Week of December 19, 2024
Courtesy of: GameChanger Media, Inc. The Lewis County Varsity Panthers fought hard against Wayne County Wildcats Tuesday, December 10th, but even with 35 rebounds eventually fell short, 65-69. Scoring for the Panthers were Dakota Hull leading with 19 points and 13 rebounds, Steele Moseley knocking down two shots and had 14 assists on 28 made baskets with 8 points, Drew Ray (18), Bo Banks (8), Maddox Tanner (5), Julian Jones (4), and Jaxon Fite (3). The boys suffered another heartbreaking defeat...
Our weather has been more like December has been in the past, the daytime temperatures have been in the upper fifties and low sixties for most of the last two weeks. I for one am glad that it is not below freezing as it was a few days ago. We have had some rain so that helps bring up the water supplies in creeks, wells, and ponds along with other areas or water. Those I know which are sick either at home, in nursing facilities or in the hospitals are: Kasey Baker, Colene Beasley, Linda Butler, Elizabeth Boggs, Deanne Darden-Carroll, Gertie...
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) recently presented a check for $20,000 to Lewis County from the Brownfield Redevelopment Area Grants (BRAG) program. Lewis County will use the funds to identify priority sites for redevelopment. The grant is one of 36 brownfield redevelopment grants across the state announced in July. BRAG grants are derived from the Rural Brownfield Redevelopment Investment Act, which protects the environment and creates economic opportunities,...
Running for the Oak Cliff Run Crew, Paul Nagy, originally of Hohenwald, completed his first Half Marathon Sunday, December 15th at the 2024 Dallas Marathon. "Completing this has been quite an emotional experience for me," said Nagy. "Anyone close to me knows how bad I struggled to even make it to that starting line. I pushed past months of training, self doubt, anxiety, and months of downtime due to injury. I even fell off my training a couple months before the race due to just life in general....
It's time for Lewis County Herald's favorite longstanding tradition of printing the Santa Letters from Elementary School children. Each year brings a smile to faces as we read the innermost wishes of a seven year old. For 2024, those wishes include Legos, Barbies, Roblox everything, fart blasters and whoopie cushions, bones for puppies, curtains for mom, gifts for siblings, and these little humans didn't leave out Ol' Saint Nick OR his reindeer! When you're ready for a good cackle, and/or a...
December 16, 1954 The main headline for the week was “Record Crowd is Expected For Parade.” Three Hohenwald men were arrested for the theft of seven turkeys, valued at $20 each. The birds were stolen from the Nelson turkey ranch three miles from town. The men were in jail under a $1,500 bond each. Bad weather was interfering the construction of the factory building on Forrest Avenue and the Piggly-Wiggly store on Park Avenue South. The following births were announced: Kenneth Ray, son of...
Postponed from last Saturday’s rain-out, this Saturday, December 21st at 5 P.M., Jungle Jeeps and Yuletide UTV’s will head out on the annual holiday lights Christmas tour. This year’s ride, as always, will end back at the parking lot where participants will be drawn to win tons of prizes! You still have time to enter. Don’t leave too soon, as the “JOY TO THE WORLD” fireworks display will be lighting up the sky beginning at 9...
Tonya Barber was recognized as Employee of the Year at The Rance, Tennessee. This award is presented for outstanding commitment to serving clients. Of the honor, Barber had this to say, "To everyone that selected me for this thank you so very much! This career that I do on a daily basis is the most rewarding thing that I could possible do. I work with a team that has the same standards as me. That being said, in my eyes we are all employees of the year. I cannot tell you how much gratitude that...
Writing letters to Santa Claus is a tradition that endures, even as the world around us changes. These heartfelt messages capture the hopes and dreams of children across generations, offering a glimpse into their unwavering optimism despite shifting times. As you journey through these letters from the past, may the Christmas spirit warm your heart, rekindle cherished memories of your own childhood holidays, and fill you with joy and festive cheer. December 18, 1924 The Lewis County Fair...
Jo Knows where to find the glow. Here is a list of addresses featuring stunning Christmas light displays and decorated homes. Load up the car with family, friends, and even the pups, turn on some festive tunes, and create memories to treasure this holiday season. • 520 Beverly Avenue • 929 Kimmins Street • 1601 Buffalo Road • 1907 Buffalo Road • 104 Bowen Road • 659 W. Main Street • 307 Hinson Street • 815 Smith Street • 556 Forrest Avenue • 307 South Park Street • 411 Honeysuckle Lane • 681 Switzerland Road • 2813...
