Smith County News Headlines
Smith County mentors needed for TN Promise students
While thousands of students across the state are applying for TN Promise, tnAchieves, the organization that operates the program in 83 counties, is recruiting 9,000 volunteers to serve as mentors. Although TN Promise is a financial aid program, one critical...
read moreNew windows, doors delivered for Carthage Junction Depot
A group of committed Smith County citizens gathered at Crump Paris Park on the morning of Wednesday, August 15, 2018, to help unload a delivery truck containing glass windows and doors that will be installed during renovations of the Carthage Junction Depot. These...
read moreAl Gore, Jr. attends Nobel Peace Prize Celebration in Smith County
Smith County Celebrates hosted their second annual Nobel Peace Prize Dinner at the Smith County Ag Center on the evening of Saturday, August 18, 2018. This event honors the two Nobel Peace Prize recipients from Smith County: Cordell Hull and Al Gore, Jr. Hull was...
read moreTWRA to host hunting events in late August
The end of August promises to be an exciting time for local hunters and sportsmen. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will be sponsoring two different events during the final week of August. The first event is the Inaugural Private Lands/Archery Only Three-Day...
read moreJ.M Insurance Agency presents High School Football’s Beast of the Week 2018 – Week 1
JM Insurance Agency presents High School Football’s Beast of the Week, Week 1 Selections: Smith County High School: Tanner Marshel #21 RB/CB Tanner racked up 3 Touchdowns and accumulated 184 rush yards during the Owl’s season opening win against Macon County. ...
read moreInterstate pursuit leads to man’s arrest
On July 16, 2018, Antonio Deshawan McFern (25, Jackson) was arrested following a pursuit by a Tennessee State Trooper while traveling eastbound through Smith County on I-40. McFern now faces multiple charges. According to the police report, Tennessee State Trooper...
read moreHickman bridge dedicated in memory of Clarence Nixon and Ray Paschall
HICKMAN, Tenn.—A crowd gathered at the square in Hickman on the morning of Thursday, August 16, 2018, for a dedication of the bridge on State Route 264 in memory of Mr. Clarence Nixon and Mr. Ray Paschall. Mr. Nixon and Mr. Paschall were brothers-in-law who were best...
read moreList of candidates and referendums for November 6, 2018 general election
(Smith County Insider Press) Carthage, Tenn. – Gordonsville and Carthage's Municipal Election, along with the State General Election will be held on November 6, 2018. The election for Carthage will include a referendum for the Sale of Wine in Retail Food Stores, Mayor...
read moreSCI Spotlight: Back To School in Smith County (2018-2019)
Smith County Schools started back Monday, August 6, with full classes beginning August 8. SCI Reporter JR Smith had the opportunity to sit down with Smith County Director of Schools Barry Smith to discuss his goals for the upcoming year. JR also sat down with two...
read moreAnnual Kidz Central Celebration set for Saturday, September 8, 2018
Head to the Smith County Community Playground at Crump Paris Park on Saturday, September 8, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for Smith County’s annual Kidz Central Celebration. Kidz Central Celebration is an event that promotes health and physical activity to the...
read moreSmith County recognizes Community Health Center Week
CARTHAGE, Tenn. – The Smith County Community Health Center/Health Department celebrated National Health Center Week on Aug. 12-18, 2018. The goal of this observance was to raise awareness about the mission and accomplishments of America’s health centers and the...
read moreReport of car chase leads to traffic stop on Gordonsville exit ramp; three arrested
(Smith County Insider Press)—Two men and a juvenile have been arrested after they allegedly chased a vehicle from Smyrna, Tennessee, to the 258 Eastbound exit in Gordonsville, Tennessee. On July 21, 2018, officers from the Smith County Sheriff’s Department received a...
read moreGrand Jury returns 38 indictments during August 2018 session
As of Thursday afternoon, August 16, 2018, 38 indictments were unsealed from the August 2018 session of the Smith County Grand Jury. See the list of indictments below: All subjects are innocent until proven guilty. All mugshots were not immediately available. The...
read moreLocal artist Carey Malone finds success with paintbrush in hand
by Rachel Petty CARTHAGE, Tenn. — Local artist Carey Malone seems to quite literally be painting the town. In recent weeks, murals have popped up all over Carthage, Tennessee, almost as if by magic. A colorful group of balloons now decorates the white wall of The...
read moreSmith County Owls 2018 Football Preview
The Owls, led by Head Coach Mike Dickerson, had a big season last year, going 7-3 in the regular season before getting knocked out in the third round of the playoffs to Red Bank. While it’s not out of the question for the Owls to replicate last season’s success, they...
read moreGordonsville Tigers 2018 Football Preview
When the Tigers take the field on August 17th they will be led by a new coach, Scott Clemons. Clemons became the head coach of the Tigers this offseason following the resignation of Ron Marshall. Clemons and the Tigers will have a target on their backs following last...
read moreSCI Spotlight: Trivia Night at Bellacino’s
Gordonsville’s Bellacino's hosts a weekly Trivia Night every Tuesday night at 7 p.m. Players are encouraged to come early, eat, and stick around for roughly an hour of fun. The top three teams win prizes at the end of the night. SCI Reporter JR Smith had the...
read moreSCI Spotlight: Smith County Heritage Museum
Smith County Heritage Museum has been preserving Smith County’s past for over 15 years. The museum, which is located on 107 Third Avenue East in Carthage, is open every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. SCI Reporter JR Smith had the opportunity to...
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