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BIG BLUE SHOWS FIGHT; DeKalb 21-0 1st half blitz too much for resilient Tigers
By Shea Haile Courier Sports SMITHVILLE — The Gordonsville High Tigers football team made the trip to Smithville last Friday night looking to play the role of Homecoming spoiler for the hosting DeKalb County High Tigers — the first meeting between the programs since 1992. Dominant performances from the Black-and-Gold Tigers offensive and defensive lines…
Read MoreREGION SUCCESS; Owls cap Homecoming with victory over 3-2A foe Trousdale
By Terry Collins Courier Sports CARTHAGE — The Smith Co. High Owls football team opened Region 3-2A play by hosting long-time rival Trousdale Co. last Friday night in Homecoming. The Owls improved to 4-1 overall with a 27-7 victory over the Yellow Jackets in their second home game of the season. The Owls’ offense sputtered…
Read MoreSCHS homecoming
Smith County High School celebrated homecoming Friday night. The float carrying Football Queen Alissa Woodard and Peyton Hixpasses along Main Street during the parade. Smith County High School defeated Trousdale County in Friday night’s homecoming game. PICK UP THIS WEEK’S COURIER FOR MORE PHOTOS
Read MoreBond, court date set for shooting spree suspect
By Eddie West Staff Writer Bond has been set at $560,000 for a man who faces a “commission of act of terrorism” and ten other charges in connection with a shooting which took place at a Gordonsville convenience market. Allen Jeffery Martinez, 33, Howe, Texas, was taken into custody by Gordonsville Police Department Lt. Scott…
Read MoreMultiple shots fired; Man faces ‘terrorist act’, ten other charges
By Eddie West Staff Writer A man faces an “act of terrorism”, as well as ten other charges after firing multiple shots from a handgun during an incident which occurred at the Exxon Convenience Market in Gordonsville. The man, identified as Jeffrey Allen Martinez, 33, Howe, Texas, was taken into custody without incident by Gordonsville…
Read MoreOne indicted on second degree murder charges
By Eddie West Staff Writer A man has been indicted by the county’s grand jury for second degree murder in connection with the overdose death of an Elmwood resident. The three-count indictment involves a single person who was found with methamphetamine and heroin in their system, according to court records. The case was investigated by…
Read MoreCARTHAGE COURIER LANDS STATE’S TOP PRESS HONOR
The Carthage Courier brought home a record 18 total awards — including receiving the coveted top prize for 1st Place for General Excellence among Division I newspapers from across the state — in last Friday’s 2023 Tennessee State Press Contest Awards held at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Franklin. The awards, sponsored by the University…
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