Articles from the August 6, 2020 edition
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Prayer Walk for Lewis County Schools
A group of men and women met on Monday, August 3, the day before school started, to hold a prayer walk, organized by Judy Runions. The group walked around the campus of each Lewis County School,...
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Birthdays Jack A. Durham, August 6 Elizabeth Adkins, August 6 Tiffany Ann Butler, August 6 Christopher Anthony, August 6 Staci Lyn Lubeck, August 6 Jane Browning, August 7 Chantell Lomax, August 7 Tristan Jase Stephens, August 7 Danny Weigel, August...
Funds set in memory of Becky Carroll
A fund in memory of the late Becky Carroll, who was director of the Lewis County Senior Citizens Center at the time of her death, is set up at Peoples Bank. Carroll’s last passion was to raise funds to purchase a new central heating and air unit f...
Glimpses of Hohenwald's Past
August 04, 1960 Second Lieutenant Henry Harris, Lewis County Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol, attended a two-day meeting at Seward Air Force Base near Nashville. While the meeting was in progress,...
Sen. Hensley praised for perfect voting record to protect and promote small businesses
State Senator Joey Hensley (R-Hohenwald) has received a 100 percent voting record from the National Federation of Small Business (NFIB) for his efforts to promote and protect small businesses. NFIB scored members of the 111th General Assembly on impo...
Editorial: Filter out hatred and welcome civility
We are living in unique times. Times that allow us immediate responses via Social Media on a plethora of subjects. Most realize responses are based on our own filters. And that is natural. But it...
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor, My name is Sam Morgan and I have written to other Tennessee newspapers about the role of civic leaders in setting the example for the augmentation of the guidelines concerning the Covid pandemic. On several occasions, I have been...
Johnston earns Masters Degree
Katelyn Summer Johnston of Hohenwald graduated with a Master of Arts degree in Forensic Psychology at Fairleigh Dickinson University's commencement ceremony, held on May 18, 2020 in Teaneck, New...
Women In Art Exhibit Opens in Columbia Gallery
The City of Columbia will host a new art exhibit called Women in Art along with a pop-up display called Rightfully Hers commemorating the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment. Both exhibits will be on display through September...
Employer Guidance: COVID-19 and Return to Work
By Martin Chaney, MD Chief Medical Officer Maury Regional Health As we continue to see increases in the cases of COVID-19 in our region, many employers will be faced with employees who test positive and must isolate. If you learn that an employee is...
Application extended for Pandemic Food Assistance
Tennessee parents have additional time to apply for an important program designed to help feed their families during the COVID-19 pandemic. Applications will now be accepted online for the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program until...
Deadline Extended for Free Teacher Training on Digital Learning and Teaching
The Tennessee Department of Education and Trevecca Nazarene University announced today that the deadline for the free teacher training on digital learning and teaching has been extended for an additional month and is available through Labor Day....
UDC donates to DCS
Hohenwald Confederate Gray 2681 Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy recently made a donation of six backpacks and a duffle bag to the Department of Children's Services for use by foster and at-risk children. This donation is in...
Tyrades! Are Vertical Farms on the Up and Up?
When I was a carefree lad watching “Lost in Space,” the Robinson family’s high-tech hydroponic garden sounded neat. Now I worry that the science fiction program sowed seeds that are taking us too far away from our roots of harvest festivals and ...
Senator Joey Hensley, MD: Tennessee 28th District Capitol Hill Week in Review
3th General Assembly - 2020 Session: Health related Legislation The 2020-2021 budget increased funding for health care, with highlights including: • An additional $9.2 million in non-recurring funds...
MLEC Office Lobbies Temporarily Closing
With the number of positive COVID-19 cases increasing in the Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative service area, the cooperative has made the decision to close office lobbies August 4-18. “We will continue to be available 24/7 to respond to power out...
Hohenwald Residents Earn Degree from WGU
Two residents of Hohenwald have earned a degree from Western Governors University (WGU). Charity Couch received a Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education and Crystal Chessor received a Bachelor of Science, Business - Human Resource Management. WGU...
Tennessee State Parks announce discounts for state residents
Tennessee State Parks are providing a 10-percent discount for Tennessee residents to enjoy overnight accommodations through a new Tennessee Resident Discount Program, applying to most campsites, cabins and lodge rooms across the state. “Our parks b...
Hospital's Future 'Extremely Bright,' says Administrator
When she arrived at Perry Community Hospital in December of 2019, new Administrator and Chief Operating Officer Liane Parker found a facility that she describes as “dark, sad, gloomy, and heavy.” Now, a half year later—and after working to revive the...
Board of Education Meeting
The Lewis County Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, August 11, 2020, in the Board Meeting Room located on South Court Street for the regular scheduled meeting at 6:00 p.m. The agenda will include: • Director’s report • Approve Lewis Count...
Bid Notice: Lewis County Government for construction
Lewis County Government is seeking labor bids for the construction of one Judges Bench and a small audience dividing wall for a new courtroom. Please contact Maintenance Director Mutt Leigh at (931) 628-0938 for Bids must be sealed and mailed or...
Public Notice: Lewis Co. Beer Board Meeting
The Lewis County Beer Board will convene on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 in the Courtroom of the Lewis County Courthouse at 4:30 p.m. To be reviewed is the application for on-premises consumption filed by Latoya Coleman, owner of Movida. The application...
Feeder Calf Sale
FEEDER CALF SALE Monday, August 10, 2020 8 p.m. 731-925-3287 Stockyard Office 931-224-2247 Harry Floyd cell 931-722-3100 W’boro office Consignment Only ~ Steers & Heifers Only – No Bulls! All cattle will be state graded. Begin receiving cattle At...
Public Notice: Lewis County Emergency District Dispatch Center Code Red - E-911
Due to the number of missed calls, number dialed "is no longer in service," responses to the recent countywide CODE RED Alert The Lewis County Emergency 911 Dispatch Center is requesting YOU provide updated information regarding; Change in Name or...
