MOTHER NATURE CALLS GAME; Lightning halts Tigers’ season opener at Coalfield, Big Blue claims 21-18 victory
By Shea Haile Courier Sports COALFIELD — It was an eventful gridiron season opener for the Gordonsville High Tigers when the unit traveled to Coalfield High School for a test against the Class 1A contender Yellow Jackets last Friday night. After two weather delays because of lightning, the contest was called with 1:18 remaining in the…
Read MoreSchool board divided over schools director termination
By Eddie West Staff Writer An attempt to terminate Director of Schools Barry Smith’s contract by a divided school board failed. School board members were to discuss whether to enter contract extension talks with the director or accept applications for the position as Smith’s current contract will expire next year. Instead board member David McDonald opened…
Read MorePastor asks school system to be ‘neutral’ with policies related to religion at school
By Eddie West Staff Writer A local pastor is asking school officials to be “neutral” when setting school polices pertaining to religious activities. Peytons Creek Baptist Church Pastor Josh Gibbs said he felt the need to come before the board to represent the Christian side of the issue. In November of 2019, a lawsuit was filed…
Read MoreElection season 2026 underway with county primaries
By Eddie West Staff Writer Election season 2026 is underway. At the county level, Democratic and Republican primary elections are set for May 5 (2026). This means candidates and potential candidates at the county level are already out and about. Meanwhile, residents are debating who’s running or who might be thinking about running for a particular…
Read MoreLegal & Public Notices For The Week Of 08/28/25
STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Jackie Donald Colton, Sr. Case#80CH1-2025-PR-2894 Notice is hereby given that on the 15th day of August, 2025, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of Jackie Donald Colton, Sr., Deceased, who died on the 10th day of May, 2025, were issued to the undersigned by the…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Jimmie Wilkerson
Mr. Jimmie Wilkerson age 73 of the Popes Hill Community was pronounced deceased at 3:45 p.m. Saturday afternoon August 16, 2025 at the Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital in Lebanon following an extended illness. Funeral services from the Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home were conducted Thursday afternoon August 21st with Bro. Richard Smith, from Bide Russell…
Read MoreObit – Gina Hibdon
Gina Hibdon of Lebanon, age 62, passed away August 20th, 2025 at her residence. She is preceded in death by her father, Hermon “Sonny” Pulliam. She is survived by her husband, Tim Hibdon; mother, Eleanor Pulliam; father in law, John (Vickie) Hibdon; mother in law, Linda Stanton; daughters, Jamie (Matthew) Redfern and Jennifer Sircy; sister,…
Read MoreHigh School Football Preview
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW The 2025 high school football season gets underway Friday, August 22nd. This week’s issue includes this seasons’ preview of both Smith County High School and Gordonsville High School. Read more in this week’s Courier
Read MoreRepairing slide area will cost state nearly three million dollars
By Eddie West Staff Writer Repair of a slide area on State Highway 141 will cost almost three million dollars. The project was bid by the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) in July. The low bid was submitted by Dement Construction Group at $2,926,194.60 which was award the project. Other bids included: Cleary Construction Inc.—$3,326,633 and…
Read MoreHogans Creek resident discovers passion in crafts
By Eddie West Staff Writer A retired teacher, Hogans Creek resident Dorothy Moyers taught thousands of students during her 35 year career. Today, she’s the student. Whether it’s creating with cloth and other fabrics, preparing and preserving foods or skillfully drawing a picture (pencil art), Moyers has developed a passion for crafting. Following the unexpected death…
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