Smith County News

“It is a pleasure to announce this addition to our southern region”

Wilson Bank & Trust has named Barry Buckley regional president of the bank's southern region, officials of the Lebanon-based bank announced today. via DNJ.com

A proposed microprocess conservation program would work on the shared savings plan, with the school board sharing a percentage of the money it saves with the company offering the plan. via DNJ.com

“It's a real pleasure to be stepping up for the United Way as a co-chair for the agency's fundraising campaign this fall”

Linda Ford has joined Keller Williams in Murfreesboro. Ford is a graduate of MTSU's College of Business. via DNJ.com

“Even though its early, you're still playing for seeding.”

The Lady Lions' softball team took a big step forward Tuesday night, improving to 7-1 overall and 2-1 in District 7-AAA with a doubleheader split with Upperman. via DNJ.com

“I knocked on the wall and said, 'Ya'll need to part ways and stop right now'. But they didn't stop. She was screaming”

A domestic dispute turned deadly in Smith County Tuesday morning after investigators said police were forced to shot and kill a suspect. via WKRN-TV Nashville

“I'm pleased the state can provide assistance to the people of Smith County to deal with this unsightly and potentially hazardous illegal dump.”

' Department of Environment and Conservation Commissioner Jim Fyke today announced a $5,850 Waste Tire Cleanup Grant for Smith County. via Info.tnanytime.org

“We want to be sure that producers who come to the forum will get to hear from other farmers who have already gone through the regulatory process and have found success at the other end”

NASHVILLE , Tenn. - ' Tennessee 's 4th Annual Farmers Market Forum will be held March 31 at the Smith County Agriculture Complex in Carthage . via Info.tnanytime.org

Crews are on the scene of what officials have called an officer-involved shooting Tuesday morning in Smith County. via WTVF Nashville

“It's kinda like the precursor to a girl's wedding, a prom. You get to go get your hair done, makeup. You get this big beautiful dress. It's a memorable time. I'll never forget my prom”

They call themselves the Disaster Divas, a half-dozen young middle Tennessee women with a heart for romance and memories. via WSMV-TV Nashville

Hoops and wrestling highlight the area prep slate this week, with a bevy of important district matchups on tap as well as the state wrestling duals in Clarksville this weekend, where Blackman will participate. via DNJ.com

January 1898 The new jail is rapidly nearing completion. Two cells are now in on the lower floor. via Crossville Chronicle

New Arrivals run in The Daily News Journal each Tuesday on a space-available basis. via The Daily News Journal

A truck driver was convicted Thursday of killing his ex-girlfriend who disappeared two years ago in Nashville. via WREG-TV Memphis

The Smith County Plaza shopping center in Carthage was bought Thursday by local residents Michael Cho and Hyojoung Cho. via The Tennessean

Searching for information on William Pratt born abt 1780 in County Cork, Kinsale, Ireland and migrated to the United States abt 1800. via Cousinconnect.com

“He's country, down to earth, honest, didn't forget where he's come from”

Seven years after he lost in the presidential election, former vice president Al Gore is the big winner, taking home the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize for awakening the world to global warming. via WKRN-TV Nashville

GORDONSVILLE, Tenn. -- A Smith County man was transported to Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville after a mining accident on Tuesday night. via WSMV-TV Nashville

GORDONSVILLE, Tenn. - A mining accident that injured one worker happened around 9:15 p.m. Tuesday at the Mossy Creek Mining Company in Gordonsville, which is in Smith County near Carthage. via WTVF Nashville

“Your husband sent me to pick up some tools”

Mary Jo Denton Herald-Citizen Staff PUTNAM COUNTY -- Sometimes a burglar knocks on the door first, trying to make sure no one is home. via Cookeville Herald