Articles from the January 4, 2024 edition
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The Christmas Dump Fiasco
"After community members voiced their concerns on Black Friday about not knowing the Lewis County Transfer Station was closed," said Lewis County Mayor Jonah Keltner, "our office worked to ensure prop...
Veterans
Members of the Fred E. Lomax Post 127 American Legion are currently seeking sponsors to help replace the rotten roof on their lodge here in Hohenwald. The existing roof is nearly 50 years old and leak...
Donate Christmas Trees to Feed Elephants!
Thanks to the generosity of our community, The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee receives an abundance of donated Christmas trees each year, which are used for engaging enrichment and to supplement the...
Hankins Named Defensive Coordinator for Memphis Tigers
Memphis football linebackers coach Jordon Hankins served as the team's defensive coordinator for the Auto Zone Liberty Bowl against Iowa State, where the score was 36 to 26 in favor of Memphis. The...
Sheriff's Office Still Seeking Information on Missing Person
The Lewis County Sheriffs Office is still seeking information to the whereabouts and/or welfare of Mr. Kenneth Robert Peever Jr. Mr. Peever Jr. was reported as missing on 05/14/2023. Mr. Peever Jr....
Carolyn Joyce Duncan
Carolyn Joyce Sublett Duncan of Hohenwald, Tennessee left this world at the age of 81 on December 29, 2023. She is survived by her two daughters, Jana Eastland and Amy Duncan. Also her brother,...
Brandon N. Herrin
Brandon Nicolas Herrin, born on June 7, 1993, in Columbia, brought an immeasurable amount of joy, laughter, and creativity to the lives of all who knew him. It is with a heavy heart that we announce...
Ronald Clebert Lewis
Ronald "Ronnie" Clebert Lewis, a respected husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at the age of 76 on December 31, 2023, at his home in Centerville. Born on May...
Donna Jean Watson
Donna Jean Watson, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2023, in Columbia. She was born on March 26, 1966, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Lawrence Kent and Cheryl Rossiter. Donna was a proud...
Sarah R. Richardson
Sarah R. Richardson, a beacon of love and creativity, passed away on December 23, 2023, at the age of 91, in Hohenwald. Born on September 18, 1932, to Elvin and Lois Turnbow, Sarah's life was a...
UT Martin Honor Roll
The University of Tennessee Martin has announced the students named to the honor roll for the fall 2023 semester. To be eligible for the Chancellor’s Honor Roll recognition at UT Martin, a student must take at least 12 hours of credit (pass-fail c...
2024 Horoscopes
Aries - This year begins with you moving toward your career goals at turbo speed. After all, Mars—your ruling planet—enters your 10th house of publicity and authority on January 4, lighting your fire for success and inspiring you to go harder tha...
Letter to the Editor
I have commuted daily 18 miles one-way on the 412 Hwy. connection to Columbia every day at 7:30 a.m. and at 4 p.m. since 2017, and I have watched how the traffic has increased to very dangerous levels. When a school bus stops to pick up children, we...
Police Report
The following is the City of Hohenwald Police Report for December 22-28, 2023. This is a record of police action and is not intended to imply innocence or guilt of charges placed. Breanna N. Accountius, Hwy. 48, Linden, was charged with theft of...
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MELISSA BELL
This one is a special one. I've known Melissa all my life, and I see her heart. We should all love like her. Q.) Can you tell me a little bit about yourself? A.) Well, I would like to say that I am...
Sheriff Report
The following is the Lewis County Sheriff Department report for December 19, 2023- January 2, 2024. This is a record of police action and is not intended to imply innocence or guilt of charges placed. David Anderson, Jennie Smith Road, was charged...
Jake
NAME - Jake (Yellow Lab), LIKES - people, to play outside, to kayak and go on hikes, NOTES - goes after chickens, needs to work on potty training, sweet spirited..... TO ADOPT, CONTACT: HIGH FOREST...
One Day at a Time
Well it is a cold and cloudy wintry morning here in our little valley. It looks like it could snow but I have not seen any yet. The house is good and warm and I have got a cup of hot coffee and it sure is good. The cats have had their bowl of warm...
Tennessee 28th District Capitol Hill Week in Review
Tennessee sees improvements in k-12 education K-12 education has been a top priority of the General Assembly in recent years and historic investments, innovative programs and effective legislation...
Gordonsburg / Little Swan News
A new year begins with the nighttime temperatures in the low thirties, cloudy and windy. We are blessed to be able to arise from our beds and go about our lives each day for there are many who cannot. May you be blessed as we begin this year and alwa...
Tyrades
Okay, maybe I’m approaching this from a position of privilege. One of my earliest memories is of tagging along to my mother’s former grammar school when she voted. Social Studies was one of my fav...
Glimpses of Hohenwald's Past
December 24, 1953 The Herald reported, “If you come to town some night and think it is still day light, you won’t miss it far. Construction is almost complete on the new street lighting system for...
Starvation And Poisoning
Health is your birthright, and it is always present. But you may not always feel as good as you might like. Why? There are two basic reasons. Either you are starving, or you are being poisoned, or most likely both. Starvation refers to not getting...
The Art Of Quilted Jackets and Coats
The resurgence of quilted jackets and coats is a trend transformed from humble family heirlooms adorning beds and sofas to mainstream fashion statements. This trend gained a lot of traction in 2023 and it still strong for 2024 morphing from once...
MEETINGS IN LEWIS COUNTY
A PLACE TO BELONG A Place to Belong is a Mental Health Suport Group. In person meetings have not been started yet. Interested persons can join their lives on their Facebook page. RTC-RECOVERY THROUGH...
