Articles from the October 19, 2023 edition
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The Four C's Continue Tradition
The Oktober Heritage Festival was a successful event for 2023 all around, thanks to the four C's that make up this side of Heaven: The City, The County, The Chamber, The Community! The City of...
Lewis County Experiences
The “2022 Economic Impact of Travel on Tennessee” report recently revealed that tourism in Lewis County generated a record-high $5.1 MILLION in domestic visitor spending last year. According to the report, tourists visiting Lewis County spent...
"Support Your Chamber of Commerce" Day
Chambers of Commerce strive to address the community's top challenges and greatest opportunities through bold leadership and innovative problem-solving. A community with a strong chamber of commerce advocates for economic prosperity, boosted quality...
Public Assistance Requested in Animal Shooting Investigations
On the morning of October 11th, The Lewis County Sheriff’s Department received multiple complaints of animal cruelty in the area of Longbranch Road where a horse was shot and killed and Rockhouse Road where a cow was shot and injured. Criminal...
First Six Inmates Graduate from BVI/Lewis County Jail 4-Month Treatment Program
In a groundbreaking collaboration, Buffalo Valley Inc, has partnered with Lewis County Jail to successfully graduate the first cohort of six inmates from their innovative Matrix model 4-month treatmen...
Burn Permits Required through May 15
The Tennessee Division of Forestry now requires burn permits for debris piles. You can obtain a burn permit online at the Tennessee Division of Forestry at burnsafetn.org or by calling 877-350-BURN(2876). Beginning October 15, this applies to areas...
Thomas Whitson Schmittou
Thomas Whitson Schmittou passed away peacefully on October 12, 2023, in Centerville, TN, just short of his 100th birthday. Born on October 29, 1923, in Waynesboro, TN, Thomas was the son of the late... Full story
David Lee Scarberry
David Lee Scarberry passed away on October 15, 2023, in Columbia, TN. He was born on February 11, 1958, in Carrollton, MS to the late Robert and Willie Mae (Bailey) Scarberry. David was a hardworking...
Eunice Jane Higgins Cotham
Eunice Jane Higgins Cotham, known affectionately as Jane by those who loved her, was born on May 10, 1928, in Perry County, Tennessee. Jane's life journey ended on October 12, 2023, in Hohenwald,...
Michael Ray Runions
Michael Ray Runions, a loving father, husband, and friend, passed away peacefully in Louisiana on October 6, 2023. Born on November 6, 1965, in New Philadelphia, Ohio, to Russell and Vera Runions,...
Compassus and Ascension Saint Thomas expand home-based care options in Middle Tennessee
Middle Tennessee patients in need of home-based care have a new option. Ascension Saint Thomas Home Health is transitioning to Compassus, a national leader in integrated home-based care. This transition adds home health care to the continuum of...
Celebrating Meriwether Lewis and Alexander Wilson at Library and Archives
Lewis County Public Library and Archives offered residents an opportunity to get lost in the owl-some world of ornithology and local history when it hosted speaker Shannon Kelly on October 10, 2023....
Duck River Jam
Duck River Jam, a community event intended to raise awareness and funds to fight a proposed landfill along the Duck River, will take place at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 5, at Cherry Theater at Columbia State Community College. The event, which will...
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Senator Joey Hensley, MD
When Tennessee ushered in our current fiscal year on July 1, 2023, a slew of new Tennessee laws passed by the General Assembly went into effect. I was proud to pass new laws to care for children by...
Will Ozempic chew up the food industry?
“Are ya haaawngry?” In the 90s, that question by the late Harold Rowland became a running gag after church every Sunday, as he inquired where I, my wife and my parents would be eating. In the...
Mailboxes: Functional Artistry in Daily Life
One element most often overlooked in home design, yet undeniably significant, is the mailbox. It stands as the first impression, greeting us and our guests as we approach the driveway. This humble servant entrusted with our most vital...
Celebrating
Dudley Hodge, October 19 Pat Crowder, October 19 Cody Quillen, October 19 Nathaniel Scott, October 19 Tobe Morton, October 19 Kinsey Clark, October 19 Wanda Kay Carroll, October 20 Bobby G. Barber, October 20 Darla Woolridge, October 20 Rosie...
LCHS CLASS OF 1988
The LCHS Class of 1988 held their 35th Reunion at Bethel Chapel and Venue on September 30th....
One day at a time
Well it is a beautiful Fall morning here in our little valley, the sun is shining and the birds are singing. The trees are getting more and more Fall colors to them and they are getting prettier every day. I took my hot coffee and blanket and went ou...
Gordonsburg/ Little Swan News
The weekend was not what most wanted the weather to be as it turned out to be a rainy cold day and night. Even Sunday was not very warm although once during the day, I saw the sun shine but was still very cool even to feeling cold to me. Most of the...
October 15, 1953
October 15, 1953 A total of ten bids were received and opened by the County and City Public Building Committee. Bids were accepted for the building of the industrial building to be occupied by Wynn...
MEETINGS IN LEWIS COUNTY
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...
Hohenwald Happenings
Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest, October 21, 2023 1pm-3pm at Rhis and That Gift shop. Sign up at Lazy-dog-rescue.ticketlep.com/howloween23/ Fall Festival at Lomax Church Of Christ October 25, 2023 at 5pm....
LCHS
Several Lewis County High School Web Foundation students recently earned the CIW Internet Business Associate industry certification. CIW is the leading vendor-neutral industry standard for Webmaster...
