some grade work, paving and then ... Read More »

Smithville Roads Impacted By Flash Flooding Wednesday Afternoon

Smithville facing some flash flooding issues as heavy rain passed through the city Wednesday afternoon. DeKalb County EMA Director Charlie Parker said the Highway 56 and Highway 70 intersection, Bright Hill Road and Golf Club Drive were impassable at one point. Parker said the water levels have since dropped to passable levels. Parker said he did not receive any reports ... Read More »