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  • Humphreys Hives Makes a Buzz

    Amanda Spears|Jun 22, 2023

    On Thursday, I reached out to Treston Humphreys of Humphrey’s Hives, about the bees in the wall live video that was viewed on Facebook by nearly 1,000 people. On June 6, 2023, Mr. Humphreys of Humphrey’s Hives got a call that an older house was about to be put up for auction, and it was believed to have a bee hive in the wall. Mr. Humphreys gathered his troops and on June 15, 2023, Humphreys went live on facebook doing the extraction of the said hive. Not only did this house have a honey bee...

  • Hohenwald Meetings

    Amanda Spears|Jun 22, 2023

    RTC-RECOVERY THROUGH CHRIST RTC meets every Sunday at 6 p.m at the Blondy Church Office Building at 529 Swan Ave. SENIOR FITNESS CLASSES Senior Health and Fitness classes with Ann Mobley are scheduled to be held every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m at the Lewis County Senior Center. For more information, call 796-5558 NEWCOMERS GROUP OF NA The Newcomers Group of NA meets Tuesday,Thursday, Saturday and Sunday at 7p.m at 200 South Court Street, basement of First United Methodist Church. These are open...

  • Hohenwald Happenings

    Amanda Spears|Jun 22, 2023

    The Coach’s Corner Farmers Market Is at the Hohenwald Memorial Park Every Thursday 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. Amateur Raido Field Day June 24-25 2023 1 p.m. Hohenwald Memorial Park at the Ag Pavilion This event will run non-stop for 24 hours. Lomax VBS June 25-28 6 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. For all ages 320 Darbytown Road For more information text 636-639-0153 GOSPEL MEETING Kimmins Church of Christ Sunday, June 25-27, 2023 Sunday Morning Class 9:00 a.m. Worship Services at 10:00 a.m. Afternoon Service 1:00 p.m. M...

  • Couple of the Month

    Amanda Spears|Jun 15, 2023

    I have known this couple for as long as I can remember. They are two of the sweetest people that I know. They are truly an inspiration. Thank you both for letting our readers get to know a little bit about you both. Q.) How long did you date before you got married? A.) We dated for a year and a half. Q.) When is your wedding anniversary? A.) July 17. Q.) What do you remember about your first date? A.) We stopped by her church and played the piano and sang. Q.)Wife: What is your idea of the...

  • Hohenwald Happenings

    Amanda Spears|Jun 15, 2023

    Vacation Bible School New Hope Baptist Church June 12-16, 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. kindergarten - Adult Games and food 1247 Waynesboro Highway Lomax Church Of Christ 2023 Summer Series Speaker Dr. Kirk Brothers Sunday Evening, June, 18 6 p.m. , 320 Darbytown Road Gospel Meeting Little Swan Church of Christ June 18 - 20, With Mark McDonald, Everyone is invited 1247 Waynesboro Highway Slippery Church of Christ Church Christ Friends and Family Day Speaker: John Eglinton Sunday, June 18, 2023 Sunday...

  • MEETINGS

    Amanda Spears|Jun 15, 2023

    The Historical Society Is open to all who are interested in our county’s history. Meetings are the first Monday of each month the the Senior Center. RTC-RECOVERY THROUGH CHRIST RTC meets every Sunday at 6 p.m at the Blondy Church Office Building at 529 Swan Ave. SENIOR FITNESS CLASSES Senior Health and Fitness classes with Ann Mobley are scheduled to be held every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m at the Lewis County Senior Center. For more information, call 796-5558 NEWCOMERS GROUP OF NA The Newcomers G...

  • Leighton Carroll, 25

    Amanda Spears|Jun 15, 2023

    This interview is a little special to me because I had the opportunity to care for this precious young lady after her car accident when I was working at the nursing home here in Hohenwald. She is such an inspiration, and a very strong young lady. The love and support of her family and friends brought her through one of the toughest phases in her life. I was so thankful to be a small part of that, seeing her smile when I would walk in her room was one of the reasons I enjoyed my job when I was wo...

  • Makenzi Holt Parrott, 30

    Amanda Spears|May 25, 2023

    Q.) Can you tell me a little bit about yourself? A.) I work at Assure Title and Escrow. I have an eight year old son named Cash. I am very involved in the recovery community here in Hohenwald, and I love spending time with my family and friends. Q.) Where did you grow up? A.) Right here in Hohenwald, TN. Q.) What is one of your fondest childhood memories? A.) Picking muscadines with my Papaw Holt and swimming with all my cousins at my aunt Shirley and Grandma’s. Q.) What did you want to be as a...

