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 By Amanda Curtis    News    March 28, 2024 

Local Man Gives New Meaning to "Twelve Hours in Labor"

The scene was like that of a movie. One of those wholesome, Jesus movies that comes with rave reviews like, "Good for the Whole Family" and "Truly Restores Your Faith in the Unseen." Imagine waking...

 
 News    March 28, 2024 

Commission Votes to Send Texas Bottom Bridge Discrepancies to

The Lewis County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on March 18, 2024, opening with prayer, the pledge of allegiance, and approval of February’s meeting minutes. During public input, Michael Fullagar, Commander of the American Legion,...

 
 By Sen. Joey Hensley    News    March 28, 2024 

Tennessee 28th District Capitol Hill Week in Review

Several bills advance to improve school safety This week, several measures advanced to continue efforts to improve school safety across the state for public and private K-12 schools as well as at...

 
 News    March 28, 2024 

Super Tuesday Results

Rusty Isbell, Administrator of Elections in Lewis County, reports that 1,113 residents voted in the Republican Presidential Preference Primary concluding on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 in Lewis County. Twenty two voted Absentee, 287 participated in Early...

 
 News    March 28, 2024 

Burn Permits Required Through May 15

To reduce wildland fire risk, Tennesseans are reminded that a burn permit from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Forestry Division is required through May 15 for all open burning where local restrictions do not apply. “Fire prevention starts...

 
 News    March 28, 2024 

$148 Million in Life Insurance Benefits Located for Tennesseans through Life Insurance Policy Locator Service

The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (“TDCI”) proudly announces that insurance policies totaling $148.1 million were located in 2023 for Tennesseans through the Life Insurance Policy Locator Service Developed by the National...

 
 News    March 28, 2024 

2024 congressional art competition

Congressman Andy Ogles (TN-05) announced he is now accepting submissions for the 2024 Congressional Art Competition. Each year, high school students across the country participate in this contest to have their artwork displayed in the nation’s...

 
 By Pauletta Epley    News    March 28, 2024 

Oak Grove Church announces new pastor

It has been almost a year since we became simply Oak Grove Church. This past year has been filled with growth and learning, as we have strengthened our bonds of love for one another and for the Lord....

 
 By Dorothy Warf    News    March 28, 2024 

Gordonsburg / Little Swan News

Has been very windy days for the last couple of weeks and sometimes it is really cold or should I say cool. We had some rain a couple of days, and this has hindered some from doing garden work and maybe save their efforts for we have also had some fr...

 
 By Hulon O. Dunn    News    March 21, 2024

Blackburn Visits Lewis County on Annual 95 County Tour

United States Senator Marsha Blackman visited Summertown Metals’ main headquarters Thursday, March 14, while on her 95 County tour and spoke with Matt Stoll and several Lewis County officials....

 

Mental Health Court Offers Alternative to Incarceration

There is an alternative to incarceration for your loved one within the Criminal Justice System in the 32nd Judicial District. If you have a loved one who has been arrested in Lewis, Hickman, or Perry County and is living with mental health...

 

"SR-166 4-Lane Project from Lewis County to Mt. Pleasant Not in TDOT's 10-Year Plan," Says Deputy Governor Eley

Lewis County Mayor Jonah Keltner regrettably informed Commissioners this past Monday night that he recently received a letter from Deputy Governor/State Commissioner of Transportation, Butch Eley, which stated the SR-166 four lane project from Lewis...

 

Hagerty, Vance Introduce Legislation to Ban Sanctuary Cities From Receiving Housing Grants

United States Senators Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a member of the Senate Banking Committee, and JD Vance (R-OH) introduced the No Community Development Block Grants for Sanctuary Cities Act, legislation to amend the Housing and Community Development Act...

 

Senator Joey Hensley, MD: Tennessee 28th District Capitol Hill Week in Review

Senate takes major steps to protect children from danger online This week, lawmakers prioritized legislation to protect children from harmful online content, as well as protect the religious freedom...

 
 By Dorothy Warf    News    March 21, 2024

Gordonsburg/Little Swan News: March 21, 2024

A couple of nights with early spring temperatures, nights in the thirties and days in the forties and low fifties. This could be dogwood and red bud winter as they are both blooming around the woods in the area. Maybe it will warm up in a few days...

 

City Receives $85,000 Grant

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter recently announced the 50 recipients receiving funding through the Infrastructure...

 

Leader of Drug Trafficking Organization Based in Lewis County Sentenced to 22 Years in Federal Prison

Michael Sowell, 39, of Hohenwald, was sentenced last week to 22 years in federal prison, followed by 5 years of supervised release, announced United States Attorney Henry C. Leventis. In May 2023,...

 

Buffalo River Blueway Praised by State Leaders

A group of leaders from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (ECD) visited Lewis County last month to tour some of the major attractions in our community. Among those in...

 
 By Dorothy Warf    News    March 14, 2024

Gordonsburg / Little Swan News

The weather has been very much like last week except we did not have thunderstorms but some rain and so much so that many of the ball teams have been having problems getting to practice. The woods and roadsides are really pretty with all the flowerin...

 

Two Vehicle Late Night Crash

Emergency personnel were dispatched Sunday about 8:30 p.m. to a two vehicle accident on Summertown Highway in the area east of the Natchez Trace Parkway. According to law enforcement officers on the...

 
 By Amanda Curtis    News    March 7, 2024

"I Have Not Been Fired" : New Information on Sickler Road Bridge

Due to an extreme lack of communication, or miscommunication, or straight up false communication, two entities attended the Commissioners Committee meeting Monday night, March 4th, to “set the recor...

 

Senator Blackburn to visit Lewis County

Senator Blackburn is set to visit Lewis County Friday, March 15, 2024 at 11:15am. Summertown Metals will be hosting this event at their main office at 3864 Summertown Highway, giving the Senator and...

 
 By Dorothy Warf    News    March 7, 2024

Gordonsburg/Little Swan News

High winds for several days and some thunderstorms and rain and this week will be the same if the weather predictions are correct. The temperatures have been really mild and even the nights have not been too cool. The trees and shrubs that bloom in t...

 

Senator Joey Hensley, MD's Tennessee 28th District Capitol Hill Week in Review: March 7, 2024

Senate advanced legislation to crack down on crime and hold criminals accountable This week, the Senate advanced several bills to increase penalties for criminals, specifically repeat offenders and...

 

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