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  • Rambling...

    Glenda Atkinson|Aug 6, 2020

    Birthdays Jack A. Durham, August 6 Elizabeth Adkins, August 6 Tiffany Ann Butler, August 6 Christopher Anthony, August 6 Staci Lyn Lubeck, August 6 Jane Browning, August 7 Chantell Lomax, August 7 Tristan Jase Stephens, August 7 Danny Weigel, August 7 Darren Breaud, August 7 Angela Hinson, August 8 Amy Kirsten Lubeck, August 8 Joyce Page, August 8 Karen Jackson, August 8 Amy Duncan, August 8 Vessie Howell, August 8 Andrea Doyle Hall, August 8 Louise W. Bennett, August 8 Brad Page, August 8 Endia Cates, August 8 Cody Newbold, August 8 Lois K....

  • Lewis County loses first to COVID-19 virus

    Glenda Atkinson, Staff Reporter|Jul 30, 2020

    Lewis County suffered the loss of one of its own to COVID-19, when SFC Ret. Floyd C. Tubbs Sr., a veteran of the Tennessee Army National Guard for more than 25 years, took his final tour of duty on Thursday, July 23, 2020. SFC Ret. Tubbs entered the United States Army in 1966. He and his wife, Alice, could always be seen cooking for the Hohenwald National Guard Unit's food booth at the South Central Area Fair from the years of 1984 until 1994. He was a lifetime member of the Tennessee National...

  • Early voting ends Saturday

    Glenda Atkinson, Staff Reporter|Jul 30, 2020

    Lewis Countians planning to vote early in the State and Federal Primary and County General Election only have until noon Saturday, August 1. Election Day is Thursday, August 6. "We have already seen many Tennesseans take advantage of our state's generous early voting period," said Secretary of State Tre Hargett. Lewis County Administrator of Elections Rusty Isbell stated as of noon Tuesday, July 28, 1009 voters had taken advantage of the early voting period. In 2016, the total voters in both...

  • Census numbers vital to the community

    Glenda Atkinson, Staff Reporter|Jul 30, 2020

    The U.S. Census Bureau announced that it will begin emailing households in low-responding areas to encourage them to respond to the 2020 Census. Millions of emails will be sent this week and then grow in numbers and continue into September. These emails supplement a final campaign reminding people to respond to the 2020 Census on their own, as census takers begin asking households to respond to the census. The messages alert households in low-response areas that time is running out and their response to the 2020 Census is important for their...

  • Rambling...

    Glenda Atkinson, Staff Reporter|Jul 30, 2020

    Birthdays Donna Hensley, July 30 Kasey Harlow, July 30 Beda King, July 30 Ricky Brown Sr., July 30 Alex Gray, July 30 Barbara A. Hensley, July 30 Kim Davis, July 30 Kayla Thompson, July 30 Debbie Stacy, July 31 Randall Stewart, July 31 Candace Barber, July 31 Shannon Roberds, July 31 Shane Goden, July 31 Erin Robison, July 31 Byrne Dunn, August 1 Tim McKennon, August 1 Larry George Davis, August 1 John Ellis, August 1 Nickey Tenison, August 1 Linda Hinson, August 1 Terry Carroll, August 1 Lori Walker, August 1 Darryl Wherry, August 1 Brian Keit...

  • Tennesseans encouraged to vote early beginning July 17

    Glenda Atkinson, Staff Reporter|Jul 16, 2020

    By Glenda Atkinson, Staff Reporter Early voting for the Tennessee State and Federal Primary and County General Election begins Friday, July 17, and runs Monday to Saturday until Saturday, August 1. Election Day is Thursday, August 6. Lewis County Election Commission office will be open for early voting from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. until noon on Saturdays through August 1. "The safety of voters and poll officials are our top priority," said Secretary of State Tre...

  • Rambling...

