Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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Active Covid-19 cases for Lewis County are back on the rise. As of Monday, December 14, Lewis County had 132 active cases. Nine hundred and fifty-three had tested positive, 29 hospitalized, with 17 deaths and 822 inactive or recovered. A safe and effective Covid-19 vaccine will help to slow the spread of the virus across Tennessee communities. Vaccines will be available in all 95 counties by the end of December 2020. Tennessee is prepared to swiftly distribute the vaccine across the state....
The need for blood doesn’t stop for holidays. Donations of all blood types are needed to ensure hospital shelves remain stocked to meet patient blood needs. Make your appointment to give blood, platelets or plasma with the Red Cross by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device. Those who come to donate with the Red Cross December 18-January 4 will receive a long-sleeved Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last. As COVID...
Santa and his entourage made their way through town in the beds of their red and blue pickup truck sleighs, spreading lots of smiles and holiday spirit on Saturday. The 'Santa Claus Comes to You' event, put on by the Lewis County Elks Lodge, was a major success, said Brandy Rippeto Bennett, Activities Chairman for the Lodge. "Due to the pandemic we didn't want the children of our community to miss Santa so we decided to bring him to them," Bennett said. Santa, Mrs. Claus and his elves walked...
Lewis County Health Department will no longer offer COVID-19 drive-through testing on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, beginning December 21. A self-testing alternative will be provided. In order to use the Everlywell Covid-19 Home Collection Kit you must be at least 18 years old, have a smart phone to register yourself, watch an instructional video at https://vimeo.com/399342549, have a valid email address. This self-test process will take at least 15 minutes. The entire test, including the nasal swab, will be done in your car at the health...
Bud Malone, left, retired from Lewis County Farm Bureau after 35 years of service. Malone began his career with Farm Bureau in 1985. A retirement party was held December 1, 2020, in his honor, and also Debbie Conner and Saundra Escue, who also retired. Malone turns the key to the door over to the new agency manager Blake Warren. Tyler Hinson is also new to the agency....
Two traffic checks on different dates ended with drug findings. On November 19 at approximately 7:48 p.m., Hohenwald Police Officer Clay Colley observed a vehicle traveling west on East Second Avenue in violation of the display of a tag to the rear of the vehicle. The driver, Ethan Gray, stopped in a parking lot. Following questioning, it was discovered Gray had no license, insurance, and registration. Gray was asked to exit the vehicle, and forcefully attempted to resist arrest, but Officer Colley managed to control him. A glass pipe with...
Jonesy's Toy Ride, held a week or so ago in Hohenwald, managed to raise a further $14,000, along with around 1,300 toys, all of which will be distributed within the Lewis County community. "Even the Shop With A Cop program benefited," said Adam Barnes, with the FOP. "We are so grateful they all came together to help us and the organizers should be congratulated for all the hard work they have done and we hope that we can come together next year and assure that the program continues." There have...
Elmer "Fudd" Junior Talley went into the arms of our Lord and Savior on December 12, 2020 at his Hohenwald home surrounded by family. Mr. Talley was born in Pleasantville on December 19, 1940 to the late Elmer and Rosie (Harper) Talley. Elmer had made a lifelong career in the transportation business as a truck driver. He was a member of Linden Church of God and left no doubt his love for the Lord and his church family. There were so many people in his life that he considered close enough to...
Nov. 1 1950 - Dec. 10 2020 Billy Ford Roper Jr., age 70, passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2020, at his home in Tupelo, Mississippi. He was born November 1, 1950 in Tupelo, to Billy and Arvie Roper. He served in the Mississippi National Guard. He was a lifelong member of Belden Baptist Church. A career salesman, he was co-owner of Roper Toyota, owner/operator of Fall Hollow Campground, B&B and Restaurant in Hohenwald, and Campground Host at Big Bend National Park in Southwest Texas. He was a...
April 23, 1935 ~ Dec. 4, 2020 (age 85) Robbie L. Smith passed away on December 4, 2020 at AHC Lewis County. She was born on April 23, 1935 to the late Pauline Allen. Robbie was a member of Hohenwald Church of Christ. In her spare time, she enjoyed playing the guitar and gardening. She had a personality that could make anyone laugh, even on their worst days. Robbie was an avid lover of animals, especially dogs and cats. Ms. Smith is survived by her children, Carl (Mary) Smith, Alais Smith, Joe...
Era "Tiny" Hinson, of Hohenwald, passed from this life on to her eternal home on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at the age of 93. She was born on April 10, 1927 in Hohenwald, to James and Pearl (McCann) Bennett. In 1947, she married the love of her life and her best friend, Osteen M. Hinson. They lived for a number of years in Michigan before moving back to Hohenwald. She was a housewife all of her adult life. Tiny was a dedicated member of the Lomax Church of Christ until her health didn't allow...
Organizer Adam Barnes will be the first to tell you that there nearly wasn't a Cops and Kids shopping spree this year. "We just didn't have the money, and because of Covid 19, it was nearly impossible to do any fundraising this year". But thanks to a number of generous checks, it did happen at Walmart this past Thursday night where kids of all ages joined with local police and sheriff department officers to tour Walmart and shop for toys and clothing, with the emphasis on warm clothing. Each chi...
Lewis County’s Internet Sales Tax revenue increased by nearly 200 percent in October, compared to October of last year. Mayor Jonah Keltner happily announced at Monday’s County Commission meeting that Lewis Count was number one in the state for Internet sales tax revenue increase. In October of last year, Lewis County’s Internet sales tax generated $43,543.70 for the county’s general fund. This year the tax generated $128,716.96 for the month of October. That is an increase of $85,173.26, or 196 percent! Lewis County ranked fifth in the sta...
