Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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Each year, the citizens of Lewis County put on their judges' hats and vote for the best of Lewis County. Businesses, Volunteers, Products, Services, Events, Individuals...no one is exempt from the opinion of our readers. Find out who/what/where made the cut in the special section inside these pages, and watch for an interview with the Best Man and Best Woman of Lewis County in next week's edition!...
The second Monday of April has been codified into state law as a day to show appreciation for the electric line workers across Tennessee. Lewis County's crew includes L to R, Shane Lowery, Troy Walton, Timmy Boyd, Blake Johnston, and Chris 'Chopper' Carroll. Utility linemen perform a crucial and dangerous job by installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical power systems. Working at extreme heights and in adverse weather conditions, linemen face the risk of falls, electrical shocks, and...
The Lewis County High School Class of 2024 will present the Senior Play, "Cooking Can Be Murder" by Eddie McPherson, on Saturday, April 13 at 7:00 p.m. at the Lewis County Middle School Auditorium. Arrogant James Casanova Valentino Bond is in the middle of judging a cooking contest when he (after a dramatic and quite theatrical death scene) falls over with a thud. It seems he's been unmercifully poisoned. Each contestant is suddenly a suspect who just happens to have a motive for wanting this...
Cheryl Staggs recently celebrated 20 years of service with Lewis County Government. Mrs. Staggs has been Lewis County's Register of Deeds since her election to that position in 2010. She also served as a clerk in the same office six years prior. Lewis County Mayor Jonah Keltner presented Staggs with a certificate of appreciation for her dedication to the office as well as the citizens of Lewis County. Lewis County Mayor Jonah Keltner (r) and Lewis County Property Assessor Travis Hinson...
Pre-K registration at Lewis County Schools will be on April 18th and 19th. Applications will be accepted from 8:00-3:00 at the Pre-K office at 317 S. Oak Street. Please remember to bring the following documentation with your application: • Original Birth Certificate • Original shot record • Physical • Proof of Income **You can also print the application from https://www.lewisk12.org/ and email it to [email protected] or [email protected] with all documentation attached. If you need assista...
The life and legacy of Joyce Faye Mathis Eller did not end with her untimely death. She affected and inspired thousands of individuals along her life's circuitous journey and her legacy of love and care will be honored and celebrated by family and friends for many years to come. Joyce left this earthly life on March 30th at the age of 69 after years of battling the devastating effects of liver and kidney disease. She is survived by her husband David. They were partners in life for 44 years. She...
Johnnie Eugene Rone, a cherished brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on April 6, 2024, at the age of 62 in Hohenwald. Born on November 4, 1961, in Columbia, to the late Marshall and Mary Burgett Isabell, Johnnie's spirit and laughter brought immeasurable joy to all who knew him. Johnnie's early years were spent in a loving family, being raised by his grandparents Virginia and Johnnie Rone alongside his siblings Sheila Ryker, and his late brother Anthony Tut Rone. He is also survived by his...
Flora Mae Warren Melton, affectionately known as Memaw, was born on February 7, 1940, in Clifton, to Nicholas Beaumont and Myrtle Aslee Turnbo Warren. A devoted homemaker and a cherished member of the Riverside Community Church in Clifton, Flora peacefully passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Columbia, at the age of 84. Flora is survived by sons, Jeffrey Yates (Debbie) of Chapel Hill, Gregory Yates (Felicia) of Centerville, and Richie Weatherly (Sadonia) of Hohenwald; brother, Donald...
Agnes Holden went home to be with her Lord on March 28, 2024, in Canton, Michigan, at the age of 97. She was born on August 26, 1926, in Hohenwald, to the late Desmon Huggins and Pauline Pennington Huggins. Her days were often spent in the tranquility of her garden or the focused calm of sewing, she crafted countless quilts that warmed both bodies and hearts. Agnes's love for canning vegetables was matched only by her joy in sharing them with friends and neighbors. A devout reader of her Bible,...
Senate advances constitutional amendments protecting right to bear arms in Tennessee The TN Senate is proceeding with two proposals to amend the Tennessee Constitution to strengthen Tennesseans’ Second Amendment rights. Senate Joint Resolution 904 advanced to protect citizens’ right to bear arms in the Tennessee Constitution and limit the legislature’s ability to pass restrictive gun laws. The measure proposes to replace the current constitutional provision that authorizes the legislature to “r...
The Lewis County Soccer Club, a recreational club for youth and adults located at 146 Commerce Drive, is continuing to improve the fields, providing a better playing experience for local and visiting athletes. While Phase 2 of the field renovations continue, the Club opened its Spring Season on Saturday, March 30, 2024 with exciting scrimmage style games for U12, U9, U6, and U4 teams! The U18 and U14 teams both played in Lawrenceburg where they came away with two wins and one tie. With over 150 registered athletes on 13 teams, this season is...
For the Love of Fine Art Photography: Elephants Several criteria define what makes a photograph compelling. Photographer David Yarrow believes it hinges on how long people can gaze at an image. Three photographers who excel in wildlife photography—particularly in capturing elephants—are David Yarrow, Nick Brandt, and Chris Fallows. Their photographic styles differ, notably in their choice of angles. David Yarrow primarily uses low angles, focusing on individual elephants or small groups. Nick Brandt, on the other hand, opts for higher or direct...
The last several weeks have covered the 10 Principles of Good Nutrition. These principles are based on modern science and the study of healthy traditional peoples eating local foods. Here is a review: Do not eat refined or processed foods Eat foods that have a high nutrient content Animal foods are a critical part of your diet Eat animal fats and avoid vegetable oils Eat some of your animal foods raw Carefully prepare your seed foods – nuts, seeds, grains and legumes Eat foods that naturally contain enzymes Use unrefined salt which is high i...
