Articles from the June 10, 2021 edition
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A sad day for City Hall as Sylvia McCann takes a Covid-19 related early retirement
There really wasn't a dry eye at City Hall this past Monday when the much loved and respected Sylvia McCann came in to say her goodbyes to fellow workers and to accept her early retirement from City...
Cancer Victims Fund benefits from cancer ride
The 10th Annual Ticked off at Cancer Bike Ride was a huge success, even after a week of rain in May. Community members and bike riders raised $16,171 for the Lewis County Cancer Victims Fund which is...
Gunnery Sergeant Gilkey recognized for exceptional service
Hohenwald native Chase Gilkey had dreamed of being a Marine since he was a little boy. That dream came true back in 2002 when he enlisted in the early entry program while he was still a senior at Lewi...
Community mourns loss of longtime educator/coach
Howard Edward Spears, age 67, passed away on May 29, 2021 at Williamson Medical Center in Franklin. Howard was born in Lewis County on April 17, 1954, to William Howard and Sylvia Jane Anderson...
David Franklin Baggett
September 30, 1951 ~ June 6, 2021 In the early morning hours of June 6, 2021, David Franklin Baggett went to be with his Lord and Savior surrounded by his family in his Summertown home. Mr. Baggett,...
Christina Marie Adams
Christina Marie Adams, age 55, a resident of Columbia, passed away Friday, May 28, 2021, at Maury Regional Medical Center. A funeral service was held on Friday, June 4th at 6:00 p.m. at Heritage...
L.B. Brumley
March 14, 1935 ~ June 4, 2021 (age 86) Mr. L.B. Brumley, 86, of Columbia, peacefully passed through the gates of heaven on June 4, 2021 at Maury Regional Medical Center. Visitation with family and...
Larry Goodman
Mr. Larry Gene Goodman, 68, of Linden, unexpectedly passed away at his residence. He was born in Washington, D.C. to the late James Henry and Opal Calhoun Goodman on November 3, 1952. Larry was a jack of all trades allowing him to have a successful...
Michael Joseph Greenlee
October 20, 1939 ~ June 1, 2021 Michael Joseph Greenlee, 81, of Linden passed away Monday June 1, 2021 at the Perry County Nursing Home. He was born on October 20,1939 in Herculaneum, MO to the late John Joseph and Evelyn A (York) Greenlee. Along...
Johnny Lee Fain
Johnny Lee Fain, 78, of Linden, passed away on January 31, 2021 at TriStar Centennial Medical Center. He was born September 14, 1942 in Cane Creek to the late John Thomas and Lois Bullion Fain. He worked in construction. Mr. Fain is survived by one...
Seisure causes rear-end crash
Hohenwald Police Officer Robbie Hooks said he heard the crash after a Honda Civic rear-ended a Buick Enclave at the intersection of South Maple and East Main Friday, June 4, about 1 p.m. As he...
Summer Reading Program kicks off
Lewis County Public Library and Archives annual Summer Reading Program "Tails and Tales: Animal Adventures in Hohenwald" kicked off with a "tail-filled" tale brought to life! Old MacDonald's Farm...
Sheriff Report
The following was submitted by Lewis County Sheriff Dwayne Kilpatrick for May 25 - June 7, 2021. This is a record of law enforcement action and is neither intended to imply innocence or guilt of charges placed. Ronald Lee Qualls, Marjorie Cove, was...
MLEC Board Candidates to file by July 15
Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative bylaws require that qualified members wishing to run for the cooperative Board of Directors in October file a Declaration of Candidacy and Statement of Qualifications form by close of business on July 15, 2021. Q...
Lewis County Public Library and Archives announce planned activities
The following activities are scheduled for the upcoming week at Lewis County Public Library and Archives: • Tween Reading Club, Thursday, June 10, 2021 at 4 p.m. Tweens who are reading between an intermediate and middle school level can join to read...
Some Dreams Do Come True
By Sarah Raymond, Moore County News/ Managing Editor When we are children, we often have the liberty of having unlimited big dreams. Sometimes, we trade them for new dreams or settle for what comes easily instead of pursuing what we truly want. Other...
Celebrating...
Birthdays Denise Skelton, June 10 Bradley Barber, June 10 Crystal Mayberry Dye, June 10 Landree Culberson, June 10 Aaron Dabbs, June 11 Levette Anderson, June 11 Joe Trull, June 11 Kassie Lonon, June 11 Cullen Reeves, June 11 Themen Reeves, June 11...
Dunn, Stewart exchange vows
Hohenwald Police Sgt. Michael Dunn and Kristin Stewart exchanged vows at their wedding at Wilhelm Tel Platz Saturday, May 29, in front of County Mayor Jonah Keltner who officiated the ceremony....
Martin Methodist President's List
With the conclusion of each semester, Martin Methodist College (MMC) announces students who have been placed on the President's List for their academic success. To qualify for the President's List, a...
One Day At A Time
Well it is a beautiful morning here in our little valley. A light breeze is blowing. It is really quiet this morning, very peaceful. The cats are laying in the shade and taking a nap, and even the birds are quiet. The squirrels are busy carrying...
Gordonsburg/ Little Swan News
The temperatures for the past week would say summer is officially here although it doesn’t start on the calendar until June 21st. We have had lots of rain and the creeks even got up but not out in our area anyway and the weather people predict r...
Glimpses of Hohenwald's Past
June 07, 1951 A long drought was partially broken in Lewis County when showers fell in Hohenwald on May 31 and June 3. Thomas Quillen enlisted in the U. S. Army. James Simmons graduated from Army basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, MO. Pauline...
Pilot Club donates $1,000
The Pilot Club of Hohenwald recently donated $1,000 towards the Lewis County Public Library and Archives' expansion campaign, "Building for the Future- Preserving the Past." Making the official...
Tyrades! So, Did I Mention My 30th Wedding Anniversary?
“I could search the whole world over/Until my life is through/But I know I’ll never find another you.” -as performed by The Seekers. Five years ago, in conjunction with my 25th wedding anniv...
District 71 Capitol Hill Update
Session Highlights Teacher Shortages - Public Chapter 125 simplifies the process for teachers who are moving to Tennessee to receive an appropriate teaching license, helping qualified teachers get int...
