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School Board Called Meeting
The Lewis County Board of Education met in a special called session on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the Lewis County Board of Education board meeting room located at 206 South Court Street, Hohenwald. With the exception of Phyllis...
Candle Ceremony
On Friday, May 26, our Girl Scouts of Lewis County held their end of the year Candle Ceremony in the Memorial Park Community Building. The Candle Ceremony signified the scouts had learned the meaning...
Lewis Countians visit the Big Apple
A group of girls on a girls trip to New York last week visited the Today Show and got their picture made with Hoda Kotb. Cindy Carroll McClain, Shannon Schmittou, Leaann Graham, Ashlyn Cameron and...
Lewis County COO Completes UT CIS Week-Long Basic Course
Lewis County Chief Operating Officer Houston Hamblin recently completed the Tennessee Basic Economic Development Course (TBEDC) hosted by the University of Tennessee Center for Industrial Services...
MLEC opens electric vehicle charging station
Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative recently installed electric vehicle charging stations on the South side of their office in downtown Hohenwald. According to the Department of Energy, tens of...
Gordonsburg/Little Swan News
The past week has been like summer weather, still having showers which is a good thing for pastures and gardens will not grow without rain and the sunny day have been good for those who have been cutting hay. Those I know of who are sick either at...
LEWIS COUNTY STUDENTS NAMED TO WHO'S WHO
The University of Tennessee at Martin has recognized the members of the 2023 class of Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. Fifty-two juniors, seniors and graduate...
Consumers to receive TurboTax checks via mail
Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti today announced that low-income consumers who were eligible to prepare and file their taxes for free but were deceived into paying TurboTax’s owner Intuit to file will begin receiving checks from a $141 million...
Celebrating
Birthdays Kenny Durham, June 1 Darrin Garner, June 1 Donna Lay, June 1 Diane Mitchell Lomax, June 1 Ramona Runions, June 1 Glenda Harper, June 1 Ricky Brown Jr., June 1 Corey Betts, June 1 Earlene Wood, June 1 Theresa Bartel, June 1 Jessica...
Glimpses of Hohenwald's Past
May 28, 1953 D.D. Humphreys, Jr. was appointed U.S. Commissioner for the Middle District of Tennessee by Judge Elmer Davies. The Herald reported that rabid dog went on a rampage. According to...
St. Jude's Golf Tournament a success despite rain
The annual St. Jude’s Golf Tournament in Hohenwald has raised between $250,000 to $300,000 over the last 18 years for the Children’s Hospital in Memphis. This year’s 18th annual event had to be...
Celebrating
Anniversaries Mr. and Mrs. Terry Carroll, June 1 Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Duncan, June 2 Mr. and Mrs. David Polk, June 2 Mr. and Mrs. Larry Carroll, June 3 Mr. and Mrs. Joe McCann, June 3 Mr. and Mrs. Keith Oswald, June 6 Mr. and Mrs. Mark Baxter,...
Area students named to MTSU's True Blue' 100
Middle Tennessee State University recently announced the newest class of “True Blue 100” recipients - high school freshmen from across Tennessee identified by guidance counselors and teachers as students who demonstrate the ideals of the...
Memorial Day ceremonies
Hohenwald’s annual Memorial Day Parade held Monday brought out the dedicated friends and families who come together each year to honor the fallen veterans of Lewis County. A small service took...
MLEC Announces Scholarship Recipients
Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative has selected Lewis County High School students Hadley Spitzer and Zoie Clark as this year’s Washington Youth Tour Short Story Contest winners. Each junior will...
Cub Scouts replace flags
On Tuesday, May 23 and Thursday, May 25, the Lewis County Cub Scout Dens and their parents faithfully endeavored to replace the American flags at the grave sites of the veterans in both the...
80's Prom
Neon colors, big hair, leg warmers and 80’s hits were just part of the fun of a recent event in town. Rock House Coffee Company and Event Center held their first ever 80’s Adult Prom Night on...
Make A Difference for Elephants this Endangered Species Day
At the Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee, we believe that “Sanctuary” means providing a safe haven and natural habitat, dedicated solely to elephant wellbeing. This Endangered Species Day, we celebrate our ability to provide individualized...
Calendar of Events
AMERICAN LEGION MEETS Fred E. Lomax American Legion Post 127 will meet Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at 7 p.m at the Legion Hall on Park Avenue North. All Legionnaires are encouraged to attend. AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY MEETS The American Legion Ladies...
Tennessee 28th District Capitol Hill Week in Review
2023 Session of the 113th General Assembly The 113th General Assembly has adjourned for 2023, and it was a very successful year. We have taken measures for Tennessee to be a better place to live,...
Letter to the Editor
Mr. K. Wesley Carroll, thank you so much for your comments in your letter of May 4th on the recent shooting at The Covenant School. It was a tragic event, and I think your letter illustrated how deeply it affected us all. It also showed how much we...
Donation to School Golf
Jeremy and Michelle Carroll of High Forest Tree Service are shown presenting a check to Lewis County Schools Golf Coach T.J. Hinson. The company purchased golf polos, hats and visors for every Middle...
Gov. Lee Signs Strong School Safety Measures Into Law Commends $230M to protect Tennessee students & teachers
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has signed strong school safety legislation into law and recognized the investment of more than $230 million to strengthen safety at public and private schools across Tennessee. “Nothing is more important than...
Girl Scout bowling party
On May 27th, the Girl Scout Troops of Lewis County gathered at Tenn Pin Alley in Columbia, and enjoyed two games of bowling. It was great fun as the girls tried to beat each other’s scores in the...
Henry Boyce Sims
Mr. Boyce Sims of Hohenwald, was born May 25, 1945, to the late Roy Sims and Pauline Gobble Sims, and passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023, at the age of 78. Born and raised in Hohenwald, Boyce...
Sandra Peery Pogue
Sandra Peery Pogue, 84, retired Cafeteria Manager for Hampshire Unit School for 30 years and resident of Hampshire, died Monday, May 29, 2023 at West Meade Place in Nashville surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, June...
Lannie Keeton, Jr.
Lannie Keeton, Jr. was born August 16, 1936 in Wayne County, the son of the late Lannie David and Lula Morgan Keeton. He was the owner of Keeton Sawmill. Lannie departed this life on May 22, 2023 in...
Barbara Elizabeth Draus
Barbara Elizabeth Draus, 81, retired employee of Motorola and resident of Hohenwald, died Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at Maury Regional Medical Center. No services are scheduled at this time. Oakes and Nichols Funeral Directors in Columbia is assisting...
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