Articles from the June 23, 2022 edition
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New high school put on pause
The County Commission met on Monday night to discuss budget amendments, giving donations to Hope Hohenwald and the Lewis County Senior Citizens Center, a new solution to recycle more effectively and the plans for the new high school put on pause. Dur...
28th Annual Hot Rod Power Tour came right through downtown
More than 3,500 show-worthy cars came cruising down Highway 412 on Tuesday, June 14, after kicking off their thousand mile journey in Memphis for the 28th annual Hot Rod Power Tour. The parade of...
Former Superintendent of Schools Dennis Whittenberg passes away
Dennis E. Whittenberg passed away peacefully on Friday, June 17th, 2022, at the age of 91. Mr. Whittenberg was born on November 14, 1930, in Hohenwald, to Dennis E. and Delphia (Poag) Whittenberg. He...
Lawrence Kinzie Candidate for Constable
My name is Lawrence Kinzie and I would like to announce my candidacy for re-election of 3d district Constable. I would like to take this time to introduce myself to the ones who do not already know...
Blake Farr seeks re-election
My dear friends, My name is Blake Farr and the time has come for me to announce that I am seeking re-election for the ninth district school board seat in the upcoming August election. For those I...
James Reed
May 29, 1944 ~ June 13, 2022 James Franklin Reed left this earthly world on June 13, 2022, at the age of 78. James was born on May 29, 1944, to Paul and Blanche Stockard Reed in Hohenwald. James...
Patricia Faye Smith
October 7, 1948 - June 16, 2022 Patricia Faye Smith, 73, of Hohenwald peacefully passed into an eternity with Jesus on Thursday, June 16, 2022 at her home following a valiant battle with cancer. She...
Steven Bates
February 6, 1965 - June 10, 2022 Steven Wade Bates, 57, passed away June 10, 2022, at his home in Lobelville. Mr. Bates was a teacher and a coach for many years at Lobelville Elementary. He will be...
Eva Virginia (Carroll) Dudley
February 6, 1928 ~ June 13, 2022 Ms. Eva Virginia Carroll Dudley peacefully passed away at the age of 94 on June 13, 2022, surrounded by her loving family at Life Care Center in Centerville, TN. She w...
Norman J. Mays
March 19, 1926 - June 8, 2022 Norman Mays of Hohenwald passed from this life on June 8th, 2022, at the age of 96. Norman was born in Houtzdale, PA, on March 19, 1926, to Pat Mays and Eva Bargreen. He...
Lewis County Board of Education met
The Lewis County Board of Education met in the regular session on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. at the Lewis County Middle School auditorium located at Park Ave. South, Hohenwald, Tn. All...
Warning: Be Aware of Fentanyl- Contaminated Money
Reprint from Buffalo River Review Authorities aren't sure if recent discoveries of drug-laced money in public places is an intentional act or accidental, but it is a problem that everyone needs to be...
Man charged after fire at Humboldt Motel
HUMBOLDT – An investigation by special agents and fire investigators with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, along with the Humboldt Police and Fire Departments, has resulted in the arrest of a m...
Gibson County man indicted in girlfriend's murder
DYER – A joint investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Dyer Police Department, and Gibson County Sheriff's Office has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a m...
Lewis County Public Library and Archives' Summer Reading Program
As a part of Lewis County Public Library and Archives' Summer Reading Program "Oceans of Possibilities: Streaming through Lewis County," Vincent Valetutti spoke to program participants about sea...
One Day at a Time
Well it is a beautiful and cool morning here in our little valley. It is 55 degrees and not a cloud in a beautiful sky. I have got my coffee and I am enjoying the swing on the front porch. It is cool enough that the cats have gone back to bed after...
Gordonsburg/ Little Swan News
We are really experiencing some high temperatures in the area with most days being in the nineties and nights still in the seventies and with little or no rain. Pastures and gardens and even yards are suffering from lack of rain. Hopefully we will...
Celebrating...
Birthdays Janet Cook, June 22 Brenda Brown, June 22 Courtney Henderson, June 22 Don Morris, June 22 April Rhinehart, June 22 Michael Calvin Morrison, June 22 Kathy Ingram, June 22 Jerry Smith, June 22 Sydney Gordon, June 22 Scott Staggs, June 23...
This weeks library events
The following activities are scheduled for the upcoming week at Lewis County Public Library and Archives: Painting with Friends, Thursday, June 23, 6 p.m., The Depot, Becki Walton and the Friends of the Library will be holding a free painting class,...
Lewis County Elks #2883 hosts second annual 5K
Over 80 people participated in the Lewis County Elks 2nd Annual 5K Color Run/Walk for Autism and Special Friends which took place on June 4, 2022. The 5K began at the Public Library, proceeding down...
Glimpses of Hohenwald's Past
June 19, 1952 Due to numerous complaints from city residents, the Mayor and City Council ordered city law enforcement to crack down on all traffic violators. Joe Fite, City Marshal, asked the public...
Senator Joey Hensley, MD; Tennessee 28th District Capitol Hill Week in Review
The 112th General Assembly has adjourned for 2022, 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. I will go over the laws passed this session over the next few weeks....
Representative David Byrd; District 71 Capitol Hill Update
Sales tax holiday for gun safes extended for additional year - Republican legislation that extends a tax cut making it less expensive for gun owners to safely store their firearms was approved by the Tennessee House of Representatives. House Bill...
Tyrades! Should "eyes up here" be enforced?
“Did you know that your rear passenger tire is a little underinflated?” I harbor a grudging appreciation for a potentially life-saving hint like that. I mean, it makes me feel like an IDIOT that I c...
Public Notices
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on July 20, 2022 on or about 2:00PM local time, Lewis County Courthouse, 110 North Park Street, Hohenwald, TN 38462, conducted by the Substitute Trustee as identified and set forth herein b...