By Jason Fite, Contributing Sports Writer Pete Noblin, Photos The Lewis County Middle School Lady Panthers and Panthers hosted the Parsons-Riverside Lady Panthers and Panthers on Tuesday, December 8 for a boys' junior varsity game and varsity matchups. The game was moved to Lewis County High School due to the rescheduling of the annual Christmas Parade. The boys' junior varsity game was the first game of the evening, and wasted little time building a lead from the tipoff. In a lopsided first...
McDonald’s once made bubblegum-flavored broccoli! The scientific term for brain freeze is “sphenopalatine ganglioneuralgia. Canadians say “sorry” so much that a law was passed in 2009 declaring that an apology can’t be used as evidence of admission to guilt. The only letter that doesn’t appear on the periodic table is J. If a Polar Bear and a Grizzle Bear mate, their offspring is called a “Pizzy Bear”. in 2006, a Coca-Cola employee offered to sell Coca-Cola secrets to Pepsi. Pepsi responded...
The charming town of Linden, Tenn. is pleased to invite artists and makers to the 13th annual Blooming Arts Festival, March 26-27, 2021. The Blooming Arts Festival is Linden’s annual signature event and one of the region’s leading outdoor festivals. More than 150 artists registered in 2019, with attendance near 10,000. The robust turnout ensures vendor success, while offering something for everyone both in selection and in price. “This year, more than ever in our history, we are excited to announce the Blooming Arts Festival and this impor...
As the last night of Christmas in Hohenwald approached, more than 50 jeeps and utv's gathered at the gazebo for the 2020 Jingle Jeeps ride. Participants competed for Best Dressed awards and then drove in a parade-style train around town looking at Christmas lights and spreading cheer to onlookers. "We started off in 2018 with 22 vehicles, last year we had 18, and we are thrilled to have more than 50 this year. Our sponsors made it possible this year to ride for free, and all donations went to...
Name: Josie Skye Halbrooks Age: 20 How long have you lived in Hohenwald? 6 years What did you want to be when you grew up? Artist and singer Is that what you became? If not, what are you? Yes, I sing on the worship team at Blondy Church. I'm in the process of starting a design business selling my artwork on social media. I sub at Lewis county schools at the moment. Instagram: @josie_h_design Facebook: @josiehdesign If you could tell your 16 year old self anything, what would it be? It's all...
The Christmas parade was held on Tuesday night since it rained last Thursday. It was nice with lots of participants and spectators there. Lewis County Girl Scouts had three entries and enjoyed riding in the trucks. It was longer than usual or at least it seemed that way. Those who are sick or shut-in and in need of prayers for whatever the need: William Barber, David and Joyce Barnes, G. Y. Bennett, Connie Bonner, Barbara Brown, Dorothy Brown, Amy Carroll, Betty Carroll, Dorothy Carroll, Joann Carroll, Kathleen Carroll, Spencer Clark, Fada...
"Daniel and I met at college," said Ashley of her groom. "Once I got to know him, I knew he would be the man I would marry. He is so sentimental and made the proposal as special as he could during this nation's shutdown." On April 22, Daniel surprised Ashley with a dinner outing. Once the couple arrived to his home, the entire upstairs was decorated with pictures of them, rose petals and candles, and he was standing by a wooden sign that said, "Will you marry me?" Friends and family gathered at...
Jon and Nicole Lavett are proud to welcome their daughter, Edsily Pearl Lavett. She came into the world November 23, 2020, at 7 lbs, 2 oz and 18 1/2 inches long. Due to Covid 19 restrictions, family members had to eagerly await outside the Lawrenceburg hospital window to see her for the first time. She already loves cuddles, being the center of attention, stretching and eating. Edsily's grandparents are Donald and Donna Duncan, Bob Lavett and Kathy Lavett. Her great grandparents are Mamie...
Submitted by Mary Lewnes Albrecht, professor emerita, Department of Plant Sciences The popular Christmas cactus is native to South American tropical rain forests and is quite different from desert cacti. Christmas cacti (and related Thanksgiving and Easter cacti) grow in rock crevices and on tree trunks and branches. Leaf litter and other organic matter accumulate in these spaces providing the growing media. This environment also has filtered sunlight and high humidity. All these cacti are...
Birthdays Annie Odom, December 17 Chad Collier, December 17 Mark McDonald, December 17 Connie Hensley, December 17 Toni C. Hinson, December 17 Paul Staggs, December 17 Jana Spears, December 17 Amanda Smith, December 18 Sandra Staggs, December 18 Rickey Griner, December 18 Adam Moore, December 18 Jess Osborn, December 18 Brixlyn Hull, December 18 Ruhama Lynn Keefus, December 19 Cindy Brown, December 19 Chenoa Anthony Watkins, December 19 Dayen Odom, December 19 Jeffrey Sparkman, December 19 Tammy King, December 19 Edna Garner, December 20...
December 15, 1960 The annual Christmas parade was held here last Thursday. The Lewis County Herald reported that it “was one of the best parades ever held here.” Thousands of residents lined the streets to view 46 participants in the parade. Progress was being made on the industrial building for the Boston Woven Hose and Rubber Company factory. The Vice-President of the company and chief engineer were in Hohenwald to view the progress on the building. It was estimated that the structural steel for the building would be completed in a week or...
The American Job Center offers several resources to assist individuals with achieving their employment goals. A computer resource area is available to individuals interested in doing job searches, online job applications and weekly certifications for unemployment benefits. Additionally, programs are available for qualified individuals seeking to obtain work experience, advance in their careers, or to pursue a new career field. Adult Education classes are available at this location as well. Please visit your local American Job Center at 25 Smith...
