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If only for one Saturday in May, downtown Carthage was transformed into the World War II era as the Tennessee Maneuvers Remembered event was held. Encampments were held in the grassy area beside the Catholic Church and Cordell Hull Bridge. Exhibits were on display at the courthouse, Rose Room, basement of the county library and…

By Scott Winfree Courier Publisher Gene Bellar of San Diego, California regularly makes a return trip to his native Smith County, Tennessee. His latest 2,000-plus mile flight occurred just this past week. To add perspective, Gene Bellar is now 99 years young. His visits with relatives and driving to see his old stomping grounds of…

Walmart celebrated its months long renovation during a ceremony Friday morning. Shawnna McSpadden, Walmart coach, served as master of ceremonies. READ MORE IN THIS WEEK’S COURIER

By Shea Haile Courier Sports SOUTH CARTHAGE — The Smith County Little League organization and county mayor Jeff Mason recognized two staples of the county’s youth baseball and softball landscape last Tuesday. The league and Mayor Mason surprised Harold “Slick” Collins and Wanda Collins — dedicating the little league fields to Collins. Fields at the athletic…

By Eddie West Staff Writer An anticipated 10 percent pay increase for all board of education employees has cleared the first in a series of hurdles. The same holds true for a proposal to provide health insurance for non-certified employees of the board of education which has also passed an initial step. During this month’s…

Union Heights Elementary School will be holding a spring carnival in celebration of its 100th year anniversary this Saturday (April 27). The event will be held from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.  An alumni basketball game will be held beginning at 5 p.m.  Some of the activities during the day will  include bounce house, tattoos,…

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Nashville District announces the second annual Spring Trail Day at Cordell Hull Lake. USACE Ranger staff will host a spring trail hike and bike in celebration of Earth Day.  The event is set to take place this Saturday (April 27).  The event will encompass three trails: the Periwinkle…

By Eddie West Staff Writer The sheriffs department and Gordonsville police have filed charges after a fence contractor allegedly accepted down payments for projects from residents  but failed to provide the services. In December of last year, the county’s grand jury returned two indictments against Anthony Allen Henson, 45, Brush Creek, each for misappropriation of…

Farm Bureau Ag Day was held on Friday. During the event youth learn about farm animals, farming as well as outdoor activities and outdoor safety. The event is held every other year.

By Eddie West Staff Writer A Carthage man led law enforcement authorities on a two county pursuit while riding a motorcycle without a helmet and faces multiple charges. The pursuit began when sheriffs department Deputy Bert Collins observed the man riding the motorcycle at a high rate of speed on Cookeville Highway. After pulling behind…