Federal offices operating with shutdown; Cordell Hull Lake, Dam operations normal
By Eddie West Staff Writer The gates to the Cordell Hull Lake Welcome Center/Resource Managers office were open Thursday morning. Inside the rustic structure, Carthage resident Don Kannapel was on hand at the front desk to greet visitors as usual. There were no signs of the “2025 federal government shutdown”. Responsible managing, operating and maintaining…
Read MoreCOMPLETE DOMINANCE; Tigers (7-0) thrash Westmoreland in final regular season road test; post first shutout, 41-0
By Shea Haile Courier Sports WESTMORELAND — The term “seventh heaven” is defined as a state of complete happiness and euphoria. That feeling accurately describes the state of the Gordonsville High football team and their supporters following the unit’s seventh consecutive win last Friday night at Westmoreland. The Tigers improved to 7-0 with a dominant 41-0…
Read MoreThird Quarter Blitz; Lions 27-0 third quarter surge, Owls’ four turnovers demise in region loss
By Terry Collins Courier Sports CARTHAGE — The Smith County High Owls football team was coming off two straight victories while the Cannon County Lions had lost two straight as the two 3-3 teams clashed last Friday night in Carthage. The winner of this Region 4-2A game had the inside track on hosting a playoff game…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Tony Carter
Mr. Tony Carter of Hot Springs, Arkansas peacefully departed his earthly journey at the age of 70 September 6, 2025 at his home following a gallant battle with cancer. A memorial Celebration of Life will be observed on Friday morning October 10th at 11 a.m. with Deacon Ronald McClellan of St. John Unleashed Church in…
Read MoreObit – Mrs. Susan Palmer
Mrs. Susan Palmer age 84 of South Carthage was pronounced deceased at 5:01 p.m. Saturday afternoon September 27th at the Smith County Health and Rehabilitation Center in Carthage where she was admitted September 14th receiving rehabilitation for a fractured leg. Mrs. Palmer was at the Carthage Chapel of Sanderson Funeral Home. The family will hold…
Read MoreObit – Mrs. Ann Halbert Bland Harper
Ann Halbert Bland Harper, age 87 of Lebanon, passed away October 1, 2025. Visitation will be from 2 PM until 5 PM on Friday, October 10th and from noon until the celebration of life service at 2 PM on Saturday, October 11th at the Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home, 241 West Main Street, Lebanon, with…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Dave Wilson Enoch
Mr. Dave Wilson Enoch, age 96, of the Plunketts Creek Community of Smith County passed away on Tuesday September 30, 2025 at the Veterans Hospital in Nashville, TN. Mr. Enoch was born March 4, 1929 a son of the late Dave Hugh Enoch and Ida Mae Tosh Enoch. He was married to Mai Nell Carr…
Read MoreLegal & Public Notices For The Week Of 10/09/25
IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR SMITH COUNTY, TENNESSEE IN CARTHAGE, PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF ETHEL LEE KELLEY, DECEASED CASE NO. 2024-PR-2817 Acting pursuant to the decree of the Chancery Court of Smith County, Tennessee, on May 16, 2025, the following described properties will be offered for sale to the highest, last and best bidder. The properties are located at: 0…
Read MoreBluff work set for Cordell Hull Dam will mean extended closure to area
By Eddie West Staff Writer A well used recreational area at the Cordell Hull Dam will be closing for an extended period beginning this month, according to the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers (USACE). Referred to as the “Right Bank Tailwater Area”, the area includes a popular (bank) fishing spot as well as a common sight-seeing…
Read MoreTigers POUNCE Blue Devils; Gordonsville’s (6-0) first half explosion, leads to Region 4-2A rout at Jackson County
By Shea Haile Courier Sports GAINESBORO — The undefeated unit and contender in Class 2A Gordonsville Tigers rolled into their Week Six region test at Jackson County eying their second Region 4-2A win. Big Blue put together one of their most complete and dominant performances of the 2025 season thus far with a 48-7 victory over…
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