Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative members will see changes on their December statements that equal a slight increase in electricity costs. The changes include the Tennessee Valley Authority moving to higher seasonal (winter) pricing and their Fuel Cost Adjustment (FCA) slightly increasing. As a result, electric rates will increase to reflect the transition. For example, Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative residential members using 1200 kilowatt-hours will pay $3.07 more (1.84 percent increase) compared to November for the same amount of...
In a significant development aimed at upholding accountability and transparency within local government, the 32nd Judicial District Attorney's office announced that former Lewis County Government employee, Blair Scott, had plead guilty to theft over $10,000, but under $60,000, a class C Felony. Scott, who served as the Executive Assistant for the county from 2016 until 2019, was charged with misappropriating a total of $13,915 in taxpayer money in an employee health insurance scheme that...
The Lot is the start and end point for the 7th Annual Jingle Jeeps & Yuletide UTVs ride on the last night of Christmas in Hohenwald. The of Christmas in Hohenwald happens the same night with the always incredible, always free, "Joy to the World" at 9:00 P.M....
“Hey, Jo, Some homeowners and business owners have noticed a rise in their electric bills this month. Could the addition of the numerous Christmas lights in town be contributing to this increase?” Hey Reader! According to the MLEC Lewis County District Manager Jason Graves, “The Christmas lights are metered and paid for in January by the City of Hohenwald every year and not linked to the higher electric statements some are seeing in December. As Meriwether Lewis shared in October, TVA implemented a 5.25% base rate increase. The full impac...
Craftsman Architectural Design & Drafting LLC celebrated their grand opening on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, with a ribbon cutting hosted by the Hohenwald/Lewis County Chamber of Commerce Located at 35 E Main Street, Suite 106, in THE MAIN OFFICE, Craftsman Architectural Design & Drafting LLC, owned by Tim West, specializes in high-quality residential and commercial drafting services. From simple 1,200-square-foot homes to custom designs spanning up to 11,000 square feet, Tim’s work meets and exceeds state standards for both residential and c...
You’re invited to The Discovery Center on December 21 as we celebrate the holiday season with a festive Third Saturday! We invite community members of all ages to come together and craft elephant-inspired tree ornaments using recycled materials. Participants will have access to various supplies to create unique ornaments that honor our beloved elephants. Your creations will not only add a festive touch to the season but also serve as a reminder of the importance of sustainability and environmental stewardship. The event is free of charge, a...
Lewis County Schools will close for Christmas Break, with buses leaving the LCMS campus at 10:00 a.m., on Friday, December 20, 2024. Teachers will return to their respective schools at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, January 6, 2025. Students will report on January 7, 2025....
Donating to Hope Hohenwald are Girl Scouts and Leaders, Nancy Taylor, Dorothy Warf, Maria Tripp, Allison Garner, Kirsten Hoover, Scarlett Garner, Kaitlynn Tripp, Chevelle, Olivia Garner, Natalie Eastep. They are shown with Dee Dee Hodges, Tonya Woodward and Simone Hodges of Hope Hohenwald, Inc....
The South Central Human Resource Agency Head Start/Early Head Start Policy Council meeting will meet at 10:30 a.m. on January 16, 2025, at the South Central Human Resource Agency Central Office in Fayetteville, Tennessee....
Rev. Edward Thomas Vann, a retired pastor in The United Methodist Church, graduated from this life to the Church Triumphant on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2024. He was 88 years old. Born in Huntland, Tennessee, on August 24, 1936, he was the only son of a blacksmith, Thomas Edward Vann, and homemaker and share crop farmer, Lucy Rorax Vann. He graduated from Huntland High School where he played basketball and football with Johnny Majors when Shirley Majors coached the Hornets. He graduated...
Phyllis Townsend, age 82, passed away at her home in Arkansas on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. She was born on October 3, 1942, in Little Rock, Arkansas, the daughter of Mildred Stevens and the late Edward Stevens. Phyllis Townsend served on the Lewis County School Board for over twenty years. She worked with her late husband, Billy W. Townsend, and loved volunteering in classrooms at Lewis County Elementary. Phyllis was married to the late Judge Billy W. Townsend for 34 years. Survivors include...
Tammy Renea Pusser, 52, of Summertown, Tennessee, passed away on December 6, 2024. She was born on March 16, 1972, in Detroit, Michigan, to Terry Wayne and Glenda Carroll Sager. When Tammy was a child, her family moved to Summertown, where her parents built the home she and her husband Anthony would later share. Tammy was a compassionate and kind-hearted woman who never met a stranger. She had a deep love for people, nature, and animals. She especially enjoyed fishing and spending peaceful days...
Malcolm Patterson Easley, Jr., better know as Max Easley, was born on October 13, 1936 in Centerville, TN to the late Malcolm Patterson and Mattie Mae Brown Easley and entered eternal rest on December 8, 2024 in Columbia, TN at the age of 88 years. In addition to his parents Max is preceded in death by his sister Betty Easley Templeton. He is survived by his wife Patsy Ann Bayless Easley, daughters Krystal Ann Easley and Lebada Beck, sons Robert Lee Easley, Robbie Lynn Easley, Raymond Dean...