  • Couple of the Month

    Amanda Spears|May 18, 2023

    Husband: Bradley Einglett, 42 Wife: Cassady Einglett, 39 Q.) How old was you when you started dating? A.) Bradley: I was about to turn 30. Cassady: I was 26. Q.) How long did you date before you got married? A.) We dated about two years before we got married. Q.) When was your wedding date? A.) December 3, 2012 Q.) Husband: What do you remember about your first date? A.) I remember getting food poisoning after going on our first lunch date. I was sick for about five days, had to get fluids at...

  • Lewis County Person of The Week Jerrid Cowley, 37

    Amanda Spears|Apr 27, 2023

    This interview was so very special to me, because I have been friends with this man for a long, long time. And because I have been there and seen both sides of him. I’ve seen him from the deepest darkest struggles of active addiction to the man he is today. And I can truly say he should be an inspiration to anyone that is battling any type of addiction, They really do recover! I feel there is a need to showcase the men and women who have worked so hard to overcome the deep, dark depression of a...

  • Person of the Week

    Amanda Spears|Apr 13, 2023

    Staff Reporter by Amanda Spears This one was a special one for me, not only because I have known Lea Ann all my life. She is truly one of the best people you will ever come to know. I was sad to hear she is retiring, because I was hopeful she would get my grandchildren in school. I sure hope she enjoys her retirement. I hope you all enjoy getting to know this wonderful lady. Q.) Can you tell me a little about yourself? A.) I have been teaching first grade for thirty years. I plan on retiring in...

  • Person of the Week

    Amanda Spears|Apr 6, 2023

    by Amanda Spears, Staff Reporter This interview was such an amazing one, this young lady is absolutely amazing. Q.) Can you tell me a little about yourself? A.) My name is Maria. I have been in Hohenwald 25 years. When we moved from North Carolina, I was so nervous and scared because I didn't have any family or friends here. My husband told me if we don't like it we could move back. But let me tell you, I fell in love with Hohenwald and all the wonderful people that have become family to me. Sad...

  • Person of the Week

    Amanda Spears|Mar 23, 2023

    Q.) Can you tell me a little about yourself? A.) I am a mother of eight children. We had five girls and three boys. I have worked hard all my life. I love to help and do for others when I am able. Gardening is one of my favorite things to do. Q.) Where did you grow up? A.) Right here in Hohenwald on Spurgeon Drive. Q.) What is one of your fondest childhood memories? A.) Me and my best girlfriend, Helen Dickey, would go to the old Grover's wire house and run all through there playing and having...

  • Person of the Week

    Amanda Spears|Mar 9, 2023

    Era Bates, 100 by Amanda Spears, Staff Reporter This was one of my favorite interviews. Just imagine for a moment the things this lady has seen in her lifetime. She was born on March 2 ,1923. She had all kinds of stories to tell me. I hope you all enjoy getting to know a little bit about this young lady. Q.) Can you tell me a little about yourself? A.) Well I was born March 2, 1923. I was married in 1943 and had my firstborn in 1945. My second child was stillborn. We then had our third in 1961,...

  • Person of the Week

    Amanda Spears|Feb 23, 2023

    Don Barber, 62 Q.) Can you tell me a little about yourself? A.) I am long time business owner in Lewis County. I have made most of my living right here in Hohenwald. I'm a father of three amazing children. Q.) Where did you grow up? A.) Right here in Hohenwald. Q.) What is one of your fondest childhood memories? A.) Getting to go to the county fair as a child. That's why I love to be such a big part of the fair now. And riding motorcycles my whole life. Q.) What did you want to be as a kid?...

  • Couple of the Month

    Amanda Spears|Feb 9, 2023

    by Amanda Spears, Staff Reporter Bill Sharp ,74, Kathy Sharp, 71 Q.) How old were you when you started dating? A.) Bill: I was 19 years old. Kathy: I was 16 years old. Q.) How long did you date before you got married? A.) We dated pretty close to a year, if not a year. Q.) When is your wedding anniversary? A.) We were married on April 20, 1968. Q.) Bill, what do you remember about your first date? A.) I just remember being so glad she said she would go out with me. I honestly didn't think she...

  • Person of the Week

    Amanda Spears|Feb 2, 2023

    by Amanda Spears, Staff Reporter When I got the call for this one, I was super excited. She has an amazing story and she is such an amazing person all around. I was so happy to do this interview. I hope you all enjoy getting to know a little about her. Q.) Can you tell me a little about yourself? A.) I'm a nurse, I work in recovery. Outside of work I'm involved in the recovery community here in Hohenwald. I myself went through a very dark time in my life where I didn't have the courage to step...

