Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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"A truly great experience, this I will never forget." Mike, US Army, Operation Iraqi / Enduring Freedom, From Kentucky "These events truly foster a healing atmosphere for wounded warriors who love the outdoors." Daniel, US Army, Operation Iraqi Freedom, From Louisiana "The guides were knowledgeable and informative. The hosts are incredible, I'll be keeping in touch." Adam, US Army, Operation Enduring Freedom, From Tennessee How do you know your efforts are successful when participating in progra...
On November 29th, Lewis County Elks Lodge sponsored a deer hunt for local veterans at DoubleCreek, right here in Hohenwald. Between hunters, guides, and volunteers, 13 people participated in the day's event. The great cooking crew from the Elks put together a hearty breakfast and lunch and all got to experience the beauty of DoubleCreek. Those participating were Pat Halfacre, Mike Hess, Josh Skelton, Robert Gunn, Wayne Brewer, Robb Morse, James Skelton, Marti Price, Edna Skelton, Cissy Riley,...
The last tournament of the year unfolded Saturday, November 15, 2025, on Pin Oak Lake in Natchez Trace State Park, and it brought out some of the most determined anglers in the region. Twenty-six boats launched at daylight, carrying 47 anglers ready to grind through a chilly fall bite. By weigh-in, they’d landed 194 fish totaling 151 pounds, and the biggest bass tipped the scales at 4.14 pounds, hauled in by Boat #13. But the day belonged to Colton and Kevin Hinson, who locked in the win with a stout 10.8-pound total. Representing Marshall a...
The 2025 Hoop Shoot contest was held on November 8th at the Intermediate School Gym on Park Avenue. Through the Hoop Shoot program, the Elks have been unleashing grit for more than 50 years-long before researchers and experts concluded that grit is so important for our children. Here are the results. Congratulations to all who participated. Boys, ages 10-11: 1st - Ezra Hinson 2nd - Cash Creasy 3rd -Charlie Hensley (also winner of drawing for Hoop Shoot Basketball) Girls, ages 10-11: 1st - Chloe...
Lewis County made the long trip to Huntingdon on Friday night and ran into a Mustangs team firing on all cylinders, falling 49 to 22 in the second round of the playoffs. The Panthers struck first with a 34-yard field goal from Henry Sharp late in the opening quarter, but Huntingdon answered with a surge that changed the pace of the game. The Mustangs scored 28 points in the second quarter alone, fueled by a steady ground attack that never slowed. By halftime, Lewis County trailed 28 to 10. Hunti...
Scouts from Cub Scout Pack 322 attended the Veterans Day parade on November 11th. The scouts in the 2nd grade also participated in the program, singing patriotic songs and reciting a poem titled "Remember Me," written by a local veteran, the late Ed Sharp....
The Tennessee Farmer of the Year program has been revamped. A team effort by the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture and Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation, the program will honor the state’s rich agricultural history across all three regions of Tennessee while recognizing the state’s top farmers. From 1990 through 2024, UT Extension was honored to support Tennessee farmers through a regional farmer-of-the-year competition. Beginning in 2026, the Tennessee Farmer of the Year program will be elevated and celebrated here at home. Ten...
As the Fall Sports season comes to an end, I would like to write about the accomplishments of our high school teams. Engaging in an extracurricular not only provides a greater sense of purpose but also supports strong moral compasses to participating students. Lewis County as a whole would like to acknowledge all of these teams’ hard work, dedication, and integrity they’ve represented for our school this season. Football: Region 5A Champions Soccer: Win against Hickman, Win against Waverly, Win in Cornersville Marching Band: 2nd Place Cla...
photos by Brenda Denton The postseason couldn't have started any better for the Lewis County Panthers. Under the Friday night lights at Bobby W. Sharp Stadium, the boys in black and gold turned in a show of dominance, hammering Houston County 37–0 to storm into Round Two of the playoffs. It was one of those nights that reminds you exactly why Panther football hits different in November. From the first whistle, Lewis County played with fire in its veins and focus in its eyes. The offense hit l...
The Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Awards will be presented to the top football players in nine classifications of the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. The top kicker in the state will be recognized with a Mr. Football Award, regardless of classification. Lewis County High School's RB/DB Drew Ray is a semi-finalist in Division 1, Class 2A. Ray had 1,291 yards rushing and 27 touchdowns on 164 carries entering the playoffs... Full story
By Ron Slay A cold, blustery wind swept through Bobby W. Sharpe Stadium, but it couldn't cool down the excitement as the Lewis County Junior Pro Panthers took on the McEwen Warriors under the Friday night lights. Fans bundled up against the chill while the Panther cheerleaders brought the noise and the energy, firing up the crowd and dazzling everyone with an electric halftime performance that had the bleachers rocking. It was everything small-town football should be, community pride, big...
