Articles from the February 23, 2023 edition
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Commission debates garbage pickup
by Amanda Curtis Staff Reporter The Lewis County Commission met in regular session Monday, February 13. All commissioners were present and approved minutes from last month’s meeting. Invitations p...
School Board discusses new high school
The Lewis County Board of Education met in regular session on Thursday, February 16, 2023, at 6:08 p.m. at the Lewis County Board of Education board meeting room located at 206 South Court Street, Hohenwald. With the exception of Phyllis Townsend,...
Hunter Education Class to be held
A TWRA sponsored Hunter Education class will be held March 21, 23 and 24, 2023 at the Lewis County High School. Classes will be held from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. each day. Written test and Firearms Handling Exercises will be held on Friday afternoon. S...
Education Foundation of Lewis County donations
The Education Foundation of Lewis County was started in 1993 by a group of business and professional people in our county. This year will be the 30th year to present scholarships to graduating seniors at Lewis County High School. There are...
Warm Up Your Winter
Week five is here for our 'Warm Up Your Winter' contest for a chance to win $100 toward your electric bill! See contest details, page A-8. Be sure to let our sponsors know how much you appreciate...
Shirley Ann Bobo
April 30, 1935 - February 11, 2023 Shirley Ann Bobo, age 87, formerly of Hohenwald, passed away February 11, 2023 in Columbia, while surrounded by her loving family. Shirley entered this life on...
Audie Lee Henderson
December 10, 1956 ~ February 15, 2023 Audie Lee Henderson, 66, was born on December 10, 1956, and left this earthly world on February 15, 2023, at his Hohenwald home. Mr. Henderson was a faithful employee with the City of Hohenwald in the sanitation...
Ronald Curry Johnston
May 12, 1935 ~ February 16, 2023 Ronald Curry Johnston, 87, answered his final call on February 16, 2023, surrounded by his family at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. He was born on...
Hannah J (Stanley) Anthony
March 8, 1986 ~ February 14, 2023 In the late evening hours of February 14, 2023, Hannah Joy Anthony passed away at the age of 36. She was born in Jacksonville, Florida to Chuck and Mary Jo Phillips...
Jonathan King Richardson
November 29, 1978 - February 13, 2023 Jonathan King Richardson was born on November 29, 1978 to Allyson King Richardson and Larry "Rick" Richardson and he was soon welcomed by his adoring sisters,...
Wanda Polston
March 24, 1950 ~ February 19, 2023 Wanda Lynn (Yeilding) Polston, 72, passed away February 19, 2023, in Hohenwald. Wanda was born in Seattle, Washington on March 24, 1950, to Wilbur and Radolia Yielding. Wanda enjoyed life as a homemaker, becoming...
Earnest Russell "Russ" Murphy Jr.
March 31, 1966 - February 19, 2023 Earnest “Russ” Murphy, 56, of Carthage, Mississippi, a retired motorman, died on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at his home. Mr. Murphy was a native of Leake County and a member of Nile Church of Christ. He loved trappin...
Carolyn Schumaker
Carolyn Schumaker, 82, of Dundas, Illinois, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2023 at Clay County Hospital, Flora, Illinois. Carolyn was born on February 25, 1940 in Jasper County, Illinois to...
4-H News
By Whitney Dixon 4-H Agent We had great participation in our January 4-H Photography Contest. 4-H'ers submitted photos from the following categories: Portrait, Fashion, or Nature. Submissions were...
16th Annual Petals and Pearls
"Try Everything" was the theme for the 16th annual Petals and Pearls program held Saturday, February 4th at Lewis County Middle School. The event provided a fun day of learning for girls in sixth,...
Celebrating
Birthdays Sam Jackson, February 23 Chad Edwards, February 23 Clint Walton, February 23 Ethan R. McBride, February 23 Hailey Marie Clark, February 23 Susan Parker, February 23 Brandy Allen, February 23 Ashley Duncan, February 23 Eric Talley, February...
Gordonsburg
By Dorothy Warf Contributing Writer There seem to be lots of signs of spring arriving but the temperatures at times do not agree. I saw some robins on Saturday and there are lots of other birds that are usually not back in the area till it is warmer...
One Day at a Time
By “E.T. Trevathan, Contributing Writer Well it is a beautiful cool morning here in our little valley. It is cool but it is not bad cold and the sky is so blue and there is a little breeze blowing. The cats were ready to eat early this morning and t...
Person of the Week
Don Barber, 62 Q.) Can you tell me a little about yourself? A.) I am long time business owner in Lewis County. I have made most of my living right here in Hohenwald. I'm a father of three amazing...
Glimpses of Hohenwalds Past
February 19, 1953 The main headline for the week was “Voters To Decide Bond Issues in Saturday’s Election.” The Herald reported that the upcoming industry bond vote would make “an important day in the...
Tennessee 28th District Update
Conserving Tennessee’s natural resources The Senate is in full swing. Lawmakers are passing legislation on the Senate floor and advancing many bills through committees to ensure Tennessee remains a g...
Tyrades
I was saddened to hear of the death of Dr. Glenn Himebaugh, co-founder of the journalism department at my alma mater, Middle Tennessee State University. Although I hadn’t kept in touch with Dr. H...
LCHS Basketball
By Jason Fite/Sports writer Pete Noblin/Photos The Lewis County High School Lady Panthers and Panthers traveled to Loretto for District 10AA games against the Loretto Lady Mustangs and Mustangs on...
FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE
WHEREAS, Timothy Coker and wife, Brandi Coker, by Deed of Trust dated July 2, 2015, of record in Record Book 165, page 282, Register’s Office for Lewis County, Tennessee (the “Deed of Trust”), conveyed to William B. Bryant, Trustee, the herei...
NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES SALE
WHEREAS, Karl R. Ensor, Jr. and Lucinda G Ensor, husband and wife, by Deed of Trust (the “Deed of Trust”), dated February 23, 2018, and recorded on February 26, 2018, in Record Book 191, Pages 429, in the Register of Deeds Office of Lewis Cou...
