DeKalb Fire Holding Fundraiser Dinner For New Truck
The DeKalb County Fire Department needs your help equipping a new truck at the Temperance Hall station. Fire Chief Donny Green said the new truck was just purchased, but it does not have all of the necessary equipment. Green said some equipment will be moved over from an old truck, but additional equipment will need […]
Week 5 Of Football Sees Road Trips Outside Upper Cumberland
Week 5 of high school football sees road travels sweep the Upper Cumberland teams. Those that stay home will face difficult regional challenges. Clay County travels to Trousdale. Clay County seeks their fourth consecutive victory and second straight on the road. Trousdale County enters play 1-3. Upperman hosts Beech. Upperman will play their first home […]
New DeKalb Kiwanis Chapter Holding Kick-Off Ceremony
A new Kiwanis Club in DeKalb County will officially launch at a Charter Kick-Off event Tuesday. Chapter President Randy Caldwell said the Kiwanis Club is a national organization focused on helping kids meet their full potential. Caldwell said on a local level, the Kiwanis Club aims to invest in kids through fundraisers and special projects. […]
Smithville Holding 9/11 Ceremony, Honoring First Responders
The City of Smithville holding a 9/11 remembrance ceremony Thursday to honor local heroes. Smithville Mayor Josh Miller said he wants to have the ceremony because it is a great chance to recognize people in emergency services. Miller said the ceremony will also honor military veterans, and those who lost their lives. Miller said it […]
Corps Of Engineers: No Plans For Dublin Access Marina
The Corps of Engineers at Center Hill Lake has said there are no plans for a marina to be built at the Dublin Access Area. Dekalb County Commissioners brought the idea to the table. However, residents voiced opposition to the idea last week. Center Hill Lake Natural Program Resources Manager Kevin Salvilla said he believes […]
DeKalb’s Trapp Using New Approach Entering 21st Season
DeKalb County Tigers football head coach Steve Trapp said he needed to change some things up after 20 years of coaching. Trapp entered this season with his coaching staff taking on new roles. Some new roles this season include Defensive Coordinator Michael Shaw manning the strength and conditioning program this season. Assistant Coach Kason Wheeler […]
Week 2 Sees Upper Cumberland Teams Traveling, Hosting
Week Two of football begins tomorrow with an early kickoff and concludes with Upper Cumberland teams squaring off. Upperman travels to the East Coast to battle Greeneville. Upperman looks for a repeat of last week, totaling over 400 yards as a team in less than three quarters against Knoxville Webb. Greeneville shut out Morristown West […]
DeKalb Man Arrested For Soliciting A Cookeville Minor
A DeKalb County man faces felony charges of Solicitation of a Minor by Electronic Means after sending inappropriate messages to a Cookeville minor. 41-year-old Jeffery Edward Dawes arrested Thursday after being located by the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office. A complaint to the Cookeville Police Department alleged Dawes was sending sexually explicit photos, videos, and messages […]
Week One Of Football Opens With Full Slate Of Action
The summer months draw to a close with football on the horizon. 12 Upper Cumberland schools will see their football seasons begin very soon. Livingston faces Cumberland County on Thursday night. Livingston’s Kaleb Qualls makes his head coaching debut with a Livingston team coming off their most wins in a season since 2021. Cumberland County […]
Fundraiser Flamingo Flocks Flying Into DeKalb Yards
Flocks of flamingos have descended upon DeKalb County…plastic ones at least….as part of a fundraiser for the Last-Minute Toy Shop. Secretary Denise Page said the flamingos are being moved around people’s yards and to local businesses to help families in need give their children Christmas gifts. Page said the money raised will help the Shop […]
