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There was a huge turnout for this year’s Fiddler 5K and One-Mile Fun Run with 312 runners participating in the 5k alone. Fifty-one participated in the Fun Run, with the races beginning at 7 am last Saturday morning. The races fittingly began in front of the First Baptist Church and ended in …

Opal Webb Jones, age 87, of Smithville passed away peacefully Sunday night July 20, 2025, at…

It is with heartfelt sadness the family of Tommy H. Crips, of Alexandria, TN, announce his p…

Tammy Sue Ferrell, age 57, passed away Thursday morning July 24, 2025, at her home in Smithville.

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Ascension St. Thomas President and CEO, Fahad Tahir said he is “deeply disappointed” that the new and recent H.R.I. bill includes cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act, which could cause nearly 12 million to lose coverage.

I have only visited New York City once, but though I found it a hectic place to get around in, I enjoyed the experience of being able to see such infamous spots as the 9-11 Memorial, Grand Central Station, Wall Street, Broadway, Central Park and the Statue of Liberty. It is one of those citi…

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Once again, Manchester, Tennessee, will host the annual Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, one of the most popular live music events in the country. Since 2002, the event has featured a diverse assortment of performers on a 700-acre Middle Tennessee farm that becomes the te…

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DeKalb County’s new youth center, “The Spot,” invites families and the community to a Family Open House on Saturday, May 31st, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM at 425 Golf Club Drive, Smithville.