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 […]
Highway Safety Honors Smithville Officer Best Of Year
The Tennessee Highway Safety Office recognize a Smithville Police Officer for his dedicated traffic safety work. Smithville Officer Peyton Young said his chief and a member of the Tennessee Highway Safety Office nominated him for the award. Young said he has worked slowing down drivers speeding in the community, pulling them over and issuing citations […]
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 Christmas On Square Boosts Spending, Spirit
Saturday marks the 24th Annual Smithville Christmas on the Square, a chance to celebrate community and boost tourism. Smithville-DeKalb County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Suzanne Williams said event is a labor of love, with county officials, volunteers and local businesses pitching in to produce the seasonal occasion. “Oh it’s a great benefit for small […]
Former 31st District Attorney Next Court Appearance 2027
Former 31st Judicial District Attorney Chris Stanford did not appear in court Monday on reckless endangerment charges. Stanford had a scheduled court appearance on Monday, which would have been the plea deadline. Stanford did not appear as part of an agreement, according to DeKalb County Circuit Court Clerk Susan Martin. The full details of the […]
NADO Honors UCDD’s Transitional Housing For Recovery
The National Association of Developmental Organizations honoring UCDD for its construction of transitional housing in Carthage and Smithville. Executive Director Mark Farley said the award recognizes developmental district projects considered forward-thinking. Farley said the district’s work assures vulnerable demographics in the community can regain stability. “People in recovery, or senior population, or disabled population. Anytime […]
Prospective Home Buyers Can Learn From Habitat Friday
Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity will host Home Ownership Sessions Friday to better explain how the process works. Executive Director Jeremy Byrd said the organization wants to build more homes in Dekalb County, after merging with the local group earlier this year. Byrd said they hope to start a home next spring. “We need to […]
Smithville Holding 9/11 Ceremony, Honoring First Responders
The City of Smithville holding a 9/11 remembrance ceremony Thursday to honor local heroes. Smithville Mayor Josh Miller said he wants to have the ceremony because it is a great chance to recognize people in emergency services. Miller said the ceremony will also honor military veterans, and those who lost their lives. Miller said it […]
DeKalb Pastors Praying Over Schools To Start New Year
A handful of Smithville Pastors joining forces Sunday to pray for the DeKalb County Schools and a new school year. Smithville First Baptist Church Pastor Chad Ramsey said the event happened long before he got involved eight years ago. Ramsey said the community has a heart for the students and a heart for prayer. “Not […]
Appalachian Center For Crafts Founder Honored By Governor
Lewis Snyder, one of the founders of the Appalachian Center for Craft, will be honored by the state with the 2025 Governor’s Arts Awards. Snyder is mostly known as a highly skilled potter, teaching visual arts throughout the state. Snyder said receiving the award was a special moment. “It means a lot to me since […]
