Articles from the December 21, 2023 edition
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Lewis County
Lewis County, Tennessee, proudly commemorates its 180th founding anniversary on December 23, 2023. This significant milestone is a testament to the enduring spirit and resilience of the community...
Senior Center Treated to 3rd Annual Blue Christmas
The City of Hohenwald Police Department hosted its Third Annual Blue Christmas at the Lewis County Senior Citizens Center on December 14th. The HPD feels it's important to serve residents with the...
Grand Jury Returns True BillS
Lewis County Grand Jury of the Circuit Court met in special session December 13 with the Honorable Michael E. Spitzer, Judge of the Thirty-Second Circuit Court at Hohenwald presiding. Following one day of examining 3 witnesses, 19 true bills and 0...
State Awards County Over $400k to Address Food Insecurity
Lewis County is proud to announce its award of a substantial state grant totaling $464,655.00 dedicated to combating food insecurity. This Community Development Block Grant will not only fortify...
Jonesy's 5th Annual Toy Ride
Jonesy's Toy Ride did it again! For the fifth year in a row, kickstands went up on December 2nd at 11:00 a.m., and dozens of motorcycles left the lot. Despite the rainy weather, the event raised...
Lewis County Sheriff's Deputy Arrested on Charges of Theft and Money Laundering
5nd Judicial District Attorney General Hans Schwendimann made a request to TBI on September 13th to investigate a complaint of theft against Lewis County Deputy Brandon Keith Grady (DOB 08/13/1985)....
Santa Letters
DEAR SANTA, MY NAME IS AVA. I HAVE BEEN A REALLY GOOD GIRL THIS YEAR. I WOULD REALLY LIKE A TRAMPOLINE AND A SWING. MY FAVORITE CANDY IS M&M’S LOVE, AVA ******************************************* DEAR SANTA, MY NAME IS CALEB ZUMSTEIN AND I AM 5 Y...
Abbie Gray
Abbie Gray, 68, a woman of love and laughter, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2023, in her hometown of Columbia, where she was also born on March 11, 1955. The daughter of the late Andrew Tommy...
Martha Jo Hensley
Martha Jo Hensley, 73, born on February 23rd, 1950 in Hohenwald, passed away on November 23rd, 2003 in Centerville. She was the daughter of Mary Jane Cotham and Luther Graden Hensley Sr. Martha was...
Johnny Ray Vaughn
Johnny Ray (J.V.) Vaughn, was born on December 26, 1960, in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Johnny passed away at Perry County Nursing on November 26, 2023, following a brief illness aged 62. Johnny grew up...
Derrick Lee Newton
Derrick Lee Newton, age 39, of Summertown, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at his residence. He was a native of Lawrenceburg, a contractor, and of the Baptist faith. Derrick loved taking care...
William Hollis Rosson
In loving memory of William Hollis Rosson, a remarkable soul whose life was woven with threads of compassion, joy and dedication. At 59 years old, he departed this world, leaving behind a treasure of...
David Keith DeVault
David Keith DeVault, 54, a man of profound love, faith, and extraordinary handiness, passed away on December 14, 2023, in Columbia. Born on January 25, 1969, in Nashville, to the late William Thomas...
Lola Ermadean Hickerson
Lola Ermadean Hickerson, of Centerville, died December 12, 2023, at Life Care Center of Centerville at the age of 87 years. Mrs. Hickerson was born in Kimmins, Tennessee, on August 22, 1936, to the late William and Goldie Simmons Hinson. Mrs....
Christmas Wishes of the Past
The timeless tradition of writing letters to Santa Claus—while the world around us may change, some traditions endure. Take a walk down memory lane as you read through letters from past issues of the Lewis County Herald, and let the Christmas s...
Tennesseans interested in careers as direct support professionals, caregivers & supervisors, may qualify for new grants covering tuition & expenses
Tennessee residents interested in rewarding careers as direct support professionals – as frontline supervisors, community health workers and caregivers in assisted care facilities, nursing homes, other institutions and home-health settings – may be...
Police Report
The following is the City of Hohenwald Police Report for December 11-17, 2023. This is a record of police action and is not intended to imply innocence or guilt of charges placed. David C. Hall, Coble Road, was charged with public intoxication on...
Miss Hackley to wed Mr. Spann
Alisha Hackley and Joe Swann are set to exhange wedding vows on December 22, 2023. The couple will be married in Maury County in a private ceremony....
By Gordonsburg / Little Swan News
There have been several small showers during the past week and rain we still need for we had a dry late summer and fall. The days have been in the fifties and sixties for the most part and nights in the mid to low thirties. If the predictions for...
Busy Girl Scouts
November and December were busy and exciting times for our Lewis County Girl Scouts. With a goal of filling and wrapping at least 40 boxes as a service unit; girls, parents and leaders stuffed and...
Health Screenings
Residents living in and around the Hohenwald, Tennessee can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening. First Baptist Church of...
One Day at a Time
Well it is a cold morning here in our little valley, but it is not as cold as it has been, over the past week for a couple of mornings it has got down to 21 degrees here on the porch. This morning the cats really enjoyed their bowl of warm milk,...
Glimpses of Hohenwald's Past
December 17, 1953 The Herald reported that 3,000 people attended the Christmas parade held on the afternoon of Saturday, December 12, 1953. After the parade was over, Santa Claus handed out 2,000 nickelstick candies, 1,200 oranges, and 2,000...
Senator Joey Hensley, MD
Christmas Is Legal I’ve been publishing this information for many years and every year it seems to reach more than it did the year before. My hope would be that it will serve as a reminder to everyone...
Tyrades!
“The right place at the right time.” I realize that not everyone recognizes Jesus Christ as the Son of God (or even a real person); but for Christians, his birth, ministry, death and triumph over dea...
