42 Dogs Recovering After Being Neglected, Left In Cold
A local animal rescue organization rescued an estimated 42 dogs from frigid temperatures in Smithville this weekend. Animal Rescue Corps Administrative Director Michael Cunningham said the organization responded to a scene where a backyard breeder had dogs penned and caged up outside. The organization received a call from animal control. Cunningham said seeing this many […]
Arrests Made Involving Human Smuggling, Child Labor
Two arrested on Wednesday following an investigation into a human smuggling and child labor trafficking operation at a Smithville market and restaurant. 18-year-old Joshua Hernandez-Morales has been charged with a count of Trafficking for Forced Labor or Services. 52-year-old Marcelino Diaz-Decena has been charged with a count of Unlawful Possession of a Weapon. According to […]
Smithville Fiddlers Jamboree Features New Dancing Categories
Just over a week away from the 54th Smithville Fiddlers Jamboree and four new dance categories. Event President Kim Luton said the four new categories are traditional line dance, traditional duo line dance, precision team, and hoedown team. Luton said clogging represents a rich part of the Appalachian heritage. “You can just hear them on […]
