GOVERNOR ISSUES BURN BAN FOR COUNTY
GOVERNOR ISSUES BURN BAN FOR COUNTY Governor Bill Haslam has place Smith and 50 other counties under a no outdoor burning ban. The designation came late Monday and is due to drought conditions. The ban includes mainly middle and east Tennessee counties. The ban extends until December 15. The official statement…….. “Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam…
Read MoreFRIDAY MORNING BLAZE ON HOSPITAL CAMPUS
FRIDAY MORNING BLAZE ON HOSPITAL CAMPUS The Carthage Fire Department extinguished a blaze in a storage building located on the Riverview Regional Medical Center campus, Friday morning. Flames were coming from the building’s central heat and air unit and smoke from the roof when firemen arrived on the scene. An ambulance crew discovered the fire.…
Read MoreSPORTS: HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL PREVIEWS
SPORTS: HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL PREVIEWS 2016-2017 Basketball Previews for Smith County Owls, Gordonsville Tigers, Smith County Lady Owls, and Gordonsville Lady Tigers in this weeks Carthage Courier – players, coaches and commentary on the upcoming season. See it all in this weeks Carthage Courier.
Read MoreINQUIRIES ABOUT LIQUOR IN RESTAURANTS/STORES BEGIN
INQUIRIES ABOUT LIQUOR IN RESTAURANTS/STORES BEGIN (The county election commission will meet Thursday, November 17 to certify the results of the November 8 election.) Results of last Tuesday’s liquor referendums will not be certified until this week, however the town of Carthage is already receiving inquiries about permits to sell liquor by the drink and…
Read MoreSIX ARRESTED IN DRUG PROBE
SIX ARRESTED IN DRUG PROBE An investigation conducted by the sheriff’s department into drug activity has resulted in the arrest of six people on multiple charges. The investigation was conducted by Sgt. Junior Fields and Sgt. Dusty Hailey at a Clemons Circle residence in Carthage. The investigation revealed the alleged sale and attempted purchase of…
Read MoreLegal & Public Notices For The Week Of 11/17/16
Legal & Public Notices For The Week Of 11/17/16 NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Edna Dimple Wilson Notice is hereby given that on the 4th day of November, 2016, Letters Testamentary, in respect to the estate of Edna Dimple Wilson, Deceased, who died on the 2nd day of October, 2016, were issued to the undersigned…
Read MoreOBIT: Mr. Lee Robinson, Age 74, Of The Blue Bird Road Community
Mr. Lee Robinson, age 74, of the Blue Bird Road Community, died Thursday morning, November 10, at Alive Hospice Skyline in Davidson County. He is survived by: wife, Karen Robinson; daughter, Tonya Corey and husband Mark of Goodlettsville; son, Robbie Robinson of Taylor, Michigan; sisters, Elise Schalk of Wilmington, Ohio, Marcella Christian and husband John…
Read MoreFRIDAY NIGHT SCORES: ROUND 2 PLAYOFFS – 10/11/16
FRIDAY NIGHT SCORES: ROUND 2 PLAYOFFS – 10/11/16 Wayne County 25, Gordonsville 3 FINAL
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PLAYOFFS: ROUND 2 The Gordonsville High football team has already taken down one Region 6-1A playoff foe in Hollow Rock – Bruceton. The Tigers will be seeking to defeat another 6-1A opponent this week when they travel to unbeaten (11-0) Wayne County. Last week, Wayne County, ranked second in the state in the season’s last…
Read MoreNEW ROUGH WATER WARNING SYSTEM AT DAM
NEW ROUGH WATER WARNING SYSTEM AT DAM A new system is in place at the Cordell Hull Dam to warn boaters of hazardous conditions during periods when water is released from the dam. The new system includes a metal sign with a flashing light warning of dangerous waters. Also, flashing lights are now located on…
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