Early voting in August elections gets underway
By Eddie West Staff Writer Early voting in the August 6 elections began Friday. On the first day of early voting, 212 voters cast their ballots. Meanwhile, during a half-day Saturday 47 voted. Early voting will continue through Saturday, August 1. Early voting is taking place at the Turner Building located at 122 Turner High…
Read MoreLegal & Public Notices For The Week Of 07/23/26
NOTICE CHRISTOPHER COBB The State of Tennessee, Department of Children’s Services, has filed a Petition to Declare Children Dependent and Neglected as to A. Selph, J. Bartlett and M. Bartlett. It appears that ordinary process of law cannot be served upon you because your whereabouts are unknown. You are hereby ORDERED to serve upon Laura Beth Young,…
Read MoreObit – Mrs. Marilyn Reinking
Mrs. Marilyn Reinking of South Carthage, a beloved child of God, now living forever with her Lord Jesus, departed her earthly walk on Friday morning July 10, 2026, six days following her 91st birthday. She was pronounced deceased by Gentiva Hospice of Livingston at 8:30 a.m. at the Smith County Health and Rehabilitation Center in…
Read MoreObit – Mrs. Jeanette Gammon Watts
Mrs. Jeanette Gammon Watts age 62 of Carthage was discovered unresponsive at 2:51 a.m. Thursday morning July 16, 2026 at her Jefferson Avenue West home and was pronounced deceased at 3:36 a.m. at the Highpoint Health-Riverview with Ascension Saint Thomas Medical Center Emergency Room. Eld. Rickey Hall and Eld. Stephen Brooks officiated at the 11…
Read MoreObit – Mrs. Wanda Payne
With her husband at her bedside, the family tearfully witnessed the passing of their loving Wanda Payne as she transitioned from here earthly journey to be with her heavenly father at 7:45 p.m. Friday evening July 17, 2026 at the Cookeville Regional Medical Center where she was admitted July 10th following many months of kidney…
Read MoreObit – Mrs. Joyce Ann Gentry Bennett
Mrs. Joyce Ann Gentry Bennett, age 85, of the St. Mary community of Smith County, TN, passed away on Friday morning, July 10, 2026, of cancer complications. Mrs. Bennett was born on October 9, 1940, to Louis Solon and Reba Petty Gentry. She was united in marriage to Bobby Lee Bennett on July 6, 1959.…
Read MoreObit – Ethel “Marie” Warden Winfree
Ethel “Marie” Warden Winfree, 79, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2026, under hospice care at the home of her daughter and son-in-law in Farragut, Tennessee. Born on November 4, 1946, in Beckley, West Virginia, Marie was the daughter of Paul William Warden and Evelyn Vera Henson Warden. She graduated from Fort Myers High School…
Read MoreCOURIER SPORTS SNARES TPA WRITING AWARD; Division I top sports writing selection for second straight year
Shea Haile Courier Sports The Carthage Courier sports staff has garnered the Division I Tennessee Press Association Contest’s first place award for Best Sports Writing. The Courier sports has taken home the last two sports writing awards. The University of Tennessee — Tennessee Press Association Awards were held on June 25 in Franklin, Tennessee. Carthage Courier…
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Best Feature Photograph: Eddie West – First Place Division I JUDGES COMMENT: Great capturing of sincere expression. You can see the feeling!
Read MoreTanglewood house destroyed in fire
By Eddie West Staff Writer Fire destroyed a house and its contents in the Tanglewood community Wednesday evening. The fire was reported at 7 p.m., Monday, at 9 Hills Dale Lane East which is located in the Hackett Subdivision off Highway 25/Dixon Springs Highway. Central District, Riddleton/Dixon Springs and Defeated fire departments were dispatched to the…
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