Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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"Angels Among Us" goes the song. This is certainly the case with Jack and Laura Brancewick, owners of the New Orleans Shaved Ice Company, OohLaLa, who are often seen at major events throughout the county with their popular trailer, providing amazing shaved ice specials. The Brancewicks now have two trailers in operation. Tuesday, July 7, 2020, the couple presented a check for $1,000 to Sandra Thompson, center, for the Lewis County Cancer Victim's Fund. For the third year, the Brancewicks have...
Sydney Gordon, daughter of Jeremy and Selena Gordon, graduated from General Assembly Academy on May 29, 2020. Sydney participated in Tammy's School of Dance for four years and works at AHC Lewis Nursing and Rehabilitation as a Certified Nurses Assistant. Her plans for the future are to attend Columbia State Community College and pursue a degree as an RN in Pediatrics. Sydney is the granddaughter of Larry and Linda Hinson and Mike and Penny Ashley....
Lewis County Emergency Communications District, E-911 Emergency Dispatch Center activities for June 1 through 30, 2020: Lewis County Sheriff Office 4 Wheelers and motorcycles 3 Alarm 12 Animal call 20 Arrest 1 Assault 3 Breaking and entering 1 Burglary 1 Checking area 0 Civil Matters 2 Dead on arrival 2 Delivery of message 0 Disorderly person/house 1 Dispute/verbal/physical 6 Disturbing the peace 1 Domestic 5 Driving while intoxicated 0 Drugs 0 Enroute 0 Escort 0 False call 0 Fight 3 Fire Call 2 Follow up 1 Fraud/ID theft 0 Gas drive off 1...
In last week's "Three car pile-up on the corner of East Linden and North Park," Rebecca Rodgers' vehicle was not involved in the accident, making it an accident between two vehicles. The police report also stated the brakes of Jade McClain's vehicle had failed. The Lewis County Herald apologizes for any inconvenience this may have caused....
Hohenwald Police, Hohenwald Fire and Maury Regional Emergency personnel responded to a two vehicle accident Friday, July 3, at 11:50 a.m. with reported injuries. HPD Sgt. Michael Dunn reported that a Ford Explorer, driven by Hannah Ricketts, pulled from Edgefield Drive onto Summertown Highway into the path of Billy Meek III, traveling east in a Chevrolet Malibu. Meek was transported by ground ambulance with non-life threatening injuries. Neither Ricketts or two passengers in the Malibu were...
Columbia State Community College is pleased to announce and congratulate 530 spring 2020 graduates. The following Lewis County students graduated from Columbia State this spring. Daniell Byrd of Hohenwald graduated with an Associate of Science in Tennessee Transfer Pathway Management. Lauren Davis of Hohenwald graduated with an Associate of Applied Science in Medical Laboratory Technology . Christian Guerra of Hohenwald graduated with an Associate of Arts in Tennessee Transfer Pathway Foreign Language. Sarah Nickell of Hohenwald graduated...
The following is the City of Hohenwald Police Report for June 24-29 , 2020. This is a record of police action and is not intended to imply innocence or guilt of charges placed. Serena D. Melton, Garrison Road, charged June 24 with public intoxication and drug paraphernalia. Abbie S. Pace, Stockard Road, Culleoka, charged with aggravated assault on June 26. Troy J. Bonesteel, Cedar Park Road, Centerville, charged June 26 with simple possession/casual exchange and drug paraphernalia. Billy S. Spurgeon, April Lane, charged with driving on revoked...
Lewis County Extension Office welcomes Savannah Gambel to their team. Savannah was born and raised on a family farm called Five Oaks Cattle Farm in Loretto. She has had several years of experience working in various departments of Agriculture. She was also a 4-H Honor Club member in Lawrence County and worked actively in a large number of projects. Savannah is a University of Tennessee at Martin graduate, earning a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and a minor in Ag Communications. She will...
"Even after everything that has been happening this year, and with everything going on in our community Saturday, we had another successful year for our ride," organizers of the 9th annual Ticked Off At Cancer Ride stated this week. Larry Skelton and Todd "Tojo" Chessor reported the local motorcycle ride managed to raise $11,010.80, "with donations still flowing in." There were 65 bikes and 16 vehicles that participated. A multitude of donations helped make the ride a success. Entertainment by...
Lewis County High School Juniors Kane Dillon, left, and Emily Graves, right, are winners in Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative's annual short story contest. Graves placed first at LCHS and received $2000 in scholarships, and Dillon received a $1000 scholarship for placing second. They are pictured with MLEC's Jason Graves....
If you are not a registered voter but want to cast your vote in the Thursday, August 7, 2020 county general, state and federal primary election, you have until Tuesday, July 7, 2020. Early voting will take place July 17 through August 1, and the deadline to request an absentee ballot is July 30. The last day to change your address is the close of business on the fifth day before election day, August 1, 2020. Voters who moved within Lewis County may change their address at the Early Voting site...
Martha Helen (Tanner) Qualls, age 76 of Hohenwald, passed away at NHC Lawrenceburg on June 21, 2020. She was born February 28, 1944 in Pleasantville, to the late Emmitt and Emma Lee (Ayers) Tanner. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Ray Tanner and Harlon Tanner; and sisters, Virginia Kilpatrick and Janie Tanner. Martha was a former factory worker. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and working outside tending to the garden. Another passion of hers...