    Glenda Atkinson, Staff Reporter|Jul 16, 2020

    Birthdays Debbie Bates, July 16 Pam Cotham, July 16 Grant Thompson, July 16 Carol Bradley, July 16 Lonnie Matthews, July 17 Brenda Wix, July 17 David McPherson, July 17 Mike Mathis, July 17 Tim Street, July 17 David Wayne Mathis Jr., July 17 J.R. Smith, July 17 Rebecca Skelton, July 17 Brenda Faulkner, July 17 Kay Murphy, July 18 Sudie Garland, July 18 Jennie Garrison, July 18 Christine Richardson, July 18 Jimmy Reeves, July 18 David Hawks, July 18 Elizabeth Parsons, July 18 Cissy Keating, July 18 Chelsea Johns, July 18 Tiffany Ray, July 18...

  • Rambling...

    Glenda Atkinson|Jul 9, 2020

    Birthdays Larry Johnson, July 9 Walter Nash Sr., July 9 Tiffany Thompson, July 9 Shannon Kephart, July 9 Bill Mercer, July 10 Freda Talley, July 10 Ronda Brown, July 10 Tim Whitwell, July 10 Mike Whitwell, July 10 Lola Culberson, July 10 Geri Rush, July 10 David McCann, July 10 W.C. Flippo, July 10 Grant Stubblefield, July 10 Libby Belew, July 11 Lori Palmer, July 11 Tony Barber, July 11 Georgie Brown, July 11 Ginger Archer, July 11 Joe Pollock, July 11 Josh Roberson, July 11 Shirley Harper, July 11 Heath Curfman, July 11 Katie Lauren Hawks,...

  • Rambling...

    Glenda Atkinson, Staff Reporter|Jul 2, 2020

    Birthdays Sue Amacher, July 2 Tommy Lee Tidwell, July 2 Dwight Dee Hinson, July 2 Chris Gallagher, July 2 Shannon Graves, July 2 Robert Stratton, July 2 Charles Dalton Ingram, July 2 Daniel Noll, July 2 Barry Birchett, July 3 Reginal West, July 3 Jessie Smith, July 3 Larry Carroll, July 3 Melissa Coubert, July 3 Mac Holland, July 3 Deidra Lenae Sharp, July 3 Tonya Keltner, July 3 Kevin Nichols, July 4 Rebecca King, July 4 Danny Mason, July 4 Kenneth Brown, July 4 Neva Runions, July 5 Mrs. K. W. Stutts, July Joanne Hinson, July 5 Amy Brown,...

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    Glenda Atkinson|Jun 25, 2020

    Birthdays Tom Wood, June 25 Lora Jean Talley, June 25 Ronald Hinson, June 25 Willie Stephens, June 25 Mary McDonald, June 25 Chloe Williams, June 25 Tucker Wix, June 25 Stephanie Frazier, June 26 Norma Spears, June 26 Elvis Harder, June 26 Nettie Hinson, June 26 Frank Orman Jr., June 26 Carla Lawson, June 26 Robin Jobbitt, June 26 Margaret Stowe, June 26 Mikal Woolridge, June 26 George Love, June 26 Ryker Wade, June 26 Gavriel Brown, June 26 Tommy Shaw, June 26 Lauren Skelton, June 27 Hazel Bates, June 27 David Raymer, June 27 Tommy Rasbury, Ju...

  • Rambling...

    Glenda Atkinson, Staff Reporter|Jun 18, 2020

    Birthdays Ronald Garrison, June 18 Christopher Bailey, June 18 Kittrell Calvert, June 18 Mandy Fowler, June 18 Johnny Starling, June 18 Jim Graham, June 18 Braxton Kain Gay, June 18 Kameron Pugh, June 18 Tonya Simbeck, June 18 Will Barnett, June 19 Lola V. Hensley, June 19 Brian Runions, June 19 Jewel Whitehead, June 19 Peggy Creel, June 20 Doug Hooks Jr., June 20 Pamela Meek, June 20 Sue Bates, June 21 Scott Williams, June 21 Leland Clay Sr., June 21 Teresa Miller, June 21 Jeff Mullins, June 21 Cooper Zane Reeves, June 21 Janet Cook, June 22...

