Area News
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 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.…
Read MoreStarting date for county’s new $50 wheel tax unclear
By Eddie West Staff Writer It’s unclear exactly when the county will begin collecting the new $50 wheel tax approved by the county commission in October of last year, but its expected to take place in the weeks ahead. Meanwhile, when implimented, registration for each vehicle will more than double. The fee will be paid annually…
Read MoreSheriffs department deputy locates stolen vehicle; multiple charges filed
By Eddie West Staff Writer A sheriffs department deputy located a vehicle reported stolen from a Davidson County body shop with the suspect inside in the New Middleton community. A Knoxville man now faces multiple charges in connection with the discovery. Deputy Nathan Williams first spotted the stolen vehicle on Interstate 40. After falling in behind…
Read MoreTwo face arson charges
By Eddie West Staff Writer Two juveniles have been charged in connection with a fire which destroyed a vacant mobile home in the Dixon Springs community. The fire destroyed the mobile home and threatened two decades old and historical significant buildings, one of which today is home to a medical clinic. Tuesday (December 24), Sheriff…
Read MoreWheel tax petition falls short; new $50 tax could begin in month of January
By Eddie West Staff Writer A petition calling for a referendum or vote of the people on a $50 wheel tax approved by county commissioners this fall was not successful, according to the county’s election commission office. Residents had until November 27 (the day before Thanksgiving) to garner 529 names calling for a referendum. This means…
Read MoreGrand jury returns indictments
By Eddie West Staff Writer The county’s grand jury returned as many as 17 indictments for drug-related charges during its December session. Most of the indictments involved multiple charges. One of the more common drugs was methamphetamine. Other drugs included various opioids and cocaine. Also, at least two cases involved Anilino-n-phenthylpiperidine or ANPP, a relatively new…
Read MoreSouth Carthage house searched
By Eddie West Staff Writer Multiple drugs were located by law enforcement authorities after a search warrant was executed at a South Carthage residence. The search warrant was obtained when a sheriffs department K-9 unit officer learned illegal drugs were allegedly being sold at the residence. Multiple officers with the sheriffs department and Carthage Police Department…
Read MoreCharges in three county pursuit
By Eddie West Staff Writer A woman faces multiple charges, including kidnapping and reckless endangerment, following a lengthy pursuit which began in Gordonsville and ended in Davidson County. While on patrol in the Gordonsville area, sheriffs department K-9 officer Sgt. Junior Fields attempted to stop a 2007 Nissan Altima, which the woman was driving, at the…
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