Articles from the July 29, 2021 edition
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Suspect arrested after reportedly firing shots at sheriff's cruiser
According to News Channel 5, a man was arrested after Lewis County Sheriff's officials say he fired multiple shots towards Sheriff Dwayne Kilpatrick. Kevin Walker, 39, was wanted for questioning in a...
Lewis County Government awards Randall Christy and Blake Chandler for courageous actions
On Wednesday, July 21, 2021, City of Hohenwald Police Officer Chris Himes and his son Casen were fishing at the Buffalo River Blueway at the Mouth of Grinders Creek when Casen suddenly passed out....
Kraemer sworn in as Constable of District 2
Donn Kraemer was sworn in on Tuesday morning after being appointed the Constable of District 2 at Monday night's Commission meeting. Kraemer was nominated by his fellow constables to serve the...
Cool It With Cash winner
Linda Howard accepted a check for $100 as week four winner in Cool It With Cash. Sponsors for the 2021 Cool It With Cash summer game series include Bank of Lewis County, Citizens Bank of Lewis...
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Caleb Feichtinger Appointed Ninth District Commissioner
Caleb Feichtinger, age 29, was appointed to fill the seat of Ninth District Commissioner for the remainder of Jason Fite's vacated term on Monday night, July 26, 2021. All commissioners were present....
Telford Tharp
Telford Fain Tharp, age 78, former long-time pastor of The Pentecostals of Columbia, husband of Jonnie Marie Tharp, and a resident of Columbia, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thur...
James "Rusty" Onweller
In the morning hours on July 16, 2021 James Harold "Rusty" Onweller passed away in his Hampshire home surrounded by family. He was born in San Jose, California on May 10, 1946 to the late Glen Albert...
Herb Helton
Herb Helton, age 90, a resident of Lynnville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 25, 2021, at his residence surrounded by family and friends. Born on September 20, 1930, in Giles County, Herb was...
Chris Thurman
September 21, 1971 - July 18, 2021 Chris Thurman, 49, resident of Creek Trail in Columbia, died Sunday, July 18, 2021 at Maury Regional Medical Center. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, July...
Accident knocks out power on 412 East
Sara Runions was traveling west on 412 East in her Jeep on Sunday, July 25, 2021 at approximately 8 a.m. when she left the roadway, striking a utility pole just east of the Hohenwald Municipal Golf...
Lewis County Public Library and Archives window display
You can still go Hohen-wild at the Lewis County Public Library and Archives this summer with the interactive window display! Become a deer, octopus, bunny, eagle, or butterfly or get caught in the...
Large donation of movies to Lewis County Public Library and Archives
Glenda and Brenda Talley recently donated a large collection of over 300 movies to the Lewis County Public Library and Archives to honor the memory of Leonard Talley. With large donations like this, the library determines what items can be used to...
One Day at a Time
Well it was a nice morning this morning here in our little valley, 68 degrees, but it sure has warmed up now and it is going to get hotter over the next few days. Just a normal summertime here in Lewis County. You know when we were growing up, we did...
Celebrating...
Birthdays Ronda Turner, July 29 Karen Holt, July 29 Trent Humphreys, July 29 Billie Young True, July 29 Dwight O’Neil, July 29 Barbara Young, July 29 John Matthew Crowe, July 29 Scott Jones, July 29 Pam Hagman, July 29 Rachel Sealey, July 29 Donna H...
Gordonsburg/ Little Swan News
We just finished a week of extreme temperatures and, according to the weather predictions, it will be another week of the same unless we have some rain showers to cool it off some. The temperatures have been in the upper eighties and low nineties for...
Lailah Diane turns one
Lailah Diane Holloway turned one on July 26, 2021. She enjoyed a small celebration with family and friends and enjoyed spaghetti and cake at her Aunt "Fee's" house. Another party has been scheduled...
Mr. and Mrs. Malcom George celebrate 70th anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Malcom George celebrated 70 years of marriage on Sunday, July 25, 2021 at the home of Sherry George in Franklin with family....
Glimpses of Hohenwald's Past
July 26, 1951 The main headline for the week was “1951 Lewis County Fair Four Weeks Away, Catalogues Out Saturday.” The Hohenwald General Shoe factory re-opened following a two-week shutdown. Jam...
MLEC offering two $1000 grants to teachers in each county
Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative is accepting Adopt-A-School Grant applications through August 31, 2021. The cooperative offers two, $1000 grants in each county it serves to support its commitment to the community involvement. This annual grant...
Senator Joey Hensley, MD: Tennessee 28th District Capitol Hill Week in Review
PBMs / Prescription Drugs – The Patient Access Choice and Transparency Act was passed during the 2019 legislative session prioritizing patient-centered care by making certain reforms to how P...
Representative David Byrd: District 71 Capitol Hill Update
Rape of a Child by a Juvenile – Public Chapter 436 ensures that a juvenile convicted of conduct that would constitute rape, aggravated rape, rape of a child or aggravated rape of a child if committed by an adult would not be able to work or v...
Tyrades! Family portraits: do you love them or dread them?
My family took the easy way out -- again. We had our annual chance at a professional portrait and decided to let (insist) son Gideon pose solo for the umpteenth time. Oh, we’ve had three-person p...
Oak Grove Women's Club met
Christmas in July was the theme for the monthly meeting of the Oak Grove Women's Club. From food to crafts to music, the group enjoyed the fun of the Christmas season. Those attending were Pauletta...
Question on the Street asks: Have You Had a Covid Shot?
The delta variant of COVID-19 is reportedly infecting many more people who've not been inoculated against the disease. That's in contrast to far fewer patients who had a shot, but contracted the...
Pilot Club members attend convention
The Pilot Club of Hohenwald was represented at this year's Pilot International 100th Anniversary Convention. Those attending were Barbara Hinson, Lindsey Wayland, Gay Hinson, Michelle Reasons, and Mol...
