OBIT: Mr. Ed Taylor
Mr. Ed Taylor Mr. Ed Taylor, age 80, a lifelong farmer of the Kennys Bend Community, died peacefully Labor Day evening September 3, 2018 at 6:47 p.m. at the Concordia Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Carthage where he had made his home since June 9, 2017. Funeral services were conducted Thursday morning September 6th…
Read MoreKIDZ CENTRAL EVENT SATURDAY
KIDZ CENTRAL EVENT SATURDAY Family and fitness will be celebrated Saturday in the annual Kidz Central Celebration. The event will include health related activities, free food, multiple booths, live entertainment and exhibits. The annual event will take place from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Smith County Community Playground at Crump Paris Park in…
Read MoreCOUNTY-WIDE SCHOOL ENROLLMENT DECLINES
COUNTY-WIDE SCHOOL ENROLLMENT DECLINES County-wide enrollment for the 2018-2019 school year is down slightly from last year. As of mid-August 3,068 students were enrolled in county schools, according to statistics provided by the school system. When the 2017-2018 school year ended in May, 3,094 students were enrolled in the county’s nine schools. Student enrollment has…
Read MoreMAN CHARGED IN SCHOOL THREAT APPEARS IN COURT
MAN CHARGED IN SCHOOL THREAT APPEARS IN COURT A man charged for allegedly making threatening comments on social media against Smith County High School made his initial court appearance since being charged. Donovan Camaius Thompson, 20, Carthage, appeared before General Sessions Judge Michael Collins on Wednesday (August 29). Thompson is charged with terroristic threats and…
Read MoreDENNIS SEEKS RE-ELECTION
DENNIS SEEKS RE-ELECTION Mayor Donnie Dennis announces his campaign for re-election. “My name is Donnie Dennis and I have been proudly serving the citizens of Carthage as mayor for the past four years. My time in office has been some of the most productive and meaningful of my life and I am just getting started.…
Read MoreLegal & Public Notices For The Week Of 09/06/18
Legal & Public Notices For The Week Of 09/06/18 PUBLIC NOTICE The Town of Carthage will hold a public hearing to solicit public comments on a zoning variance on Thursday, September 13, 2018; 5:00 p.m. at City Hall. The variance is requested by Dan Hodge for a minimum lot size variance. All interested citizens are…
Read MoreCarthage Courier Friday Night Scores
Carthage Courier Friday Night Scores Upperman 36, Smith Co. 12 FINAL Gordonsville 44, Red Boiling Springs 14 FINAL
Read MoreOBIT: Mrs. Ellen Foote Johnson
Mrs. Ellen Foote Johnson A 64 year old Brush Creek Community homemaker died peacefully at her Bradley Lane home on Wednesday evening August 9, 2018 at 9:28 p.m. following a long battle with cancer. Mrs. Ellen Foote Johnson was surrounded by all her family when the death angel summoned her home. Bro. Scott Nesbitt and…
Read MoreBIG BLUE UPRISING
BIG BLUE UPRISING GHS ENDS OWLS’ HOME WINNING STREAK IN SERIES Last Friday night’s high school football showdown between the Smith County High Owls and the Gordonsville High Tigers offered a momentous and unforgettable night for the visiting Tigers while the Owls suffered a 20-12 defeat at the hands of their bitter rivals. The Big…
Read MoreSMITH IN MAYORAL RACE
SMITH IN MAYORAL RACE I, Sarah Marie Smith, am pleased to announce my candidacy for mayor of Carthage. Carthage is my hometown, the place where I was born and raised. I care about its people, its history and its future. I would be humbled and honored to serve the people of Carthage as your mayor.…
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