Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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Each year, the Christmas issue of the Lewis County Herald is a culmination of weeks of devoted, creative work by our newspaper staff. Expressions of best wishes for the season from area businesses, community leaders and civic organizations fill the pages of this once-a-year special issue, along with Letters to Santa from local children. It is an honor and privilege to share local news and holiday cheer. As we strive to continue to fulfill our mission of presenting local news in fairness and...
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart McWhorter and Summertown Metals, LLC officials announced the company will invest $11 million to expand its manufacturing and distribution operations in Lewis County. With existing operations in Summertown, Summertown Metals will expand by constructing a new facility in the Lewis County Industrial Park, which will house its headquarters and additional manufacturing and distribution operations. As a result of the project, the company will create 197 new...
by Amanda Curtis, Staff Reporter The regularly scheduled Lewis County Board of Commissioners meeting opened with prayer led by Houston Hamblin and the Pledge led by Commissioner Caleb Feichtinger. All commissioners were present with the exception of Bill Dyer who was positive with Covid at the time of the meeting. Although the executive order allowing voting by phone had expired, Dyer still chose to call in to listen in on the meeting. Minutes from last month’s meeting were approved by all, t...
A grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony was recently held at the new Lewis County Dog Park, which is located at 407 North Oak Street in Hohenwald. Over the summer, Lewis County was selected as one of just fifteen communities across Tennessee to receive a $25,000 Dog Park grant from the Boyd Foundation, which is funded by the personal wealth of Randy and Jenny Boyd. As a result, Lewis County now has one of the nicest Dog Parks in the state, and it is conveniently divided into two sections, on...
Hohenwald/Lewis County Chamber of Commerce is launching the 2023 Leadership Lewis Program. The organization was formed in 1996, by the Chamber of Commerce and Columbia State Community College. This awareness program will inform participants about important topics of the community. Individuals will learn about local city and county government; healthcare; education; economic development; tourism; local industry and much more. The classes will attend a county commission meeting; city council meeting; and a school board meeting. Many unidentified...
by Amanda Spears, Reporter We chose Josie because she has worked so hard on all the windows for Christmas in Hohenwald the last couple of years. She is such a hard worker and is amazing at what she does. We hope you enjoy reading a little bit about her this week. Merry Christmas!! Q.) Where did you grow up? A.) Hartselle, Alabama, but I moved to Hohenwald in 2014. Q.) What are your fondest childhood memories? A.) I would have to say making up dances, making home movies with my sisters. Q.) What...
By Evelyn Trevathan, Contributing Writer Well it is a cold winter like morning here in our little valley. We have got a good warm fire in the old wood heating stove and the house is warm and comfortable. The cats did not get up early this morning, when it is real cold they stay in their bed. But when I called them for breakfast they knew that they would be having a bowl of warm milk so they came running. No, they are not spoiled. Bob has the breakfast dishes washed and the kitchen spotless. Now I have got to start doing some Christmas time...
Birthdays Claudine Middlebrook, December 22 R.E. McDonald II, December 22 Gary Roberds, December 22 Maryln Gupton, December 22 Jason Watson, December 22 Alex Pulley, December 22 Debbie Carroll, December 22 Kim York, December 22 Jonathan Wix, December 22 Steve Lawson, December 23 Gwen Shirley, December 23 Ashley Self, December 23 Terri Lynn Hickerson, December 23 Michael Hanault Jr., December 23 Dalton Pulley, December 23 Donna G. Hinson, December 23 Nick King, December 23 Cherry Lynn Guzy, December 24 Sonny Skelton, December 24 Vickie Cottrell...
December 18, 1952 Annie Mai Edwards, Doris Floyd, and Linda Hickerson appeared on the WSM radio program, “You and Your Home”. Members of the Hohenwald Volunteer Fire Department and their spouses were treated to a chicken banquet at LCHS. Musical entertainment was provided by the LCHS choir ensemble. A turkey shoot was planned for December 20 at the Flatwoods community. M.V.A. Motor Company advertised that customers need only call them and they would pick you their cars, service it as they dir...
July 18, 1932 ~ December 14, 2022 Lois Roden Denton passed from this earthly life on December 14, 2022. She was born in Lewis County on July 18, 1932 to the late John Brown and Sallie Odom Roden. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Denton, a son, Garry Denton, a brother, Herman Roden and a grandson, Kyle Lankford. Mrs. Lois was a member of First Baptist Church in Hohenwald and had been since 1990. When thinking about her, most will likely remember her...
July 10, 1930 - December 15, 2022 Malcom F. George was born July 10, 1930 in Michie, Tennessee, the son of the late James Robert and Arbie Farris George. He was united in marriage to Verlin Horton on July 26, 1951. Malcom graduated from Michie High School in 1950. He earned an associate degree in Bible from Freed-Hardeman College and a bachelor's degree in Bible from David Lipscomb College. Malcom then attended Harding University where he earned a masters in counseling. He authored the book...
December 11, 1948 ~ December 17, 2022 On December 17, 2022, Roy Leon Binkley Jr. unexpectedly passed from this earthly world at Perry County Nursing Home in Linden, at the age of 74. Mr. Roy was born in Nashville to the late Roy Leon Sr. and Ora Main Parrish Binkley on December 11, 1948. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife of 53 years, Patricia Kay Morgan Binkley; children, Marlene Binkley (Tabbie), Darlene Binkley Davis, and Ron Kamron Binkley (Lindsay); three grandchildren,...
