Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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The "sounds of shots fired" call came from dispatch Sunday evening, and ended with the subject deceased in the middle of the road on Summertown Highway. The TBI is the investigating agency in the case and continues to release information as they find facts regarding the circumstances that led to an officer involved shooting Sunday night involving deputies with the Lewis County Sheriff's Office. Around 7 p.m. Sunday, a male subject, identified as Jeffery Shane Hunt, fired more than 17 shots at th...
Stopping just a few feet from Highway 412, a female pilot is counting her blessings after a close call last week. A little before 9 a.m. on January 10th, a student flying a 1974 Cessna 150 owned by Volunteer Aviation Foundation in Tullahoma, overshot the runway at Paul Bridges Airfield. She was on a solo adventure to fly cross-country when her engine began to fail, and she was forced to make an emergency landing in Hohenwald. The plane overshot the runway, but came to a stop just feet away from...
Schools closed and will reopen on Monday, Jan 22, local government offices closed, businesses either closed or ran on skeleton crews, and the city, county, and park board worked together to ensure a warming station is open until Monday at 8 a.m. for anyone needing warm shelter. This was due to the approximately seven inches of snow that had fallen in Lewis County since it began on Sunday. Back roads continue to be hazardous as the temperature hasn't risen above freezing. People are urged not to...
Hohenwald City Mayor Danny McKnight and Lewis County Mayor Jonah Keltner were joined by school officials January 10th for the proclamation signing, declaring the week of January 21-27 as School Board Appreciation Week in Tennessee. "An excellent public education system is vital to the quality of life of our communities and to the economic development of our State. School board members represent a tremendous resource as local decision makers, diligently working to meet the challenges of a...
Don’t forget to play Warm Up Your Winter, and enter for a chance to win $100 toward your electric bill each week! See contest details, page A-12. Be sure to shop with our sponsors and let them know how much you appreciate their support. Sponsors include Adair Funeral & Cremation Services, Bank of Lewis County, 412 Metals & Building Supply, Assure Title and Escrow, McDonald Funeral Home and Bowen Home Center. Return your entry forms to our office for your chance to win! Last week’s was Lee Ann Alford with the winning sentence, “Gr...
Rick Dwayne Brown, a devoted family man and passionate sports enthusiast, passed away at his home in Hohenwald, on January 9, 2024, at the age of 52. Born on June 15, 1971, in Waynesboro, he was the beloved son of Larry "Monk" Brown and the late Johnnie Carroll Brown. Rick's love for his family shone brightly throughout his life. He shared a beautiful marriage with his wife, Tamre Carroll Brown, and was a loving father to his daughters, Candace (Cainon) Workman and Crystal (Wally) Thomas....
John Michael Barber, a loving husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2024, in Linden, at the age of 72. Born on April 9, 1951, in Hohenwald, to the late John Wesley and Mary Louise Hinson Barber, John's life was characterized by his loving nature, his warm sense of humor, and his dedication to his family and community. John shared a beautiful and enduring love with his wife of 50 years, Sandra Ann Battles Barber. Their journey was enriched by the joy of...
Terry Lee Street, age 61, a resident of Hohenwald, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at Maury Regional Medical Center. Visitation was held Sunday, January 7, 2024, at Heritage Funeral Home. Born on September 2, 1962, in Maury County, Terry was the son of Donna and Jim Nutt and the late Bobby Street. He worked as a parts specialist for Quickparts in Lawrenceburg. A passionate lover of the outdoors, Terry found joy in fishing, canoeing the Buffalo River, and, in his younger years,...
Tina Michelle Sharp, a woman after God's own heart, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2024, in Hohenwald at the age of 51. Tina was born on March 29, 1972, in Columbia to the late Ronald Gene Sharp and Alicia Margo Smith. Ms. Sharp was a woman of remarkable kindness and an unshakeable spirit that touched the hearts of all who knew her. Her warmth, her unwavering support, and her infectious laughter will be dearly missed by her family and friends. For many years, Tina dedicated herself to...
Roy William McCormick, a cherished family man and esteemed colleague, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2024, at the age of 77, in Hohenwald. Born on January 28, 1946, in Escambia, Florida, to parents Edgar and Clyde E. Stevens McCormick, Roy's life was marked by devotion to his loved ones, a commitment to service, and an unwavering spirit of friendliness that touched all who knew him. Roy went on to serve his country with honor in the United States Air Force, while also obtaining a...
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U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) announced she has the full support of Ranking Member Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and Senate Judiciary Committee Republicans on her amendments to subpoena Jeffrey Epstein’s estate for unredacted flight logs, as well as to subpoena the FBI for all records pertaining to Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell. With the full support of Judiciary Republicans, Senator Blackburn is continuing to urge Chairman Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) to hold a vote on these amendments. “While redacted portions of Jeffrey Eps...
