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  • LCHS Marching Band Breaks 25 Year Streak!

    Nov 7, 2024

    In its final two contests for the season the LCHS Marching Band finished strong with a return to state finals after twenty-five years. On October 26, the week before the state championship, the band competed in the Pulaski Classic Marching Competition. Results from that contest of the nine bands in Class A/AA competition include 3rd place Colorguard, 2nd place Visual, 2nd place Music, and 2nd place Band. This past Saturday, November 2, the band achieved state finalist ranking in the Tennessee St...

  • State Exhibit Kicks Off at Senior Center Nov 13th

    Nov 7, 2024

    The Tennessee State Museum will present an exhibit that focuses on the development and legacies of Rosenwald Schools in Tennessee. It traces the history of education for black Tennesseans from the Reconstruction period through the development of the Rosenwald Program into the present day. The exhibit will begin November 13 for two weeks at the Lewis County Senior Citizens Building which was formerly a Rosenwald School....

  • Thanksgiving Closures

    Nov 7, 2024

    All schools and central office will be closed on November 25, 2024 through November 29, 2024 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.... Full story

  • Grand Jury Returns 47 True Bills

    Nov 7, 2024

    Lewis County Grand Jury of the Circuit Court met November 4, 2024 with the Honorable Michael E. Spitzer, Judge of the Thirty-Second Circuit Court at Hohenwald, presiding. Following one day of examining 9 witnesses, 47 true bills and 0 no true bills were found where the proof justified....

  • Veterans Day Programs Scheduled

    Nov 7, 2024

    There will be two Veterans Day Programs this year. The Lewis County High School will have a program for all Veterans at 8:15 AM, Nov. 8th. All Veterans need to be at high school by 7:45 AM. The Elementary School will have their beloved annual program at 9:30 AM, Nov. 8th. All Veterans are invited. November 11th: American Legion and V.F.W will start their parade at 10:30 AM from the Church of Christ parking lot on South Park Street. Everyone wishing to be in the parade should be at the Hohenwald Church of Christ parking lot by 10:00 AM. We will...

  • Weekly Weather Outlook

    Nov 7, 2024

    Provided by the SevereView Weather Team on 101.3 WOPC... Full story

  • Obituary of Alfred Kelley

    Nov 7, 2024

    Alfred Kelley, born on March 4, 1941, to the late James Hassell Kelley and Ina Rhea Turnbow Kelley, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at the age of 83. Alfred had a lifelong passion for classic cars, with a comprehensive knowledge of their years, makes, models, and engines. He could recall every detail, including how much he paid or invested in each car. From an early age, Alfred worked alongside his father at Hassell Kelley Motor Company, detailing cars, before moving on to work on...

  • Obituary of Imogean Warren

    Nov 7, 2024

    Imogean Warren, born July 19, 1939, to the late James Shelt Mercer and Nora Bryson Mercer, passed away on October 29, 2024, at 85 years old. Originally from Perry County, TN, she attended a one-room schoolhouse on Coon Creek before moving with her family to Detroit at age 12, where she spent much of her life before returning to Hohenwald, TN. Imogean began her career washing dishes at the Swan View Restaurant, later becoming a cook. A proud achievement in her life was earning her GED at 50....

  • Obituary of Willard Pigg

    Nov 7, 2024

    We are gathered in loving memory of Willard Franklin Pigg, a cherished patriarch, friend, and pillar of the community, whose journey on earth came to a peaceful close on October 31, 2024, in Lawrenceburg, TN. Born on March 18, 1930, in Hohenwald, TN, to the late Louie and Sophie Pigg, Willard's life was a testament to the virtues of hard work, dedication to family, and the simple joys that life affords. Willard was the loving husband of the late Evelyn Pigg. Together, they began a family that...

