Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898

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  • Virginia man sentenced in death of Hohenwald man

    Burt Staggs, TN River Valley News|May 19, 2022

    Dennis Lee Seale entered a guilty plea to a reduced charge of second degree murder in the 2017 death of Brian Deavers. Seale was sentenced to 19 years on a court of second degree murder. Seale must serve 100% of that sentence. Seale was also sentenced to six years for aggravated burglary and an additional four years for vandalism, with each of those sentences running consecutive. Seale was given jail credits, he has been incarcerated since August 17. Other charges were nolled in the plea...

  • Judge to be Suspended

    Burt Staggs, Tennessee River Valley News|Sep 9, 2021

    Lewis County General Sessions Judge Mike Hinson tells me he is going to be suspended. The Judge tells me that he will be suspended for conduct in the court room. Hinson became emotional when discussing the upcoming suspension that is slated to begin in October. The suspension reportedly stems from an incident in a Lewis County court room. Hinson admits he made a comment to a couple going through a divorce that was taken out of context. According to court records the case involved an "order of...