Trousdale DA Calls for TDOC to Take Over Hartsville Prison

Jun 9, 2025 | Home Page Featured, News

Law enforcement vehicles surround the Trousdale Turner Correctional Center in Hartsville. Multiple agencies were called out on the evening of Sunday, June 8, 2025, to help quell a reported riot among inmates. TROUSDALE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT In the wake of last...

Neighborhood Yard Sale in Riverpointe June 13-14

Jun 9, 2025 | Classifieds

Neighborhood Yard Sale on June 13th & 14th in Riverpointe Subdivision and County House Circle in South CarthageOff Highway 70 next to Cumberland Cove

Mr. David Keith “Pa” Hensley

Jun 9, 2025 | Obituaries

Mr. David Keith “Pa” Hensley Mr. David Keith “Pa” Hensley, age 60 of Rome, TN, passed away on Friday June 6, 2025. Keith was born December 11, 1964 in Carthage, TN. Saved at an early age Keith was married to Deborah Lynn Cook on May 3, 1985. He was preceded in death...

Mrs. Ruby Jean Thomas Scurlock 

Jun 9, 2025 | Obituaries

Mrs. Ruby Jean Thomas Scurlock  The earthly journey for Mrs. Ruby Jean Thomas Scurlock ended at 12:49 a.m. Saturday morning June 7, 2025 with her family at her bedside at her Jackson Avenue home. The 81-year-old homemaker began her heavenly journey and was pronounced...

Sandra Marie Yamsakul

Jun 9, 2025 | Obituaries

Sandra Marie Yamsakul Sandra Marie Yamsakul, age 62 of Carthage, TN, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2025. Ms. Yamsakul was born July 16, 1962 in Crossville, TN, a daughter of the late James Davis and Marie Yancey Davis. She was also preceded in death by Brothers;...

District Attorney Jason Lawson calls for TDOC to take over Hartsville Prison

Jun 9, 2025 | Home Page Featured, News

Press Release from District Attorney Jason Lawson:            In the wake of last night’s riot occurring at the Trousdale Turner Correctional Center, the District Attorney for Trousdale County has called for the Tennessee Department of Correction to assume management...

Smith County Sheriff’s Office responds to hostage situation during prison riot at Trousdale Turner Correctional Center

Jun 9, 2025 | Home Page Featured, News

A late-night riot at the Trousdale Turner Correctional Center on Sunday, June 8, led to a large-scale multi-agency response, including assistance from the Smith County Sheriff’s Office and its Special Response Team. The incident began shortly after 10 p.m. when...