Week of July 25, 2024
Week of July 25, 2024
ave the date and save! The State of Tennessee's annual sales tax holiday weekend will take place Friday, July 26 through Sunday, July 28. During this holiday, Tennesseans can save nearly 10 percent on qualifying clothing, school supplies, and computers. Tennesseans can purchase clothing and school supplies tax-free if they are priced at $100 or less and buy computers tax-free if they are priced at $1500 or less. Qualifying items may be purchased online and in stores. "Tennessee's commitment to...
On June 28, 2024 at approximately 10:32 PM. Hohenwald City Police Officer Natasha Courter observed a gray Mazda Tribute with unlit registration tags driven by Raymond Kelley of Kentucky. Officer Courter proceeded to make a routine traffic stop on the vehicle at South Walnut Street at Oakdale Avenue. Kelley was noticed to be acting suspicious and hands were shaking while providing Officer Courter with information. City of Hohenwald Officer Kalum Halfacre and Lewis County Deputy Dylan Pullman...
An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Medicaid Fraud Control Division into reports of neglect involving a vulnerable adult has resulted in the arrest of two caregivers. In March, after receiving a referral from Adult Protective Services, special agents began investigating an allegation of neglect involving a vulnerable adult in Elizabethton. During the investigation, agents determined that on March 17th, Kwabena Kwakye, while employed as a caregiver, was involved in a vehicle crash with the victim and...
The City of Columbia broke ground Monday on a new Wastewater Treatment Facility, marking a significant $97.5 million investment in the city's infrastructure and environmental sustainability. This new plant will replace the existing facility that has been in operation since 1978. The new facility is expected to serve the community for the next 50 years. Designed with state-of-the-art technology and advanced treatment processes, the new plant will improve overall system performance. By upgrading...
As part of the annual Career and Technical Education (CTE) Institute, today, the Tennessee Department of Education announced the 49 work-based learning (WBL) employers named a Tennessee Flagship Industry Partner for their contributions and partnerships with local school districts across the state. Nominated by school districts across the state, Tennessee Flagship Industry Partners are employers whose partnerships with their local school districts have significantly improved student outcomes....
July 22, 1954 R. K. Roney, Jr. was elected Middle Tennessee Division Commander of the American Legion. J. O. Yokely was elected Commander of the American Legion Post 127. Robert Evans completed a nine-month Marine Corps course at Quantico, VA. A sewing demonstration was scheduled to take place at Wallace Poore’s store on July 23. Dorthea Brooks would be demonstrating new and cost-saving ideas on sewing children’s clother. Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Haskins announced the birth of their daughter,...
When we think of an Outreach, there are plenty that pop into mind. Homeless shelters, animal shelters, libraries, little league sports are all great examples. We are blessed to have several great ones in Lewis County. One in particular has consistently had their hands out since it's inception, and those hands are reaching out into our community, pulling children and their families into the goodness of Hope. Hope Hohenwald Inc., commonly known as Operation Hope Hohenwald, has been impacting...
Dr. Tina Franks Reid has accepted a new position within the US Army with the Army Inspector General's office. Dr. Reid is the daughter of Joy Franks and Wilburn Franks and the granddaughter of the late Bobby and Ann Holt. She will be traveling to Washington DC in a couple weeks where she will go through new employee orientation at the Pentagon and officially begin her new...
Gracie Hicks has attended Hope Hohenwald since she was in first grade. She will be a fifth grader at Lewis County Intermediate School in the fall. Gracie said, "I am going to stay at Hope until I move, but that will probably never happen." She added, "Because I love this place!" Gracie says she enjoys coming to Summer Camp because it helps her to stay off her phone. She says her favorite thing to do at Hope in the summer is to swim. She gets to swim on Tuesdays at our local park pool and on...
Tennessee tourism generated a record $30.6 billion in direct visitor spending and saw 144 million visitors to the state in 2023, according to newly released data from Tourism Economics and the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development. Tennessee’s direct visitor spending increased 6.2% in 2023. This follows two consecutive years of double-digit growth, driving Tennessee to a 125% recovery over 2019 pre-pandemic levels. “When tourism grows, Tennessee reaps the benefit with increased sales tax revenue,” said Gov. Bill Lee. “Tourism...
