Smith County News Headlines
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny Saturday, April 8, 2023
The American Veterans Ladies Auxiliary post 389 will host breakfast with the Easter Bunny on Saturday, April 8, 2023 from 8-10 a.m. at American Legion Hall, 215 Main Street North in Carthage. Pancakes, eggs, sausage or bacon and beverage will be available for $10 per...
Driving on Revoked License leads to Pills Found and 2 Arrests
Jeremy Darnell Destiny Gonzalez On February 2nd, Deputy Nathan Williams observed Jeremy Darnell’s vehicle sitting at the StageCoach market in Dixon Springs. Due to being previously stopped in the same vehicle and a revoked driver's license, Williams initiated a...
Smith County Competes in 4-H Horse Judging Contest
Back row from left to right: Coach Caitlin Rossington, Kynlee Davis, Cheyenne Ricketts, Gabe Harville, Turner Harville, and Tana Harville. Front Row from left to right: Paisley Daniels, Steven Scalzo, Addison Daniels, Jay Driver, and Clay Driver. By Katie Martin,...
Citizens Bank earns Bauer’s top 5-star rating
Carthage, TN - March 2023: BauerFinancial, Inc., the Nation’s Premier Bank Rating Firm, is proud to announce that Citizens Bank has once again earned its top (5-Star) rating for financial strength and stability. Having earned Bauer’s top (5-Star) rating for 137...
2023 Smith County Owls Mens Soccer Team
This is the 20th anniversary for the Smith County Mens Soccer team. The first team, led by Coach Scott Apple launched 2003 with 15 members. The current team is twice that size and has grown in skill and level of play with much success. The staff for the...
Smith County Humane hosts Pancakes for Paws and Fundraising Auction April 1st
The Smith County Humane Association will hold a fundraising event Saturday, April 1st. They will start the day with Pancakes for Paws from 7 a.m. – 10 a.m. A breakfast plate for adults will be $7 and include 3 pancakes, 2 sausage and coffee or orange juice. Plates for...
Smith County Rescue Squad Annual Roadblock- April 1, 2023
The Smith County Rescue Squad will be holding their annual roadblock fundraiser on Saturday, April 1, 2023 in Carthage, South Carthage, and Gordonsville. The roadblock will begin at 8:00 a.m. and go until approximately 12:00 noon. The funds collected will assist...
Hometown guys host “Where’s the Line” podcast
Britt Dillard and Joseph West are the hosts of the “Where’s the Line” podcast. Both are Smith County residents and Gordonsville High School graduates who a little more than a year ago decided to put into action an idea that had been in the making for a few...
Keep Smith County Beautiful Spring Clean-up Day March 28, 2023
The Keep Smith County Beautiful committee is hosting a Spring Break clean-up day on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, The day will begin at the Smith County Chamber of Commerce at 9 a.m. and end at 1 p.m. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided. Gloves and safety vests...
Bran-Em Trucking Company now hiring drivers
Bran-Em Trucking Company is now hiring drivers. Applicants must be 21 years or older have a valid Class A CDL license, current DOT Medical Card, 2 years of recent tractor-trailer experience and clean driving record. A background check and clean drug screen will also...
Ricky Bowman sentenced for selling methamphetamine
Press Release from District Attorney General, Jason Lawson’s Office Ricky Bryan Bowman A Smith County drug dealer was recently sentenced to serve 30 years in the Tennessee Department of Correction for Possessing Methamphetamine with Intent to Sell or Deliver in Smith...
Traffic Stop Leads to Recovery of Stolen Items
Justin Penuel On February 12th, Sergeant Junior Fields stopped a Green Dodge Ram pickup after observing the vehicle had a tail light out. After speaking with Mr. Edwin Marek and the passenger Mr. Justin Penuel a second unit was requested. While speaking to Mr....
Gordonsville High School FCCLA Focus on Homelessness for the Chapter Service Project
Gordonsville High School FCCLA Chapter organized a chapter service project to benefit the local homeless population. Kailey Hawthorne and Molly Jones put together a donation drive in our school and community to raise awareness of homelessness and needed items. GHS...
2023-24 Fishing Regulations in Effect; New Format Guide Available
NASHVILLE --- Tennessee’s 2023-24 fishing regulations are now in effect and anglers are encouraged to obtain the new Tennessee Fishing Guide now available at locations throughout the state, on the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency website (www.tnwildlife.org) and on...
Periwinkle Trail Ribbon Cutting – The Upper Cumberland’s newest hiking trail on Cordell Hull Lake
The Upper Cumberland’s newest hiking trail is a 2.65 mile linear path along the shores of Cordell Hull Lake that meanders through both Smith and Jackson counties. The Periwinkle Trail is a joint accomplishment of community volunteers, local businesses and a...
Hessmer convicted of meth possession for resale
Press Release from District Attorney General, Jason Lawson’s Office John Allen Hessmer A Wilson County man has been convicted of Possessing Methamphetamine for Resale in Smith County after a two-day Jury trial. John Hessmer was convicted on February 22 of bringing...
Record Number of Companies Registered in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee has a record number of companies registered in the state, according to the new Quarterly Business and Economic Indicators report issued by the Secretary of State’s Office. The approximately 486,000 business entities operating in the...
Food for Thought: Tips to prevent dryer fires
With the fast pace of life, we are usually trying to find faster and easier ways to do chores, especially housework. Sometimes the easier or faster way may not be the safest way. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in the United States clothes...
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