Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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TCAT Hohenwald hosted an economic round table on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, where local business owners and officials could talk about the effect the economy is having on their businesses and counties with their officials. Lewis County Mayor Jonah Keltner was there to act as a moderator for the event and each person was given five minutes to speak. TCAT President Kelli Kea-Carroll began the meeting with a presentation on her school, reporting that there were 828 students enrolled in TCAT Hohenwald...
The Lewis County Board of Commissioners and the Lewis County Board of Education will be having a special called meeting on Thursday, July 14, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the Board of Education Meeting Room located at 206 South Court Street in Hohenwald. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the new High School construction project, as well as how to move forward regarding Hewlett-Spencer’s recent announcement that they cannot meet their “Guaranteed Maximum Price” for this project. This is an open meeting and the public is invited and welcome to at...
Lewis County Attorney Hans Schwendimann will be unopposed in the August 4th election as the first District Attorney General of the new 32nd Judicial District, covering Hickman, Lewis, and Perry Counties. In announcing his candidacy, Mr. Schwendimann stated: As I embark on assuming what I consider the greatest responsibility that a person can have to his or her fellow citizens, I humbly ask for your support and vote of confidence on August 4th as your District Attorney. In this historic election,...
Barbara Hinson announces her candidacy for re-election as Lewis County Circuit Court Clerk. Over the past twelve years as your Circuit Court Clerk, Mrs. Hinson has striven to maintain both an efficient and friendly office. Barbara is a lifelong resident of Lewis County and has been married to her husband Timmie for 47 years. Together they have two children, Amanda Pennington and T.J. Hinson. Both are teachers in the Lewis County School System. Timmie and Barbara are also the proud grandparents...
In-service • Teachers and support staff are to report for Opening Ceremonies at 8:00 a.m. LCHS Commons Area, on Thursday, July 28, 2022. Breakfast will be provided. Elementary and Intermediate Schools • Reminder to parents of Kindergarten students: Kindergarten students will not be placed in a classroom until all required documents are on file. • New students in the elementary school may register on July 25, July 26, and July 27, 2022. More information may be obtained by calling the Elementary School office at 796-5621. • The Lewis County...
March 27, 1933 ~ July 8, 2022 Ann Duncan Edwards, 89, of Linden, passed away Friday, July 8, 2022 at Three Rivers Hospital in Waverly. She was born in Linden to the late Robert Edward Duncan and Myra Doyle Duncan. She was a homemaker most of her life. In the 1960's she worked in the food service department for United Airlines. She enjoyed sewing and quilting and was a member of the Tom's Creek Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, John Clay...
January 24, 1963 ~ July 3, 2022 Bryan Keith Ray, age 59, of Summertown, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2022, at Southern Tennessee Regional Health System in Lawrenceburg. He was a native of Lawrence County, former employee of Graphic Packaging, and of the Baptist faith. Mr. Ray served his country in the U.S. Army National Guard. He was preceded in death by his father, Billy Joe Ray, Sr. He is survived by his wife of 27 1/2 years, Stacie Ray of Summertown; three daughters, Johna Mayle (Matthew) of...
Tractor Supply Company, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, and the Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC), has awarded Hohenwald veteran Ayna Lisa Brown $1,000 for her business, Oak Grove Lavender. The grant will help Brown develop her new farm by planting over 3,000 plants. She served in the Navy as an Aerospace Medical Technologist and was deployed three times. This award is part of a nationwide campaign with Tractor Supply donating $100,000 to the FVC, including awarding $1,000 gift cards to 50 military veterans nationwide...
Drivers who feel the need for speed better hit the brakes or be ready to see blue lights in their rear-view mirror during Operation Southern Slow Down. From July 18 – 24, this speed enforcement and education campaign, formerly called Operation Southern Shield, returns in five southeastern states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee. “Speeding drivers are almost three times more likely to be involved in fatal or serious-injury crashes,” said Buddy Lewis, Director of the Tennessee Office of Highway Safety. “Speeding increas...
Several members of the local lodge spent last Saturday morning building a ramp for a local resident who was in need after suffering injuries in a fall at home. Assisting in the construction were Kirby Walmsley, Dennis Hennessy, Vince Williams, Bret Hankins and Jeff Mullins....
Abel Ray Shackelford, son of Shelby and JT Shackelford of Ardmore, Alabama, was born July 3, 2022. He weighed eight pounds, two ounces and was 20 inches long. Abel is the grandson of Odell Tripp and Melissa Henderson of Hohenwald. He is the great-grandson of Pauline Tripp of Hohenwald, and Patricia Shackelford of Athens, Alabama. Great-aunt and great-uncle are Renee Odom and Greg Tripp, both of Hohenwald....
Dylan and Josie Crews are pleased to announce their marriage that took place May 21, 2022 at three o'clock in the afternoon at Camryn's Place Venue in Hohenwald. Josie is the daughter of Gena and Derek Powers and Keith Halbrooks and the granddaughter of John and Deb Powers and Patricia Rice. She is a local artist and singer. Dylan is the son of Jeff and Laurie Crews and the grandson of Pearl Crews and Reba Martin. He is a teacher and coach at Green Hill High School in Mt. Jul...
