Smith County News Headlines
Carthage Junction Depot Features Artwork from Smith County Youth
The Carthage Junction Depot invites you to visit our Third Annual Youth Art Show. School age children across the county were invited to submit work for consideration and a beautiful array of work is now assembled in the gallery. We hope you will join us in celebrating...
‘Cheer or go to jail’ – SRO cheers on Gordonsville High School Basketball Team
In a thrilling sectional game that saw the Gordonsville High School Men's Basketball team secure a historic victory over the South Pittsburg Pirates, one figure stood out among the sea of fans, rallying support in a unique and memorable way. Nick Campbell, a deputy at...
March 5, 2024 Presidential Preference Primary & Smith County Republican Primary Election Results
Voters had the opportunity to cast ballots in a variety of races during the March 5, 2024 Presidential Preference Primary & Smith County Republican Primary, including President, Delegates At-Large, County Commission, School Board, Tax Assessor, Road...
SCHS Owls Soccer: New Season, New Head Coach, Same Owls Spirit
Picture from left to right: Nicholus Bussell, Wesley Kemp, managers: Kiley Jenkins, Abby Harriman, Emma Butler and Karma Pickett. High school soccer is back. The Smith County High School Owls begin their 2024 Campaign with a third less players and a new Head Coach. ...
Small Businesses No Longer Have to File Business Tax
NASHVILLE – It’s almost time to file your 2023 business tax return. Thanks to recent legislation, beginning this year over 100,000 small businesses will no longer be required to file a return and pay this tax. The Tennessee Works Tax Act eliminated the annual business...
Pleasant Shade Community Center Spring Craft Fair March 16, 2024
The Pleasant Shade Community Center will host a Spring Craft Fair with homemade baked goods and crafts. On Saturday, March 16, 2024 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Check out the Facebook page for more information and vendor information. Pleasant Shade Community Center is located...
Vehicle Search Causes Drug Bust
Claudine Bartley Sgt. Junior Fields and Deputy Bert Collins responded to 58 Hartsville Pike to assist State Probation with a probation search on Claudine Bartley. Upon arrival, contact was made with Mrs. Bartley's mother, who confirmed that Mrs. Claudine Bartley was...
Presidential Preference Primary & Republican County Primary Election set for Tuesday, March 5
https://youtu.be/fbllmw9tp3E The presidential field is set in Tennessee for the March 5, 2024, Super Tuesday Presidential Preference Primary and County Primary Election. On Super Tuesday, 15 other states will join Tennessee in helping decide each party's presidential...
Food for Thought – Household Hints
With hints of Spring peeking through Spring Cleaning comes to mind. Here are a few household hints, you can use while Spring Cleaning. · Mix peroxide with water in a spray bottle and clean your counters and cutting boards to kill bacteria. · Glass cleaner: ¼ cup white...
UT Extension News: Jumpstart your 2024 Garden
By Katie Martin - Smith County Extension Agent If you are anything like me, these warmer days have you itching for spring and getting your hands in the dirt in the garden. To get a jumpstart on your flowers or vegetables this year, you might consider starting seeds...
5-Star Citizens Bank A Source of Security in an Insecure World
BauerFinancial, Inc., the Nation’s Premier Bank Rating Firm, is pleased to announce that Citizens Bank, Carthage, TN, has earned its highest, 5-Star Superior rating for financial strength and stability for the 141st consecutive quarter. Having maintained its financial...
U.S. Representative John Rose Announces March Local Office Hours
U.S. Representative John Rose’s (TN-6) district staff will hold a series of local office hours for constituents to connect directly with caseworkers and receive assistance with federal agencies throughout the month of March. During the local office hours, district...
High-Speed Chase and Drug Bust Unfold in Riddleton as Suspect Leaves Passenger Behind
Wilburt Gooch Around 7:59 pm, Deputy Burleson observed a vehicle traveling westbound on Highway 25 in the Riddleton area. Deploying the radar system in his patrol car, Deputy Burleson clocked the vehicle at 68 mph in a 55 mph zone. Upon attempting to stop the vehicle,...
Business Spotlight:Â John Dixon, LPC-MHSP
John Dixon, LPC-MHSPIndividual and Family Counseling Smith County Insider welcomes John Dixon, LPC-MHSP to the community. Dixon will provide mental health counseling services (In-person and Telehealth) to individuals (children, adolescents, and adults) and families,...
Major Drug Bust as Smith County Authorities Thwart Crystal Methamphetamine Delivery
Ardnas Miles A joint operation led by Sgt. Junior Fields of the Smith County Sheriff's Office intercepted a planned drug delivery, resulting in an arrest and the seizure of a substantial quantity of Crystal Methamphetamine. The operation began in early fall when Sgt....
Smith County Playhouse presents Les Miserables March 8-17th at SCHS Auditorium
Smith County Playhouse Les Miserables will open March 8th. The play will run thru March 17th with shows on Friday and Saturday Night at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Tickets for Les Miserables: School Edition are on sale NOW! Click on the link below for tickets or...
Gospel Event Sponsored by Area Churches of Christ March 3rd-7th at the Smith County Ag Center
Area Churches of Christ including Bagdad, Brush Creek, Carthage, Gordonsville, Montrose & Rome will host an Area-Wide Gospel Meeting at the Smith County Ag Center March 3rd-7th. Singing will begin at 6:30 p.m. Jeff Archey will be the featured speaker. For more...
Local Student Awarded Scholarship by Tennessee Council of Cooperatives
The Tennessee Council of Cooperatives recently awarded a $1,000 scholarship to Ashley Noel Barrow of Gordonsville. Ashley is a student at Tennessee Tech University. Ashley is a Junior working toward a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture; Nursery and Landscape Management....
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