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D-DAY STILL TOUCHES NERVE WITH AMERICANS
Sitting in the choppy waters of the English Channel the day before D-Day, twenty-year-old Private James R. Lambeth wondered what would happen on the beaches of Normandy. “We had no idea what we...
National Trails Day
Celebrating National Trails Day, the Lewis County Public Library and Archives and the Natchez Trace Park partnered to explore the Old Trace. Attendees learned about the community that grew up along...
Lewis County Cub Scouts replace flags on Veterans graves
On Tuesday, May 23 and Thursday, May 25, 2023 our Lewis County Cub Scout Dens and their parents faithfully endeavored to replace the American flags at the grave sites of the veterans in both the...
Girl Scout Troops recently enjoy a day of bowling
On May 27, 2023 the Girl Scout Troops of Lewis County gathered at Tenn Pin Alley in Columbia, and enjoyed two games of bowling. It was great fun as the girls tried to beat each other’s scores in...
Power Price Higher in June
The cost for electricity will be higher in June as the Tennessee Valley Authority moves to seasonal (summer) pricing and their Fuel Cost Adjustment (FCA) increases. Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative residential members using 1200 kilowatt-hours w...
Memorial Day ceremonies
Hohenwald’s annual Memorial Day Parade held Monday brought out the dedicated friends and families who come together each year to honor the fallen veterans of Lewis County. A small service took...
St. Jude's Golf Tournament a success despite rain
The annual St. Jude’s Golf Tournament in Hohenwald has raised between $250,000 to $300,000 over the last 18 years for the Children’s Hospital in Memphis. This year’s 18th annual event had to be...
Excellence in Education banquet
On May 8, 2023 Lewis County Schools hosted their first Excellence in Education Banquet at Camryn’s Place. It was an honor to recognize building level teachers of the year, academic excellence for...
MLEC Announces Scholarship Recipients
Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative has selected Lewis County High School students Hadley Spitzer and Zoie Clark as this year’s Washington Youth Tour Short Story Contest winners. Each junior will...
Cub Scouts replace flags
On Tuesday, May 23 and Thursday, May 25, the Lewis County Cub Scout Dens and their parents faithfully endeavored to replace the American flags at the grave sites of the veterans in both the Hohenwald...
Calendar of Events
AMERICAN LEGION MEETS Fred E. Lomax American Legion Post 127 will meet Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at 7 p.m at the Legion Hall on Park Avenue North. All Legionnaires are encouraged to attend. AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY MEETS The American Legion Ladies Auxi...
School Board Called Meeting
The Lewis County Board of Education met in a special called session on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the Lewis County Board of Education board meeting room located at 206 South Court Street, Hohenwald. With the exception of Phyllis Townsend,...
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Tennessee 28th District Capitol Hill Week in Review
2023 Session of the 113th General Assembly The 113th General Assembly has adjourned for 2023, and it was a very successful year. We have taken measures for Tennessee to be a better place to live,...
Make A Difference for Elephants this Endangered Species Day
At the Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee, we believe that “Sanctuary” means providing a safe haven and natural habitat, dedicated solely to elephant wellbeing. This Endangered Species Day, we celebrate our ability to provide individualized...
Are you a drive-in theater enthusiast?
I still remember one of the houses that my parents ALMOST bought back in 1970. The domicile was memorable because it was right next door to the Hi-Way 50 Drive-in Theater and filled my young mind...
Letter to the Editor
Mr. K. Wesley Carroll, thank you so much for your comments in your letter of May 4th on the recent shooting at The Covenant School. It was a tragic event, and I think your letter illustrated how deeply it affected us all. It also showed how much we...
Celebrating
Birthdays Kenny Durham, June 1 Darrin Garner, June 1 Donna Lay, June 1 Diane Mitchell Lomax, June 1 Ramona Runions, June 1 Glenda Harper, June 1 Ricky Brown Jr., June 1 Corey Betts, June 1 Earlene Wood, June 1 Theresa Bartel, June 1 Jessica...
Celebrating
Anniversaries Mr. and Mrs. Terry Carroll, June 1 Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Duncan, June 2 Mr. and Mrs. David Polk, June 2 Mr. and Mrs. Larry Carroll, June 3 Mr. and Mrs. Joe McCann, June 3 Mr. and Mrs. Keith Oswald, June 6 Mr. and Mrs. Mark Baxter,...
80's Prom
Neon colors, big hair, leg warmers and 80’s hits were just part of the fun of a recent event in town. Rock House Coffee Company and Event Center held their first ever 80’s Adult Prom Night on...
Gordonsburg/Little Swan News
The past week has been like summer weather, still having showers which is a good thing for pastures and gardens will not grow without rain and the sunny day have been good for those who have been cutting hay. Those I know of who are sick either at ho...
One Day at a Time
Well it is cool morning here in our little valley, there are a few clouds but the sun is peeking through, it is a beautiful spring morning. The cats were hungry, they were up and waiting for breakfast this morning. They are now finished and they are...
Glimpses of Hohenwald's Past
May 28, 1953 D.D. Humphreys, Jr. was appointed U.S. Commissioner for the Middle District of Tennessee by Judge Elmer Davies. The Herald reported that rabid dog went on a rampage. According to...