  • Obituary of Eugene Crowe

    Nov 7, 2024

    Eugene Tunney Crowe, Jr., passed away peacefully on October 28, 2024, in Columbia, TN, at the age of 78. He was born on February 19, 1946, in Lewis County to the late Eugene Tunney Crowe, Sr. and Mary Vettie (Tatum) Crowe. Gene's career as a truck driver was not only something he enjoyed, but it also led him to lifelong friendships. During his free time, he could be found fishing or watching the Tennessee Volunteers. Above all, Gene was a loving father, grandfather, and a loyal friend to those...

  • Obituary of Ina Faye Bishop

    Nov 7, 2024

    Ina Faye Bishop of Hohenwald TN passed away in the hospital in Covington TN surrounded by her loved ones. Mrs. Faye was born on November 12,1940 to her late parents Effie Jewel Beavis and Edward Beavis in Wayne County, TN. She was a friend to all she met and loved to help others. She ran a thrift store in Hohenwald for many years which fit perfectly for her love of yard sales and talking to people. She spent most of her years as a stay at home mother to her three sons. Faye was a beautiful...

  • Obituary for Kenneth Reynolds

    Nov 7, 2024

    Kenneth Michael Reynolds, a son, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, left this world on November 2, 2024, at the age of 54, in Waynesboro, TN. Born on September 29, 1970, to proud parents John and Christine Reynolds, Kenneth's life was one of vibrant engagement with the world around him, marked by his generous spirit and warm demeanor. Kenneth's love for the great outdoors was evident in his passion for hunting and fishing. He spent many joyful hours in the wilderness, often accompanied...

  • 2024 Lewis County High School Homecoming Court

    Nov 7, 2024

    Back row, left to right, freshman attendant Rylin Hansen, Eli Chapin, junior attendant Olivia Smith, Cayleb Moore, queen Bendi Barnes, Steele Moseley, senior attendant Isabella Dicus, Jaxon Fite, sophomore attendant Kabry Adkins, Bo Banks; front row, Annleigh Spicer, Macie Mitchell, Aryn Shepherd, flower girl Ellie Hamm, Klayr Shepherd, Brylee Wyatt, Ryley Wall, crown bearer Branlee Clayton, Aubrey Kellogg, Brooke Spivey, McKinley Sullivan, and Clara Tanner...

  • A Beautiful Night's Sleep: Uniquely Crafted Headboards

    Elissa Tracy|Nov 7, 2024

  • Substitute Trustee's Sale: Pilot, Williams, Steele

    Nov 7, 2024

    SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Default having been made in the terms, conditions, provisions and payments made and provided for in a Deed of Trust dated December 13, 2019, executed by Cierra Faith Lee Pilot, a single person, and Austin Lee Williams, a single person to Anthony R. Steele of Knox County, Tennessee, Trustee, and recorded in Book 210, Page 786 in the Register’s Office for Lewis County, Tennessee, to secure the indebtedness therein described to Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc., and the entire indebtedness having been called due and...

  • Notice of Foreclosure Sale: Jones, Riley

    Nov 7, 2024

    STATE OF TENNESSEE, LEWIS COUNTY WHEREAS, David L. Jones executed a Deed of Trust to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for Rocket Mortgage, LLC, Lender and Yale Riley, Trustee(s), which was dated March 15, 2023, and recorded on March 28, 2023, in Book 257, at Page 844, in Lewis County, Tennessee Register of Deeds. WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debt(s) and obligation(s) thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the current holder of said Deed of Trust, Rocket Mortgage, LLC...

  • American Health Partners Announces Sale of American Health Communities (AHC) and Rehab America Divisions

    Nov 7, 2024

    American Health Partners, a leading provider of senior healthcare services, today announced a definitive agreement to sell its American Health Communities (AHC) and Rehab America divisions to a joint venture between CareTrust REIT, Inc., a publicly traded Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) and a leading privately held real estate investment firm. Under the terms of the agreement, the joint venture will own the AHC locations, ensuring the physical assets remain part of a strong, experienced real estate investment portfolio. Four respected...

