Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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Hohenwald Police Department Officer Kalum Halfacre engaged his blue lights to make a simple traffic stop at 7:43 p.m. Friday night, March 5, on Lewis Street, and 51 seconds later, the vehicle had lost control, struck two trees and came to rest down a 20 foot embankment across from 821 New Kimmins Road. According to Tennessee Highway Patrol Trooper Steve Karpati, Kareena M. Allison, 28, of Smith Street, Hohenwald, was behind the wheel of a Chevrolet Tahoe travelling north on New Kimmins Road....
Natasha Stewart was last week's lucky winner for the Warm Up Your Winter contest. "We've been doing all the puzzles every week, my daughter and I," said Natasha. "So we decided to send one in for this and we won!" If you'd like a chance to win $100 towards your electric bill, then flip to the back of this newspaper and start unscrambling! You have two more chances to win $100 toward toward your electric bill with our Warm Up Your Winter contest! See contest details, page B-8. Be sure to let our...
Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative’s annual scholarship contest is underway! Winners in each MLEC service county will receive either a $2000 or $1000 scholarship. To win, high school juniors are asked to write a short story titled “Electric Cooperatives – Building a Brighter Tennessee.” Students should use creativity and co-op facts to explain how electric co-ops like MLEC help build brighter futures for their hometowns through investments in education, energy, broadband, economic development and more. The girl and boy at each high school...
Library Board and Friends of the Library member Kathryn Kozlinski recently donated $1,000 toward the Lewis County Public Library and Archive renovation and expansion project "Building for the Future – Preserving the Past." A passionate supporter of this project, Mrs. Kozlinski had the following responses to questions that donors have the opportunity to answer when making a contribution. What inspired your donation? "I love the 'You're Welcome Here' attitude every time you walk in the library! T...
The Lewis County Volunteer Fire Department responded to a fire on Lyell Road Saturday, March 6, at 6 a.m. Upon arrival, firemen found the two story home fully involved with heavy smoke and flames showing. Justin Christman and Destyni Majors were able to escape with only the clothes on their back. Firemen worked for two hours fighting the blaze but were unable to save the structure. Christman said, "I heard a noise and thought it was Destyni. When I went up the stairs to look for her, I found...
It’s almost time to spring forward! Daylight Saving Time 2021 begins at 2 a.m. local time on Sunday, March 14, meaning you’ll set your clock to 3:00 a.m. at that point. Contrary to popular opinion, daylight saving time doesn’t last for half the year. Rather, it stretches approximately eight months and will come to an end on Sunday, November 7, 2021. Congress declared in 2007 that Daylight Saving Time begins in the United States on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in November....
Thomas "Tommy" Wayne Barber, a long-time resident of Hohenwald, passed from this life on to his eternal home on Thursday, March 4, 2021, at the age of 77. He was born on October 9, 1944, to Ernie and Thelma (McClearen) Barber in Nashville. He grew up in Farmers Exchange and eventually moved to Hohenwald. He married his best friend and the love of his life, Jane Nutt, in 1969 at Lomax Crossroads Church. They lived their lives and raised their family together in the Riverside community of...
On the evening of March 5, 2021 Mr. Christopher Nathaniel Barnes passed away suddenly in Lewis County. He was born in Nashville on June 27,1997 to Ms. Elizabeth Marie Hudgins and the Michael E. Barnes. Chris was preceded in death by his grandparents Roy and Bonnie Hudgins; aunts Linda McConnell and Deborah Jean Hudgins; and uncles Roy Hudgins Jr. and Kenneth Ray Kephart. Christopher enjoyed spending his time working his way to a win on computer games and catching a wrestling event. He was...
Ms. Lucinda "Cindy" Gail Carroll Kilpatrick left this earthly world unexpectedly on March 5, 2021 at a Hohenwald residence. She was born in North Carolina to the late J.D. and Bobbie Leviner Carroll on April 21, 1965. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David Kilpatrick. Cindy lived her life to the fullest. She was always ready to jump in and help while adding her humor to each situation. "Knee pad Nana", as her grandchildren would call her, loved to be around her...
