NEW PUBLIC DEFENDER FOR 15TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
NEW PUBLIC DEFENDER FOR 15TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT The Fifteenth Judicial District, which includes Smith County, has a new public defender. Public Defender Comer Donnell, who held the position, retired effective November 1. On Tuesday of last week, Governor Bill Haslam announced the appointment of Assistant Public Defender Shelley Thompson Gardner, a Lebanon resident, as his…
Read More2 LBS OF MARIJUANA FOUND
2 LBS OF MARIJUANA FOUND A sheriff’s department deputy located approximately two pounds of marijuana and multiple pills in a vehicle after responding to a reported suspicious vehicle call, Thursday morning. Sheriff’s department Sgt. Jimmy Gregory was dispatched to the area of Sonterra Lane off Ben Gentry Lane where he discovered a 2014 blue Ford…
Read MoreLegal & Public Notices For The Week Of 11/01/18
Legal & Public Notices For The Week Of 11/01/18 PUBLIC HEARING The Smith County Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on November 19, 2018 at the Smith County Ag Center – Small Room, 159 Ag Center Ln in South Carthage @ 6:00pm. The purpose of the hearing is to obtain public comment regarding a…
Read MoreOBIT: Mr. Howard Bains
A lifelong farmer of the Hiwassie Community, Mr. Howard Bains, died peacefully at the age of 95 at 10:46 a.m. Tuesday morning October 23, 2018 at The Pavilion in South Carthage where he and his wife had made their home since being overcome by failing health. Funeral services from the Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home…
Read MoreOBIT: Mrs. Cindy Johnson Conaway
Mrs. Cindy Johnson Conaway died at the age of 59 on Saturday October 20, 2018 at 9:54 a.m. at her Donelson home following a battle with cancer. Memorial services from the Hibbett & Hailey Funeral Home were conducted Sunday afternoon October 28th at 3 p.m. Born Cynthia Lou Johnson in Carthage on April 20,…
Read MoreOBIT: Mrs. Carolyn Hill
Mrs. Carolyn Hill A retired registered nurse and educator, Mrs. Carolyn Hill, succumbed to a battle with cancer at her Jackson Avenue home at 8:37 p.m. Wednesday evening October 24, 2018 under the care of Kindred Hospice. Mrs. Hill was 77. Her longtime minister, Edward L. Anderson, officiated at the 1 p.m. Saturday afternoon October…
Read MoreCarthage Courier Friday Night Scores
Carthage Courier Friday Night Scores SCHS 35, Grundy County 14 FINAL Clay Co. 14, Gordonsville 42 FINAL
Read MoreHALLOWEEN EVENTS
HALLOWEEN EVENTS For those looking to celebrate Halloween there are plenty of options for both children and adults this year. Public trick-or-treating: •The Smith County Library will be hosting its Halloween Trick-or-Treat on the Square, October 25. Children should be in costume and ready to go at 10 a.m. Trick-or-treaters will visit business in the…
Read MoreTRIAL DATE SET IN TRIBBLE LANE SHOOTING CASE
TRIAL DATE SET IN TRIBBLE LANE SHOOTING CASE A trial date has been set for a man accused of firing at law enforcement officers after allegedly shooting his wife. Stacey Lee Nash, 55, Grant, was initially charged with one count of criminal attempt to commit first degree murder in November of 2017. During a special…
Read MoreNEW FIRE STATION IN GORDONSVILLE
NEW FIRE STATION IN GORDONSVILLE The Gordonsville Fire Department ushered in a new era with the recent completion of a new three bay fire hall. In addition to room for three fire trucks, the new fire hall has a spacious meeting area, restrooms and kitchen. The new state-of-the-art fire station is located on the opposite…
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