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    Glenda Atkinson, Staff Reporter|Jun 11, 2020

    Birthdays Aaron Dabbs, June 11 Levette Anderson, June 11 Joe Trull, June 11 Kassie Lonon, June 11 Cullen Reeves, June 11 Themen Reeves, June 11 Paul Ledbetter, June 11 Amanda Dyer, June 11 Ronnie Wix, June 12 Glenda Williams, June 12 Gloria Woods, June 12 Tammy Hinson, June 12 Diann Lawson, June 12 Amy Denton, June 12 Drew Franklin Wills, June 12 Patricia Berg, June 12 Lars Harper, June 12 Deanna Dunavant, June 12 Fay Grover, June 13 Cathi Layson, June 13 Karmen Qualls, June 13 Danielle Zibble, June 13 Debby Campbell Durham, June 13 Branson...

  • Rambling...

    Glenda Atkinson|May 21, 2020

    Birthdays Daryl Odom, May 21 Alice Stephens, May 21 Iva Mae Staggs, May 21 Jessie Mayberry, May 22 Rhonda Tucker, May 22 Helen Ozier, May 22 Ruth Talley, May 22 Melody Carroll, May 22 Ray Carroll, May 23 Rachel Cotton, May 23 Brian Talley, May 23 Vickie Bates, May 23 Mary Ann Walker, May 23 Jonathan Meeks, May 23 Jacqueline Caperton, May 23 Adam Wayne Frazier, May 23 Annlee Anthony, May 23 Elise O’Guin, May 24 Bobby Lee James, May 24 Enola Gayle Melton, May 24 Thomas Ray Pace, May 24 Van Campbell, May 24 Betty Murray, May 24 Nora Mahler, May 2...

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    Glenda Atkinson, Staff Reporter|May 14, 2020

    Birthdays Larry Stewart, May 13 Boyd Doyle, May 14 Vicki Lynn Edwards, May 14 Lance Crowell, May 14 Kimberly Witherington, May 14 Jeffrie Wiggins, May 14 Margie Cogdill, May 14 Joel Bunch, May 14 Mary Seiber, May 14 Vickie Kelley, May 15 Joyce Webb, May 15 Barry Fite, May 15 Evelyn Keeton, May 16 Gracie Brackeen, May 16 Debra Brackeen, May 16 Linda Gordon, May 16 Murray Devore, May 16 Madge Cogdill, May 16 Christene Mayberry, May 16 Cindy Hughes, May 16 Hunter Foster, May 16 Eddie Anderson, May 17 Cliff French, May 17 Charlotte Shirley, May 17...

  • Rambling...

    Glenda Atkinson|May 7, 2020

    Birthdays Jessie Dean Colley, May 7 Tommy Tiller, May 7 Ruth Turnbow, May 7 Edwenetta Riley, May 7 Omar Martinez, May 7 LeaAnn Anderson, May 7 Kaye Barnes, May 7 Abbe Lawson, May 7 Danielle Carroll, May 7 Melinda Johnson, May 8 Glenna Finerty, May 8 James Alexander, May 8 Bridget Staggs, May 8 June Tharp, May 8 Michael Carroll, May 9 Ruby Sharp, May 9 Wilda Kaye Johnston, May 9 Cooper Sheperd, May 9 Delvene Gay, May 9 Erinn Marie Seiber Roberson, May 9 Jane Cotham, May 10 Kent James, May 10 Bobby Wyatt, May 10 Billie Hays, May 10 David Peery,...

  • Lewis County Schools provide over 9,000 meals per week

    Glenda Atkinson, Staff Reporter|Apr 30, 2020

    Lewis County Schools are closed for the remainder of the school year, but educating and feeding the children is not. During this time dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic, many families may struggle to offer additional food for their children. Food Service Director Debbie Willis, cafeteria workers, school resource officers, aides and volunteers are hard at work providing critical meals to Lewis County children. An average of over 9,000 meals per week have been prepared and distributed to children...

