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DeKalb Chamber Launches New Tourism-Focused Website

The Smithville-DeKalb County Chamber of Commerce has launched a new website dedicated to tourism around Center Hill Lake. Chamber Executive Director Suzanne Williams said the website will show off the Chamber’s new branding and professional photos of what DeKalb County has to offer. Williams said a strong online presence is important to growing tourism. “Our […]

Local Native American Artifact Show In Smithville Saturday

Native American Artifacts from around the area will be on display in Smithville Saturday. Artifact Show Organizer Mike Foster said the show has been running for about a decade. Foster said fewer artifacts have been found in recent years because farmers are plowing fields less often, but there are still some in the area. “This […]

DeKalb EMA Prepared For Fiddlers Jamboree Weekend

The Fiddlers Jamboree is coming to Smithville this weekend, and the DeKalb County EMA hopes to keep it a safe and fun event. DeKalb County EMA director Charlie Parker said the Jamboree tends to attract a family-oriented crowd, so dealing with people is rarely an issue. Parker said the weather is the biggest possible disruption, […]

DeKalb Fishing Goes For National Title Next Month

DeKalb County will see two fishers represent their high school later this year.

Nicole Wright Appointed DeKalb Clerk And Master

DeKalb County’s new Clerk and Master is Nicole Wright. Wright was appointed as clerk and master by Chancellor Ronald Thurman. Wright said the clerk and master’s primary responsibility is overseeing the Chancery Court System. “I’m really honored to receive this appointment from Chancellor Ronald Thurman,” Wright said. “I’m very humbled that he thinks that I […]

DeKalb’s Duke to Resign as Softball Head Coach

DeKalb softball head coach Ethan Duke has stepped down from his position.

Empower UC Now Enrolling DeKalb Families

Empower UC is now enrolling DeKalb County families. Empower UC Director Megan Spurgeon said the program is not a handout, but provides resources to lift people from poverty. Spurgeon said Empower UC can enroll up to ten more Dekalb County families. “We know that there is a need in DeKalb County,” Spurgeon said. “And we’re […]

Dekalb’s New Frontiers Camp Hosting Fell Run Fundraiser

Upper Cumberland runners can get a taste of Europe Saturday, raising money for the New Frontiers Adventure Camp in DeKalb County. New Frontiers program director Shelby Rickard said fell running involves running or racing through upland country, up hills, or different terrains. Rickard said the name comes from the European term “fell,” which means hill. […]