OBIT: Mr. Wilson (Bud) Collins
Mr. Wilson (Bud) Collins of the Turkey Creek Community died at 5:15 p.m. Friday evening August 9, 2019 at the St. Thomas Hospital West in Nashville with his wife Ellen, son Chuck and daughter-in-law Connie at his bedside. He was admitted August 2nd following a head injury received in a fall at his Colllinswood Lane…
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Mrs. Shelby Harper Christian Mrs. Shelby Harper Christian age 79, a homemaker of the Hogans Creek Community, died at Sunday afternoon August 11, 2019 at the Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital in Lebanon at 1:05 p.m. where she was admitted August 8th. Mrs. Christian was at the Carthage Chapel of Sanderson Funeral Home. Graveside services and…
Read MoreBREAKING NEWS: AUGUST INDICTMENTS RELEASED
AUGUST INDICTMENTS RELEASED By Eddie West / Staff Writer The grand jury met for its August session Monday (August 5) and returned more than 60 indictments. Indictments include: Destani R. Whittaker, 28, Carthage, theft under $1,000. Haley L. Lewis, 21, Carthage, criminal trespassing. Leanne Chaffin, 40, Lancaster, DUI (first offense), driving while blood alcohol above legal…
Read MoreOBIT: Mrs. Mai Dean Jones Donoho
Mrs. Mai Dean Jones Donoho Mrs. Mai Dean Jones Donoho, age 78, a longtime homemaker of the Russell Hill Community, went to be with her Lord and Savior at 10:37 a.m. Wednesday morning August 7, 2019 at the Smith County Health and Rehabilitation Center in Carthage where she had made her home since October 12,…
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Mrs. Shirley Ann Mundy Oldham Mrs. Shirley Mundy Oldham of the Dixon Springs Community died at the age of 76 at 3:25 a.m. Tuesday morning August 6, 2019 surrounded by her family at Jackie and Shirley’s Dixon Springs Highway home. She was under the care of HighPoint Hospice who had cared for her since May…
Read MoreSMITH CO. TO HOST JAMBOREE
SMITH CO. TO HOST JAMBOREE SCHS, GHS To Battle Watertown, DeKalb In Carthage The start of a new school year also means that high school football is on the horizon for fans of the Smith County High Owls and the Gordonsville High Tigers. Both squads have been working their way through fall camp and are…
Read MoreSENIOR LEAGUE ALL-STARS
SENIOR LEAGUE ALL-STARS Third Consecutive State Title Results In Trip To SE Regionals SENIOR LEAGUE STATE CHAMPIONS — The Smith Co. Senior League All Stars celebrate their State Tournament title in Bristol. The 2019 State Tournament Championship was the third consecutive title for the Smith County Senior League.After capturing state, the team traveled to Tampa,…
Read MorePOLICE PURSUIT LEADS TO MULTIPLE CHARGES
POLICE PURSUIT LEADS TO MULTIPLE CHARGES A man who led Tennessee Highway Patrol troopers and local authorities on a high speed chase which ended in a crash on a deadend street in South Carthage faces multiple charges. The incident began when Trooper Troy Withers stopped a vehicle traveling west bound on Interstate 40 for speeding.…
Read MoreSEVERAL STATE HWY PROJECTS TAKING PLACE
SEVERAL STATE HWY PROJECTS TAKING PLACE A number of roadway improvement projects are under development or planned for this year by the state’s department of transportation. Two new projects are included in the state’s August bid letting. One of the projects is the emergency slope stabilization of an area on Highway 70 (Cookeville Highway) east…
Read MoreLegal & Public Notices For The Week Of 08/08/19
Legal & Public Notices For The Week Of 08/08/19 PUBLIC NOTICE Carthage Planning Commission will meet Wednesday, August 14th, 2019 at 5:30p.m. in City Hall at 314 Spring Street. If you would like to add an item to the AGENDA, you will need to call Jennifer Parker at City Hall before noon on Monday, August…
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