Commissioners to debate budget, property tax rate during meeting
By Eddie West Staff Writer With a 2026-2027 fiscal year county budget yet to be approved by county commissioners, it remains very much uncertain whether residents will face a property tax rate increase this year. Earlier, county commissioners adopted a 2026 state certified property tax rate which translates into no property tax rate increase for this…
Read MoreUnique art studio open in Defeated
By Eddie West Staff Writer A rural hillside in the Defeated community is an out of the ordinary location for an art studio. However, a former resident of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania finds it to be the perfect spot to practice her unique style of artistry. Inside the Beasley Hollow Artistry studio, Denise Phillips-Haney combines traditional picture painting…
Read MoreLegal & Public Notices For The Week Of 08/06/26
IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR SMITH COUNTY, TENNESSEE IN CARTHAGE, PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF JAMES HAROLD KING, Deceased. Case No.: 2024-PR-2823 Acting pursuant to the decree of the Chancery Court of Smith County, Tennessee, under the date of July 17, 2026, the following described property will be offered for sale to the highest, last and best bidder. …
Read MoreObit – Mr. Jody Johnson
With sad hearts the family of Smith County business owner, Jody Johnson of the Beasley’s Bend Community, announce the passing of their loving husband, son, brother and grandfather, who was pronounced deceased at the TriStar Summit Medical Center Emergency Department in Hermitage at 2:48 p.m. Thursday afternoon July 30, 2026. A memorial Celebration of Jody’s…
Read MoreObit – Master Khaos O’Joy Cason
Private graveside services and interment for Master Khaos O’Joy Cason, newborn son of Maelia Stewart of Carthage and Keaton Cason of Gordonsville, were conducted Thursday morning July 30, 2026 at the Ridgewood Cemetery in Carthage. Master Cason was born July 18, 2026 at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. Surviving in addition to his…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Danny Boyd
Mr. Danny Boyd age 66 of the Maggart Community departed this life at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday afternoon July 28th, 2026 at the TriStar Skyline Medical Center in Nashville. Mr. Boyd had suffered from heart problems for about three years. He became seriously ill at his Vaden Lane home on July 2nd and was Life Flighted…
Read MoreObit – Mrs. Mary Ann Boston Maynard
With tearful eyes and sad hearts, the family at Mrs. Mary Ann Boston Maynard was at her bedside when she left her earthly journey to receive her heavenly reward three days before her 82nd birthday. She was pronounced deceased at 11:30 a.m. Monday morning July 27th at the family’s Hogans Creek Road home by Sheri…
Read MoreObit-Mrs. June Gibbs Vaden
Mrs. June Gibbs Vaden, age 94, of Hickman, TN, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2026. Born Alma Imogene Gibbs on February 14, 1932 in South Carthage, TN, a daughter of the late Virgil B “Smokey” Gibbs and Alice Era Hewitt Gibbs. She graduated from Smith County High School in 1949. Mrs. June was married…
Read MoreCounty looks to set budget for upcoming fiscal year in August
By Eddie West Staff Writer Discussion of a proposed 2026-2027 county budget by the full county commission is anticipated to take place during a meeting scheduled for Monday, August 10. Earlier this year, the county adopted a state certified property tax rate of $1.3023 for 2026 but that rate could change as the full county…
Read MoreCounty’s rescue squad formed 60 years ago by residents
Sixty years ago, the Smith County Rescue Squad was founded on a simple but powerful desire—to help families and people in need. Over the decades, faces have changed, equipment has evolved, and generations of volunteers have answered the call, but the mission has remained the same: serving others in their time of need. The story…
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