Ms. Azilee Tubbs Vaughn, 95, of Linden, passed away at her home Nov. 25, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was retired after working at Johnson Controls. She was a Life Member of the AME Women's Missionary Society and she served on the Robert's Chapel AME usher board. In addition to her parents she is also preceded in death by her grandmother Minnie Scott (Ma'am), daughter Velma Coleman, son Floyd Tubbs, Sr. and sister Georgia Webster. Survivors include her husband of 24 years, Andy...
Ms. Olive Palmer passed peacefully at her Hohenwald home on November 29, 2024, at 99. Olive was born on February 16, 1925, in Lancashire, England to the late Frederick Clutterbuck and Clara Cromack Clutterbuck. In addition to her parents, Olive was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Edwin Kenneth Palmer. Olive was raised in England, just north of London, in the countryside of Lancashire. Years later, she moved to the United States with her mother, Clara, and daughter, Carol, to reunite with her husband and soulmate, Ken, who had moved to...
Nell Bunch, a woman of love and laughter, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2024, at the age of 90, in her birthplace of Hohenwald, Tennessee, surrounded by her loving family. Born on February 26, 1934, to the late John Barnett and Lila Jackson Barnett, Nell's life was filled with joy, care, and delightful humor, woven with the love of her family and friends. Nell's early years in Hohenwald were enriched by the guidance and affection of her stepfather, Joseph "Pop" Lassics, who played a...
Sandra L. Butler McCormick, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home on December 8th, 2024. She was the cherished widow of Robert N. McCormick and a devoted mother to three children. A dedicated member of Panoramic Full Gospel Church, Sandra retired from Murray, Ohio Manufacturing. Sandra is survived by her two daughters, Rosemary Williams and Christine Jackson, and her son, Robert Butler. Her family also includes nine adoring grandchildren, fifteen...
Mary Jane Thurman, of Hohenwald, TN was born October 17, 1938, and passed away peacefully on November 20, 2024, at the age of 86, in her makeshift tent, the place she proudly called home for over 30 years. True to her nature, Mary Jane lived life on her own terms—simple, unburdened, and free. She embraced the beauty in simplicity, finding contentment in the quiet and the uncomplicated. Though her lifestyle was unconventional, those who knew her admired her independence and resilience. Mary Jane’s life serves as a reminder that happiness is fou...
Each year, open enrollment periods for Medicare, Marketplace and commercial insurance plans provide an important opportunity for beneficiaries to review and make changes to their medical coverage. Whether you’re looking to update your plan or simply want to explore other options that may better suit your health care needs, the open enrollment period is the time to take action. At Maury Regional Health, we encourage all eligible individuals to take advantage of this window to ensure you’re getting the most from your plan. Medicare Open enr...
* MONDAY 10-11 AM Bible Study, 9-11 AM TOPS meeting * TUESDAY 10-11 AM Bingo 1 PM Line Dancing. * Second TUESDAY of each month at 11:00 AM there will be a Mary Kay representative at the center. * WEDNESDAY 9:30-10:30 AM Health and Fitness Classes. * THURSDAY 10-11 PM Bingo 1 PM Line Dancing. T * THURSDAY, DEC 12th - 11 AM Police Department presents Blue Christmas with dinner. * FRIDAY 10 AM Bible Study with Helen Gardner. Also, the center is open for social gathering to play cards, puzzles, play pool or sit and talk with a friend over coffee....
Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments for more than 72.5 million Americans will increase 2.5% in 2025, the Social Security Administration announced today. On average, Social Security retirement benefits will increase by about $50 per month starting in January. Over the last decade the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) increase has averaged about 2.6%. The COLA was 3.2% in 2024. Nearly 68 million Social Security beneficiaries will see a 2.5% COLA beginning in January 2025. Increased payments to nearly 7.5 milli...
On December 3, 2024, USDA and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a joint Request for Information (RFI) about food date labeling, which includes the usage of terms such as “Sell By,” “Use By” and “Best By” The RFI is seeking information on industry practices and preferences for date labeling, research results on consumer perceptions of date labeling, and any impact date labeling may have on food waste and grocery costs. For example, questions in the RFI include which products contain date labels and what criteria are used to...
Brooklyn and Jaylon Howard are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Ms. Wrenley Howard. Ms. Howard, born November 27, 2024, made her 19 inch way into the world at Maury Regional Hospital weighing 6 pounds, 10 ounces....
VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) The VFW meets monthly on the second Tuesday of the month at 5:00 p.m. at the War Memorial Building, 29 Smith Avenue, in the Veterans Service Office. NEWCOMERS GROUP OF NA The Newcomers Group of NA meets seven days a week, Wednesday is a 12 noon meeting and the other six days of the week start at 7 p.m. at 200 South Court Street, basement of First United Methodist Church. We are not affiliated with the Church, but grateful they allow us to meet there. Please call Adam G. (931-306-8304), Mason S. (931-306-9364) or...
A large part of my collection was destroyed earlier this year, but I still have visions of the world’s largest stockpile of Christmas music dancing in my head. I cherish a handful of songs that I “must” hear each yuletide season, but my reach inevitably exceeds my grasp as I try to “have it all.” Part of that is attributable to my wife. She’s no Grinch, but she detests being bombarded with a month’s worth of silver bells and reindeer-trampled grandmas at home, so I must squeeze in precious mome...
