Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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At last week’s County Commission meeting, several concerned citizens addressed the Commissioners about 5G. Jonathan Pitts, Constable of District Four, was the first to speak. “It’s been nine years since I last addressed the County Commission...where I explained what Agenda 21 was, how it would affect our lives and how a proclamation that our commissioners signed us onto was directly tied to it. “Since Don Kasey of the Alliance for Citizens Rights was already using Lewis County as an example of how this program gets packaged and sold to unsuspe...
Last month the Hohenwald/Lewis County Chamber of Commerce approved the use of the old freight room in the back of the Welcome Center in the Hohenwald train depot to Friends of the Library. Formerly Hohenwald Marketplace, the space will now be used for book sales and other library supportive events. Thursday, March 29, 2022 is the first official book sale day at the depot from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Hohenwald/Lewis County Welcome Center is open from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday through Wednesday each week, where all visitors to the Depot...
The new Justice Center recently received a grant of $82,881.84 for the installation of audio-visual equipment needed for the court rooms. Through a great deal of teamwork and effort, the County was able to secure the grant which required no match. This means that the County did not have to spend any money because the grant is fully funded. The court rooms are now equipped with speakers, mics, projection screens and much more that are all able to be controlled from the judges' bench. "This audio-...
Inside this issue, find your copy of the 2022 Business & Service Directory for Hohenwald, Lewis County, Tennessee. Find local businesses and governmental contact information for a multitude of people and organizations. Keep this book in a safe place to easily find those contacts you will need all year long. Compliments of area businesses and your friends at the Lewis County Herald....
Before Tennessee changes its funding formula for schools, elected state officials - those voting on and writing the change - should understand the new system, according to the state teachers association president. "All legislators should be able to answer questions about the new plan," Tennessee Education Association President Beth Brown said. "TEA certainly believes that it's important for every single legislator to be able to answer all of the questions." TEA members and leaders have plenty...
Many of us here have serious concerns about the ongoing rollout of 5G in Hohenwald and Lewis County. These concerns fall into three main areas that I hope we will all think about. 1. First, 5G is an invasion of our property, an unseen trespass of the privacy of our homes and land. 5G intends to cover 100% of our counties and towns, including all rural areas, and will have the built ability to not only monitor everything we do and say, but to arbitrarily turn on, turn off, or limit our use of devices. Each “smart” appliance that we acquire----ou...
"Sweet as Honey" was the theme for the 15th annual Petals and Pearls program held Saturday, March 5th at Lewis County Middle School. The event provided a fun day of learning for girls in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. Girls and their mothers or adult guest attended a variety of break-out sessions highlighting important issues facing girls today. Saturday's program brought seventy-six girls, mothers, grandmothers, or guardians together for a day of celebration. Participants were greeted and signed in...
The Lewis County Senior Citizens center, located at 347 E Main, will be hosting a dinner and karaoke night on Saturday, April 2, 2022. The festivities start at 5:00 p.m. with soup, sandwiches and refreshments. All who wish to attend are welcome....
Local young entrepreneur, Trinity Anderson, age 14, proudly announces the opening of Straight Fire Studio, a hip hop dance emporium for Hohenwald youth. Utilizing space sponsored by the Rockhouse Coffee Company located at 102 East Main Street, all kids ages 10 and up are invited to participate every other Tuesday at 3:30 pm. Envisioned as entertainment of the kids, by the kids and for the kids, Straight Fire Studio is inviting everyone to “find the rhythm to your life” through hip hop dance. Founder Trinity Anderson said, “The interest and r...
The Masonic Lodge plan to meet on April 4, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. All members are asked to attend meeting. Visitor Masons are welcome. For more information, call 931-628-5100....
Birthdays Kathy Sharp, March 31 Donna Walker, March 31 Emily Logue Hays, March 31 Laura Ritzenthale, March 31 Jordan Sublett, March 31 Kyle Cassidy, March 31 Shelley Hinson, March 31 Grace I. Talley, March 31 Rachel Reynolds, March 31 Wanda Hatmaker, April 1 Oscar McClain, April 1 Amanda Carroll, April 1 Lisa Schneider, April 1 Billy Howell, April 1 Tina Warden, April 1 Felicia Renee Floyd, April 2 Bill Lawson, April 2 Christy Mullins, April 2 Travis C. Ricketts, April 2 Jarrod Hinson, April 2 Larry Robinson, April 2 Emily Mae Barber, April 2...
Members of Confederate Gray Chapter 2681 of the United Daughters of the Confederacy(R) recently attended the Middle Tennessee Division meeting in Columbia. UDC business was discussed and annual reports given. A wonderful meal was provided and door prizes awarded. Attending were Cynthia Kilpatrick, Darlene Johns,Joyce Hildenbrandt and Kathryn Kozlinski. The United Daughters of the Confederacy is the oldest patriotic organization in our country. Their objectives are Historical, Educational,...
The Anchor Club of Lewis County is hosting an Italian waiter/waitress event where kids get to serve their parents a delicious meal and the Anchor Club needs waiters/waitresses! The dinner will be held at Rockhouse Coffee Company & Event Center on Saturday, April 9, 2022. The age requirement for the young servers is 4 to 11 years old. Available time slots are from 4:30 to 7:00 and there are 30 time slots available with five children per time slot. There will be food, games and a lot of fun! All proceeds from the dinner will go towards funding...