  • Person of the Week

    Amanda Spears|Jan 26, 2023

    by Amanda Spears, Reporter Q.) Can you tell me a little about yourself? A.) I was born in Heidelberg, Germany in 1971. My parents are Kenneth and Jane Runions. I graduated from Lewis County High School in 1990. I married the love of my life, Rodney Hinson, on June 8, 1991. I am blessed with two wonderful children, Zach and Jarrod. I have one grandchild, Brenton, and two bonus daughters, Kali Staggs and Hannah Hensley. I love family time and the Lord. Q.) Where did you grow up? A.) My dad was in...

  • Person of the Week

    Amanda Spears|Jan 19, 2023

    by Amanda Spears, Reporter Tony (Pineapple) Barber, 56 Q.) Can you tell me a little about yourself? A.) I was a young kid whose parents were out to sea. It was go to foster care or come live with my grandparents in Hohenwald, Oscar and Carolyn Barber. I stayed there till I married at 21. The absolute best raising I could have ever gotten. Q.) Where did you grow up? A.) I was born in Nevada but I have been in Hohenwald since I was 8 years old. Q.) What is one of your fondest childhood memories?...

  • Person of the Week

    Amanda Spears|Jan 12, 2023

    Jackie Lawson, 65 by Amanda Spears, Reporter I got a call on December 29, 2022 nominating Jackie Lawson for her heroic role that morning before daylight! When I called Jackie to set up a meeting time, she said I'm no hero, I did what I think anyone whould do. She went on to say she is humbled to say the least. Hope you all enjoy getting to know her! Q.) Can you tell me why you feel you were nominated for person of the week? A.) Because someone thought I was deserving because I woke the Cramer fa...

  • Couple of the Month

    Amanda Spears|Jan 12, 2023

    by Amanda Spears, Reporter Q.) How old were you when you started dating? A.) Delana was 16, Chris was 17. Q.) How long did you date before you got married? A.) Delana: We dated 16 months, Chris graduated in May 1989. He then enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and we got married in June. Q.) When is your wedding anniversary? A.) June 8, 1990 Q.) What do you remember about your first date? A.) Chris: I can tell you that my mouth was wired shut because I had a car wreck, so Delana ordered everything....

  • Person of the Week

    Amanda Spears|Dec 29, 2022

    by Amanda Spears, Reporter For me, this week's person of the week was a treat, because she is one of the best women I know. When I reached out to her to tell her she was chosen for person of the week, she was speechless. Hope you all enjoy getting to know a little bit about her! Q.) Can you tell me a little about yourself? A.) I have two sons, Jarrett and Justin. I have a tax preparation business. I have a full time job, where I work from home for a company out of California. I also try to do a...

  • Person of the Week

    Amanda Spears|Dec 22, 2022

    by Amanda Spears, Reporter We chose Josie because she has worked so hard on all the windows for Christmas in Hohenwald the last couple of years. She is such a hard worker and is amazing at what she does. We hope you enjoy reading a little bit about her this week. Merry Christmas!! Q.) Where did you grow up? A.) Hartselle, Alabama, but I moved to Hohenwald in 2014. Q.) What are your fondest childhood memories? A.) I would have to say making up dances, making home movies with my sisters. Q.) What...

  • Person of the Week

    Amanda Spears|Dec 15, 2022

    Katrina Anthony, 48 by Amanda Spears, Reporter If you know Katrina Anthony, then you know I've had her tore up over being selected. I so enjoyed my interview with her. She is such a pleasure to be around. If you want to feel good about yourself, she is the one for the job. Q:) Can you tell me a little about yourself? A:) Well I was raised right here on Garrison Road all my life. I am a big family person. The Lord, Jay, kids, grandkids and my Momma are my life. I cook for my kids...

  • Person of the Week

    Amanda Spears|Dec 8, 2022

    By Amanda Spears Reporter Mason Sharp, 31 When I reached out to Mason to let him nnow he was chosen for person of the week, his response was, "No kidding - wow my name hasn't been in the paper since I quit making really bad decisions. This is great." Q:) Where did you grow up? A:) Right here in Hohenwald, Tennessee. Q:) What is one of your fondest childhood memories? A:) Eating out at grandma Sharp's house. Q:) What did you want to be as a kid? What did you actually become? A:) I wanted to be a...

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