DeKalb School Board Votes To Extend Director Cripps
The DeKalb County Board of Education will extend the contract of Director of Schools Patrick Cripps and increase his salary following a positive annual evaluation. The school board approved a one-year extension of his current contract, with a pay raise of an estimated $11,000 per year. School Board Chairman Shaun Tubbs said the extension comes […]
DeKalb Property Assessor Launches New Website
The DeKalb County Property Assessor’s Office has launched a new website to give residents easier access to property assessment information and services. DeKalb County Property Assessor Shannon Cantrell said he was inspired to create a website for the office after noticing that other property assessors had online platforms. Cantrell said the website offers several features, […]
DeKalb Urges Sign Ups Under New Reverse 911 System
DeKalb County is urging residents to sign up for the county’s new reverse 911 system after the county swapped providers. DeKalb County EMA Director Charlie Parker said the county swapped systems as the new provider offers more services. Parker said the county is encouraging residents to sign up with their cell phone numbers and addresses. […]
DeKalb Reveals Schematic Design For New County Jail
As DeKalb County considers a $35 million plan for a new 182-bed jail, the project’s architect presented the schematic design to the county commission. Project Architect John Eisenlau said the firm met numerous times with the Sheriff’s Department and the Tennessee Corrections Institute to ensure the design meets all TCI standards. “I’m happy report today […]
Local Rescue Group Reminding To Bring Pets In During Cold
A local animal rescue group said last weekend’s incident in DeKalb County serves as a great reminder for pet owners to bring their pets inside during frigid temperatures. More than 40 dogs had to be rescued from outdoor cages after long-term neglect. Treasured Souls Animal Rescue Group Owner Maureen Schafer said hearing about the incident […]
42 Dogs Recovering After Being Neglected, Left In Cold
A local animal rescue organization rescued an estimated 42 dogs from frigid temperatures in Smithville this weekend. Animal Rescue Corps Administrative Director Michael Cunningham said the organization responded to a scene where a backyard breeder had dogs penned and caged up outside. The organization received a call from animal control. Cunningham said seeing this many […]
Dekalb Naming Football Field After Coach Steve Trapp
DeKalb County High School naming its football field after longtime Head Football Coach Steve Trapp. Under Trapp, DeKalb County’s football program achieved the program’s first-ever playoff win in 2008, a state quarterfinal run in 2019, and the program’s first-ever region championship in 2020. Trapp said the honor means a lot to him and his family […]
DeKalb Property Assessor Asking For Reappraisal Changes
DeKalb County Property Assessor Shannon Cantrell has requested that the county commission adopt a resolution to change the reappraisal cycle from every five years to every four years. Cantrell said he requested the change after legislation changed a law that allows for a four-year cycle and would not require a sales ratio to be included. […]
DeKalb Libraries Forgiving Fines With New Year’s Event
DeKalb County Libraries will forgive overdue fines in January as part of its “New Year, New You” event. DeKalb County Library System Director Kathy Hendrixson said the county library system has done this event for the past few years. Hendrixson said they put on the event so people are not discouraged from visiting the library […]
Arrests Made Involving Human Smuggling, Child Labor
Two arrested on Wednesday following an investigation into a human smuggling and child labor trafficking operation at a Smithville market and restaurant. 18-year-old Joshua Hernandez-Morales has been charged with a count of Trafficking for Forced Labor or Services. 52-year-old Marcelino Diaz-Decena has been charged with a count of Unlawful Possession of a Weapon. According to […]
