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Let the Jammin" Begin " WJLE Radio
13+ hour, 27+ min ago (507+ words) Jul 01, 2026 Dwayne Page The 55th annual Smithville Fiddlers" Jamboree & Crafts Festival "begins Thursday evening, July 2 at 6 p. m. with its 2026 Opening Ceremonies at Evins Park located across from the post office behind city hall. Jamboree President Kim Luton noted that the festival"s…...
WJLE's birthday club winner Wednesday, July 1 was Nancy Young " WJLE Radio
15+ hour, 19+ min ago (141+ words) Jul 01, 2026 Dwayne Page WJLE's birthday club winner Wednesday, July 1 was Nancy Young Young won a certificate for a free Chicken Monterey dinner with two sides from Kilgore's Restaurant. The certificate must be picked up from WJLE and redeemed by Wednesday,…...
UCHFH working toward building home for partner family in Smithville " WJLE Radio
15+ hour, 52+ min ago (408+ words) Jul 01, 2026 Dwayne Page Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity is dedicated to bringing people together to build homes, communities, and hope. Serving families across Putnam, Overton, De Kalb, and White Counties, UCHFH partners with individuals and families in need of safe,…...
Smithville to get $250, 000 Grant for Water & Sewer Rate Study and GIS Mapping " WJLE Radio
22+ hour, 19+ min ago (275+ words) Smithville to get $250, 000 Grant for Water & Sewer Rate Study and GIS Mapping WJLE Radio Jul 01, 2026 Dwayne Page The City of Smithville has been awarded a $250, 000 infrastructure grant from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation for a water & sewer rate…...
Smithville Man Arrested in Mount Juliet " WJLE Radio
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (147+ words) Jul 01, 2026 Dwayne Page A Smithville man, reportedly on parole for selling methamphetamine, found himself back in trouble with the law Monday night. According to the Mt Juliet Police Department, 49 year old Jermaine Mc Coy was pulled over in his vehicle…...
City Awards $2. 1 Million Bid for Water Plant Upgrade " WJLE Radio
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (244+ words) Jun 30, 2026 Dwayne Page Its been more than 15 years since the Smithville Water Treatment Plant underwent a major upgrade but another one is on the horizon. The Smithville Mayor and Aldermen, during Monday night's meeting, awarded a bid to W&O…...
Christine Johnson " WJLE Radio
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (260+ words) Christine Johnson WJLE Radio Jun 30, 2026 Dwayne Page Christine Johnson, age 90, went to her heavenly home on Monday, June 29, 2026 surrounded by her loving family Born on March 15, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Willie "Fox" and Annie Green Colwell Ferrell…...
Sarah Pritchett Smith " WJLE Radio
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (252+ words) Jun 30, 2026 Dwayne Page Mrs. Sarah Pritchett Smith, age 85, of Brush Creek, TN, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2026. I have had a wonderful life. God has been so so good to me. I may not have enough to get me out…...
State Warns Alexandria of Consequences if Sewer Rates are not Increased in 2026-27 (View Video Here) " WJLE Radio
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (474+ words) Jun 30, 2026 Dwayne Page A year ago, the State Comptroller failed to approve the Town of Alexandria's budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year because it was not submitted to the state on time. "The town may find itself in the same situation…...
Fiddlers" Jamboree Kicks off Thursday, July 2 at Evins Park featuring Community Chorus and Local Square Dancers among other entertainment (View Video Here) " WJLE Radio
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (461+ words) Jun 30, 2026 Dwayne Page The 55th edition of the Smithville Fiddlers Jamboree & Crafts Festival kicks off Thursday, July 2 "at 6 p. m. with the official opening and welcome at the Evins Park Amphitheatre behind city hall and across from the post office downtown. The first…...