The temperatures for the last week have been spring-like for the nights have been in the thirties or slightly lower and the days in the sixties or low seventies. I will be glad when it gets warmer day and night. Several people I know have already put out some garden items and I hope they haven’t wasted the effort for it has been around freezing a few night. Maybe it will not have hurt the plants and of course things like potatoes will not be hurt until they begin to come up. Those I know of who are sick either at home, nursing facilities or in...
Well it is one more cold morning here in our little valley, earlier it was 30 degrees and we had some frost. Now the sky is so blue and the sun is shining nice and bright and it is warming everything up. The cats were ready for their breakfast and warm milk early this morning. They quickly cleaned their plates and bowl of milk. I think they had plans for a big day of playing, hunting and, of course, napping. We are finished with our breakfast too and I am now having my second cup of coffee and Bob is washing the dishes. We had to have just a...
The Lewis County Board of Education will meet in regular session on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.in the Lewis County Board of Education board meeting room located on 206 South Court Street. Prior to the regular session meeting, there will be a work session. The work session will be held at the Board meeting room beginning at 5:30 p.m. Items on the agenda includes: • 3rd quarter warrants. • Director’s report. • Budget amendments. • Teacher Tenure and teacher advancement to professional license • Proclamation to Lewis County Government...
March 27, 1952 The dates for the Lewis County Fair were changed from August 27 through 30 to a new date of September 3 through 6 in order to accommodate the Extension Office whose Annual Extension Workers Conference was scheduled on the original date. The Lewis County Chapter of the American Red Cross exceeded its annual quota in fundraising and in its quota for raising funds for the assistance and relief of tornado victims in Tennessee and five other Southern States. The first, of a multi-part...
The following is the City of Hohenwald Police Report for March 4 - 20, 2022. This is a record of police action and is not intended to imply innocence or guilt of charges placed. Bobby L. Street, Longbranch Road, was charged with drug paraphernalia and simple possession of methamphetamine on March 4. Jeffery G. Janssen, Marjorie Cove, was charged with driving on a suspended driver’s license on March 8. Jana N. Proctor, Forrest Avenue, was charged with evading arrest and DUI, first offense on March 9. Michael E. Scott, West Third Avenue, was c...
NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated December 2, 2016, executed by SHANE AVERY, TONYA AVERY, conveying certain real property therein described to JOSEPH B. PITT, JR., as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Lewis County, Tennessee recorded December 16, 2016, in Deed Book 178, Page 617 ; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k...
The Lewis County Board of Education will accept a sealed bid for the following: • Replace Heat and Air unit in Elementary School Kitchen • Supply all necessary labor, materials, equipment, and Supervision for removing and replacing unit. Interested bidders must contact Tony Cotham @ 931.796.3264 to visit job site for accurate field measurements and view full scope of work. Bidders must be insured and bonded and a Drug-Free Workplace affidavit is required. All bidders must submit verification of current background checks, and certification of...
Senate passes legislation to combat indoctrination in higher education The Senate this week passed legislation that protects students and employees at public universities from being forced to believe or embrace divisive concepts. Senate Bill 2290 stipulates that students or employees at public higher education institutions must not be penalized, discriminated against, or adversely treated due to the student’s or employee’s refusal to endorse divisive concepts. The bill also prohibits public uni...
Ag Day on the Hill celebrates Tennessee’s No. 1 industry - Tennessee Ag Day on the Hill was celebrated March 22 on the Beth Harwell Plaza and highlighted the importance of the state’s agriculture industry. Among those in attendance were Tennessee farmers, agriculture officials, legislators, Tennessee College of Applied Technology students, 4-H and Future Farmers of America members. The event coincides with National Agriculture Week and recognizes the farmers and forestland owners who are ded...
The Lewis County Jail will be holding a Volunteer Class on Sunday, April 3, 2022 from 1:00 until 5:00 p.m. at the Fire Hall. This class is mandatory for anyone that would like to volunteer at the jail. The class is open to faith-based organizations, education and vocational organizations, counseling and addiction services, and anyone else that would like to serve the community by making a meaningful commitment to the jail. Everyone is welcome. Certain restrictions do apply. A volunteer application will be available to complete the day of the...
If you have a habit of forgetting names as soon as you’re introduced, join the club. In all fairness, I have a mind like a steel trap when it comes to appointments, debts and trivia; it’s just that names tend to chew their leg off in order to escape. Bless his heart, my son Gideon is even worse. We’ll be out shopping, and some peer will shout a hearty, “Hi, Gideon!” It may be someone who bullied him through six years of school or the person who saved his life three times with the Heimlich...
City of Hohenwald Police, Hohenwald Fire and Maury Regional Emergency Medical responded to a crash on East Main Street Tuesday, March 29, just before 9:00 a.m. A Mack truck, operated by Evergreen Recycling of Jackson, was returning to Jackson from a delivery in Mt. Pleasant and was stopped at the traffic signal at East Main and Industrial. Julie Staggs was coming into town from work in her Kia Sportage and told officers she fell asleep. The Kia rear-ended the stopped Mack, causing damage to...
