HALL PROMOTED AT WILSON BANK Jason Hall has been promoted to Smith County market leader at Wilson Bank & Trust, bank officials announced recently. In this role, Hall will provide oversight for the bank’s Smith County offices and lead efforts for continued growth in this market. Hall’s 27 years of experience in the banking industry…

COUNTY MAYOR SEES LIKELY DECREASE IN PROPERTY TAX County property owners could receive some much welcomed news in the weeks ahead. As county budget discussions are nearing, there’s an indication a decrease in the county’s $2.73 property tax this year could be upcoming. With a positive financial outlook for the county going into budget talks,…

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT CHARGES TWICE IN 1 DAY An Elmwood man was arrested twice in one day for aggravated assault, last week. According to law enforcement authorities, the man, identified as Shawn Allen Smith, 38, was arrested in the morning hours on Monday, February 8, by the sheriff’s department in the Elmwood community and was released…

 THREE SMITH COUNTIANS VICTIMS OF WRECKS IN SEVEN DAYS This year is off to a tragic start on roadways. Three separate accidents in three counties claimed the lives of three Smith County residents over a seven day period which spanned from February 1 to February 7. The latest accident claimed the life of a Rome…