Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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On June 28, 2024 at approximately 10:32 PM. Hohenwald City Police Officer Natasha Courter observed a gray Mazda Tribute with unlit registration tags driven by Raymond Kelley of Kentucky. Officer Courter proceeded to make a routine traffic stop on the vehicle at South Walnut Street at Oakdale Avenue. Kelley was noticed to be acting suspicious and hands were shaking while providing Officer Courter with information. City of Hohenwald Officer Kalum Halfacre and Lewis County Deputy Dylan Pullman...
When we think of an Outreach, there are plenty that pop into mind. Homeless shelters, animal shelters, libraries, little league sports are all great examples. We are blessed to have several great ones in Lewis County. One in particular has consistently had their hands out since it's inception, and those hands are reaching out into our community, pulling children and their families into the goodness of Hope. Hope Hohenwald Inc., commonly known as Operation Hope Hohenwald, has been impacting...
Week four is here for our 'Cool It With Cash' contest for a chance to win $100 toward your electric bill! See contest details, page B-8. Be sure to let our sponsors know how much you appreciate their support. Sponsors include Bank of Lewis County, 412 Metals & Building Supply, McDonald Funeral Home, Bowen Home Center, Randy Hinson - Write-In Candidate for Commissioner of Highways, and Lain Hinson - Write-in Candidate for Lewis County School Board District 8. Return your entry forms to our...
ave the date and save! The State of Tennessee's annual sales tax holiday weekend will take place Friday, July 26 through Sunday, July 28. During this holiday, Tennesseans can save nearly 10 percent on qualifying clothing, school supplies, and computers. Tennesseans can purchase clothing and school supplies tax-free if they are priced at $100 or less and buy computers tax-free if they are priced at $1500 or less. Qualifying items may be purchased online and in stores. "Tennessee's commitment to...
The 113th General Assembly has adjourned for 2024, and it was a very successful year. We have taken measures for Tennessee to be a better place to live, work and to raise a family. This is some of the legislation that was passed during this session. Tax Cuts / Jobs / Commerce Simplifying franchise tax and returning money to taxpayers - This year, lawmakers cut taxes by simplifying the state’s franchise tax – a business tax on net worth. This adjustment will offer relief to taxpayers, mod...
The City of Columbia broke ground Monday on a new Wastewater Treatment Facility, marking a significant $97.5 million investment in the city's infrastructure and environmental sustainability. This new plant will replace the existing facility that has been in operation since 1978. The new facility is expected to serve the community for the next 50 years. Designed with state-of-the-art technology and advanced treatment processes, the new plant will improve overall system performance. By upgrading...
Gracie Hicks has attended Hope Hohenwald since she was in first grade. She will be a fifth grader at Lewis County Intermediate School in the fall. Gracie said, "I am going to stay at Hope until I move, but that will probably never happen." She added, "Because I love this place!" Gracie says she enjoys coming to Summer Camp because it helps her to stay off her phone. She says her favorite thing to do at Hope in the summer is to swim. She gets to swim on Tuesdays at our local park pool and on...
We got a good rain this past week on two or three days, we really needed it and appreciate it for it was really dry here. Those I know which are sick either at home, in nursing facilities or in the hospitals are: Kasey Baker, Colene Beasley, Linda Butler, Elizabeth Boggs, Gertie Carroll, Spencer Clark, Nita Cottrel, Robert and Pat Dickson, Paula Dyer, Polly Edwards, Ophelia Green, Betty Hasty, Melissa Hendeson, Wanda Holloway, Wayne Holloway, Thelma Johns, Jimmy Lee Johnston, Denny King, Monette King, Rebecca King, Jim Lawson, Lillie Mitchell,...
July 22, 1954 R. K. Roney, Jr. was elected Middle Tennessee Division Commander of the American Legion. J. O. Yokely was elected Commander of the American Legion Post 127. Robert Evans completed a nine-month Marine Corps course at Quantico, VA. A sewing demonstration was scheduled to take place at Wallace Poore’s store on July 23. Dorthea Brooks would be demonstrating new and cost-saving ideas on sewing children’s clother. Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Haskins announced the birth of their daughter, Tri...
Tennessee tourism generated a record $30.6 billion in direct visitor spending and saw 144 million visitors to the state in 2023, according to newly released data from Tourism Economics and the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development. Tennessee’s direct visitor spending increased 6.2% in 2023. This follows two consecutive years of double-digit growth, driving Tennessee to a 125% recovery over 2019 pre-pandemic levels. “When tourism grows, Tennessee reaps the benefit with increased sales tax revenue,” said Gov. Bill Lee. “Tourism boosts...
Members of the Lewis County Elks Lodge #2883 will be at the Hohenwald Housing Authority office on July 26th from 10:00 am - 12 noon, to distribute backpacks with school supplies, to the children residing in the Housing Authority. This is the Elks third annual backpack giveaway. Funding for the backpacks and school supplies are made possible by a Community Outreach Grant from the Tennessee Elks Association that was awarded to the lodge this year. After all the children have received the backpacks, any remaining backpacks will be distributed to...
Dr. Tina Franks Reid has accepted a new position within the US Army with the Army Inspector General's office. Dr. Reid is the daughter of Joy Franks and Wilburn Franks and the granddaughter of the late Bobby and Ann Holt. She will be traveling to Washington DC in a couple weeks where she will go through new employee orientation at the Pentagon and officially begin her new role....
