Area News

By Eddie West Staff Writer A sheriffs department investigation has resulted in the seizure of a large sum of cash, a vehicle, confiscation of various drugs and arrest of two men from Jamestown. The investigation began when Deputy Nathan Williams stopped a vehicle with two people inside, who said they were en route to Nashville…

By Eddie West Staff Writer Some people may not be familiar with “Bees Knees” but it’s a favorite at Wildflower Nutrition. Besides pleasing to the taste, it’s one of the many nutritious, energizing drinks on the cafe’s menu. Owned by husband wife team Christie and Christopher Steele, Wildflower Nutrition opened at its new location in…

By Eddie West Staff Writer A tile located along the Cordell Hull Lake in the Defeated community collapsed in the early morning hours of Monday. The collapsed tile resulted in a large hole in the roadway, Lakeside Drive, a county road. Two vehicles sustained damage after running over the collapsed area in hours before dawn.…

By Eddie West Staff Writer The August 1 election takes place today (Thursday, August 1). Elections include a County General Election, South Carthage City Election and State Primary Election. Early voting in the election concluded with a half-day Saturday. As of the end of early voting Saturday, 475 residents have voted in the election either…

(Submitted by University of Tennessee  Institute of Agriculture) If you have eaten a watermelon from Kroger or purchased Chattanooga Whiskey, there is a good chance you have already experienced some of what one Tennessee farm, Catesa Farms, has to offer. George McDonald, owner and operator of that exceptional farm, has been named as the 2024…

The Carthage Courier brought home a near-record 17 total awards — and once again the coveted top prize for 1st Place for General Excellence among Division I newspapers from across the state — in last Friday’s 2024 Tennessee State Press Contest Awards held at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Franklin. The annual awards marked the…

By Eddie West Staff Writer A more than  three hundred dollar grant aimed at improving playgrounds has been awarded to the Smith County school system. Totaled, the Smith County Board of Education will receive $313,906. In addition, the school system will provide $78,476 in matching funds. Through the grant, 18 playgrounds at seven schools and one…

By Eddie West Staff Writer Armed with a shotgun,  a male subject allegedly threatened multiple people at the Smith County Welcome Center at Buffalo Valley on Interstate 40, Sunday morning, according to Smith County Sheriff Steve Hopper. The suspect eventually left the scene on foot without injuring anyone but was the subject of an extensive manhunt…

By Eddie West Staff Writer There were no major deficiencies detected in the latest structural inspection of the Cordell Hull Bridge. However, the latest inspection work will be reviewed by Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) in order to determine if there are any areas of future concern. “Contractors completed the inspection of the Cordell Hull Bridge…

By Eddie West Staff Writer A handcuffed suspect who made an improbable escape in a Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) vehicle in Smith County is behind bars. Charles D. Lawson, a Tennessee resident, is being held in neighboring Putnam County, facing numerous theft-related and kidnapping charges which occurred during his temporary flee from law enforcement officers.  State…