On April 5, Department of Safety and Homeland Security Commissioner Jeff Long and Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) Colonel Matt Perry welcomed the newest graduating classes of Tennessee State Troopers. The department simultaneously instructed a regular 17-week trooper cadet class and an 11-week lateral trooper cadet class. The lateral class returned from their district assignments for the graduation ceremony that took place at Donelson First in Nashville, Tennessee. Governor Bill Lee served as the keynote speaker during the graduation ceremony...
On Monday, March 25th the US branch of the 15-nation Hellenic Institute of Cultural Diplomacy in Nashville was honored to host Greek Consul-Atlanta, Excellency Theodoros Dimopoulos for a ceremony and evening illuminations marking a dual celebration of Greek Independence Day and the Philip Lindsley Bicentennial. Tim and Judy Zaunbrecher of Amber Falls Winery (the official winery of HICD-USA) delighted Consul Dimopoulos with welcoming gifts in his room at Nashville’s historic 5-star Hermitage Hotel. Later, they were on hand to greet him at the P...
On Monday, March 25th the US branch of the 15-nation Hellenic Institute of Cultural Diplomacy in Nashville was honored to host Greek Consul-Atlanta, Excellency Theodoros Dimopoulos for a ceremony and evening illuminations marking a dual celebration of Greek Independence Day and the Philip Lindsley Bicentennial. Tim and Judy Zaunbrecher of Amber Falls Winery (the official winery of HICD-USA) delighted Consul Dimopoulos with welcoming gifts in his room at Nashville's historic 5-star Hermitage Hote...
Well it is a cool morning here in our little valley, the sun is shining and the wind is getting up. We recently had a little more frost, one time it was 31 degrees here on the porch. On those cold mornings the cats stayed in their beds, all three of them were snuggled together, but when the sun began to shine on the porch, they got up and they were ready for their breakfast and for some warm milk. Someone asked me the other day who spoiled the cats, was it me or Bob? Well it was Bob, he can go outside and if they hear his voice then they come...
We went from spring early last week to winter again the latter part of the week and weekend and Sunday brought warmer temperatures after a cool morning. This week promises thundershowers and rain for the first three days and then warmer temperatures and dry. This will be good for the gardeners and farmers. Those I know of who are sick either at home, in nursing facilities or in the hospitals are: Kasey Baker, Colene Beasley, Linda Butler, Elizabeth Boggs, Gertie Carroll, Spencer Clark, Mary Ann Churchwell, Robert and Pat Dickson, Paula Dyer, Po...
April 8, 1954 The Herald reported that a “good headway” was made on the new factory building under construction in town, with half of the concrete for the floor poured. It was hoped that the building would be completed by mid-summer and that “Breezy” Wynn would begin his operations before fall. More construction workers were arriving daily in connection of the laying of a gas pipeline through Lewis County. Sam Bates advertised a $10 reward for the finder of his missing blue parakeet that co...
A recent Wall Street Journal article provided food for thought about the decibel levels in restaurants. According to the article, in 2023, audio data from the app SoundPrint found that 63 percent of restaurants are too loud for conversation. (Granted, this is a blessing in disguise if the conversation veers toward “SoundPrint? You told me your phone doesn’t have enough space for photos of my trip to the International Lint Museum, but you have room to download SoundPrint????”) My father hated...
As many of you know, March is Extension Month and every year there is recognition of the hard work agents and specialists are doing in all 95 counties. The Lewis County Extension office was super busy this year celebrating Extension month with several activities going on! The month started off with a Sew Mindful Mom & Me Sewing class for mothers and daughters. To help kick off National Quilting Day during the month, agent Shelly Ray conducted a class to help participants learn the basics of...
RTC-RECOVERY THROUGH CHRIST RTC meets every Sunday at 6 p.m. at the Blondy Church Office Building at 529 Swan Ave. SENIOR FITNESS CLASSES Senior Health and Fitness classes with Ann Mobley are scheduled to be held every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at the Lewis County Senior Center. For more information, call 796-5558 NEWCOMERS GROUP OF NA The Newcomers Group of NA meets seven days a week, Wednesday is a 12 noon meeting and the other six days of the week start at 7 p.m. at 200 South Court Street, basement of First United Methodist Church. We are not...
WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated November 15, 2022, executed by CM1 ENTERPRISE LLC conveying certain real property therein described to REALTY TITLE & ESCROW COMPANY, INC., as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register`s Office of Lewis County, Tennessee recorded December 8, 2022, in Deed Book 254, Page 786; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to Banc of California, N.A. who is now the owner of said...
Case number 2024-PR-14. Estate of Terry Lee Street, deceased. Notice is hereby given that on the 28th day of March, 2024, Letters of Administration, in respect of the estate of Terry Lee Street, who died on January 4, 2024, 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 (2), otherwise...
The following is the Lewis County Sheriff Department report forMarch 20-April 2, 2024. This is a record of police action and is not intended to imply innocence or guilt of charges placed. Christopher Shane Anagnos,Danridge Drive, Alabama. was char- ged with violation of probation on March 27. Henry Douglas Boles, Napier Road, Hohenwald, was charged with violation of probation on March 25. Jerry Wayne Cooper, Centerville Highway, Columbia, was charged with violation of probation on March, 27. Norris Adam Endsley III, Finley Beech Road, Lewisburg...