Lewis County's Cam Spicer killed his first deer while hunting with his dad, Matt Spicer, on Saturday, October 25th. The proud father-son duo shared a special morning in the woods as Cam brought down a beautiful buck - a memory they'll never forget....
The Lewis County High School Marching Band closed their very successful competition season this past Saturday with an outstanding performance at the Tennessee State Division I Marching Band Championship. In all regular season contests the band was 16 – 0 against all bands in Class A. All sections of the band including Drum Major, Hornline, Percussion, and Colorguard, and the Overall Band (all sections scored together) earned high level scores and ratings this year. From September 13th to N...
The Panthers didn't just end the regular season, they slammed the door, locked it, and tossed the key into the Tennessee River. Lewis County rolled into Decatur County on October 30 and steamrolled Riverside 42–13, putting an exclamation mark on the final chapter of the regular season and sending a very loud message to anyone watching the playoff brackets take shape. Riverside struck first, sneaking in a score midway through the opening quarter, but that only poked the bear. Lewis County a...
Under the bright lights of Bobby Sharp Stadium, the Lewis County Panthers roared their way to a 27–16 victory over Mt. Pleasant on October 24, a win that not only electrified the home crowd but sealed their title as Region Champions. The night started with a spark, literally. After Mt. Pleasant opened the scoring with a 25-yard field goal, the Panthers' defense answered in ferocious fashion. Colby Cates broke through the line and recorded a safety, putting Lewis County on the board and s...
photos by Brenda Denton The Lewis County Panthers put up a hard fight under the Friday night lights at Jim Stowe Stadium in Lexington, but after four quarters of back-and-forth football, the Panthers took their first loss of the 2025 season with a 37–28 final against the Lexington Tigers. The night started with energy on both sidelines as Lexington struck first on a 6-yard touchdown run from Levi Wilkinson. But it didn't take long for the Panthers to answer back. With just over five minutes l...
by Billy Jackson After wrapping up the 2025 season last week with matches against Loretto and Summertown, the Lady Panthers were back on the road to start their fall break by competing in district tournaments at Hampshire. District Tournament Round One: Mt. Pleasant Coach Allison Jackson and her Lady Panthers had one of the best seasons of note since 2019, and that allowed them to enter the Class 1-A District 11 tournaments in 3rd place. To start things off Monday evening, they faced number 6...
After a week off for fall break, the Lewis County Panthers will resume its football season this Friday night by traveling to Lexington's Tiger Stadium and taking on an excellent Lexington Red Tiger team. Lexington, playing in the 4A division, is 5-2 on the season while the Panthers, playing in the 2A division, are undefeated at 7-0. Both teams are playing well on the year and both play a balanced offense of passing and rushing the football. Lexington is averaging on the season 27.1 points per...
The Lewis County Panthers lit up the scoreboard and crushed the Scotts Hill Lions 41-8 on Friday night, unleashing a complete team performance that left no doubt who owns the gridiron. Quarterback Kolt Skelton was on fire, launching two touchdown bombs in the first half: a 38-yard strike to Kobe Feichtinger and a 45-yard laser to Kade Carroll. Skelton's precision passing and cool command kept the Panthers marching all night. On the ground, Drew Ray bulldozed his way to two powerful 9-yard...
Week seven rolled in, marking the end of this year's regular season matches. With a huge target on their backs, the girls hit the road to finish things out with tough matches against Loretto and Summertown. On Tuesday the 30th, the Lady Panthers made the trip down south to Loretto to face off against the Lady Mustangs. This match was the deciding factor as to which team would be in second place going into the district tournaments next week, so both teams were wanting a win. Loretto was holding...
Following a successful inaugural season, Lewis County Panthers Girls Soccer players received awards on Thursday, October 2, 2025. Award receipts included Brooklynn Dixon-All District Defensive Player; Paisley Moon-All District Goalkeeper; and Sydney Dixon-All Tournament Team...
by Damien Clayton photos by Freedom Framed Photography The end of middle school football season saw the LCMS Football Team in two games, despite all the rain and storms that came through during the week. The first was Monday night at E.A. Cox as the JVs from the middle schools competed. LCMS led at Halftime 22-0 over EA Cox and as the final horn sounded, the Panthers of Lewis County headed home with the win 36-20. It was good game experience especially for the 6th and 7th graders that will be re...
The LCHS Band is enjoying much success in marching band contests this school year. This past weekend they competed in their third contest of the season, winning first place Class A Champion at the Columbia Marching Invitational Competition. At 'Bands at the Rock' in Rockvale TN on September 13th, LCHS band earned 1st place Percussion and 2nd place Band in Class AA. The band travelled to Clarksville the following Saturday on September 20th for the Eagle Invitational Marching Competition where...
