Area News
School board okays contract for director
By Eddie West Staff Writer Murfreesboro’s Central Magnet High School Principal John Ash is poised to become the county’s next director of schools. The county’s eight member school board unanimously approved a three year contract with Ash during this month’s regularly scheduled meeting held on Monday night of last week. There was no discussion among school…
Read MoreThree face charges after house search
By Eddie West Staff Writer Three people face charges in connection with a sheriffs department investigation which resulted in the discovery of multiple drugs and the seizure of more than 50 firearms. The discovery was made during the execution of a search warrant at a residence located on Brooks Hollow Lane which is located off Friendship…
Read MorePrimary Election; Sample ballot inside
By Eddie West Staff Writer Residents will be going to the polls Tuesday in the May 5 Democratic and Republican Primary Election. Meanwhile early voting in the election comes to an end this Thursday (April 30). The primary election sets Democratic and Republican candidates for the August County General Election. Through Saturday a total of 249…
Read MoreWork was ‘inspection’ of South Carthage bluff — TDOT says
By Eddie West Staff Writer An “inspection” conducted by a Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) crew took place at a section of Highway 70 in South Carthage long eyed as a potential rock (bluff) mitigation project. “Crews are inspecting this area, resulting in intermittent lane closures,” a TDOT spokesperson said, Wednesday. The lane closures took place…
Read MoreSeveral indictments returned as grand jury meets for April
By Eddie West Staff Writer The county’s grand jury met for its April session on Monday (April 6). The following indictments were returned: READ MORE IN THIS WEEK’S COURIER
Read MoreTwo thrown from boat rescued
By Eddie West Staff Writer Two men were rescued from the chilly water of the Cumberland River after being thrown from their boat during a fishing outing. The two were reportedly in the vicinity of where the Caney Fork River empties into the Cumberland River just east of the Veterans Memorial Bridge when a boat came…
Read MoreBird finds home atop historic bridge
By Eddie West Staff Writer To some it’s a bundle of sticks placed at an odd location. For others it’s a curious sight to be checked out. To others it’s a place to call home. Maggart resident Richard Sevier dropped by the Courier office in Carthage Thursday shortly before noon, reporting he had discovered something out…
Read MoreKorea Zinc takes over local mines
By Eddie West Staff Writer Korea Zinc is officially the new owner of Nyrstar’s Mid Tennessee assets which includes in part what is commonly known as the Gordonsville, Carthage and Elmwood mines. An announcement of the purchase and transition of ownership was announced by Nyrstar on Thursday. The purchase took place as of Wednesday , April 1. In addition to the Gordonsville headquarters and Carthage and Elmwood…
Read MoreSample Ballot Inside; Voting in May Primary Election set to begin
By Eddie West Staff Writer The start of a busy election year begins next week. Early voting in the May Democratic and Republican Primary Election will take place beginning Wednesday, April 15 and continue through April 30. Only one race will be contested in the upcoming primary election. READ MORE IN THIS WEEK’S COURIER
Read MoreVehicle runs through guardrail, overturns
By Eddie West Staff Writer A man apparently escaped critical injuries following a horrific single vehicle wreck in South Carthage. The vehicle in which the man was driving crashed through a guardrail, traveled several yards down a steep embankment before landing upside down near a creek and the Cumberland River. The incident occurred Wednesday (March 25)…
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