Check out the June 2023 edition of “An Ounce of Prevention”, the monthly newsletter from the Smith County Drug Prevention Coalition! Read this month’s newsletter to learn more about the Smith County Drug Prevention Coalition. For more information about the Smith...

As the weather gets warmer and the sun shines longer, many of us are spending more time outdoors. While that bright sunshine has a positive impact on your mood, it has a negative impact on your skin. The sun’s rays can damage your skin in as little as 15 minutes. It’s...

The Carthage City Pool officially began its season on Saturday May 27th. The pool is open to the public Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday hours are from 1-5 p.m. Admission for all ages is $5 per day. A pool pass is $75 per person for the season....

2023 Graduates of Tn Tech celebrate COOKEVILLE, TN - Fifty-three Smith County natives were named to Tennessee Tech University’s Dean’s List for the spring 2023 semester.The total includes 16 students from Carthage, 12 students from Brush Creek, six students from...

UCEMC CEO/ GM Jennifer Brogdon (Center left) gets help with the scissors from District Manager Tommy Pitman and Asst. GM Tammie Key, as the remodeled Carthage District office lobby opened with a Ribbon Cutting ceremony on Thursday, June 1st. Several community members,...

The Fair on the River is right around the corner! Any Smith County resident over the age of 18 or current member of a Family and Community Education (FCE) Club may enter items for the Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) exhibits. This year, the FCS exhibits will be...

Since 1939, the month of June has been used to help promote dairy food products and the hard-working men and women who produce them. As excellent sources of calcium, vitamin D, and potassium, dairy foods like milk, yogurt, and cheese are smart choices to add to your...

COOKEVILLE, TN—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 June. During the local office...

NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is inviting the public to take part in the Agency’s wild turkey summer observational survey. The survey was opened to the public last year and will be an annual opportunity. The survey runs from June 1 through Aug...

Kidspace  located at 245 JMZ Drive in Gordonsville, TN recently celebrated joining the Smith County Chamber of Commerce with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Kidspace is a licensed Child Care Center owned by Jade Dorsam.  Jade was born and raised in Southern...

For elderly and disabled people, doctor and hospital visits can be a regular part of life, causing a seemingly never-ending stream of medical bills. For those with low incomes, even the portion of those bills not covered by Medicare can be unaffordable. Thankfully, a...

Defeated Creek Marina will host a Flea Market on Saturday, June 3rd from 8am-4pm. There will be over 75 vendors of all sorts.  Family fun will include face painting, bounce houses, animals and a gellyballz activities for kids. Food trucks and dessert vendors and...

Washington, DC—U.S. Representative John Rose voted “Yes” on H.R. 467, the Halt Fentanyl Act, which would permanently classify fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and allow law enforcement...