Police allege fence contractor took down payments, failed to do work
By Eddie West Staff Writer The sheriffs department and Gordonsville police have filed charges after a fence contractor allegedly accepted down payments for projects from residents but failed to provide the services. In December of last year, the county’s grand jury returned two indictments against Anthony Allen Henson, 45, Brush Creek, each for misappropriation of…
Read MoreFarm Bureau’s Ag Day held
Farm Bureau Ag Day was held on Friday. During the event youth learn about farm animals, farming as well as outdoor activities and outdoor safety. The event is held every other year.
Read MoreLegal & Public Notices For The Week Of 04/18/24
NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms, and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated October 14, 2022, executed by ALAN SHANE BARRETT, conveying certain real property therein described to THOMAS E. ANDERTON, JR., Trustee for Liberty State Bank, with said Deed of Trust of record in…
Read MoreObit – Mrs. Eleanor Petty Myers
Mrs. Eleanor Petty Myers, a homemaker of South Carthage, transferred into the arms of the angels at her Lester Avenue home on Thursday morning April 11, 2024 with her family present. She was pronounced deceased at 10:30 a.m. by Gentiva Hospice of Livingston who had been assisting the family with her care in her final…
Read MoreObit – Mr. David Harper
Mr. David Harper, age 58, of the Tanglewood Community was pronounced deceased at 10:12 a.m. Thursday morning April 11, 2024 at the TriStar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville where he was admitted March 26th being treated for multiple organ failure. Mr. Harper was at the Carthage Chapel of Sanderson Funeral Home where his services were…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Dale Hunt
Carthage native, Mr. Dale Hunt of Lebanon, died March 11, 2024 at the age of 69 at the Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital in Lebanon. Memorial services are scheduled to be held to Celebrate his Life on Saturday morning April 27th at 11 a.m. in the Garden of the Cross at the Smith County Memorial Gardens.…
Read MoreObit – Mrs. Louise Glover
Mrs. Louise Glover, age 84, of Gordonsville, TN, passed away Friday, April 12, 2024, lovingly surrounded by her family at her home. Born Mary Louise Harris in Baxter, TN on May 6, 1939, to the late Tandy and Estelle Fields Harris. Louise was a 1958 graduate of Baxter Seminary. She married the love of her…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Warner Owen Hale
Mr. Warner Owen Hale, age 55 of Carthage, TN, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. Mr. Hale was born December 2, 1968 in Detroit, MI, a son of Frances Elaine Woodard Thompson and the late James Hale. He was also preceded in death by grandparents; Violet and Dewey Woodard and Warner and Georgia Mae…
Read MoreCarthage man leads police on bizarre pursuit on motorcycle
By Eddie West Staff Writer A Carthage man led law enforcement authorities on a two county pursuit while riding a motorcycle without a helmet and faces multiple charges. The pursuit began when sheriffs department Deputy Bert Collins observed the man riding the motorcycle at a high rate of speed on Cookeville Highway. After pulling behind…
Read More2023-2024 ALL COUNTY BASKETBALL TEAM
This week’s edition includes the 2023-2024 All County Basketball Teams for the girls and boys – Headlined by Boys Player of the Year, Cooper Williams (Forks River) and Girls Player of the Year, Makenna White (Smith Co. Middle School)
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