ROCKY ROADWAY
ROCKY ROADWAY A dump truck, hauling rock from the Hwy 25 construction project, lost part of it’s load this morning (Friday, March 2) at the intersection of Hwy 25 and Main Street. At approximately 8:20 a.m., the truck was headed toward the Carthage by-pass when it stopped for a red light. It appears the lower…
Read MoreOBIT: Mr. Claude Woods, Age 74, Of Clubb Springs, TN
Mr. Claude Woods, age 74, of Clubb Springs, TN, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2018. Claude was born Sunday, November 7, 1943 at his parents’ home in the Buffalo Valley Community. He was one of four children born to the late Johnnie Henry Woods and Sadie Louise Bennett Woods. He was also preceded in death…
Read MoreOBIT: Mr. Thomas Wilson Duncan, Age 71, Of Carthage, TN
Mr. Thomas Wilson Duncan, age 71 of Carthage, TN passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2018. Mr. Duncan was born September 6, 1946 to the late Thomas and Mable Fisher Whitefield Duncan. Also preceding him in death is his first wife, Frances Dianne Eden Duncan. Son; Thomas Ray Duncan. Grandchildren; Thomas Lee Duncan and Dianna…
Read MoreOBIT: Mrs. Judy Chilton, Age 72, Of Carthage
Mrs. Judy Chilton Mrs. Judy Chilton, age, 72 of Carthage and a longtime resident of Cookeville died at her Franklin Lane home at 9:55 p.m. Monday evening, February 26, 2018. She had been under the tender care of Avalon Hospice of Cookeville and they pronounced her deceased at 11:45 p.m. that evening. Mrs. Chilton…
Read MoreOBIT: Mr. Tommy Thompson, Age 60, Of Michie, TN
Mr. Tommy Thompson Longtime Chestnut Mound community resident Mr. Tommy Thompson, of Michie, died at the age of 60 at the Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, Mississippi at 6:48 a.m. Tuesday morning, February 27, 2018, where he was admitted February 22nd suffering from pneumonia. Graveside services were conducted Thursday afternoon, March 1st, at…
Read MoreUNDERCOVER INVESTIGATION NETS FOUR
UNDERCOVER INVESTIGATION NETS FOUR Four people have been arrested in connection with an undercover drug investigation conducted by the sheriff’s department and Carthage Police Department. Multiple individuals were contacted by officers working undercover soliciting purchases and sales of narcotics. During the investigation individuals were texted by cell phone to conduct illegal narcotics transactions in the…
Read MoreBOARD CONTINUES NEW SCHOOL LAND DEBATE
BOARD CONTINUES NEW SCHOOL LAND DEBATE The school board’s debate on the purchase of land for the future site of a new school in Gordonsville will continue into March. During a February workshop held to discuss two parcels of land in Gordonsville (one of which the school board is looking to acquire), school board member…
Read MoreSMITH COUNTY BASKETBALL COACH RESIGNS
SMITH COUNTY BASKETBALL COACH RESIGNS The Smith County High School Lady Owls basketball program will be seeking a new head coach this offseason following the resignation of former head coach Scott Moore. “I want to sincerely thank the administration who gave me the opportunity to coach and mentor these young ladies over the past three…
Read MoreONE CHARGED AFTER POLICE PURSUIT
ONE CHARGED AFTER POLICE PURSUIT Matthew Alan Callaway, 42, Alexandria, who tried to evade the sheriff’s deputy K-9 unit, resulting in a pursuit, faces a host of charges. While on patrol, K-9 Deputy Ridge Long attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle which failed to stop at a stop sign located at the…
Read MoreLegal & Public Notices For The Week Of 03/01/18
Legal & Public Notices For The Week Of 03/01/18 STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation is the recipient of Federal financial assistance from the Rural Utilities Service, an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and is subject to the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended,…
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