Cody Jose McKenzie Blake Turner, age 28 of Hohenwald, passed away unexpectedly from a motorcycle accident on June 21, 2020 in Lawrenceburg. He was born in Maury County on July 21, 1991 to Taddie Lee Turner and Teresa Crutcher. Cody was preceded in death by his grandfather, James Clower. He had a passion for collecting antiques, especially older guns that he would take out to practice his shooting. He was often seen on his motorcycle enjoying his life to the fullest. Anyone who knew him knew...
Florence (Amelia) Hughes passed away June 23, 2020 at the age of 95. While never having children, she was the beloved aunt and friend to many. Over the years, Vina Gail Bumgarner became her dear "daughter" while Corey, Gail's husband, now deceased, was a good friend to her. Florence also always called Gene Dierlam her "son." They all loved her very much. Florence was born in Cleveland, Ohio on December 17, 1924, the daughter of the late Thomas and Ida May Peters. She came from a large family...
Trees and vegetation were responsible for approximately 25 percent of Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative’s power outages last year. The number is higher when you factor in storms, as evidenced in the severe weather that has already struck in 2020. In efforts to curb storm related outages, MLEC has scheduled vegetation management spraying to begin the week of July 6; it will last 4-6 weeks. Locations include several across Houston, Humphreys and Perry counties, as well as the Pleasantville, Bucksnort and Only areas of Hickman County. M...
Ann English, right, accepts a $3000 grant on behalf of the Lewis County Food Pantry from Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative Director Dr. Jeff Peery. MLEC Director Bill Webb is not pictured. The COVID Community Fund grant, a partnership of MLEC and TVA, will purchase additional food for their increased demand brought on by more families facing unemployment due to COVID-19....
The sound of fireworks still makes Keon Johnson, 17, uneasy. It’s been five years since the Shelbyville, Tennessee, teen nearly lost his left hand after an artillery firework exploded while he was lighting it. While fireworks are synonymous with annual July 4 celebrations, it’s an activity the Johnson family says is best left to the experts. “I grew up doing fireworks and my children did too, with adult supervision,” said Conswella Johnson, Keon’s mother. “But after the incident with Keon, my perspective on a lot of things changed. “We do not...
The wedding of Rodger McDonald II, son of Nancy and the late Rodger McDonald of Hohenwald, and Hanna Henderson, daughter of Jim and Sheila Henderson of Lexington took place in a beautiful outside fairytale ceremony on June 20, 2020 at a private residence, "Idyll By The River," in Franklin. Greg Smith, minister of Hohenwald Church of Christ performed the ceremony. The groom, attired in a navy blue suite, escorted his mother down the isle and seated her beside a chair where his father's black...
The following is the City of Hohenwald Police Report for June 3-24, 2020. This is a record of police action and is not intended to imply innocence or guilt of charges placed. Austin B. Schafer, Pulaski Highway, COlumbia, charged with simple possession/casual exchange and unlawful drug paraphernalia uses and activities on June 4. Jesse R. Wyrick, Summertown Highway, charged June 5 with simple possession/casual exchange. Ryan M. Byrd, Old Florence Pulaski Road, Leoma, charged with DUI, first offense, and possession of a handgun while under the...
Jade McClain, Elizabeth Wilson and Rebecca Rodgers were all involved in a three car pile-up on the corner of East Linden and North Park on Wednesday, June 17. Witnesses said that Wilson (driving the white car) and Rodgers (driving a PT Cruiser, not pictured) were stopped at the red light when McClain failed to break in time. Once McClain hit the back of Wilson's vehicle, Wilson's vehicle then hit the back of Rodgers' vehicle, witnesses explained. Hohenwald City Police Officer Robert Fransen,...
The University of Tennesse at Martin announced Lewis County students eligible for the Chancellor’s Honor Roll. They are Hayden S. Bass, Highest Honors Keston W. Bean, Honors; Alexis D. Brewer, Highest Honors; Landree S. Carroll, Highest Honors; David K. Churchwell, Highest Honors; Lauren K. Graves, Honors; Kevin A. Greene, Highest Honors; Olivia P. Hinson, Honors; Hope M. Kelley, Highest Honors; Bryanna M. McBreairty, Honors; Johnathan A. Murray, Highest Honor; Hunter J. Owen, Highest Honors; Ariana L. Potts, High Honors; Shannon S. Reid, Highe...
The 21st District Attorney General, Kim Helper, has been elected by fellow members of the Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference (TNDAGC) to serve on the organization's Executive Committee. In this new role, Gen. Helper will play a pivotal role in guiding the overall administration of justice in Tennessee. "I am humbled to be a part of a committee that plays such a vital role in forming policies that keep our communities safe," Gen. Helper said. "I look forward to working with the...
The South Central Human Resource Agency Head Start/Early Head Start Policy Council meeting will be held via conference call at 10:45 a.m. on July 16, 2020. Callers are to use confefrence call number 605-472-5814 and then enter the member ID number 942-350-744 to access the meeting....
State Senator Joey Hensley (R-Hohenwald) announced last week that the Joint Economic and Community Development Board of Lawrence County will be awarded a Site Development Grant for the Williams-Gobble Site for an amount of $87,300. The grant is administered by the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) in order to grade and prepare a site for development. “Lawrence County is full of hard working people, and this grant will work well with their efforts to prepare for local economic development and industrial g...
Vanderbilt trauma surgeon, Dr. Manny Sethi, visited Hohenwald Monday, for the second time in advance of Election Day, visiting with several residents and answering questions. State Senator Dr. Joey Hensley moderated questions from the audience at Lewis & Clarke's Restaurant on Maple Street, following comments by Dr. Manny who seeks the U. S. Senate seat of Lamar Alexander. Alexander is retiring after this term, a position he has held since 2003. Senator Hensley introduced Dr. Manny as an...
