County fair tabloid inside
Readers will find the 2023 edition of the Smith County Fair-The Fair on the River program inside this week’s edition of the Courier. The annual program details the schedule of activities, entertainment, rules and regulations for exhibit entries, costs, as well as other information.
Read MoreCash, drugs seized, two arrested
By Eddie West Staff Writer Thousands of dollars in cash as well as a large amount of drugs were seized during a sheriffs department investigation in which two men were arrested, Thursday night. Drugs discovered included heroin and a large amount of methamphetamine. In addition, one of the two men arrested in the investigation is…
Read MoreBANE CALIFORNIA BOUND
By Shea Haile Courier Sports GORDONSVILLE — The dedication and hard work from 2023 Gordonsville High graduate and Tigerettes volleyball standout Daycee Bane has resulted in national recognition and the opportunity for Bane to continue her career at California’s Life Pacific University in San Dimas, CA. However, before Bane begins her next chapter as a…
Read MoreLegal & Public Notices For The Week Of 06/08/23
STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF David H. Robinson Case # 80CH1-2023-PR-2715 Notice is hereby given that on the 24th day of May, 2023, Letters of Testamentary in respect to the estate of David H. Robinson, Deceased, who died on the 18th day of April 2023, were issued to the undersigned by…
Read MoreObit – Ms. Marie Gross
Ms. Marie Gross of Cookeville and formerly of South Carthage and the Chestnut Mound Community, died peacefully at 3 a.m. Friday morning June 2, 2023 at the Charter Senior Living Center in Cookeville where she made her home. She was under the care of Gentiva Hospice of Cookeville at the time of her death. Funeral…
Read MoreObit – Mrs. Arlene Wood
Arlene Wood, age 91 was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 28, 2023. She died peacefully surrounded by her family. Mrs. Wood was born December 31, 1931, in Pleasant Hill, TN, the daughter of Bessie Lou and Arliss Dodson. She was preceded in death by her parents and her stepdad AsaLee…
Read More2023 Gordonsville Softball Class A State Champions
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Read MoreLinder qualifies for U.S. Women’s Open golf championship
Four time individual TSSAA (Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association) state champion golfer and Gordonsville High School graduate Sophie Linder qualified for the United States Golf Association’s U.S. Women’s Open at the Pebble Beach Golf Resort in California. The U.S. Women’s Open is July 6 – July 9. Linder, who will join the Ole Miss Rebels…
Read More‘ELA’ TCAP score tops state average
The Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) released the all-important 2023 third grade English Language Arts (ELA) averages for all districts in the state Wednesday (May 24). Overall, Smith County students scored above the state average of forty percent in proficiency. Smith County totals include: Proficiency—44.04; Exceeds—9.47; Meets—34.57; Approaching—40.74; Below—15.23. Of neighboring county school systems Wilson…
Read MoreSchool system purchasing two buildings with federal funds
By Eddie West Staff Writer The county’s school system is looking to purchase the former Save-a-lot building as well as the former Tennplasco building both located in Carthage. Plans are to convert the former Save-a-lot building into an educational facility, aimed at preparing graduating students for workforce ready technically skilled occupations. Plans are to use…
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