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Read MoreLinder qualifies for U.S. Women’s Open golf championship
Four time individual TSSAA (Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association) state champion golfer and Gordonsville High School graduate Sophie Linder qualified for the United States Golf Association’s U.S. Women’s Open at the Pebble Beach Golf Resort in California. The U.S. Women’s Open is July 6 – July 9. Linder, who will join the Ole Miss Rebels…
Read More‘ELA’ TCAP score tops state average
The Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) released the all-important 2023 third grade English Language Arts (ELA) averages for all districts in the state Wednesday (May 24). Overall, Smith County students scored above the state average of forty percent in proficiency. Smith County totals include: Proficiency—44.04; Exceeds—9.47; Meets—34.57; Approaching—40.74; Below—15.23. Of neighboring county school systems Wilson…
Read MoreSchool system purchasing two buildings with federal funds
By Eddie West Staff Writer The county’s school system is looking to purchase the former Save-a-lot building as well as the former Tennplasco building both located in Carthage. Plans are to convert the former Save-a-lot building into an educational facility, aimed at preparing graduating students for workforce ready technically skilled occupations. Plans are to use…
Read MoreDrowning occurs at Defeated beach
By Eddie West Staff Writer Tragedy struck as the Memorial Day weekend got underway. A man drowned at the Defeated Creek Recreational Area day use beach late Friday afternoon. Details were sketchy immediately following the incident. The male subject, believed to be age 20 and from Macon County and possibly from Lafayette, was swimming with…
Read MoreGuess who’s Back?
By Shea Haile Courier Sports GORDONSVILLE — The Gordonsville High School Tigerettes softball team has advanced to the Class A State Tournament in Murfreesboro. The state tournament appearance is the fourth in the program’s history. Big Blue will be eyeing their second Class A State Title after winning the 2014 title and finishing Runner-Up in…
Read MoreCounty highway department to get $2.5 million state-aid
By Eddie West Staff Writer County road resurfacing projects will significantly increase this year with added state-aid funding. Tennessee’s 2023-2024 fiscal year budget allocates $2.5 million in additional state-aid money for repaving county roads in Smith County. Road Superintendent Mickey Barrett has three projects ready to bid as soon as the money is released by…
Read MoreTIGERETTES CLAIM 7A CROWN
By Shea Haile Courier Sports SOUTH CARTHAGE — The Gordonsville High Tigerettes softball began play in the District 7A Tournament with an impressive 10-o victory over rival Clarkrange last Tuesday at Crump Paris Park. The win improved the unit to 26-5 overall and advacnec Gordonsville into the tourney’s semifinals. The Big Blue bats ignited for…
Read MoreOWLS SOCCER REACH DISTRICT SUMMIT
SUBMITTED On Thursday May 11th, the Smith County Owls Soccer Team became the 7A District Champions after a perfect District run. York hosted the District Tournament this year. The semifinal games were played on Tuesday May 9th, with Watertown taking on Jackson County, followed by Smith County and York. Watertown beat Jackson County 2-0 to…
Read MoreTHP releases additional information on deadly Gordonsville hit, run
By Eddie West Staff Writer The investigation into a deadly hit and run pedestrian accident which occurred at the Gordonsville Exit continues to be ongoing, according to Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) officials. Meanwhile, additional details of the accident have been released by the highway patrol. According to THP, Richard A. Rogers, 76, a Tennessee resident,…
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