The Town of Alexandria was the scene of a deadly officer involved shooting last Saturday evening, resulting in other deputies and Smithville Police responding to the scene for mutual aid.
The DeKalb County High School Tigers football team got back on the winning side last week after traveling to the far away land of Jamestown to take on the York Institute Dragons. It was homecoming night for the Dragons, and the Tigers spoiled their evening.
Alexandria Coffee & Café organized a prayer event to be held every Thursday night on the Alexandria Square. The first Prayer on the Square was held Thursday, Sept. 25, with several in attendance. Everyone is invited to join in each Thursday at 6 p.m. on the Alexandria Square.
Rosco Frazier of Dowelltown, age 95, passed away Wednesday October 1, 2025 at his home.
Reta Ann Martin Steffee, age 81, of Dowelltown, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, a…
Betty Lou Hickey, age 77, passed away peacefully at The Webb House Retirement Center on Octo…
Karen Arlene Ashford, age 73, of the Gassaway community passed away Tuesday afternoon Septem…
Treva Ann Miller Sharp, age 71 of Smithville, passed away Thursday afternoon September 25, 2…
The latest food inspections report was released on Friday, Sept. 19 and appears below. It includes the name of the DeKalb County establishment, the score from the Tennessee Department of Health and the business’ address of the establishment. These various entities include:
On Oct. 8, 1871, the Great Chicago Fire began in a barn, and the blaze finally died out two days later. Unfortunately, a large portion of the city had been destroyed and about 300 people killed. It is reported that city officials never determined the cause of the blaze, but an extended droug…
The 2025 Wilson County — Tennessee State Fair, presented by your Mid-South Ford Dealers, is underway with its gates open for another unforgettable celebration at the James E. Ward Agricultural Center in Lebanon.
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…
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.
