County fair awarded at convention
By Eddie West Staff Writer Smith County continues to be home of an award winning fair. The fair was selected as First Runner-up for the Merit Award in the Single A Division during the recently held Tennessee Association of Fairs Convention. The fair program placed third overall among all fairs in the state. The program includes…
Read MoreLegal & Public Notices For The Week Of 01/23/25
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF SMITH COUNTY THE STATE OF TENNESSEE The State of Tennessee For the use and benefit of Smith County, TN, Plaintiff Vs. 2022 Real Estate Delinquent Taxpayers CIVIL ACTION # 8689 NON-RESIDENT NOTICES In this action, it appearing to the satisfaction of the Clerk and Master from the Plaintiff’s Complaint, which is sworn to that the following defendants whose whereabouts…
Read MoreObit – Mrs. Lucette Kemp
Mrs. Lucette Kemp of the Kempville Community succumbed to a three-year battle with breast cancer and was pronounced deceased at 11:15 a.m. Tuesday morning January 14, 2025 with her family who had been at her bedside since she was admitted Saturday morning January 12th at the High Point Health – Riverview in Carthage. Mrs. Kemp…
Read MoreObit – Mrs. Marilynn Kirby
Mrs. Marilynn Kirby of Kennys Bend in the Rock City Community died at the age of 70 at 1:05 p.m. Saturday afternoon January 18, 2025 at the Smith County Health and Rehabilitation Center in Carthage. Funeral services will be conducted by her two brothers-in-law, Wally Kirby and Steve Kirby on Thursday morning January 23rd from…
Read MoreObit – Ms. Mary Martin
Ms. Mary Martin age 76 died at 8 a.m. Monday morning January 13, 2025 and was pronounced deceased at 9 a.m. by Gentiva Hospice of Livingston at her daughter, Angie Brimm’s, Beasley Bend Road farm home in the Riddleton Community. Ms. Martin was at the Carthage Chapel of Sanderson Funeral Home where her services were…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Lynn Beasley
Mr. Lynn Beasley age 81 of Hartsville died peacefully at the Westmoreland Care and Rehabilitation Center where he had made his home since June 25, 2024. He was pronounced deceased at 7:07 A.M. on Thursday morning January 16, 2025 by Alive Hospice. His pastor, Eld. Brent Hall, assisted by his former pastor, Eld. Michael Nesbitt,…
Read MoreObit – Mrs. Shirley Christine Maxwell
Mrs. Shirley Christine Maxwell, age 89, of Livingston, TN, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Mrs. Maxwell was born August 12, 1935 in Jackson County, TN, a daughter of the late Marshall B. Wheeler and Carrie M. Maynard Wheeler. Mrs. Maxwell married James R. Maxwell and he preceded her in death on April 19,…
Read MoreObit – Mr. John Franklin Michael, Jr.
Mr. John Franklin Michael, Jr., age 71 of Pleasant Shade, TN, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Mr. Michael was born April 8, 1953 in Michigan, a son of the late John Franklin Michael, Sr and Lucy Marie House Michael. He was also preceded in death by a daughter and sister; Constance Marie Michael.…
Read MoreStiffer penalties for juveniles
By Eddie West Staff Writer State lawmakers have addressed issues concerning penalties for juveniles convicted of various crimes. A new state law allows for stiffer penalties for minors who are convicted of a more serious crime. Meanwhile, the new law also addresses penalties for convicted juvenile offenders who demonstrate progress through the rehabilitation process. Lawmakers…
Read MoreSuspect ‘forgot about cocaine’
By Eddie West Staff Writer One person was charged and a vehicle seized during a sheriffs department investigation. Meanwhile, the suspect told officers “he forgot about” the cocaine which was discovered in the investigation. K-9 officer Sgt. Junior Fields responded to a traffic stop conducted by Deputy Nathan Williams at the Alexandria Exit on Interstate 40.…
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