Articles from the July 6, 2023 edition
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MLEC begins meter project to replace meters
In ongoing efforts to serve its members more efficiently and reliably, Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative is changing out meters across its service area. The project began in Hickman County in early 2022 and moves to Lewis County the week of July...
Huge Turnout for "Rock The Lot"
People from all around came out in droves to celebrate the Fourth of July on Saturday night in The Lot for the fifth annal “Rock The Lot”. Approximately 3600 people attended the event. Many dan...
SCHRA board meeting
The South Central Human Resource Agency Governing Board will be meeting on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at 11:00 a.m., at the SCHRA Central Office, 1437 Winchester Hwy., Fayetteville TN. The SCHRA Budget/Audit/Appropriations, Property, and Personnel...
Pickleball Courts Now Open at Memorial Park
Pickleball is America's fastest-growing sport, and it's now available to play in Lewis County thanks to local residents, Dave and Dale Martin, and Park Director, Randall Hinson. Several months ago...
Hohenwald's Rosenwald School featured in Tennessee State Museum exhibit
The term "Rosenwald Schools" refers to approximately 5,000 structures built across the Southeast between 1912 and 1932 as part of a matching grant program and initial partnership between Booker T....
Maury Regional Health launches a $115 million Facility Improvement Plan
Maury Regional Health is launching an extensive $115 million facility improvement plan to enhance patient care and experience, according to CEO Martin Chaney, MD. “This will be the first major construction project at Maury Regional Medical Center in...
Mattie Ruth Flippo Skelton
On June 27, 2023, Ms. Mattie Ruth Flippo Skelton peacefully left her earthly home and was reunited with her husband and family. Mattie was born in Waynesboro, to the late William and Stella Pearl...
Isla Victoria Berry
Isla Victoria Berry, born May 12, 2023, went to be held in the arms of Jesus on the morning of June 24, 2023. She was born in Ft. Campbell, Kentucky to Kristen Mackie Berry and Darius Berry. In...
Mark H. Dillehay
Mark H. Dillehay, Vietnam veteran, accomplished hunter, successful fisherman, avid marksman, and golf enthusiast passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023, three days in advance of his 78th birthday. He...
Frank Rogers Holt
Mr. Frank Rogers Holt passed from his earthly life on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at the age of 89. He was born on November 21, 1933 in Mount Pleasant, TN to the late Pete Holt & Marie Pitts Holt. Frank...
Lewis County Public Library and Archives
Ambrosia Farms, Friday, July 7, 10:00 a.m. Join local apiary, Ambrosia Farms as they show us how bee colonies work, how they help all our fruits and vegetables grow, and more! This event is sponsored by the Lewis County Herald. Animal Crossing Hang O...
By Unveiling the Pop-Cultural Phenomenon of Vintage Star Wars and G.I. Joe Action Figures
In the ever evolving realm of pop culture vintage toys from the ‘70s and ‘80s hold an unrivaled position of prominence. They possess an enigmatic charm that transports us back to simpler days of Saturday morning cartoons and absence of internet. Tod...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
I thought Cody Mitchell made some excellent points in his June 22nd letter to the editor about what should unite us. When it comes to gun safety and gun violence, there’s no doubt that we need to see things from other points of view so we’ll und...
Hohenwald Happenings
The Coach’s Corner Farmers Market Hohenwald/Lewis County Memorial Park Every Thursday 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. VBS FUN DAY July 22, 2023 4 p.m.-7 p.m. The Sanctuary UPC 95 Swan Avenue. Pickleball Courts Now O...
Kindergarten Registration
Dr. Mike Taylor, Principal of the Lewis County Elementary School would like to remind of the following: If you registered your child for Kindergarten in the spring, please turn in any required enrollment documents that you did not have at the time....
Senator Joey Hensley, MD
The 113th General Assembly has adjourned for 2023, 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...
No injury in afternoon crash
Lewis County and Perry County emergency personnel were notified of a motor vehicle accident Thursday, June 29, around 3:30 p.m. The driver, Joy Holt of Hohenwald, Travelling west, was out of the...
Middle School Ag Instructor
Lewis County Schools would like to welcome Keston Bean to Lewis County Middle School as the Agriculture Instructor for the 23-24 school year. Keston graduated Lewis County High School in 2014 and...
FBLA Nationals
Amazing trip to ATL for the FBLA National Conference! Congratulations to senior Kevin Stovall for qualifying to compete at the national level in computer problem solving! Tom Jalamo said, "This FBLA...
One Day at a Time
Well it is a warm and humid morning here in our little valley. Here on the front porch there is a little breeze blowing but it is warm. The cats were here to eat early this morning, I think they knew that it was going to be hot later. When it gets...
Gordonsburg/Little Swan News
Still having really hot days and of course when it is like that there are chances for thunderstorms, and we have had them around the area and some rain, and some places got more than others. The rain is welcome as it has been really dry. Stay cool...
Celebrating
Birthdays John Mayfield, July 6 Barbara Garrison, July 6 Rodney McDonald, July 6 Karen Prentice, July 6 Emma Franklin, July 6 Norma Mercer, July 6 Kirk Winkley, July 6 Karen Melton, July 6 Cassie Ramsey, July 6 Little Joe Churchwell, July 6 Melissa...
Glimpses of Hohenwald's Past
July 02, 1953 The main news for the week was that many Hohenwald businesses planned to be closed for the Independence Day holiday. The newspaper reported, “From all indications Hohenwald will be a q...
Tyrades
When I was a young adult living under my parents’ roof, my late father always made sure I had Beanee Weenees, Vienna sausage, potted meat and other such snacks to take to my graveyard-shift factory j...