Freed-Hardeman University has released the names of students who made the President’s and Dean’s Lists for the Fall 2023 semester. To be on the President’s List, a student must be full-time and have a 4.0 grade point average. Students on the Dean’s List have earned a minimum 3.4 grade point average for the semester. The following students from Lewis COunty have been recognized: Catherine Hackett, a sophomore, has been named on the Dean’s List. Hackett is earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Aaron Hunter, a junior, has been named on the De...
The South Central Human Resource Agency Governing Board Meeting on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., at the SCHRA Central Office, 1437 Winchester Hwy., Fayetteville, TN. The SCHRA Budget/Audit/Appropriations, Property, Nominating/By-Laws and Personnel Committees will meet prior to the Governing Board Meeting at 10:00 am....
The following is the City of Hohenwald Police Report forJanuary 3-16 , 2024. This is a record of police action and is not intended to imply innocence or guilt of charges placed. David Hall, Twin Oaks, was charged with aggravated burglary, evading arrest, recklesss endangerment X2, theft of property, and DUI 1st offense, on January 3. William Watson, Darbytown Road, was charged with domestic assault on January 7, 2023. William Hobbs, Mercury Street, was charged with domestic assault on January 10....
8 Legislative Preview: Crime and Public Safety We are preparing for a busy 2024 Legislative Session in Nashville where we will address a variety of important issues facing Tennesseans including improvements to Tennessee’s public safety. Crime and Public Safety A main priority of the General Assembly is to ensure Tennessee is a great place to live, work and raise a family. Protecting Tennessee communities from crime is a major aspect of this creed. Cracking down on crime and improving public safety is an ongoing focus of the General A...
Likes: Lying outside in the sun, Taking it easy, That she is potty trained. Notes: She came in with her babies & all have been adopted but her, She is very laid back & sweet. To adopt please contact the High Forest Humane @ 931-796-5204....
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With the winter temps finally setting in, it’s time to make sure we’re well prepared for the storms that sometimes come with it. What happens if the temperature drops? What about if the power to your home and/or business goes out? If you’ve thought about this before the temps drop, you’ve probably done all the preparations, including: sealing and insulating, chimney inspections, ensuring smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are in good, working order, etc. However, if you haven’t, don’t despair. It’s not too late. First, stock up on essentials li...
January can be a very difficult time! After a month of hustle and bustle making everything perfect for the holidays, we find ourselves in a moment of gloom with our arms crossed, a lot of spare time, and financially broke. This is the time to reflect on what can improve our mental health. While many seek out hobbies or new adventures, there’s one thing that can help us all at a very low cost! Exercise is so crucial to our mental and physical health. It allows us to defeat our setbacks and hardships with an escape from the real world for a m...
Respiratory illnesses are hitting communities hard across the country - particularly the Southeast - and southern Middle Tennessee is not immune. Maury Regional Medical Center reported 148 patients who tested positive for COVID-19, influenza or respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) between Dec. 24-31. According to Maury Regional Health Chief Medical Officer Christina Lannom, DO, 24 of those patients were hospitalized on Dec. 31. “This is the season when respiratory illness tends to peak and this year is no exception,” Dr. Lannom said. “All of th...
“County Allocates $64,586 in Opioid Funds to Faith Based Recovery Coalition” Lewis County Government has taken a significant step in addressing the pressing issue of drug abuse in our community by allocating $64,586 from its state opioid abatement funds to the Lewis County Faith Based Recovery Coalition. The “Coalition” is an organization of local church leaders from various denominations that united together over four years ago to help combat drug abuse and assist those in need of recovery services in our community. They have been at the for...
Talking about Tennessee weather this past week has really been in sync with it reputation. We had days where the temperatures were in the upper fifties for a day and then thundershowers for two or three days with high winds. No damage that I know of except trees and limbs down all over everywhere. Then on Sunday the temperatures began with the twenties but by evening it was dropping and by 4:30 it had begun to snow and by the time we got our of church a little before six it was white and temperatures had dropped to 23 degrees. We made it home w...
Without much fanfare (okay, I did write and voice a radio commercial noting the milestone), I recently marked 25 years of my “day job” working for a farmers cooperative. I realize lots of other people have spent at least 25 years with a single employer; but given the impact of mergers, layoffs, obsolete professions, mandatory drug tests, anger management issues and online job listings, our accomplishment is nothing to sneeze at, either. I appreciate the stability and family atmosphere at the...
The Historical Society will meet on February 5, 2024 if weather is not bad....
