Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Sorted by date Results 1 - 25 of 35
by Amanda Curtis Staff Reporter "Thankfully, in our community, a neighbor extends past one's street." Krista Hinson's words couldn't be proven more true than they have this past week as community members booted up to help each other. Destruction is only for the property and love 'em or hate 'em, it is what brought friends and neighbors together. Late Friday night, March 31, and early Saturday morning, April 1, the tornado sirens in town rang loud, warning residents to take cover as a verified...
Hohenwald Chief of Police Kevin Carroll and Assistant Chief of Police James Howard were sworn into their new positions on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. Pictured above are, L to R, Councilman Kevin King, Vice Mayor Don Barber, Mayor Danny McKnight, Chief of Police Kevin Carroll, Councilman Scottie Bass, and Assistant Chief of Police James Howard. Both Carroll and Howard were honored to have their families there to witness and support them....
Hope Hohenwald, Inc. has planned their Easter EGGstravaganza for Saturday, April 8 beginning at 1:00 p.m. It will be held at Lewis County Memorial Park, 101 Forrest Avenue. Hunt times are: 1:30 p.m. - 0-2 years old; 2:00 p.m. - 3-4 years old; 2:30 p.m. - 5-6 years old; 3:00 p.m. - 7-9 years old; and 3:30 p.m. - 10-11 years old. This is a family friendly FREE event that includes over 20,000 candy-filled Easter eggs, games, inflatables, face painting, and FREE hot dogs and popcorn....
Kindergarten registration packets are available to pick up at the Lewis County Elementary School office. Instructions will be included. Current Pre-K students’ parents received kindergarten registration packets from their child’s Pre-K teacher. Completed forms may be dropped off at the LCES office anytime during school hours. There will be two evenings, Tuesday, April 18 and Wednesday, April 19 from 3:15-6:00 p.m. for parents to drop off these completed forms. Brigance testing will be scheduled at that time for April 20 and 21. The req...
Winnie Black Aydelott, 93, of the Swan Creek Community, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at the Ascension Saint Thomas Hickman Nursing Home. Born at home in Hohenwald, one of eight children, she was the daughter of the late Pauline and Clyde Black. For seventy years she was the spouse of the late L. T. Aydelott and for 76 years her lovely voice could be heard as a member of the Salem Church of Christ. She was a graduate of Lewis County High School. As a farmer's wife, she was...
November 23, 1948 - March 31, 2023 Billy Don Jackson, a resident of Hohenwald, passed from this life to his home in glory on Friday, March 31, 2023, at the age of 74. Billy Don was born on November 23, 1948, to Bill and Wilma (Owen) Jackson in Manila, Arkansas, and he was the oldest of four siblings. The family moved from Arkansas to Chicago and then moved to Hohenwald when Billy Don was in the eighth grade. Billy loved to talk about his childhood and told many stories of his uncles and riding...
March 2, 1923 - March 28, 2023 Mrs. Era Nell Bates, of Hohenwald, passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at the age of 100. She was born in Hohenwald, on March 2, 1923, to the late Willie Harden & Susie (Carroll) Harden. A homemaker most of her life, she also worked as a cook from the mid-1970s to the 1980s at the Lewis County Nursing Home. While her health allowed she attended the Trinity Assembly of God and enjoyed cooking & sewing. She is survived by her son, Randy (Nora) Bates; brother,...
July 28, 1942 - March 27, 2023 Robert Glenn Ray, known by many as "Bob Ray," passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023, at the age of 80. He was born July 28, 1942, in Toledo, Ohio to the late Alfred Lay and Louise (Lay) Ray and grew up in Lawrenceburg, graduating from Lawrence County High. After high school he enlisted with the United States Navy, proudly serving 3 years in Vietnam. After an honorable discharge from the Navy, he lived in Hohenwald and married Mary Francis Ray. At the time of her...
January 7, 1950 ~ March 28, 2023 Ms. Jerry Lee Frese, 73, peacefully passed away at AHC Lewis County on March 28, 2023. Jerry was born in California on January 7, 1950, to the late George and Mable Schwendimann Frese. She is survived by many cousins and special friend, Nancy (Keith) Bryant. Graveside services was held on Sunday, April 2, 2023, at Swiss Cemetery. Adair Funeral and Cremation assisted the family with arrangements....
September 28, 1964 ~ April 1, 2023 Funeral services for Tessia Luchard, 58, of Hohenwald, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 6, 2023, at Lake View Church in Quinlan, Texas. Burial will follow at White Rose Cemetery in Wills Point, Texas. Tessia passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023, in Quinlan. Visitation was held Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home in Wills Point....
The Tennessee Valley Authority will transition to a lower energy charge in April, and their Fuel Cost Adjustment will be slightly lower as well. The overall impact on Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative residential members using 1200 kilowatt-hours is a decrease of 5.78 percent ($9.23). To help members save on energy costs, MLEC offers FREE resources such as online, in-person, and virtual audits, evaluations and workshops. Home insulation and air sealing rebates (up to $750) and heat pump financing are also available. Visit the “Ways to S...
by Amanda Spears, Staff Reporter This interview was such an amazing one, this young lady is absolutely amazing. Q.) Can you tell me a little about yourself? A.) My name is Maria. I have been in Hohenwald 25 years. When we moved from North Carolina, I was so nervous and scared because I didn't have any family or friends here. My husband told me if we don't like it we could move back. But let me tell you, I fell in love with Hohenwald and all the wonderful people that have become family to me. Sad...
