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Crashes Claim One - Smithville Review
22 hours ago · On Monday, local first responders arrived at the scene of a devastating two-car crash on Sparta Highway that claimed the life of a Sparta woman. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, at 2:12 pm E-911 received a call reporting a head-on collision between two vehicles on Sparta Highway, near Hillcrest Market.
Record Turnout for Elections - Smithville Review
23 hours ago · Rose won the 6th District with 225,430 votes to 106,050 for Bergman. Incumbent 16th District State Senator Janice Bowling, won her bid for reelection with 6,614 votes, or 80.13 percent. Her Democratic opponent, Wayne Steele, got 1,421, or 17.22 percent, while Independent candidate Scott Bean had 218, or 2.64 percent.
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Back to the Drawing Board - Smithville Review
23 hours ago · Published: Nov 12, 2024, 10:09 AM. It was back to the drawing board for the DeKalb County Commission last week, after two referendums concerning a proposed judicial center were defeated by voters during last Tuesday’s election. Voters said “No” to up to $65 million in bonds to fund the proposal, as well as a $50 wheel tax that would have ...
County and City Pay Tribute - Smithville Review
Nov 5, 2024 · Hale was a long-time Smithville Firefighter and served as the director of DeKalb EMS for nine years. The 62-year-old died unexpectedly on September 29 while visiting his sister. During the county meeting, County Mayor Adcock read …
Liberty Aldermen in Agreeance - Smithville Review
Nov 5, 2024 · Liberty Aldermen in Agreeance. The Town of Liberty and the City of Smithville each met last Monday night, each making some big decisions concerning a proposed new Smithville Elementary School. Each had to decide whether to approve an 18-year extension to the sales tax agreement with the county that will help secure bonds for school construction.
County Adopts Powers Act - Smithville Review
Published: Oct 29, 2024, 11:36 AM. The DeKalb County Commission had a couple of major issues before it last Monday evening, including funding for a proposed new elementary school and approval of the County Powers Act and a related resolution set to limit where certain land-use businesses can operate within the county.
County to Consider Powers Act - Smithville Review
Oct 15, 2024 · During a meeting last Thursday night of the county’s Health, Education and Public Welfare Committee commissioners discussed the implementation of the County Powers Act to help protect local residents from nuisance businesses trying to enter the county. With public outcry mounting over two planned rock quarries, and now a planned ...