Smith County News Headlines
Two men arrested, charged in shooting of THP Trooper
COOKEVILLE - Two men face felony charges in connection to the ongoing investigation of a shooting last week of a trooper from the Tennessee Highway Patrol. At the request of 13th Judicial District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway, TBI special agents began...
Smith County Board of Education Receives $313,906 Tire Program Grant
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced a grant of $313,906 for the Smith County Board of Education from the state’s Tire Environmental Act Program. The Smith County Board of Education will provide matching funds of $78,476 and...
Trousdale County Grand Jury indicted 29 Offenders Occurring in Prison
The June 2024 session of the Trousdale County Grand Jury indicted 29 defendants for cases occurring at Trousdale Turner Correctional Center. Of the 29 people indicted, 25 offenders were in possession of contraband inside of the prison, consisting of drugs, weapons, or...
River City Ball donates over $20,000 to local non-profits and graduating seniors
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9qdI0MUmKc On Wednesday, July 17, 2024, the River City Ball committee donated $10,000 each to the Spot and Smith County Humane, made possible by the funds raised at the 2024 River City Ball. The River City Ball presented by Rackley...
Diamond Jubilee Celebration for SCHS Class of 1964
ROW ONE: Donna Skelton Macon, Jane Gore Moore, Patsy Piper Nahay, Shirley Horton Harbison, teacher Wayne Lankford, Mary Friss Wilburn Lamoureux, Sharon Barnes Halliburton, Hilda Lambert Bailey, Jane High, Vivian Reynolds. ROW TWO: Donny Harbison, Michael Nixon, Sammy...
Upperman High School Fishing Booster Club Treasurer Stole $14,806
An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller's Office has resulted in the indictment of Rosemary Downs, the former treasurer of the Upperman High School Fishing Booster Club in Baxter, TN. The booster club supports the school's fishing team and is led by parents and...
Free Back to School Haircuts on July 29th
Free back to school haircuts will be offered at The Spot on July 29th from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Several local hair stylists and barbers are participating. The Smith County Drug Prevention Coalition will be providing free school supplies. Snacks and drinks will also be...
Community KidZ Choir performance this Saturday, July 20th
This year, over 30 children across Smith County and surrounding areas participated in the Community KidZ Choir week-long camp. They will host a worship service on July 20, 2024 at 6pm at the Smith County Ag Center and present the musical Christmas Starr! They have...
New Smith County Health Department Dentist is Now Open
The Smith County Health Department is proud to announce that Dr. Bozeman is now serving patients in the Smith County Health Department dental clinic. Tooth decay is one of the most common chronic conditions throughout the United States, as well as Tennessee, and oral...
DA Lawson to Lead Statewide District Attorneys General Conference
Jason Lawson, 15th Judicial District Attorney General, has been elected by fellow members of the Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference (TNDAGC) to serve as part of the statewide organization’s Executive Committee, the Conference’s highest leadership team. In...
American Legion FREE Concert Series on Saturday, July 20th
The Veterans of American Legion Post 57 will hold a free summer concert at the Historic Smith County Courthouse in Downtown Carthage on July 20th from 6-9 PM. The American Legion Auxillary will be selling desserts and drinks and giving out waters. Also, the Veteran's...
KFC/Taco Bell hosting hiring party
Looking for a full or part-time job? KFC/Taco Bell in Gordonsville is hosting a hiring parting on Thursday, July 18th, 1- 5 p.m. Come, bring a friend and grab a snack. Information about positions and interviews will be available.
Beat the Back-to-School Blues at the Smith County Back-2-School Bash!
The Smith County Events Committee is thrilled to announce the return of the Back-to-School Bash! This free, family-friendly event will be held on Saturday, July 27th from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Smith County Chamber of Commerce. The Bash is the perfect way...
Carthage United Methodist Church VBS July 29-31, 2024
Join us at Carthage United Methodist Church in Carthage for three nights full of farm fresh fun and faith as we learn about the Lord and the harvest He has prepared for us! Our VBS program is open to children ages 3-11. Click the ticket link to sign-up online or...
Suspect arrested following incident at Buffalo Valley Rest Area
Armed Man Threatens Public at Buffalo Valley Rest Area, Prompting Massive Law Enforcement Response Early in the morning on July 14, 2024, local law enforcement responded to a distressing incident at the Buffalo Valley Rest Area. A male suspect, armed with a shotgun,...
Sheriff’s Office looking for man that held people at gunpoint at Buffalo Valley Rest Area
The Smith County Sheriff’s Office is on the lookout for a man who allegedly evaded the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) and held people at gunpoint at a rest area on Sunday morning. Sheriff Steve Hopper reported that the incident occurred at the Buffalo Valley Rest Area...
Food for Thought – Fireflies
My little girl, husband, and I enjoyed catching fireflies together the other night. We would race to see who could catch one first and put it in a fruit jar to see many of them light up together before we released them back into the night. I grew up racing my brother...
4-H News – Local Youth Make Memories & Friends
During the second week of June, Smith County 4-H took 53 happy campers to the Clyde M. York 4-H Center in Crossville, Tennessee, for a fun-filled week of 4-H Camp. Campers had a great time making new friends, trying new things, ziplining, swimming, making crafts,...
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