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

Citizens filled the courtroom on Monday night to await the County Commission’s vote on whether or not county employees would be given bonus pay with American Rescue Plan Act funds. Commissioners Robert Brewer, Ronnie Brewer and Kyle Bobo were absent for the meeting.

Lewis Countian Kermit Harris addressed the commissioners during the allotted time for public input, concerning the bonus pay.

After thanking the County Mayor and Commissioners for the work they do, Harris said, “I may have been ill informed and please correct me if I have... I understand you have decided to include yoursel...