The 113th General Assembly has adjourned for 2024, and it was a very successful year. We have taken measures for Tennessee to be a better place to live, work and to raise a family. This is some of the legislation that was passed during this session. Tax Cuts / Jobs / Commerce Simplifying franchise tax and returning money to taxpayers - This year, lawmakers cut taxes by simplifying the state’s franchise tax – a business tax on net worth. This adjustment will offer relief to taxpayers,...
Week four is here for our 'Cool It With Cash' contest for a chance to win $100 toward your electric bill! See contest details, page B-8. Be sure to let our sponsors know how much you appreciate their support. Sponsors include Bank of Lewis County, 412 Metals & Building Supply, McDonald Funeral Home, Bowen Home Center, Randy Hinson - Write-In Candidate for Commissioner of Highways, and Lain Hinson - Write-in Candidate for Lewis County School Board District 8. Return your entry forms to our...
Members of the Lewis County Elks Lodge #2883 will be at the Hohenwald Housing Authority office on July 26th from 10:00 am - 12 noon, to distribute backpacks with school supplies, to the children residing in the Housing Authority. This is the Elks third annual backpack giveaway. Funding for the backpacks and school supplies are made possible by a Community Outreach Grant from the Tennessee Elks Association that was awarded to the lodge this year. After all the children have received the backpacks, any remaining backpacks will be distributed to...
We got a good rain this past week on two or three days, we really needed it and appreciate it for it was really dry here. Those I know which are sick either at home, in nursing facilities or in the hospitals are: Kasey Baker, Colene Beasley, Linda Butler, Elizabeth Boggs, Gertie Carroll, Spencer Clark, Nita Cottrel, Robert and Pat Dickson, Paula Dyer, Polly Edwards, Ophelia Green, Betty Hasty, Melissa Hendeson, Wanda Holloway, Wayne Holloway, Thelma Johns, Jimmy Lee Johnston, Denny King, Monette King, Rebecca King, Jim Lawson, Lillie...
Q.) Can you tell me a little bit about yourself? A.) I'm a Nanny to Dexlyn & Andelyn (AJ), a mother to Kayce & Trey, and for 31 years, wife of the best man on earth, Jeff Holbrook. Q.) Where did you grow up? A.) I grew up right here in Hohenwald. Q.) What is one of your fondest childhood memories? A.) Penelope, Derek and I happily grew up in convenience stores. Our family was always together and very close. Looking back those were the best times making memories and lifelong friendships. Oh the...
Stained-glass windows, composed of colored and painted glass pieces held together by lead strips, are an example to human creativity and craftsmanship. These vibrant works of art were particularly popular in Europe between 1150 and 1550, gracing cathedrals, churches, and even city halls. The translucent quality of stained glass made it a favored medium in religious contexts, where large windows depicting scenes from the Bible and the lives of saints animated sacred spaces with colorful, glimmering lights. The artistry involved in creating...
“Hey, Jo, Does Lewis County have a leash law for dogs?” Yes. The leash law in Tennessee for Lewis County and City mandates that pet dogs must always be under the control of the owners and are not permitted to roam freely. While dogs can be off-leash on their owner’s property, they must not wander onto someone else’s property, streets, or public areas. An exception to this rule applies when dogs are engaged in legal hunting or herding activities. The intent of the law is to protect the health and safety of the public as well as the...
Well it is a quiet and peaceful morning here in our little valley. It is cloudy and cool but not humid, it is very comfortable. We have had a little shower of rain and there is a breeze blowing. The cats have ate their breakfast and now are relaxing, they are really enjoying this cooler weather. They do not like the hot weather during the Summer and during the wintertime you can tell that they are just dealing with the snow and cold, but come Spring or Fall then that is their kind of weather. The birds in the yard are busy at their feeders....