Boys and Girls State Delegate interviews were held at Lewis County High School on Tuesday, March 21. The American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary each year sponsor a weeklong program for two boys and two girls to experience how government works firsthand. The boys will be participating at Tennessee Tech and the girls at Lipscomb University. Selected as delegates were Andalyn Himes and Mary Halfacre, Chris Spitzer and Cole Spann. Alternates were Kailee Thomas and Hadley S...
By Jason Fite/Sports writer The Lewis County Middle School Lady Panthers opened their 2023 softball season when they traveled to Waynesboro on Tuesday, February 28th to play the Wayne County Lady Wildcats. Taya Tiller led the gameoff with a walk and wasnfollowed by a run-scoring double by Makaela Dodson, and Dodson would work her way around to score on a Julie Roden fielder's choice as the Lady Panthers jumped out to a 2-0 lead. Brailey Carroll was the starting pitcher for Lewis County, and the...
Brana Sharp and Jacquez Jones are proud to welcome their daughter, Paisley Gabrielle Jones, into the world. Paisley was welcomed home from Maury Regional, March 10, by many friends and family. The 6 lb. 11 oz. bundle of joy is the granddaughter of Alicia & Ronnie Sharp, and Kendrick & Lakeshia Jones....
Zowie McBreairty and Bubba Hall are excited to announce the birth of their daughter, Lanely Francis Hall. After over 20 hours of labor, Ms. Lanely made her appearance at Maury Regional Hospital, March 29 at 4:23 a.m. Her 7 lb. 15 oz. self was welcomed home by Laken, Kaiden, Gaven, Alivia, Broden, Kenzlee, Kylee, and Kaleb in her butterfly "Princess Has Arrived" outfit....
By Dorothy Warf Contributing Writer We have been having many thunderstorms in the area and this past Friday night there was lots of damage in the Lewis County area and some homes destroyed, I do not know all of them but my niece, Amanda and husband Jake Odom lost their home, but she said material things could be replaced and she was just thankful that they were safe. There was other damage in the Grinder’s Creek area where they lived but I do not know the names of those affected. Prayers for all of them and although they are calling for more st...
By “E.T. Trevathan, Contributing Writer Well it is a beautiful but chilly morning here in our little valley. The sky is blue and the sunshine is warm, but it is still a little too cool to sit out on the porch. The cats were up and ready for their breakfast, when the sun is shining they get up early but when it is cloudy they like to stay in their beds under the cover. Smart cats. Bob has got the kitchen clean, the dishes washed and put away. Now if I could just get him to sweep and mop the kitchen floor. For our area of the country this has b...
Birthdays Jennifer Bradley, April 6 Monica Dupont, April 6 Derrick Graves, April 6 Jimmy Huggins, April 6 Debbie Carroll, April 6 April Williams, April 6 Kenda Crowe, April 6 Krista Hinson, April 6 Kaylen Dickerson, April 6 Sharon Devore, April 6 Doug Bates, April 6 Jamie Troutt, April 6 Dana Barber, April 7 Crystal Lomax, April 7 Sandra Stewart, April 7 Randy Carroll, April 7 Denise French, April 7 Scott Hinson, April 7 Lincoln Dabbs, April 7 Willa Mell Culberson, April 7 Allison Tanner, April 7 Lottie Mae Hinson Talley, April 7 R.J. Sheline,...
by Crystal Nash, Director and Archivist Lewis County Public Library and Archives The initial event in the Lewis and Clark Lecture Series saw a satisfying turnout for Tony Turnbow's talk. Over 30 people learned of new connections that Meriwether Lewis had to the original Natchez Trace when Turnbow spoke at the library and archives on April 1. A number of attendees traveled from various states to hear the presentation. The next event will be April 15 with the guest speaker Char Ollinger Waughtel...
April 2, 1953 With this issue the Herald entered its 34th year under the publication of the Pollock family, with W.W. Pollock having begun publishing the Herald on April 1, 1920. A photo of devastation caused by a tornado that hit Lewis County 17 years earlier on April 5, 1936 was reprinted. A total of 1,927 persons registered for work during the labor survey that was held by the City of Hohenwald March 20 through 28. The Annual Palm Sunday paper sale held here raised $700 for the Junior League...
Jason Fite/Sports Writer The Lewis County High School Lady Panther and Panther tennis squads put on a dominant performance in their first home matches of the season against Collinwood on Tuesday, March 14. In girls’ singles play Ruth Jennings played as the number one seed for the Lady Panthers and took control of her match midway through the match. Jennings took the match against the Collinwood one seed 8-4. In the matchup of number two seeds it was a tight match for Lewis County’s number 2 Brooke Mason, but Mason was able to fend off the Col...
Right now, the land echoes with songs such as “Power in the Blood” and “Because He Lives,” but past performance assures me that the ditty waiting in the wings is (apologies to Alice Cooper) “God’s Out For Summer.” Yes, countless people (whether unchurched or nominally religious) are counting down the days until Easter goes hopping down the bunny trail for another year. Admittedly, these folks have endured four or five stressful months. Sure, there have been talking snowmen, Cupid and green bee...
Senate suspends business in recognition of Covenant School attack, commits to focus on school safety Like all Tennesseans, the Senate is mourning the horrific and senseless attack on Covenant School, a private Christian school in Nashville, that stole the lives of three children and three adults. In recognition of the victims of the horrific attack, the Senate conducted no business in its Monday floor session. The Reverend Russell Hall of Mt. Olive Church of God in Cleveland, Tennessee led the...
The Pilot Club of Hohenwald presented the "Brainminders" puppet show to the nine kindergarten classes of Lewis County Elementary on Tuesday March 21. The puppets teach students to wear helmets when riding bikes or skateboards, never talk to strangers, and reminded them of other safety issues. Two students in each class received a helmet compliments of the Pilot Club. Pictured are the students who received the helmets....