Kay Rochelle Lindsey passed away peacefully in Nashville on December 12, 2022. She was born on January 8, 1937, in Lewis County. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she was preceded in death by her grandparents, Florence Lee Christian Rochelle, Thomas Jefferson Rochelle, James Wesley Anderson, and Ruth Isabelle Harber Anderson; parents, William Rochelle of Nashville and Willie Anderson Rochelle Zingarell of Mt. Pleasant. She was married to James Wesley Lindsey of Mt....
The Board of Directors for the South Central Tennessee Development District recently met and appointed its Executive Committee officers for the upcoming year. Wayne County Mayor, Jim Mangubat, was elected Chairman; Lewis County Mayor, Jonah Keltner, was elected Vice-Chairman; and Marshall County Mayor, Mike Keny, was elected Secretary/Treasurer. The SCTDD is an association of 35 city and 13 county governments in southern middle Tennessee, and is organized to advocate and promote economic and...
Lewis County Shertiff Department Deputies responded to a vehicle off the roadway and into the river early Thursday morning, December 15 around 1 a.m. Four occupants in the Chevrolet pick-up including the driver, Dustin Hall, escaped without injury. They were traveling south on Sickler Road and crossing the low water bridge over the Buffalo River when they were swept into the river due to heavy rains. The truck is registered to Josh Burns of Hohenwald, but Deputy Dustin Carroll stated that Burns...
The ultimate Christmas gift and the importance of gift giving Christmas is a special time of year. It is a season of celebration, as we rejoice in the birth of Christ. It is a season of giving -- an expression of love and joy. When you give something away, you are making a sacrifice for another person because you care for them and desire to see them happy, comforted, or peaceful. Giving is important because it is the spirit of giving that fosters unity among mankind. More than 2000 years ago, Ch...
When writing advertising copy, I sometimes find myself desperately searching for a zinger of a tag line --and settling for trite admonitions such as “Make this the best hunting season ever” or “Make this the best summer vacation ever.” I despise such capitulations to deadlines, because listeners with terminal illnesses, maxed-out credit cards or fruitless marriage counseling sessions may perceive the sentiments as glib or clueless. Never is the situation more danger-fraught than at Christmas. A...
The following is the City of Hohenwald Police Report for December 2-14, 2022. This is a record of police action and is not intended to imply innocence or guilt of charges placed. Jimmy P. Pruitt, North Pine Street, was charged with methamphetamine manufacturing, deliver, sell or possess; two counts of simple possession/casual exchange, evading arrest, and misuse of registration on December 2. Cory L. Murray, Powdermill Hill, Lawrenceburg, was charged with public intoxication and resisting stop-arrest on December 3. Jonathan DeVault, West Main...
IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR LEWIS COUNTY, TENNESSEE AT HOHENWALD In Re: Chevelle Jolene Shelton, DOB 10/14/2018, a female child, Kirsten Jeanine Hoover and Karina Concepcion Vazquez, Petitioner, Maegan Ann Shelton, Co-Petitioner vs. Unknown father, respondent ORDER OF PUBLICATION In this cause, it appearing from the Order of Publication that the Respondent, Unknown Birth Father’s, whereabouts and residence are unknown and cannot be ascertained after diligent search and inquiry, it is ordered that publication be made for four consecutive weeks in...
Case number 2022-PR-62 in the matter of the estate of Larry Hendrix Skelton, deceased. Notice is hereby given that on the 15th day of December, 2022, Letters Testamentary in respect of the estate of Larry Hendrix Skelton, who died on 10/30/2022, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Lewis County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the clerk of the above-named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1)...
The Lewis County Board of Education met in the regular session on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at 6:08 p.m. at the Lewis County Board of Education board meeting room located at 206 South Court Street, Hohenwald, Tn. With the exception of Phyllis Townsend, all board members present were Chair Lindsey Himes, Glenda Atkinson, Derek Cotham, Cassie Couch, Jackie Holt, Cody Mitchell, and Sallie Pollock. Board member Paula Dyer joined the meeting via Facetime. Prior to the regular scheduled meeting,...
Hadley Spitzer, right, won this year's Christmas Treasure Hunt. Each year, the Downtown Merchants Association sponsors a Christmas Treasure Hunt. Nine Lewis County businesses stayed open late, during the hours of Christmas in Hohenwald. Hunters had to find the hidden unique item in each store, snap a picture of each, and turn in the form and pictures at the last stop. With several families, individuals and teams participating, Spitzer won $350 by having his name drawn live on Facebook on...
Lewis County Middle School students recently participated in the Veterans of Foreign Wars Essay Competition. This program is conducted nationwide. The VFW sponsored youth essay competition gives students an opportunity to write essays expressing their views on an annual patriotic theme. This year's theme was "My Pledge to our Veterans." Students were required to show a thorough knowledge of the theme in their work and demonstrate how they researched the issue extensively. Pictured, from left,...
Dear Santa, I tried to be good. I would like a Magic Mixie, LOL dolls, Legos, a squishmallows, and a Barbie gymnastics doll Love, Willow Daily * * * Dear Santa, I would like to have two LOL dolls and some Barbies for Christmas, and anything Frozen toys. Love, Zaniya Burlison * * * Dear Santa, I want a computer and hoverboard. Love, Macie Dupont * * * Dear Santa, My name is Axeton Haygood. This year I would like a PS5, Iphone, soccer net and a ball, punching bag, red panda, blue bike, shoes and...
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