Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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By Amanda Spears, Reporter Kid Edition! This young lady is so full of spunk. She greeted me at the door and was so excited for our interview. She introduced me to everyone. Hope you all enjoy getting to know a little about Miss Gracie! Q:) What is your full name? A:) Gracie Ann Hicks. Q:) What are some of your favorite hobbies? A:) I like to play my tablet, play on my phone, play my Nintendo Switch and listen to music. Q:) Who is your personal hero? A:) My plushies, Nannie, my Dad, my Mom, my...
by Amanda Spears, Reporter When I reached out to Ashley, to let her know she was nominated for person of the week, she was so excited. A special quote from Miss Ashley is "always wake up with a purpose." Just having good ole hometown conversation with her made my day! Q.) Where did you grow up? A.) Right here in good ole Hohenwald, Tennessee. Q.) What is one of your fondest childhood memories? A.) Playing outside, playing in the creek catching crawlfish and huling hay. Q.) What did you want to...
by Amanda Spears, Reporter On November, 10 at 1:00 p.m., I went to see firsthand what a wonderful outreach the Hope for the Hungry Food Distribution is for our community. To see all the families being given this food to ensure they have a good meal is so selfless. I spoke to Kevin Baker who is in charge of this twice a month. You don't even have to get out of your car, just pull up and they will load it up for you, said Baker. I asked Kevin if they have a lot of people who come. "We have so...
KIDS OF THE WEEK Well this week my Kid of the week is actually the 10 high school football seniors! Most of these young men I have known all their lives. I thought this would be something new and to shine a little spotlight on these kids! So I have 20 questions. I asked them two each, with one senior being out, so a couple of them got three questions. Y'all enjoy!! Player: Lane Barnes #21 Q.) Are you a team player? A.) Yes, you can't go out there and play by yourself. You need everyone to work...
Tonya Long Woodward, 46 When I reached out to Tonya to let her know she had been chosen for the Person Of The Week, she said this is so kind. And I thought to myself, she is the most selfless person I know. She does so much for our community and I know it doesn't go unnoticed. But I feel sometimes we need to be reminded of what all she does do. She is an amazing woman. I know without her and Operation Hope's after school program when my children were growing up, I would have never made it. This...
by Amanda Spears, Reporter A death occurred Saturday November, 5 2022 at the Lewis County Jail, just shy of seven months after a previous incident where an inmate was transported to the hospital where he passed away. Capt. Todd Laster, Public Information Officer with the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office, stated no information was able to be given at this time and the matter is under TBI investigation....
Kid Edition! Jesse Hensley, 10 When I arrived to interview this young man, he was so polite and very well mannered. His Mom and Dad told me he has gotten the presidential award every year since he started school. Q.) What is your full name? A.) Jesse Lane Hensley. Q.) What is your favorite game to play? A.) Minecraft. Q.) Who is your personal hero? A.) My dog Resse's because she is smart, brave and not afraid of anything. She is my protector. Q.) Where do you go to school and what is your...
Christine Brown, 71 Miss Christine was shocked when I called her to let her know she had been selected as Person of the Week and I am almost sure she knew who nominated her. Q.) Where did you grow up? A.) Reno, Nevada, but Tennessee is home. I've been here over 22 years. Q.) What is one of your fondest childhood memories? A.) My dad holding me up in a tree when I was little, that's one I will always remember. Q.) What did you want to be as a kid? What did you actually become? A.) I wanted to be...
Amy Jett, 31 Q.) Where did you grow up? A.) Here in good ole H-Town. Q.)What is one of your fondest childhood memories? A.) Some of my favorite memories are from cheerleading when I was in high school. Q.) What did you want to be as a kid? What did you actually become? A.) I wanted to be a special education teacher, but as you know I am the owner/stylist of Main Street Beauty. Q.) Who was/is your biggest role model? A.) That would be my grandmother Betty Jones. She is the best women I have. Q.)...
Kid edition! Zoie Hallman, 9 Q.) What is your full name? A.) Zoie Leighan Hallman. Q.) What is your favorite game to play? A.) I love to play hide and seek. Q.) Who is your personal hero? A.) My sweet Momma Ashley Hallman. Q.) Where do you go to school and what is your favorite subject? A.) I go to Lewis County Intermediate School. My favorite subject is science. Q.) What do you want to be when you grow up? A.) I want to be a teacher just like my Momma. Q.) What is your least favorite chore?...
By, Amanda Spears Staff Reporter Halloween falls on a Monday this year, but your family fun can start as early as Saturday morning 10 a.m. with Lewis County Public Library and Archives will be hosting a 'Not So Spooky' Halloween storytime on Saturday, October 29 at 10 a.m. This 45-minute program will include stories, games, crafts, and other activities. Although this event is geared towards kindergarten-aged children, all ages are welcome. Costumes encouraged, but not necessary. To find out...
Randall Christy, 42 By Amanda Spears Staff Reporter When I reached out to Randall Christy to tell him he was chosen for person of the week, his words were, "What in the world and well ok, I will be home on lunch at 11 a.m. if you want to come then. Well I have not been in the paper in a long time and it was not good then." Q.) Where did you grow up? A.) Good ole Hohenwald, Tennessee. Q.) What is one of your fondest childhood memories? A.) I don't have just one but I loved playing football,...
By Amanda Spears Reporter Tim (Stik) Cotham: When you used to hear that name years and years ago, it was for a different reason, Now look at the life he's living - such an accomplishment. Just goes to show you where hard work and dedication will get you. He is such a pillar of the community, such a hard worker and will lend a helping hand to anyone in need. He has been a big part of lots of different things behind the scenes here in Hohenwald. If you have not been to one of the Recovery through...
