COMMISSIONERS TO MEET AS FISCAL YEAR BUDGET REMAINS UNRESOLVED
COMMISSIONERS TO MEET AS FISCAL YEAR BUDGET REMAINS UNRESOLVED Having yet to set a 2019-2020 fiscal year budget and county property tax rate, commissioners will meet for their regularly scheduled July session Monday night (July 8). The meeting will be the first since a controversial 59 cent property tax rate failed during the commission’s June…
Read MoreOBIT: Mr. John Kruzan
Mr. John Kruzan Mr. John Kruzan, age 79, of the McClures Bend Community was pronounced dead at the Tennova Healthcare in Lebanon after suffering a fatal heart attack after he and his wife had lunch at a Lebanon Restaurant. He collapsed to the ground upon leaving the restaurant. Memorial services were conducted by his pastor,…
Read MoreOBIT: Mrs. Aubrey Matthews Cummings
Mrs. Aubrey Matthews Cummings Mrs. Aubrey Matthews Cummings of Madison died at 2:49 p.m. Saturday afternoon June 29, 2019 at the TriStar Skyline Medical Center E. R. in Madison where she was admitted at 2:11 p.m. in a grave medical condition. Her pastor, Bro. Jimmy Gregory, officiated at the Sunday afternoon 1 p.m. funeral services…
Read MoreLegal & Public Notices For The Week Of 07/04/19
Legal & Public Notices For The Week Of 07/04/19 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SMITH COUNTY, TENNESSEE JOHN HENRY THACKXTON, PLAINTIFF VS. CYNTHIA DAWN ThACKXTON Defendant NO. 2019-CV-35 ORDER OF PUBLICATION (NON-RESIDENT NOTICE) In this action, it appearing to the satisfaction of the Clerk, from the Plaintiff’s complaint, which is sworn to and Motion and…
Read MoreOBIT: Mr. Randall Thomas Leggett, Sr.
Mr. Randall Thomas Leggett, Sr. Mr. Randall Thomas Leggett, Sr, age 61, of Gordonsville, TN, passed away Friday, June 28, 2019. Mr. Leggett was born February 24, 1958 in Chicago, IL, a son of the late Hollis G. Leggett and Martha H. Ashcraft Leggett. He was also preceded in death by Son; Randall Leggett, Jr.…
Read MoreOBIT: Mr. William Ivy “Bill” Gwaltney, Sr
Mr. William Ivy “Bill” Gwaltney, Sr. Mr. William Ivy “Bill” Gwaltney, Sr., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 26, 2019, at McKendree Manor in Hermitage, TN. Bill was born on December 29, 1927, to the late Oliver Wendall and Gladys Inez Williams Gwaltney of Gordonsville, TN. In addition to his parents, Bill is preceded in…
Read MoreOBIT: Mr. Chase Cole
Mr. Chase Cole, Mr. Chase Cole age 30 of the Bagdad Community was pronounced deceased at the Riverview Regional Medical Center E.R. in Carthage at 7:35 a.m. Monday morning June 24, 2019. He was found deceased by his mom in his room at the home of his parent’s Bee Branch Lane home around 6:25 a.m.…
Read MoreRESIDENTS QUESTION BUDGET OVERSIGHT, CALL FOR CUTS
RESIDENTS QUESTION BUDGET OVERSIGHT, CALL FOR CUTS It was a public hearing. And county commissioners heard a lot from the public. An overflow crowd filled the main courtroom at the courts and jail facility for Thursday night’s public hearing on the county’s upcoming 2019-2020 fiscal year budget which included a proposed 59 cent property tax…
Read MoreCOUNTY FAIR BEGINS MONDAY
COUNTY FAIR BEGINS MONDAY The county fair begins Monday night and continues through next Saturday (July 1-6). Pre-fair events begin this Saturday with a full day and night of activities. Admission to this year’s fair is $5. A season pass, which includes seven days, is $20. Children ages 5 and under are admitted free. One…
Read MoreCARTHAGE PD GUN AUCTION ONLINE
CARTHAGE PD GUN AUCTION ONLINE The Carthage Police Department is in the process of selling approximately 90 guns in an online auction. The guns have been declared surplus property. Most of the guns were confiscated or formerly used by the police departments. The guns include both handguns, rifles and shotguns. Funds raised from the sale…
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