Area News
Fatality on Caney Fork
By Eddie West Staff Writer A family outing turned tragic on the Caney Fork River when a man lost his life this weekend. The accident occurred around 4:52 p.m., Saturday, in the area of the river which flows around the Smith County Welcome Center at Buffalo Valley (commonly referred to as the Buffalo Valley Rest…
Read MoreOUT ON A LIMB
By Ken Beck ‘Loss of foot as a tot propelled Ryan Fann’s career of facilitating amputees in adjusting to prostheses.’ READ MORE ABOUT FANN IN THIS WEEK’S COURIER
Read MoreCharges filed after Tanglewood search
By Eddie West Staff Writer An investigation involving the sheriffs department and U.S. Postal Service has resulted in multiple charges being filed against three people. The investigation began when sheriffs department K-9 officer Sgt. Junior Fields was contacted by U.S. Postal Inspector/DEA Task Force Officer Donald Paxton concerning a package which was being delivered to…
Read MoreTHURSDAY NIGHT FIGHT
By Shea Haile Courier Sports GORDONSVILLE — While it may have been a Thursday night at Gordonsville High’s Turney Ford Field, the “Friday Night Lights” environment was in full effect — as the Gordonsville Tigers and Smith County Owls renewed their annual cross-county feud in last week’s season opening high school football clash. For the…
Read MoreJUNGLE CLASSIC
By Terry Collins Courier Sports GORDONSVILLE — The county’s two junior high football programs met last Saturday night at Turney Ford Field in Gordonsville in one of the most memorable installments of the rivalry in recent years. Both teams were undefeated entering the contest as Smith Co. Middle was 3-0 while Gordonsville was 2-0. The…
Read MoreSchool system’s property purchase finalized
By Eddie West Staff Writer The county’s school system has officially purchased two pieces of property, which include buildings, located on Industrial Drive in Carthage. The pieces of property are more commonly known as the former Sav-a-lot building and Tennplasco building. Plans to purchase these two buildings were first reported by the Courier in June.…
Read MorePursuit ends with charges
By Eddie West Staff Writer Smith County Sheriffs Department officers were successful in stopping a vehicle involved in a high speed pursuit which began in Macon County. Macon County law enforcement authorities were attempting to stop a tan Chevrolet pick-up truck which was reported stolen in that county. The incident began when Smith County Sheriffs…
Read MoreGrand jury indictments
The county’s grand jury held its August session Monday (August 7), returning 40 indictments. As of Thursday (August 10) morning, 34 of 40 indictments were not sealed. Of those 34 unsealed indictments, 23 involved various drug charges. The most common drug discovered for illegal use was by far methamphetamine. Indictments include: READ MORE IN THIS…
Read MoreHIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW
The 2023 High School Football Preview for Smith County High School and Gordonsville High School is included in this week’s edition. Grab you paper and check it out!
Read MoreMonday pursuit ends in Gordonsville
By Eddie West Staff Writer Three people were taken into custody in Gordonsville Monday morning following a police pursuit involving a vehicle stolen out of Kentucky. The pursuit began shortly after 10 a.m. on the Carthage Bypass, traveling along Gordonsville Highway/Highway 53 through South Carthage and into Gordonsville. The driver of a 2004 silver Mustang…
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