Well it is a beautiful morning here in our little valley. I am on the front porch swing and a little breeze is blowing, but it is going to be another hot day. The cats have had their breakfast and have gone to find a cool place. I think I told you all week before last about one of the cats was really sick. We prayed for her and other folks prayed for her too, well she is much better and is almost back to normal. Bob keeps plenty of fresh water out for them, he babysat her when she was so sick. This has been a hot and humid summer, but this...
The weather this past week was very unpredictable of course this could be said of the weather lots of times, but many days would be hot and then out of the clear blue skies a cloud would appear and then it would turn into a thunderstorm with wind, rain and lots of thunder and lightning. The rain we need very much for it has been really dry. Most days it would clear back up and would be hotter and more humid than before the thunderstorm. Those I know of who are sick either at home, in nursing facilities or in the hospitals are: Terry Anderson, C...
Chris Marlin made a hole-in-one at the Lewis County Golf Course on Wednesday, July 6, 2022. The achievement occurred on Hole Four. Marlin was golfing with friends Randy Reeves and Trinity Browning....
Birthdays Adam Roberson, July 14 Bill Conner, July 14 Wiley Carroll, July 14 Wanda Fuller, July 14 Tyler Lee Baker, July 14 Kaitlyn Nash, July 14 Christopher Taylor, July 14 Tonya Osborn, July 14 Janice Sharp, July 15 Darrell James, July 15 Joe Davidson, July 15 Kim Tenison, July 15 Angie Taylor, July 15 Theresa Sharp, July 15 Madison Williams, July 15 Lucas Smotherman, July 15 Debbie Bates, July 16 Pam Cotham, July 16 Grant Thompson, July 16 Carol Bradley, July 16 Lonnie Matthews, July 17 Brenda Wix, July 17 David McPherson, July 17 Mike...
July 10, 1952 The State of Tennessee asked the Lewis and Maury County to buy right-of-way on the uncompleted section of Hwy. 99 (slightly less than 7 miles with just a little over half if the distance in Lewis County). The LCH reported that the State did not propose to pay any part of the cost of the right-of-way at that time. A new pest called a bag worm arrived in the county, easily destroying evergreens. O.R. Holly, formerly associated with the Department of Extension work in cooperation...
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. Protecting critical energy infrastructure - To ensure Tennessee’s energy infrastructure can support the state’s economic demands for reliable and affordable fuel, a new law prevents local governments from blocking the development of such infrastructure while preserving local zoning authority. The...
Enhancing support for foster youth Public Chapter 785 — The state will reimburse eligible relatives of foster youth to support the cost of raising the child. It also expands eligibility to ages 18-21 for foster youth transitioning from state custody to adulthood to access services. The bill goes in to effect Jan. 1, 2023 Noah’s Law Public Chapter 767 – Expedites the Amber Alert process for children in danger was approved by the General Assembly this year. It expands the criteria for issuing an amber alert by allowing a custodial parent under...
Believe it or not, my wife and I haven’t attended a concert in nearly 25 years. (Elton John’s January 1998 appearance at Nashville Arena was our last outing.) I realize such an admission strikes a discordant note with most “normal” people. “Don’t you want to be able to say that you saw (fill in the blank) in person?” Get serious. Most of the applause at concerts is lavished upon songs celebrating substance abuse, promiscuity, adultery or anti-establishment violence. If you can approve the o...
I. C. Hope, Friday, July 14, 10 a.m. Erasing the Stigma Youth will be presenting “The Way I Feel” with their character I. C. Hope, the Duck that teaches children about mental health. Not-Life-Size-Battleship, Saturday, July 16, 10 a.m- 2 p.m., We can’t make life-size ships, but these are probably the biggest you’ve ever used! Drop in with your friends and family to see who has the greatest strategy, who will float away the victor and who will be saying “You sunk my battleship!” Last Day to Log, Saturday, July 16, This will be the last day to...
An investigation by special agent fire investigators with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the Humphreys County Sheriff's Office, and the Humphreys County Fire Department has resulted in the arrest of a Waverly man. In June, TBI agents began working alongside investigators in Humphreys County to investigate a fire that occurred in the 5500 block of Bakerville Road in Waverly. Following that fire, four others occurred between July 1st and July 8th at various locations in Waverly. Among the...
We are accepting applications for the Lewis County School Cafeterias. Applications will be accepted until 3:oo p.m. July 21, 2022 at the Food Service office located on 206 South Court Street, Hohenwald, TN 38462. For more information, call (931) 796-3486 This institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider NOTICE: This position requires a Criminal Background Check and Drug Testing. Therefore, You may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position....
Lewis County Board of Education will accept bids on an automatic fueling system for fueling school vehicles. Sealed bids will be received until 1:00 p.m. CST, July 25th, 2022, at which time and place bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Only original bids will be accepted; no facsimile bids or electronic bids will be considered. Bids should be addressed to the Lewis County Board of Education, 206 South Court Street, Hohenwald, TN 38462. All bids must be sealed and clearly marked with the following on the outside of the envelope “FUEL B...
NOTICE OF GRAND JURY MEETING “It is the duty of your Grand Jurors to investigate any public offense which they know or have reason to believe has been committed and which is triable or indictable in this county. Any person having knowledge or proof that such an offense has been committed may apply to testify before the Grand Jury subject to the provisions of Tennessee Code Annotates, 40-12-104.” The foreman of this county is presently: Bobby Page, 2844 Buffalo Road, Hohenwald, Tennessee. “The Grand Jury will meet on Monday, August 1, 2022...
