Yesterday afternoon SMITH COUNTY RESCUE SQUAD was dispatched to assist some kayakers. We launched from the ramp at the Ag Center and quickly located the individuals an assisted one back to the ramp while the other two followed. The river in the area the individual...

The 2026 Miss and Mister Toddler Fairest of the Fair Pageants were held at the Smith County Fair on Wednesday night, July 1st, 2026. Mr. Toddler Fairest of the Fair 2026 was Daxton Forrester (pictured above) The winner of the 2026 Smith County Miss Toddler Fairest of...

The 2026 Miss and Mister Tiny Fairest of the Fair Pageants were held at the Smith County Fair on Wednesday night, July 1st 2026. Mr. Tiny Fairest of the Fair 2026 was Asher Thomas Reed (left) and 1st Runner up was Logan James Inman. The winner of the 20256 Smith...

A brand-new pageant competition made its debut at the 2026 Smith County Fair as organizers introduced the inaugural Boots, Bows and Bling Pageant, adding another exciting tradition to this year's fair festivities. The first year of the competition saw a great start,...

The 2026 Miss Fairest of the Fair Pageant was held at the Smith County Fair on Saturday, June 27, 2026. Eleven lovely ladies participated in the Miss Fairest of the Fair Pageant. Most Photogenic was awarded to Annabella Stevens, People’s Choice was Carly Phillips and...

The 2026 Miss Teen Fairest of the Fair Pageant was held at the Smith County Fair on Saturday, June 27, 20265 Fifteen amazing teens ages participated in the Teen Fairest of the Fair Pageant. Most Photogenic was awarded to Kinley Duncan, People’s Choice was Sophie Mae...

The 2026 Miss Elite Fairest of the Fair Pageant was held at the Smith County Fair on Saturday, June 27, 2026. Eight lovely ladies ages participated in the Miss Elite Fairest of the Fair Pageant. Most Photogenic was awarded to Jennifer Bauer and People’s Choice was...

The 2026 Senior Fairest of the Fair Pageant was held at the Smith County Fair on Saturday, June 27th, 2026 The winner of the 2026 Smith County Senior Fairest of the Fair Pageant was Lauren Clement (center), 1st Runner Up was Darlene Fleetwood. (right) ...

The Fair kicked off this afternoon with its first official event Friday, June 26, 2026 The archery competition is always a stand alone event for obvious reasons, arrows and people don't mix! Congrats to all who competed! The winners for the 2026 Archery Competition...

MARTIN, Tenn. – June 26, 2026 – LOCAL STUDENT ATTENDS GOVERNOR’S SCHOOL – Among the 32 students statewide to participate in the Tennessee Governor’s School for the Agricultural Sciences from May 31 through June 26 was Marshall Apple (back row, second from left) of...

Submitted by Rachel Petty, Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development A team of four senior high Smith County 4-H’ers recently earned the title of State 4-H Wildlife Judging Champions at the 2026 Tennessee 4-H Wildlife Judging Contest, which was held at the Latimer Scout...

  The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is once again participating in Operation Dry Water (ODW), a year-round boating under the influence (BUI) and enforcement campaign. ODW’s heightened awareness and enforcement annually takes place around the July 4th...

With dangerous heat and humidity expected to settle across Middle Tennessee through early next week, Ascension Saint Thomas is urging residents to take precautions against heat-related illnesses and recognize the warning signs before a medical emergency occurs....

NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is informing off-highway vehicle (OHV) riders on North Cumberland Wildlife Management Area (NCWMA) of important updates taking effect July 1, 2026, following the enactment of Public Chapter No. 1120, an...

  Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) is advising motorists to use caution as crews and contractors perform electrical line work across Interstate 24 near Exit 76 in Murfreesboro on Sunday morning, June 28. The project will require one full interstate traffic...

NASHVILLE – Angela Moss, 55, of Gordonsville, Tennessee, has been charged in a federal indictment with seven counts of health care fraud and twelve counts of unauthorized distribution of controlled substances in connection with a multi-year scheme involving the...