Somewhere over the years, karma gave me the finger. It all started with an incident in Mrs. Jones’s high school English class. Classmate Tracy Holder was unconsciously performing multiple animated hand gestures as he delivered an emphatic observation. Unnoticed, I smugly imitated his gesticulations. (That was not my finest hour. The late Tracy was a cool guy, and I would definitely not give my immature younger self an “o-tay” signal for such tomfoolery.) By the time I was producing an...
Letter to the Editor Rags or riches, camels and needles. So, here we stand on the edge of a great precipice, each party leaning forward, well over their skies. Who will be the first to fall and who will land on their feet? While both think they have the saving answer, the “snow” continues to pile up. Whose boots are wide enough to hold them up on top, or will 10 penny stilettoes poke holes causing them to melt down? Whichever the case, perhaps we should put aside our communication devices, sit quietly in a dark room, until we hear an...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR If you take the extreme position of believing that the failure to murder a former President and the leading candidate for the Presidency is 'disappointment' and a missed chance to 'save our Country', then you don't believe in our Country. You don't believe in our Consitution where the American Citizens hold the exclusive right to decide who their President will be, not a 20 year old punk with a gun. Kristen Paul...
Letter to the Editor It’s well-known that olive oil and other plant fats are healthier than butter. Recent comprehensive research of previous studies confirms this fact and shows that choosing plant fats over butter significantly reduces the risk of serious diseases. So let’s ditch butter—and all animal-derived ingredients—for our health, the planet, and animals. Cows, like humans, produce milk to nourish their young—not for another species to make butter. But on today’s factory farms, cows are artificially inseminated on a device...
June Elizabeth Hardin Tharp, a testament of love and faith, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2024, at the age of 91, in Columbia. Born on May 8, 1933, in Waynesboro, to Ray and Goldie Hardin. June's early years were spent in the warmth of her close-knit family and community. Her life was further enriched when she met the love of her life, Reverend Jack Tharp, in the Napier community. Their love blossomed around shared faith, and after Jack held his first revival there, they married and...
November 3, 1930 – July 17, 2024 Shirley Ann Howe passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, in Cookeville, at the age of 93. Shirley was born on November 3, 1930, in Wyandotte, Michigan to Charles M. Fite and Lillian (Baker) Fite. Shirley married the late Ramon "Ray" D. Howe on August 18, 1950, and by 1961 their family had grown to include five children. Shirley was mostly a work-at-home mom, raising their children and taking care of their home. When the family lived on a farm in Imlay City,...
Mr. Samuel Shawn Harvey, 62, of Hohenwald, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024, at his home. He was born on April 17, 1962, in Tampa, Florida to Ralph Richard Harvey and Dorothy Nell Bradbury Harvey. He is survived by his sons, Samuel Harvey, Joshua Harvey, Aaron Harvey, and Mason Harvey, four grandchildren, along with a host of extended family and friends. A funeral ceremony was held on Monday, July 22, at Highland Baptist Church. The family will hold a private...
Rose Ann Hatchett passed away peacefully on July 11, 2024, in Hohenwald, with her family by her side. She was born on August 24, 1937, in El Paso, Texas. Rose's passion for sports was evident. She enjoyed playing golf, bowling, and skiing, but she also enjoyed watching games, such as hockey, on TV. Rose's love for animals was unparalleled, especially her fondness for dogs and horses, but she also found great joy in watching birds through the picture window in her home. Rose and her husband were...
September 26, 1952 ~ July 14, 2024 Dalton Lynn Hinson, a father, brother, and friend, passed away on July 14, 2024, in Hohenwald, at the age of 71. Born on September 26, 1952, in Dyersburg, he was a man known for his humor, friendliness, and the simple pleasures he found in life. Dalton spent his early years in Dyersburg, where he was born to the late Dewey Hinson Jr. and Barbara Anderson, and later, raised by his mother Myra Hinson. His formative years in this tight-knit community shaped the...