  • Wise and Humorous Quotes

    Nov 7, 2024

    *Wrinkles should merely indicate where smiles have been. *Wisdom is the sunlight of the soul. *There’s a lot to be said for getting older. But as my mother always told me, “If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all.” *Getting older is mandatory. Growing up is optional. *Friends are God’s way of smoothing out the bumps on th road of life. *The bond of friendship is a blessing that lasts forever in the heart. *For a free face lift...Smile” *We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. *Age is an issue o...

  • SPORTS WAGERING COUNCIL TAKES ACTION

    Nov 7, 2024

    The Tennessee Sports Wagering Council through its executive director issued $50,000 in fines Tuesday to Bovada.lv, an unlicensed and therefore illegal sportsbook operating in Tennessee. Bovada failed to comply with cease and desist letters delivered to addresses in Curaçao, and Council investigators placed wagers through Bovada's platform on three separate occasions, including as recently as October 16, 2024. The Sports Gaming Act authorizes the Council to impose a $10,000 fine for the first...

  • Tyrades! Can Public Figures Stop Cheapening Veterans Day?

    Danny Tyree|Nov 7, 2024

    If you designed a banner declaring, “The world is full of crazies” and ran it up the flagpole, assuredly, I would salute it. On the other hand, as Veterans Day approaches, I realize the world is also full of opportunists -- opportunists who devalue the dangers faced by the nation’s military personnel. We’ve all witnessed it with increasing frequency: some office-holder, bureaucrat or celebrity (a) gets pushback for a totally outrageous statement or (b) finally gets busted engaging in some flavor...

  • TCAT Costume Contest and Chili Cook-Off

    Nov 7, 2024

    The Tennessee College of Applied Technology hosted a Halloween Contest on Halloween with many, multiples of students participating. The students were very creative in design and original ideas in costuming. When the judges met and tabulated on a hard fought decision, after all was said and done on awarding completion placement, the following costumes and students placed: First Place was awarded to the Mad Hatter (Cosmetology) – Ms Kylie Nutt 2nd Place was awarded to Aviation Elf (Practical N...

  • Literacy Grant Recieved

    Nov 7, 2024

    Lewis County Family Resource Center recently received a grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation. "The funding will help make the Book Swap in March even more amazing, giving students and families new opportunites to discover the joy of reading," said a representative of the school....

  • TDOE Releases 2023-24 Graduation Rate Data: Statewide Graduation Rates Break Record Again at 92.1%

    Nov 7, 2024

    The Tennessee Department of Education announced the 2023-24 statewide graduation rate is 92.1 percent, breaking the previous record achieved in the 2022-23 school year at 90.6 percent. “Once again, Tennessee’s unwavering dedication to fostering student success has led us to achieve an extraordinary milestone—setting a new state record for graduation rates for the second consecutive year,” said Lizzette Reynolds, Commissioner of Education. “This achievement reflects the tireless efforts of our district and school leaders, educators, and famil...

  • Gov. Bill Lee, First Lady Maria Lee Invite Tennesseans to Celebrate the Christmas Season at Tennessee Residence

    Nov 7, 2024

    Governor Bill Lee and First Lady Maria Lee are inviting Tennesseans to celebrate the Christmas season at the Tennessee Residence with the 2024 Christmas tours. Beginning on Friday, December 6, Tennessee’s historic home will be decorated in this year’s theme, “Tender Tennessee Christmas.” Through the spectacular Christmas décor, guests will be immersed into the idyllic and timeless traditions that capture Christmases of Tennessee’s past and present. “Christmas in Tennessee is one of a kind. It is marked not only by holiday festivity, b...

  • Gearing Up for the 2025 Budget with an Overview of 2024 Budget Priorities

    Sen. Joey Hensley|Nov 7, 2024

    Next week, Governor Lee will kick off a series of budget hearings with departments and agencies of state government regarding their appropriations needs in the 2025/2026 fiscal year. These are important hearings and mark the beginning of the budget process which will conclude with passage of the budget at the end of session in 2025. I will provide updates on these budget hearings as they unfold. Ahead of the budget hearings, the following is a review of the 2024/2025 budget we passed in the...

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