Thomas Floyd Helentjaris, age 72, a resident of Hohenwald, passed away Tuesday, March 2 at his home surrounded by family. Visitation will be Saturday, March 13, at Blondy Church of God in Hohenwald from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon. A memorial service will be conducted immediately following visitation with Jeff Gandy, John Powers and Ken Crowell officiating. Heritage Funeral Home of Columbia is assisting the family with their arrangements. Born May 29, 1948 in Dayton, Ohio, he was the son of the late...
Betty Lou Lindsey, age 77, of Summertown, passed away Friday, March 5, 2021, at her residence. She was a native of Lewis County, a homemaker, and a member of Summertown Baptist Church. Her kindness was unparalleled. She was preceded in death by her parents, Max and Florene Ashmore Darnell; her husband, David R. Lindsey; infant son; and one brother, Jimmy Darnell. She is survived by two sons, David "Randy" Lindsey (Amy) and Darrell "Rusty" Lindsey (Marti); two daughters, Deanna Renee Doyle (Billy...
The Lewis County Middle School Lady Panthers softball team opened their 2021 season on Tuesday, March 2nd when they hosted the Lady Panthers of E.O. Coffman Middle School at Memorial Park. Lewis County sent Addie Morgan to the mound to start, and the Coffman Lady Panthers wasted little time putting runners on base, capitalizing on multiple errors on balls put in play and quickly taking a 4-0 lead in the top of the first. In the home half of the first inning, the Lady Panthers got a 2-out double from Makaela Dodson and an RBI single from C.J. Ta...
The Lewis County Middle School Lady Panthers softball team hosted the Lobelville Lady Hornets on Thursday, March 4th at Memorial Park. Lewis County sent Brailey Carroll to the mound to start and, following a leadoff strikeout, the visitors pieced together a single and a walk and were able to plate both runners in the inning to take an early 2-0 lead. In the bottom half of the first, Taya Tiller led off with a walk and stole second and Kabry Adkins was hit by a pitch when Makaela Dodson laced a double to center to score a run. C.J. Tanner lined...
Feb. 25 East Hickman 5:00 JV After Mar. 1 at Hickman Co. 5:00 JV After Mar. 5 at East Hickman 5:00 JV After Mar. 9 Hickman Co. 5:00 JV After Mar. 12 at Hampshire 5:00 DH Mar. 15 Perry Co. 5:00 JV After Mar. 18 at Wayne Co. 5:00 JV After Mar. 22 Ethridge 5:00 Mar. 25 at Ethridge 5:00 Mar. 26 at Perry Co. 5:00 JV After April 6 Culleoka 5:00 JV After April 9 Wayne Co. 5:00 JV After April 12 at Culleoka 5:00 JV After April 16 at Mt. Pleasant 5:00 JV After April 20 Frank Hughes 4:30 DH April 22 Summertown Wood Bat 5:00...
Mar. 2 at E.O. Coffman 5:00 JV After Mar. 4 Lobelville 5:00 JV After Mar. 8 at Perry Co. 5:00 JV After Mar. 9 Waynesboro 6:00 Mar. 11 at Collinwood 5:00 JV After Mar. 12-13 Summertown Tournament Mar. 16 Summertown 5:00 JV After Mar. 18 at Waynesboro 6:30 Mar. 22 Hickman Co. 5:00 Mar. 25 at Hickman Co. 5:00 April 5 at Summertown 5:00 JV After April 8 Collinwood 5:00 JV After April 12 Perry Co. 5:00 JV After April 13 at Lobelville 5:00 JV After April 16 Whitthorne 4:30 April 19 at East Hickman 5:00 JV After April 22 E.O. Coffman 5:00 JV...
