SC RESCUE SQUAD EASTER EGG HUNT; OTHER HUNTS
SC RESCUE SQUAD EASTER EGG HUNT; OTHER HUNTS The Smith County Rescue Squad’s annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held Easter Sunday, April 21 beginning at 3:00 p.m. on the soccer fields at Crump Paris Park in South Carthage. Age groups will be infant–3 years, 4 years – 8 years and 9 years – 12…
Read More‘OPERATION SPRING BREAK’ ARRESTS CONTINUE
‘OPERATION SPRING BREAK’ ARRESTS CONTINUE Law enforcement authorities are in the process of locating approximately 45 people who face illegal drug sales and other charges in connection with the Fifteenth Judicial District Drug Task Force’s Operation Spring Break. Charges stem from an undercover investigation which was has been ongoing for about a year and was…
Read MoreCHARGES AFTER SUSPECT PASSES OUT IN RESTAURANT
CHARGES AFTER SUSPECT PASSES OUT IN RESTAURANT A man, who reportedly passed out at a Carthage restaurant, faces illegal drug sales charges. Jordan J. Pickerell, 24, Carthage, is charged with manufacture/delivery/sale of a schedule IV drug by Carthage Police The investigation began when Detective Tommy Profitt and patrolman Jordan Martin were dispatched to McDonalds where…
Read MoreLegal & Public Notices For The Week Of 04/18/19
Legal & Public Notices For The Week Of 04/18/19 I, Keith Woods, have this 1962 Austin Healey Mark II Sprite with this VIN # HAN6L15389 in my possession. If you have any information on this vehicle, please contact me at 615-774-3619. 04-11-19(2T) ________ Public Notice The South Carthage Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on…
Read MoreOBIT: Mr. Bob Taylor Oakley
Mr. Bob Taylor Oakley, affectionately known by many as “Daddy Bob”, age 95, of the Dry Fork Community in Brush Creek, TN, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2019. Mr. Bob was born December 8, 1923 in Temperance Hall, TN, a son of the late Arthur Oakley and Lassie Parker. He married Virginia Paris Oakley…
Read MoreOBIT: Mr. George E. Blount, Sr.
Mr. George E. Blount, Sr., age 87, of Murfreesboro, TN and formerly of Carthage, TN passed Tuesday April 9, 2019 at the Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro. Mr. Blount was born Nov. 22, 1931 in Augusta, GA where he was raised. He was a son of the late Joseph R. Blount and Reba Peacock Blount. He…
Read MoreOBIT: Mrs. Mary Christian
Mrs. Mary Christian, of the Hogans Creek Community, died at the age of 71 on Friday afternoon April 12, 2019 at 3:04 p.m. at the Concordia Health and Rehabilitation Center in Carthage where she was admitted Thursday afternoon April 11th from Riverview Regional Medical Center suffering from acute kidney failure. Her pastors, Eld Sue Duncan…
Read MoreSM CO BOE DISCUSS ‘HIRE LOCAL FIRST’ POLICY
SM CO BOE DISCUSS ‘HIRE LOCAL FIRST’ POLICY School officials are debating adoption of a policy placing an emphasis on giving locals priority in filling vacant teaching positions within the school system. If established, the new policy would give local teachers a preference in filling a position without being discriminatory to those outside the school…
Read MoreSCHS TOP TEN
SCHS TOP TEN Matthew Thomas Davis is valedictorian and Tristan Nicole Nixon is salutatorian of the 2019 graduating class of Smith County High School. Matthew Thomas Davis is the son of Mark and Bobbie Davis and the grandson of Linda Stilwell and the late Joe Stilwell; Ray Swicegood; and Ralph and Nancy Davis. Throughout his…
Read MoreSHERIFF SUFFERS HEART ATTACK
SHERIFF SUFFERS HEART ATTACK Sheriff Steve Hopper is back at work this week after suffering a heart attack over the weekend. Sheriff Steve Hopper said he began experiencing discomfort in his chest Friday afternoon and went to the emergency room at Riverview Regional Medical Center. After being checked by medical personnel, it was determined the…
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