Sheriffs department deputies make several arrests with multiple charges
By Eddie West Staff Writer A man driving without being buckled up faces multiple charges, including possession of methamphetamine and child abuse/neglect, following a sheriffs department investigation. Deputy Nathan Williams was on patrol on Interstate 40 in the Gordonsville area when he noticed a male subject driving without wearing his seatbelt. The driver exited the…
Read MoreWilliam Walton Harvest Festival set for Saturday
The annual William Walton Harvest Festival will be held Saturday (September 28) in downtown Carthage. The annual event features various craft and food vendors, live entertainment, pioneer craft demonstrations, activities for youth and a beauty pageant. It’s a special year for the event as the county is celebrating its 225th Anniversary. An Authentic Costume Contest…
Read MorePOSITIVE STEP; Owls soar to first victory at 3-2A rival Trousdale, balanced offensive attack; stout defense on display
By Terry Collins Courier Sports HARTSVILLE — The Smith County High Owls football team traveled to Hartsville last Friday night to renew an old rivalry. Both teams had struggled to start the 2024 season as the Owls were 0-4 while the Yellow Jackets were 1-3 with a forfeit. Both teams had struggled offensively with Trousdale Co.…
Read MoreUNBEATENS CLASH; Gordonsville dealt first setback, fall to Class 4A powerhouse DeKalb Co.
By Shea Haile Courier Sports GORDONSVILLE — In a four quarter battle, the Gordonsville High Tigers football team was dealt their first loss of the 2024 season against undefeated Class 4A power DeKalb County. The Black-and-Gold Tigers took home the 35-21 victory last Friday night at Turney Ford Field in the meeting of unbeatens. Gordonsville fell…
Read MoreLegal & Public Notices For The Week Of 09/26/24
STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Ernest T. MahaneyCase#80CH1-2024-PR-2814 Notice is hereby given that on the 16th day of September, 2024, Letters of Administration in respect to the estate of Ernest T. Mahaney, Deceased, who died on the 9th day of August, 2024, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Floyd Mofield
Longtime Lock Seven Community resident, Mr. Floyd Mofield, died at the age of 85 at10:03 p.m. Friday evening September 20, 2024 with his wife and daughter-in-law, Barbara at his bedside. Mr. Mofield was pronounced deceased at 11:48 p.m. by Gentiva Hospice of Livingston who had been assisting the family with his care. Eld. Dave Silcox,…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Mark Allen Pettross
Carthage native Mr. Mark Allen Pettross passed away in Gallatin, Tennessee on July 6, 2024, after a lengthy illness. He was 69. He was cremated and a private burial for the family was held at Ridgewood Cemetery in the Pettross family burial plots. Born July 22, 1954 in Lebanon, Tennessee at McFarland Hospital, he was…
Read MoreState studies bridge plans; residents still using structure
By Eddie West Staff Writer Plans for a state-funded replacement bridge in the Four Way Inn community continue to move forward, according to Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) officials. The bridge is located at the intersection of Old Kemp Hollow Lane and Highway 80 (Pleasant Shade Highway) and crosses Peytons Creek. For safety reasons, the…
Read MoreTIGERS PASS REGION TEST
By Shea Haile Courier Sports GORDONSVILLE — The Gordonsville High Tigers football team continued their early season dominance with a 48-14 Region 4-1A opening victory over Jo Byrns. Big Blue remained unbeaten and improved to 4-0 overall. The unit began region play with a victory as the Tigers outgained the Red Devils 403 to 214 —…
Read MoreSPEEDY MACON RACES BY OWLS
By Terry Collins Courier Sports CARTHAGE — The Smith County High Owls football team moved their game a day earlier because of the threat of inclement weather as they played their third home game of the season. The Thursday night matchup saw Class 4A Macon County come to town as they suffered a heart-breaking 35-34 loss…
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