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    Glenda Atkinson, Staff Reporter|Apr 30, 2020

    Birthdays Kent Kealhofer, April 30 Alana Jobbitt, April 30 Frances McNabb, April 30 Judy Ann Jones, April 30 Amanda Diane Hinson, April 30 John Michael Nash, April 30 Samuel Lee Gordon, April 30 Shawn Michael P. Nash, April 30 Joanna Glenn, April 30 Stacy Brock, May 1 Beverly Hull, May 1 Janet Nixon, May 1 Jackie Sells, May 1 Michelle Clayburn, May 1 Eric Robertson, May 1 Clevon Reeves, May 1 Ricky Johnston, May 1 Beth Grizzle, May 1 Daniel Garrett, May 1 Dayna Tucker, May 1 Rosie Talley, May 2 Billy D. Sharp, May 2 Nancy McDonald, May 2...

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    Glenda Atkinson|Apr 23, 2020

    Birthdays Shelly Sandoval, April 23 Jessie Staggs, April 23 Katrina Scott, April 23 Robbie Smith, April 23 John Sheldon Edwards, April 23 Kim Helton, April 23 Shawn Logue, April 23 Ivan Rhinehart, April 23 Tracy Lomax, April 24 Michelle Johnson, April 24 Ashley Spiess, April 24 Kevin Floyd, April 24 Steve Tiller, April 24 Flora Duncan, April 24 Timothy Hallman, April 25 Theresa Burlison, April 25 Darrell Hinson, April 25 April Edwards, April 25 Marisa Grace Sandoval, April 25 Tyler Seiber, April 25 Sharon Williams, April 26 Sonjia Staggs, April...

  • Rambling...

    Glenda Atkinson, Staff Reporter|Apr 16, 2020

    Birthdays Lee Williams, April 16 Amanda Blanks, April 16 Aleczandria Blocker, April 16 Whit Roper, April 16 Donya Talley, April 16 Nathan Pusser, April 17 April Willis, April 17 Sara York, April 17 Howard Spears, April 17 Vic Reeves, April 17 Morgan McBride, April 17 Jessica Duvall, April 17 Deana Henderson, April 17 Waylin Spears, April 17 Ottis Stephens, April 17 Mary Tinin, April 17 Donnie Gray, April 18 Thomas Finerty, April 18 Terry Whitwell, April 18 Sue Bouldin, April 18 Jennifer Carroll, April 18 Karen Hinson, April 18 Tibria Sparkman,...

  • State Representative Seat to be hotly contested in August

    Glenda Atkinson, Staff Reporter|Apr 9, 2020

    Three Republicans and one Democrat are seeking the position of State of Tennessee House of Representatives 71st District in the August 6, 2020 election. Democrat Christi M. Rice of Waynesboro will be running against Republicans which include incumbent David “Coach” Byrd of Waynesboro, Austin Carroll of Hohenwald and Garry Welch of Savannah. District 71 consists of Hardin, Lewis, Wayne and part of Lawrence Counties. Members of the Tennessee House of Representatives serve two-year terms and are not subject to term limits. Tennessee legislators as...

  • Bernie Sanders takes Democratic Primary in Lewis County Trump leads Republicans

    Glenda Atkinson, Staff Reporter|Mar 12, 2020

    Lewis County's Presidential Primary election held March 3, 2020 experienced a very low turnout. With 7879 registered voters, only 1,393 cast ballots for the person of their choice. In the 2016 Presidential Primary for Lewis County, over 2,100 voted. Donald Trump carried the Republican Party for Lewis County with 846 votes. Joe Walsh had four, Bill Weld 2 and 5 were uncommitted. For the Democratic Party, Bernie Sanders captured the lead with 180 votes followed closely by Joseph R. Biden with...

  • New Tennessee law allows online course for gun permits

    Glenda Atkinson, Staff Reporter|Jan 2, 2020

    Tennessee has a new gun law that allows people to get their concealed carry permits online. This means they could get their permit without having any experience shooting a gun. The bill states an applicant must submit proof of a completed department approved handgun safety course within one year of the date of application. Officials say the new requirement is a 90-minute online course, instead of taking the previous requirement of an eight hour in-person, hands-on course. State Representative...

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