Lewis County Herald - Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898

Joint Working Group on Federal Education Funding Last week, the Tennessee State Senate and speakers announced the creation of a new Joint Working Group on Federal Education Funding and I was...

It was the Constitution that made the War of Independence a Revolution Celebrating Constitution Day Our nation celebrated a very important birthday on September 17. On this date 231 years ago, 39...

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, work and to raise a family. I will go over...

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, work and to raise a family. I will go over some...

The 113th General Assembly has concluded Governor Lee’s extraordinary session on public safety and accomplished the business he called on the General Assembly to address. In the special session, t...

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, work and to raise a family. I will go over...

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, work and to raise a family. I will go over some...

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, work and to raise a family. I will go over...

7 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,...

7 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,...

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, work and to raise a family. I will go over the...

7 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,...

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, work and to raise a family. Enhancing the...

5th 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, work and to raise a...

The 113th General Assembly has taken measures for Tennessee to be a better place to live, work and to raise a family. State lawmakers work to help storm victims – Severe storms ripped across T...

One week after the deadly attack on the Covenant School in Nashville, Republican lawmakers and Governor Bill Lee announced additional actions to strengthen safety at public and private schools across...

Senate suspends business in recognition of Covenant School attack, commits to focus on school safety Like all Tennesseans, the Senate is mourning the horrific and senseless attack on Covenant School,...

Legislation advances to strengthen 2nd Amendment protections Judiciary Committee advances legislation to expand permit less carry law The Senate Judiciary Committee voted to strengthen 2nd Amendment...

Senate focuses on improving outcomes for Tennessee children Updating Tennessee’s 2021 Literacy Success Act to strengthen student outcomes The Education Committee this week passed a bill that would u...

Major tax cuts proposed for Tennessee businesses and families The Tennessee Works Tax Reform Act of 2023 is advancing in the Senate and cleared the Senate Revenue Subcommittee with a positive...

Senate Transportation Committee passes legislation to address traffic congestion across the state Legislation to modernize Tennessee’s infrastructure and address traffic congestion, prolonged p...

Legislation advances to crack down on TikTok use at Tennessee College Campuses The Senate Education Committee unanimously approved legislation to prohibit the Chinese-owned social media platforms...

Conserving Tennessee’s natural resources The Senate is in full swing. Lawmakers are passing legislation on the Senate floor and advancing many bills through committees to ensure Tennessee remains a g...

Gov. Lee announces 2023 priorities in State of the State Address This week was highlighted by Governor Bill Lee delivering his fifth State of the State Address on Monday evening in a joint session of...