Area News

By Eddie West Staff Writer Injuries to a pedestrian, struck by a train in Gordonsville were described as “significant”, by a reporting officer with Gordonsville Police Department. A report filed by the department describes how  the incident occurred based on the statements from the train’s conductor, Brad Thompson, a Lebanon resident. Thompson told police he…

By Eddie West Staff Writer Pre-fair events begin this weekend with the official arrival of the 2023 Smith County Fair on Monday night (July 3). Pre-fair events begin, with archery competition 4 p.m., Friday (June 30) and continue with a full day of activities on Saturday, (July 1).  Carnival rides arrive on Monday (July 3).…

Beehives ravaged; ‘I hope he got sick at his stomach’ By Eddie West Staff Writer Following an investigation conducted by the sheriffs department and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) all the evidence in a vandalism and theft of honey case points to a bear. Defeated beekeeper Rue Allen Dillehay was startled to discover several…

By Eddie West Staff Writer A pedestrian was struck by a train Monday afternoon in Gordonsville in the area of the county’s industrial park. Shortly before 1:30 p.m., 911 received a call a female pedestrian had been struck by a train at 342 Rogers Road which is located in or near the south side of…

By Eddie West Staff Writer A fun time for children and families is the purpose behind this week’s “City of Carthage Carnival”. The event, which will have free admission and free activities, will feature carnival-type games for children. There will be some adult activities such as sack races.  Food vendors for both the young and…

By Eddie West Staff Writer This year’s county fair features a variety of local talent from the musical prospective. The fair features two outdoor stages and one inside the agricultural center, providing live entertainment, free with admission. Each year, one of the highly anticipated concerts is sponsored by WUCZ 104.1 The Ranch which takes place…

By Eddie West Staff Writer Another guilty plea has been entered in a four year old South Carthage murder case in which five individuals had been indicted. It was in April of 2019 when 43 year old Jason Taylor Neusse was discovered by his wife beaten to death in a former South Carthage tobacco warehouse…

By Eddie West Staff Writer A new locally filmed music video and mini-documentary has been released. The music video, which features country rock band Miller Holler with front man Pat Pollifrone, was filmed on the Bridgewater family farm located in the Riddleton community and the Bussell family farm located in the Hogans Creek community. The…

Readers will find the 2023 edition of the Smith County Fair-The Fair on the River program inside this week’s edition of the Courier.  The annual program details the schedule of activities, entertainment, rules and regulations for exhibit entries, costs, as well as other information.