January 13, 1955 ~ July 16, 2024 Eddie Dean Prince was born January 13, 1955, to the late Wilburn Prince and Florence Lillian Byrd Prince in Hohenwald. He, being a Wayne County native, graduated from Wayne County High School in Waynesboro. Mr. Prince married Ms. Shelia Cole on June 30, 1978, with whom he would remain married until his passing, the two would make Waynesboro their forever home. Spending his life dedicated to his family, he worked many years in different positions such as a Tow Motor driver and lead Shipping Dept. manager for...
Louise Ivey was born on September 14, 1950, and passed away on July 19, 2024 at the age of 73. Mrs. Ivey is the daughter of the late Anderson and Dorothy M. Rogers Sawyer. She is also preceded in death by her husband David Ivey, son Robert Baker, brother Richard Sawyer and brother Eddie Sawyer. Mrs. Ivey is survived by her son Chris (Clara) Scott, son William Baker, step daughter Regina Kinney, brother David Sawyer, grandchildren Mallory Scott, April Cochran, Karen Jefferson, Ryan Baker, Ashley Turner, Autumn Baker, Colton Wiss, and Keaton...
Maury Regional Medical Center (MRMC) has been named by U.S. News & World Report to its 2024-2025 Best Hospitals list as a High Performing hospital for knee replacement and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) procedures and/or conditions. This is the highest distinction a hospital can earn for U.S. News’ Best Hospitals Procedures & Conditions ratings. The annual Procedures & Conditions ratings are designed to assist patients and their health care providers in making informed decisions about where to receive care for challenging...
Maranda Clark, DOR/PT, at Rehab America in Hohenwald, celebrated a remarkable 20-year anniversary. Of the accomplishment, Clark states, "Wow! I can't believe it has been 20 years! I graduated with my doctorate from UT Health ScienceCenter and hit the ground running with Rehab America. I have learned so much through my experiences and working closely with the nursing staff at AHC Lewis County! I have an amazing therapy family to work with, and we value the...
As Tennesseans enjoy outdoor activities this summer, the Tennessee Department of Health reminds everyone to take simple and preventive steps to avoid mosquito-borne and tick-borne diseases. ‘’Many of us are spending more time outdoors which is good for everyone, but it’s also important to take steps to protect yourself from tick and mosquito bites,’’ said TDH Deputy State Epidemiologist Mary-Margaret Fill, MD, MPH. ‘’ Understanding simple preventive measures can reduce the risk of tick and mosquito-borne illnesses.’’ For...
“It is the duty of your Grand Jurors to investigate any public offense which they know or have reason to believe has been committed and which is triable or indictable in this county. Any person having knowledge or proof that such an offense has been committed may apply to testify before the Grand Jury subject to the provisions of Tennessee Code Annotates, 40-12-104.” The foreperson of this county is presently: Bobby Page, 2844 Buffalo Road, Hohenwald, Tennessee. “The Grand Jury will meet on Monday, August 5, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. You may...
IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR LEWIS COUNTY, TENNESSEE Garland C. Hunt and Sandra K. Hunt, Plaintiffs vs. Prime Land, LLC, a Florida Limited Liability Company, Defendant CIVIL ACTION NO. 2024-CV-60 NOTICE TO: Prime Land, LLC, a Florida Limited Liability Company Notice is hereby given to the above named defendant that a Complaint For Claim of Abandoned Mineral Interest was filed on July 12, 2024, in the Chancery Court for Lewis County, Tennessee, Civil Action No. 2024-CV-60, by Garland C Hunt and Sandra K Hunt, seeking a declaration that the...
HISTORICAL SOCIETY Lewis County Historical Society meets on the first Monday of each month at the Senior Citizens Center at 6:00 pm. All are welcome to attend. SENIOR FITNESS CLASSES Senior Health and Fitness classes with Ann Mobley are scheduled to be held every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at the Lewis County Senior Center. For more information, call 796-5558 NEWCOMERS GROUP OF NA The Newcomers Group of NA meets seven days a week, Wednesday is a 12 noon meeting and the other six days of the week start at 7 p.m. at 200 South Court Street, basement...