As part of the annual Career and Technical Education (CTE) Institute, today, the Tennessee Department of Education announced the 49 work-based learning (WBL) employers named a Tennessee Flagship Industry Partner for their contributions and partnerships with local school districts across the state. Nominated by school districts across the state, Tennessee Flagship Industry Partners are employers whose partnerships with their local school districts have significantly improved student outcomes....
An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Medicaid Fraud Control Division into reports of neglect involving a vulnerable adult has resulted in the arrest of two caregivers. In March, after receiving a referral from Adult Protective Services, special agents began investigating an allegation of neglect involving a vulnerable adult in Elizabethton. During the investigation, agents determined that on March 17th, Kwabena Kwakye, while employed as a caregiver, was involved in a vehicle crash with the victim and...
For the tenth consecutive year in a row, Lewis County Commissioners have passed a county government budget that includes no property tax increases! Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, July 24, 2023 and unanimously approved the overall county budget for the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year. The total budget is approximately $40 Million, and includes the County General, Solid Waste, Highway Department, Schools and Debt Service accounts. During the meeting, Lewis County Mayor Jonah Keltner praised Commissioners and his office staff for working...
Have you voted yet? Chances are, no. According to Rusty Isbell at the Election Commission, Lewis County early voting numbers are low. In fact, they are down 30% from the same election in 2020. As of press time Tuesday, Lewis County early voting numbers were as follows: JULY 12: 148 votes (121 R & 15 D) JULY 13: 40 votes (34 R & 6 D) JULY 15: 75 votes (62 R & 9 D) for a total of 263 votes so far. The Lewis County Herald was on-site at 35 Smith Street, July 12, for opening day of Early Voting in...
Week three is here for our 'Cool It With Cash' contest for a chance to win $100 toward your electric bill! See contest details, page B-8. Be sure to let our sponsors know how much you appreciate their support. Sponsors include Bank of Lewis County, 412 Metals & Building Supply, McDonald Funeral Home, Bowen Home Center, Randy Hinson - Write-In Candidate for Commissioner of Highways, and Lain Hinson - Write-in Candidate for Lewis County School Board District 8. Return your entry forms to our...
The Lewis County Historical Society is very grateful to have recently received a Capital Maintenance and Improvement grant from the Tennessee State Museum for a much-needed new roof on the museum building. The Tennessee General Assembly funded a direct appropriation grant in the 2023-2024 Appropriations Act in the amount of $5 million to the State Museum "for the sole purpose of providing grants to museums with a 501(c3) nonprofit organization or affiliated with a government entity for capital m...
The 113th General Assembly has adjourned for 2024, and it was a very successful year. We have taken measures for Tennessee to be a better place to live, work and to raise a family. This is some of the legislation that was passed during this session. Committed to Public Education Supporting Tennessee Public Schools and Tennessee Students Over the last decade, the state has invested more than $3.5 billion in public education. More recently, Tennessee has made historic investments in public...
The Lewis County Public Library and Archives hosted a local author signing with Steve Dycus, author of "Yeah Man, That's My History." Mr. Dycus signed books and posed for pictures with local fans. He also teased attendees with hopes for a soon-to-be published book in a new genre. "As a life-long patron of the Lewis County Public Library and Archives, we appreciate Mr. Dycus' desire to support the local library by donating a copy of his recently published novel and by giving an opportunity for...
Every Tuesday at First Baptist Church is known as PB & J Day, but it's not what you think. While peanut butter and jelly is a delicious staple of our youth, these young people decided to make something a little sweeter for the first responders who "serve and protect" our community as part of their lesson of service. The "Pastor Bert & Jesus" weekly outing allows young members of First Baptist Church to learn what it means to serve a community. Each week, the group focuses on ways to help Lewis County and the people within....
July 15, 1954 The Lewis County Quarterly Court reduced taxes from $3.25 to $3.20 in a brief session held at the Lewis County Court House. The Lewis County Public Library announced a reading club for children which would run from July 20 to August 20. A certificate would be awarded to children who read nine or more books during the library’s first summer reading program. Farm Bureau announced that its annual picnic would be held on July 17 at Meriwether Lewis Park. Each family was to bring a box...
Requiring carbon monoxide detectors in daycares - To ensure the safety of children in childcare facilities across Tennessee, lawmakers passed a law that requires childcare facilities to have carbon monoxide detectors installed in every room. The law follows an incident at a childcare facility that resulted in the building being evacuated due to high carbon monoxide levels. The facility did not have carbon monoxide detectors and many children were exposed to dangerous levels of carbon monoxide. The law will help prevent similar incidents in the...
A career and technical student in Tennessee won one of the nation's highest awards at the 2024 SkillsUSA Championships, held in Atlanta, on June 26-27. More than 6,000 students competed at the national showcase of career and technical education. The SkillsUSA Championships is the largest skill competition in the world and covers 1.79 million square feet, equivalent to 31 football fields or 41 acres. Students were invited to the event to demonstrate their technical skills, workplace skills and...
A single vehicle accident was reported Monday , July 15, around 8 p.m. Emergency response personnel were directed th Buffalo Road nead Freedom Holy Temple and found a white pick-up off the roadway. The driver was reported as Tim Frazier and Lifeflight was called to transport Frazier due to his injuries. Photo courtesy Chuck Taylor...
