Articles from the July 20, 2023 edition
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County Receives $185,947 Back From the State for Justice Center Building
Lewis County Government recently received $185,947 back from the State of Tennessee in unclaimed funds pertaining to its 2018 purchase of the old Sentinel Trust Building, which is currently home to...
The Lewis County 9/10 All Stars Finish at Top in State Tournament
The Lewis County 9/10 year old All Stars traveled to Loudon, Tennessee last weekend to compete in the State Tournament. To get there, they began by playing the Maury County Muletown Classic...
LCHS's Kevin Stovall, Shines at FBLA National Conference
Senior Kevin Stovall represented Lewis County High School at the Future Business Leaders of America National Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, from June 27 to July 1, 2023. Among over 15,000 students...
Jr. Pro Panthers Rev Up for the 2023 Season
The Lewis County Jr. Pro Panthers have revved up for another season of youth football and cheerleading. Camp began Monday night with approximately 100 kids covering the grassy area beside the...
Anita Jo Walters
Anita Jo Petty Walters was born on April 27, 1959 in Waynesboro, Tennessee and passed away at her home in Centerville on July 13, 2023. She was 64 years old. She is the daughter of the late Wallace...
Margie Marie McCune
Margie Marie McCune, a spirited and passionate woman, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2023, in Dickson, Tennessee. Born on January 30, 1949, in Tutwiler, Mississippi, she was a loving mother, grand...
Randy S. Butler
Randy S. Butler was born on August 19, 1955 in Hohenwald, the son of the late Bill Freemon and Myrtle Wallace Butler. He was united in marriage to Martha Butler on June 22, 1974. Randy was an...
Hoyle Edward Goins Jr.
Hoyle Edwards Goins, Jr passed away on Friday, July 14th at his Parsons home with his loving wife by his side. He was born on Apil 8, 1972 in Monroe, Michigan to Hoyle Edward "Skip" and Joyce Goins....
Cynthia Dianne Breece
Cynthia Dianne Breece, loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2023, in her beloved hometown of Lobelville, TN. Born on August 5, 1965, to parents Jerry...
Elbert Ray Mickey
Elbert Ray Mickey, age 81, of Hopkinsville passed away on July 16, 2023 at Jennie Stuart Medical Center. Mr. Mickey was born on September 27, 1941 in Waynesboro to the late Charlie Elbert Mickey and...
Cornhole Tournament at Elks Lodge
On July 22, the Lewis County Elks Lodge will be hosting the first Memorial Cornhole Tournament in honor of Tony “Pineapple” Barber. This event will be held at the Elks Lodge at 416 Swiss Colony Road in Hohenwald with registration starting at 11 a.m...
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 Open at Memorial Park For more information about P...
Stewart Receives Scholarship to Attend UT Martin
A Lewis County student has been awarded a scholarship to attend the University of Tennessee at Martin for the 2023-2024 academic year, according to Dr. James Mantooth, executive director, Office of Enrollment Services and Student Engagement. Laura...
MEETINGS
RTC-RECOVERY THROUGH CHRIST RTC meets every Sunday at 6 p.m at the Blondy Church Office Building at 529 Swan Ave. SENIOR FITNESS CLASSES Senior Health and Fitness classes with Ann Mobley are scheduled to be held every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m at the...
Police Report
The following is the City of Hohenwald Police Report for July 4-14. This is a record of police action and is not intended to imply innocence or guilt of charges placed. Zachary B. Hobbs, Mercury Street, was charged with reckless driving and domestic...
2023 Session of the 113th General Assembly
7 Session of the 113th General Assembly 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 some of...
Christy Presented with Certificate of Recognition
Randall Christy's last day as the Lewis County Litter Control Specialist and County Dog Catcher was July 14, as he is starting a new job in order to better provide for his family. Lewis County Mayor...
MLConnect Adds More Wi-Fi Hotspots
MLConnect has added two new free Wi-Fi hotspots in Houston and Lewis Counties. This increases the provider’s public broadband accessibility to 12 locations across the five-county service area. The Houston County hotspot is in Stewart at the M...
Animalogoy Visits Lewis County Library
The Lewis County Public Library and Archives enjoyed a visit from Bob Tarter with Animalogy. Mr. Bob brought several different animals that work with their environment to help everything work...
Birth's
Houston and Catherine Hamblin are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Hallie Andolyn Hamblin. Ms. Hamblin was welcomed into the world in the early morning hours of June 25th at Maury...
Birth's
Kenzie and Justin Joyner have proudly introduced their daughter into the world. Ms. Rylie Becks Joyner was born June 22nd just before 4 P.M., weighed 7lbs 3oz, and was 20 inches long. She wore her...
By One Day at a Time
Well it is a warm and humid morning here in our little valley. There is a light breeze blowing. I am sitting on the front porch, I really like sitting here in the font porch swing. The cats ate their breakfast and then they came and sat with me for...
Gordonsburg/Little Swan News
Still having very hot days and even the nights have been warmer than usual. There have been thunderstorms in the area but as far as I know there has been no damage. The rain was welcome as we have been really dry this summer. It is a wonder that...
Glimpses of Hohenwald's Past
July 16, 1953 A. B. Nicholson was named County Judge following the resignation of W. E. Humphreys. D. D. Humphreys, Jr. was named General Sessions Judge following the resignation of W. E. Humphreys....
Local Elks Lodge Hold 2nd Annual School Backpack Giveaway
Members of the Lewis County Elks Lodge #2883 will hold the 2nd annual Backpack Giveaway at the Lewis County Housing Authority Office located at 107 Allison Ave, on Friday, July 21 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon to distribute backpacks and school s...