Well it is a very windy morning here in our little valley. It is not real cold yet but the wind makes it feel colder. The cats were here early to eat their breakfast and they did not like these winds, so they ate and left for their safe places. I think they know when bad weather is on the way. The weather lately has been up and down, one minute it is cold and cloudy and the next it is warmer and sunny. It is like it does not know what it wants to do, but we all know that Winter will be here in just a few days. Our house is decorated inside...
Some years, families are blessed to initiate festive new Christmas traditions. Other years, the new tradition is a solemn acquiescence to “the new normal.” The Tyrees fall into the latter category this year. That’s because my mother passed away exactly two months before Christmas, having shared her wit and wisdom with the world for 97-and-a-half years. (Nonagenarians and little kids get to count the half.) Although Mom took a perverse pride in finding kindred spirits who didn’t quite...
Travis L. Moore, age 81, of Summertown, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at his residence. He was a native of Summertown, served as a Lawrence County Commissioner, retired from Lawrence County Highway Department, and a former volunteer at the Summertown Fire Department.He enjoyed riding horses and farming. Travis was a member of Summertown Baptist Church, a trustee at Brace Cemetery, and a graduate of Summertown High School; Class of 1961. He was preceded in death by his parents,...
Jerry Wayne Ogg, age 82 years, a resident of Columbia, and a former resident of Hohenwald, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2024, at his residence surrounded by family members. Jerry was the son of the late Burford and Vesta Ogg. He was married to his wife, Jean, for almost 33 years. He attended Lewis County Schools. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served approximately eight years until a back injury left him unable to serve. He also worked for the U.S. Postal Services and drove a truck...
Elizabeth Ann Zaunbrecher, lovingly known as "Beth," ascended to her Heavenly home on December 7, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on January 30, 1982, in Cass City, Michigan, Beth was the cherished daughter of Robert and Debra Stevens Brinkman. Beth graduated from Central Michigan University with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, a milestone that marked the beginning of her professional journey. With her entrepreneurial spirit, she successfully built a career in social...
Juanita O. Rhinehart, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2024, in Hohenwald, at the age of 84. Born on March 7, 1940, in the heart of Kentucky, Juanita's life was full of love, art, and the joy of family. The daughter of the late Wiley and Onzeline Harold, Juanita inherited a warm spirit and a knack for turning the ordinary into something beautiful. She shared a life full of love and devotion with her husband, Ivan Rhinehart, with whom she explored the depths of companionship and the wonders...
The following is the Lewis County Sheriff Department report for December 9th-December 15th, 2024. This is a record of police action and is not intended to imply innocence or guilt of charges placed. Matthew Colton Dale Carroll, was charged with violation of probation on December 11, 2024. Tara Rhae Carroll was charged with domestic assault on December 12, 2024. Jason Adam Rodgers, was charged with violation of probation, criminal impersonation, driving on revoked/suspened, simple possession/casual exchange, methamphetamine-manufacture,deliver...
WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms, and conditions of a Deed of Trust Note dated March 1, 2022, and the Deed of Trust of even date securing the same, recorded March 9, 2022, in Book No. 243, at Page 800, in Office of the Register of Deeds for Lewis County, Tennessee, executed by Michael Wayne Lopp and Kera Nicole Lopp, conveying certain property therein described to William H Hilton III as Trustee for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for loanDepot.com, LLC, its...
WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Note dated AUGUST 13, 2021, and the Deed of Trust of even date, securing said Note recorded AUGUST 13, 2021, as Document #57345 in the Register’s office for LEWIS County, Tennessee, executed by KYLIE PAIGE BARBER, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, conveying the certain property described therein to ASSURE TITLE & ESCROW, LLC, Trustee, for the benefit of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”), AS BENEFICIARY, AS NOMINEE FOR SUCCESS MORTGAGE...
Trace Valley Properties, a Tennessee General Partnership, Plaintiffs vs. Prime Land, LLC, a Florida Limited Liability Company Timber, LLC, Tennessee Scenic Land, LLC and the heirs and assigns of Henry Erminger, Defendant Civil Action No. 2024-CV-103 Notice to: Prime Land, LLC, a Florida Limited Liability Company Timber, LLC Tennessee Scenic Land, LLC Heirs and Assigns of Henry Erminger Notice is hereby given to the above named defendants that a Complaint For Claim of Abandoned Mineral Interest was filed on October 30, 2024, in the Chancery...
PILOT CLUB The Pilot Club of Hohenwald meets monthly on the third Thursday at the housing authority located at 107 Allison Avenue. Meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) The VFW meets monthly on the second Tuesday of the month at 5:00 p.m. at the War Memorial Building, 29 Smith Avenue, in the Veterans Service Office. NEWCOMERS GROUP OF NA The Newcomers Group of NA meets seven days a week, Wednesday is a 12 noon meeting and the other six days of the week start at 7 p.m. at 200 South Court Street, basement of First United...
