Local Genealogy Class Connects DeKalb Residents To Ancestors
A local genealogist will offer DeKalb County residents a new way to discover their family history with a class in Smithville this weekend. Kris Wheeler said the class welcomes beginners and seeks to help family members understand where they came from. “Working through and understanding your family history,” Wheeler said. “Who was in the civil […]
DeKalb Tigers Baseball Looks To Take Next Step By Consistency
As the calendar flips to April, the DeKalb County Tigers baseball team is looking to string wins together in the second half of the season. Under head coach Tad Webb, the Tigers have shown flashes of promise early in the 2026 season, but Webb said inconsistency has kept the team from fully putting things together. […]
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 […]
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 Leaders Delays Data Center Vote For Public Input
The DeKalb County Commission voted Thursday to delay a decision on a resolution regulating data centers until next month to allow for more public input and commission discussion. District 2 County Commissioner Myron Rhody made the motion to postpone the vote during the meeting. He suggested that the commission needs to gather more feedback from […]
Lester Embraces Growth, Leadership Before Tennis Season
DeKalb County tennis player Jayde Lester did not pick up a tennis racket until her sophomore year. Now, as she enters her senior season, Lester is helping shape the Lady Tigers’ identity for the year ahead. Lester said she joined the team after head coach Brian Cadle encouraged her to give the sport a try. […]
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 Hosting Foster Care Town Hall Meeting Saturday
A foster care town hall is set to take place in DeKalb County on Saturday as organizers work to connect the community with foster care resources and address a growing local need. The event will be held at Outreach Baptist Church and is designed to educate residents about foster care while offering ways for individuals, […]
