I, Matthew J. Inyart, would like to formally announce my name for consideration for Smith County Commissioner in District 4 (Rome/Rock City) as a Republican candidate. In May 2017, I was elected to fill an empty District 4 seat on the Smith County Commission. While in...

Gabe Harville (middle) was selected to be one of three delegates to represent the state of Tennessee at the National Youth Summit on Agri-Science in Bethesda, Maryland. by Gabe Harville, Smith County 4-H -- The National 4-H Youth Summit on Agri-Science was held on...

April is a beautiful time of year in Tennessee. Trees begin to show signs of new growth and our hillsides come alive with beautiful shades of green, purple, yellow, and white. In many ways, spring brings hope and new promise in our lives. It is also during this time...

Warmer temperatures may have you itching to get the garden planted as you dream about that fresh tomato on a BLT or fried okra with your favorite dish. Slowing down and taking the time to plan and prepare will increase the likelihood of success in your gardening...

By Steve Norris - Middle Tennessee will see Frost both Saturday morning and Sunday morning as temperatures drop into the low-to-mid 30s. We do expect quite a bit of sunshine and dry weather this weekend. Temperatures will warm back up into the 70s Monday through...

“The 1st Annual Caney Fork Classic Junior Livestock Beef Show, sponsored by the Smith County Republican Party, was a success. FFA students were honored and were given the spotlight to show their livestock. For many students this was the first time showing cows....

The Smith County Pregnancy Help Center is pleased to announce and welcome their new director, Martha Holladay. There has been a lot of changes and renovations at PHC. New hours of service for clients will be Monday 1 - 4 p.m., Wednesday 1-4 p.m., Friday 1- 5 p.m. and...

Smith County L.B.J.&C. Head Start is now accepting new students for the 2022-23 School Year. Children 3-5 years old are eligible for the Headstart program, but spaces are limited and parents are encouraged to apply now. There is no cost for families who choose to...

Pre-K and Kindergarten for the 2022-2023 school year is April 14, 2022. Pre - K students must be 4 years old on or before August 15 in order to start school during the 2022-2023 school year. Kindergarten students must be 5 years old on or before August 15 in...

Tennessee’s 2022 spring turkey hunting season opened in most areas of the state on Saturday, April 2.  In an effort to help the turkey population in specific areas, the season starts April 16 in the Mississippi Alluvial Valley (MAV) unit (consisting of Dyer,...

HG Staffing is hiring multiple positions at Shiroki North America in Gordonsville TN. They are offering a new pay rate up to $17.50 per hour and a Sign-On Bonus. They have immediate openings! No high school diploma of GED required but must be able to pass a background...

On Wednesday, March 30, 2022 Tennessee High Patrol Trooper Jonathan Burke responded to a call on Highway 70 at the Rome Bridge. A dump truck was traveling west on Highway 70 in the Rome community with its dump bed raised and struck the overhead structure of the...

Spring is here and with that comes the time for “spring cleaning.” Spring cleaning is a traditional ritual of getting the spring season off to a good start by cleaning, organizing, and decluttering the home. With modern cleaning equipment and more convenient cleaning...