Coaching Change Ahead for DeKalb County Lady Tigers
A new era is on the horizon for the DeKalb County High School Lady Tigers basketball program, as the team prepares for a leadership transition ahead of the 2026–27 season. After four seasons at the helm, head coach Brandy Alley has stepped down from her coaching role. Alley will continue to serve the school in […]
Kleparek, Young Tigers Working Toward Promising Season
The DeKalb County Tigers boys soccer program enters a new season turning the page with a young roster and plenty of opportunity. Head coach Dylan Kleparek said despite the inexperience, the group has already shown the drive and potential needed to compete. “They’ve got a lot of young talent and the talent shows a lot […]
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 Girls Tennis Building On Historic Regional Run
After matching the longest postseason run in program history, the DeKalb County Lady Tigers girls tennis team is setting their sights on doing it again, and maybe going even further. DeKalb’s appearance in the regional championship marked a milestone moment for the program. The Lady Tigers closed the year with a 10-5 overall record, including […]
DeKalb Blood Drive Aims To Save Lives Thursday Afternoon
Residents in DeKalb County can help save lives later this month during the Neighbors Helping Neighbors Blood Assurance Drive. The event takes place Thursday, February 26 from 12 noon until 5 p.m. inside the mobile Bloodmobile stationed at the County Complex parking lot near the Smithville Senior Citizens Center. “Blood Assurance is the SOLE blood […]
Region Tournament Basketball Action Begins This Weekend
Region tournament weekend dawns across the Upper Cumberland, with district champions being decided and locations confirmed throughout the next week. The girls Class A region tournament will see Van Buren automatically advance to the second round due to District 5 only consisting of three teams. Van Buren will face the winner of CSLA and Whitwell […]
First Round District Matchups Underway In UC Basketball
The first district tournament games took place over the last few games, and the results show some teams advancing to the region tournaments, with other teams in the Upper Cumberland seeing their seasons end. In District 6A, Van Buren defeated Sale Creek Thursday and will play Tuesday night in South Pittsburg for the district championship. […]
New Sideline, New Standard: Bratten Leads DeKalb Cheer
For years, DeKalb County High School cheerleaders have energized fans across high school sports. This season, they have done so under new leadership. Mollie Bratten, a teacher at DeKalb West School, stepped into her first high school head coaching role this school year, taking over the DeKalb Tigers Cheer program just as football season approached. […]
K9 Finds Missing DeKalb Man After Falling Down Embankment
A multi-agency search for a missing DeKalb County man ended early Monday morning after a Putnam County Sheriff’s Office K9 located him at the bottom of an embankment. The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office said the family of 82-year-old Charles Rush contacted deputies after Rush did not return home. Deputies also coordinated with the DeKalb County […]
More Winter Weather Shakes Up Friday UC Basketball
Another round of snow is scheduled to hit the Upper Cumberland this week. As a result, times and dates have been shuffled before Friday basketball is supposed to start. Cookeville and Shelbyville have moved up their game tonight. It will now be played with the girls tipping off at 5, followed by the boys at […]
