Early voting began on Wednesday, February 15, 2012, giving registered voters the opportunity to cast ballots for the March 6 Presidential Preference Primary and the Lewis County Republican Primary. This is the first statewide election in which voters are required to show photo identification prior to casting their ballots.
Also on the March 6 ballot will be the election of a Circuit Court Judge in the 21st Judicial District which includes Lewis, Perry, Hickman and Williamson Counties. Candidates running for the election are Michael W. Binkley, Judy A. Oxford, and Derek Keith Smith.
Lewis County Administrator of Elections Connie Ferguson is encouraging voters to take advantage of early voting if they wish.
“Early voting offers a convenient way for voters to cast their ballots without worrying about making it to
Local businessman, Douglas Curtis, has been indicted by a grand jury and charged with five counts of child rape and one count of aggravated sexual battery.
Curtis’s bond was set at $175,000. He is released
the Mormon Massacre
during Book
Signing at Library
Donald R. Curtis, author of “And Should We Die: the Cane Creek Mormon Massacre,” will
The Hohenwald City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at the City Hall Council room with all council members present. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Johnny Clayton at 5:00 p.m. The invocation was given by
opportunity
for Lewis County
City of Hohenwald Mayor Johnny Clayton, Lewis County Mayor Van Ward, Economic Development Coordinator Shelia Carroll, and Hohenwald/Lewis County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Janet Johnson
for Beef Producers
All beef cattle producers and other interested individuals are invited to attend the annual Cow College to be held February 23 and March 1, 2012 at the Lewis County Memorial Park Community Building Registration
By Glenda Atkinson,
Staff Writer, Photographer
Hohenwald/Lewis County Chamber of Commerce Festival Committee purchased 32 banners for the fall season in the summer of 2010. City of
Company chosen for Tennessee
Business Spotlight
From mom-and-pop stores on Main Street to global conglomerates, Tennessee businesses are the lifeblood of our local economy. To pay tribute to them and
By Kim Atkinson,
Contributing Writer, Photographer
Lewis County High School Lady Panthers and Panthers were hosts to Summit High School Tuesday, February 7, 2012. This being the
By Crystal Nash,
Library Director
Are you a library user with a story to warm the heart about your library? Has the library made a difference in your life? If so,
Design of The Hull Hawk
By James Dale Hull,
Written January, 2012
In July of 1984, I headed west
Story and Pictures: Graham Kilsby
A very rare collection of records dating back to the early 1930's is the proud possession of John Lusk, better known for his wonderful friendly service and
Picture and story by Graham Kilsby
In every community, in every state, there are homeless animals. In the U.S. as a whole, there are an estimated 6-8 million homeless animals entering