You may recall a band named Dystopian from the Oktoberfest line-up this past year and the amount of talent coming from a group of young teenagers. Dystopian is excited to announce they have finished recording their first two singles, "Obsidian Dagger" and "Envy the Dead," which will be released within a couple of weeks. The band recorded at Pentavarit Studio in Berryhill with Engineer Jay Took, who has worked with artists such as Miranda Lambert. The band plans to record an entire album by the...
International Student Exchange (ISE), a non-profit organization, is looking for volunteer families to host international high school students in the coming academic year. Host families can expect to gain a new family member, experience a new culture, create lifelong friendships, and make a positive impact locally and globally. The international exchange students are between the ages of 15 and 18 and come from countries such as Denmark, Spain, Belgium, Germany, Thailand, Brazil, Italy, Norway, and others. “The exchange program focuses on b...
There will be Commodity Food Distribution for Lewis County residents only on March 19, from 10:00-12:00 at Lewis County Memorial Park. The distribution will be drive-up only. Clients are to stay in their vehicle with the window rolled up. Commodity printout or your ID should be presented through the window. Staff will place the food in the trunk of the client vehicle. Please call 796-4825 if you have any questions....
The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) has announced the next round of the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program which supports children who receive free or reduced school meals. In order to ensure these new P-EBT cards are mailed to the right addresses next month, qualifying families must verify information online. “We have been working directly with school districts and community groups to ensure qualifying families receive these funds directly in a timely manner,” said TDHS Commissioner Clarence H. Carter. “Wi...
We are happy to announce the re-opening of Lewis County Senior Citizens. Due to the covid pandemic, we have been closed for several months. Only our office was open. Effective Tuesday, March 16, we invite all of our senior cit izens of Lewis County (present members and hopefully new members) to come and celebrate our re-opening. We will be playing bingo and fellowshipping that day and also Thursday, March 18 and having refreshments. For the next few months, we will be open on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday each week from 9:00 a.m. til 12:00...
A benefit Auction for Tony Staggs will be held on Saturday, March 13th at Summertown Bridle and Saddle Club from 5 to 8 pm. Staggs was diagnosed with Amyloidosis last year, which has left him in need of an emergency heart transplant. Raffle Tickets will be sold at the door for a 45 caliber pistol. There will be taco soup, chicken stew and many desserts available, as well as refreshments. All money collected and donated will go to medical expenses and living costs while his family stays in...
Throughout the month of March, Tennessee's 95 counties will be celebrating UT Extension Month! It has been 107 years since the Smith-Lever Act was signed in 1914 which officially established Extension with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Extension focuses on bettering each county through educational information and programs in Agriculture and Natural Resources, Family and Consumer Science, 4-H, and TNCEP. Be sure and check out the UT Extension-Lewis County Facebook page to learn about the...
Kindergarten students in Kara Farr's class celebrated reading during the annual "Read Across America" celebration at LCES. The children enjoyed several guest readers via zoom including a visit from their Adopt-A-Class Partner, McDonald Funeral Home represented by Blake Farr, Funeral Director. Blake, who also serves as a school board member and is the son of Mrs. Farr, read the famous Dr. Seuss book, "Oh the Places We Go." Jamie from Lewis County Library and school board member Paula Dyer also...
We have had some nice days with temperatures most days in the sixties and low seventies but the nights have been cool to cold, dropping into the twenties. The sun has been really warm most of the time and this allows children to be outside and play with pets and toys instead of caged in the house. The buttercups have just been beautiful around the county as you go along and see them. I was afraid after the snow and ice fell on them they might not be pretty, but mine are really pretty. This coming weekend will be time change. I thought they...
Glenn and Shirley Harper celebrated their 60th Anniversary with a surprise party thrown by family and friends on Friday, March 5th. They were married at R.H. Edwards' home in Kimmins in 1961. The couple attends Blondy Church of God. They remain busy by helping their son at Harper's Carpet Shop and loving on their grandchildren and grea- grandchildren. They have one daughter, Glenda (William James), and one son, Keith Harper (Linda Keeton). They also have 12 grandchildren and ten...
