Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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by Amanda Curtis, Staff Reporter According to Hohenwald Chief of Police Kip Kelsey, 'it's not that we thought he was heading to the school necessarily. We were thinking, if he were to see us looking for him through the neighborhoods, he may run and do anything to get away from us, including running into a door of the school. From myself, the Chief, to the Assistant Chief, SRO's, patrolmen and sergeants, as well as the Sheriff's Department, and school personel all responded swiftly, and I can't...
by Amanda Curtis, Staff Reporter The Lewis County Commission met on January 23 to discuss the following items. All minutes from the last meeting were approved by all, and the floor opened to anyone in the audience wanting to address the board. A group of community members came before the board regarding the rollout of on-house wireless meters by MLEC. The concern is regarding the dangers of aggressive electronic frequencies. 20 year citizen, Mrs. Rosemary, told the story of two friends who...
Leaders from Lewis County Government and Maury Regional Center recently met to discuss the feasibility of a 24-hour emergency care facility in Lewis County. They also discussed Lewis County's ambulance service and its current contract with Maury Regional, who provides that emergency service. Representing the County was Mayor Jonah Keltner and Commissioner Kyle Bobo. Representing Maury Regional was Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Martin Chaney; Regional Operations Director, Nathan Miller; EMS...
Week three is here for our 'Warm Up Your Winter' contest for a chance to win $100 toward your electric bill! See contest details, page A-8. Be sure to let our sponsors know how much you appreciate their support. Sponsors include Adair Funeral & Cremation Services, Bank of Lewis County, 412 Metals & Building Supply, Junkyard Dog, McDonald Funeral Home and Bowen Home Center. Return your entry forms to our office for your chance to win! Deadline is each Monday at 5:00 p.m. Deb Powers won the first...
December 19, 1957 ~ February 4, 2023 Mr. Robert Wayne Starbuck, 65, of Linden, passed away Saturday February 4, 2023 at St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville. He was born in Perry County to the late Billy Joe Starbuck and Billie Jean Hutson Starbuck. He was a graduate of Perry County High School, Class of 1975 and was retired from Turney Center where he was a Correctional Shift Manager. Robert enjoyed hunting and fishing, but loved spending time with his family. In addition to his parents he is...
July 2, 1944 ~ February 3, 2023 Howard "HoJo" Johnston, age 78, of Lawrenceburg, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023. He was a native of Lawrence County, and a photographer for 44 years where he captured photos for the citizens of Lawrence County and the Lawrence County Advocate. He was also a previous recipient of the Lawrence County Citizen of the Year award. Mr. Johnston served his country in the TN Army National Guard during Desert Storm. He is survived by one daughter, Kerry Pratt (Eddie)...
Local farmer and landowner Dr. Jason C. Morris has completed all degree requirements and graduated from Mississippi State University with a Doctorate of Philosophy degree in the field of Agriculture Science while also earning a Master's of Science Degree in Public Affairs from the University of Missouri. Dr. Morris likewise holds collegiate degrees from The University of Tennessee at Martin and The University of Tennessee at Knoxville. While attending UT Martin, he received his bachelor's...
by Amanda Spears, Staff Reporter Bill Sharp ,74, Kathy Sharp, 71 Q.) How old were you when you started dating? A.) Bill: I was 19 years old. Kathy: I was 16 years old. Q.) How long did you date before you got married? A.) We dated pretty close to a year, if not a year. Q.) When is your wedding anniversary? A.) We were married on April 20, 1968. Q.) Bill, what do you remember about your first date? A.) I just remember being so glad she said she would go out with me. I honestly didn't think she...
Ms. Anderson's first grade class chose their class sweethearts recently. They are Khloe Staggs and Jasper Gilbert....
Jeff and Jennifer McCann are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Oakley Taylor McCann. He was born on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at 8:28 p.m. at Saint Thomas Midtown in Nashville. Oakley weighed six pounds, two ounces and was 17 inches long. He was welcomed home by his sister, Alaya McCann and brother, Kolten McCann....
Birthdays William Miller, February 9 Larry Wayne Harper, February 9 Katelyn Davidson, February 9 Robbie Carroll, February 10 Rita Duncan, February 10 David Wix, February 10 Laura Whitehead, February 10 Misty Dawn Edgerton, February 10 Brandon Kittrell, February 10 Janie Raskin, February 11 Patricia Lynn Johnston, February 11 Ricky Scott, February 11 Stephanie Wix Bailey, February 11 Jane Spears, February 11 Paige Ann Henderson, February 11 Mary Field, February 11 Ernest Conner, February 11 Justin Griner, February 11 Marty Carroll, February 11 L...
By “E.T. Trevathan, Contributing Writer Well it is a quiet and peaceful morning here in our little valley. I went out early to feed the cats and it is very quiet this morning, there were no noises and everything seemed very still, there was no wind blowing, I guess this is the calm after the storms. The cats were hungry as usual and they were ready for a bowl of warm milk. Bob has the breakfast dishes washed and the kitchen is clean. Bob is also feeling better. This winter the house has been nice and warm, we sure have used a lot of firewood t...
By Dorothy Warf Contributing Writer Still having lots of rain showers in the area and we should never complain about the rain because it will surely be dry someday. Our temperatures have been like usual for the winter months days in the fifties and sixties for most part and the nights twenties or thirties and some days it did not even get above fifty. Someone said the other day that many say if you want to experience all four seasons of weather just come to Tennessee and spend a few days, well we have all heard that, but it is about the truth....
February 5, 1953 The newspaper reported that Lewis County Circuit Court had an “unusually light docket” with the grand jury session lasting “only two hours.” Eva Quillen was appointed Clerk of the local draft board, succeeding Mrs. Evans who served since August 1948. Cpl. James W. and Jones L. Cotham returned from Korea on January 31, 1953. A religious debate between W. Ray Duncan, minister of the Church of Christ of Miami, FL and B.L. Welch, pastor of the Pentecostal Church of Pensaco...
Senate prioritizes legislation to protect children Health Committee advanced legislation prohibiting irreversible medical procedures to change gender identity of child Legislation that would prohibit minors from undergoing irreversible and harmful medical procedures to change their gender identity is one step closer to becoming law. Senate Bill 1, sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Jack Johnson and which I co-sponsored was approved in the Health Committee this week. The bill seeks to ban medica...
Let’s face it: not everyone does Valentine’s Day well. A significant number of people are too unromantic, lazy, cheap or unimaginative to make the best of the occasion. Don’t despair if you fall into one of those categories. Some of the most prominent people in history have been romantic duds. For instance… Philosopher René Descartes, who declared, “I think, therefore I am going to break up with her before I have to buy a Valentine’s Day gift.” King Arthur, who fumed, “Isn’t it enough that I s...
Case number 2023-PR-3 in the matter of the estate of Kerri Dawn Ellison, deceased. Notice is hereby given that on the 23rd day of January, 2023, Letters Administration in respect of the estate of Kerri Dawn Ellison, who died on August 31, 2022 were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Lewis County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the clerk of the above-named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or...
Linden, TN – Back by popular demand, T.W. Hale, hit Nashville songwriter (Reba McEntire, Billy Ray Cyrus, Randy Travis and more), will lead the 2nd Annual Songwriting Workshop Feb. 10-11, 2023 at Linden's Commodore Hotel. A special add-on event to this year's Tennessee Songwriter's Week, the event begins at 5 p.m., Feb. 10 and continues Feb. 11 through the songwriter qualifying round performances. The workshop includes a meet and greet, a guitar pull, sessions on crafting a song, lyric w...
