Food for Thought – Apple News

“An Apple A Day Will Keep the Doctor Away,” or so I have been told. Apples are one of the most popular, flavorful, and healthful fruits grown, according to the U.S. Apple Association. Apple growing is an important industry in America. The pilgrims in the Massachusetts...

Mrs. Josie Morgan – Obituary

Mrs. Josie Morgan, age 82 of Defeated Creek, died Wednesday afternoon, October 29 at her home.  She is survived by: children, Veronica Sanderson Fulton of Defeated Creek, Reuben Olivero and wife Kitty of Tampa, Florida, Danny Olivero and wife Laura of Tampa, Florida;...

Mrs. Inez (Granny) Mabery Holland 

Mrs. Inez (Granny) Mabery Holland  Mrs. Inez (Granny) Mabery Holland age 95 of the Gladdice Community died Tuesday afternoon, October 28 at her home.  She is survived by: 4 granddaughters, Lindsey Holland of Sparta, Katherine Holland of Peachtree City, Georgia,...

Mr. Doug Lawson

Mr. Doug Lawson Mr. Doug Lawson, age 78 of Club Springs, died Monday morning, October 27 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville.  He is survived by: children, Kathryn Marshall West and husband Kyle of Club Springs, Michael Brian Lawson and wife...

Smith County High Cross Country Heads to State

submitted by Connie Holder The Smith County High School Cross Country team is headed to the TSSAA State Championships once again — marking their fifth consecutive trip to state. Leading the way for the Owls, Tayden Rigsby earned a state berth with an impressive...

Mrs. June Farley McKinney 

Mrs. June Farley McKinney  Mrs. June Farley McKinney (affectionately known as Mama June), age 93 of Gordonsville, TN, passed away on October 27, 2025.Mrs. McKinney was born on December 12, 1931, in Monoville, TN to the late John D. Farley and Belva Key Farley. She was...