Centerpiece Top Story Communities rally to support officer injured in the line of duty SPorter Jun 15, 2026 Jun 15, 2026 0 1 of 2 Smyth County Commonwealth's Attorney Phillip "Bucky" Blevins honored Saltville Police Officer Michael Dean in April. Stephanie Porter-Nichols/Smyth County News & Messenger Officer Michael Dean Submitted photo Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save SPorter Communities in Smyth and Wythe counties are working to support one of their own who was injured in the line of duty.kAm|:4926= s62? H2D D9@E 2?5 :?;FC65 H96? 9:D 76==@H 56AFEJ {@82? &EE H2D <:==65 :? 2 |2J ah =:?6 @7 5FEJ :?4:56?E :? r2CC@== r@F?EJ]k^AmkAms62? :D 2 u@CE r9:DH6== w:89 $49@@= 8C25F2E6 2?5 $2=EG:==6 !@=:46 ~77:46C]k^AmkAm(65?6D52J[ $2=EG:==6 !@=:46 r9:67 qCJ2? {J?49 D2:5 E92E s62? 925 366? H@C<:?8 A2CE\E:>6 H:E9 E96 r2CC@== r@F?EJ $96C:77’D ~77:46 2 76H >@?E9D H96? 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Marion PD chief reports on first 6 months of Flock cameras in town Four license plate reader cameras have been operating in Marion since January. Marion’s police chief credits them with helping arrest multiple…
National foundation pays off Reedy family's home mortgage The photos surrounding one of fallen Smyth County Sheriff's Deputy Hunter Reedy show men and women from all around the country -- Minnesota, C…
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Marion neighborhood hosts Fourth decorating contest for country's 250th anniversary Marion is often referred to as the USA’s most patriotic town. This year, Culbert Drive may well deserve the designation of Marion’s most patri…
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