School Board narrows candidates
The county’s school board will be interviewing six applicants to become the school system’s new director of schools. The final six candidates include John Ash, Elizabeth Lackey, Mike Lytle, Jimmy Maynord, Bobby Storie and Tim Towns. The six were selected from 10 applicants. Originally, the school board received 12 applicants for the position. Of the…
Read MoreMurder suspect to be extradited
By Eddie West Staff Writer A man facing murder charges in Texas is expected to be extradited to that state this week. The suspect was arrested following a pursuit along Interstate 40 and subsequent investigation conducted by the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) and a Smith County Sheriffs Department deputy. On January 24, Deputy Nathan Williams responded…
Read MoreBRAVE EFFORT; Defeated Braves hoops programs claim county tournament championship hardware
No. 1 seed Lady Braves topple GJHS for tournament crown, 40-27 COUNTY ELEMENTARY BASKETBALL TOURNEY GIRLS CHAMPIONSHIP Defeated 40, Gordonsville 27 By Shea Haile, Terry Collins Courier Sports CARTHAGE — The top prize in the Smith County Elementary girls bracket was on the line last Saturday evening at Smith County High as the No.1 seeded Defeated Lady Braves battled…
Read MoreLegal & Public Notices For The Week Of 02/12/26
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms, and conditions of a Deed of Trust Note dated February 2, 2021, and the Deed of Trust of even date securing the same, recorded February 4, 2021, in Book No. 394, at Page 360, in Office of the Register of Deeds…
Read MoreObit – Hughie Hackett
Retired Tennessee State Trooper Sergent, Hughie Hackett, was discovered deceased at his Boone Drive home in Cookeville on Wednesday evening February 4, 2026. He was pronounced deceased at 6:30 p.m. His pastor, Eld. Scott Rigsby officiated at the 1 p.m. Monday afternoon February 9th funeral services from the Carthage Chapel of Sanderson Funeral Home and…
Read MoreObit – Mrs. Effie Reeves
Mrs. Effie Reeves of the Sykes Community peacefully entered into her eternal rest at 5:30 a.m. Saturday morning February 7, 2026 at The Pavilion in Lebanon where she had made her home since September 26, 2024. Mrs. Reeves was 86 and was under the care of Gentiva Hospice of Lebanon. Mrs. Reeves was at the…
Read MoreObit – Mrs. Debbie Boblett
Hiwassee Community homemaker, Mrs. Debbie Boblett, departed her earthly journey peacefully at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville with her daughter Mistty & niece Carla at her bedside at 11:20 p.m. Tuesday evening February 3, 2026. She was admitted December 30th receiving treatment for cancer and died at the age of 64, three days…
Read MoreObit – Howard Michael Hadden
Born Howard Michael Hadden on July 16th, 1956, in Perry, GA to Emma Elizabeth Louise (Greene) & John B. Hadden, of Bonaire, GA; he was placed on active duty in Heaven on Monday, February 2nd, 2026. A proud veteran of the United States Navy and mentor to many, Mike was the champion of second (and…
Read MoreObit – Sammy Dempsey Overstreet
Sammy Dempsey Overstreet, aged 85, of Brush Creek, Tennessee, departed this life on February 5, 2026. Born on July 15, 1940, to the late John and Mattie Overstreet in Lancaster, Tennessee, Sammy was a devoted family man and a proud zinc miner, where he dedicated many years. A hard-working husband, father, grandfather and friend whose…
Read MoreObit – Lawrence (Larry) Davis Raye
Lawrence (Larry) Davis Raye passed away peacefully on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026. Larry was born July 14, 1941 to Jack Davis Ray and Mozelle Denny Ray. A native of Smith County, Larry and his wife, Sally Cox Raye resided in Nashville for the last 50 years of their lives. Larry retired as Director of Disability…
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