Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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Dolores JoAnn (Jody) Bunch, age 83 of Hohenwald, peacefully went to be with our Lord Monday, April 27, 2020 while surrounded by family. She was born November 8, 1936 in Hickman County to the late James Walter and Wilma (Austin) Chandler. She married the late Ishmael Lee Bunch on June 30, 1956 and together had two daughters. She was a homemaker for many years while also helping with her husband's family business. Mrs. Bunch was a member of Lomax Church of Christ. Along with her parents, she was...
"I think some are terrified and some are just ready to get out!" said Mandy Weigel, owner of Junkyard Dog Steakhouse, when asked about reopening her restaurant for dine-in. COVID-19 has hit small businesses hard in the past couple months, and restaurants were no exception. Last Friday, April 24, Gov. Bill Lee issued the "Tennessee Pledge," which stated that restaurants would be able to reopen at 50% capacity. Most local restaurants have used this time to create a curbside service and issue a dee...
Law enforcement from numerous agencies combed more than one hundred acres last Wednesday searching for a man reported missing by his brother. Late that evening, a tip led them to a shallow pond where they spotted his remains floating near the surface. Cinder blocks tied to his belt failed to keep the body submerged and the gruesome story had just begun to unfold. The arrest of Betty Crutchfield on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 was "what set this case off," Sheriff Dwayne Kilpatrick said Monday....
Hattie "Pearl" Duncan, age 93, passed away April 17, 2020 in Riverview, Michigan. Born February 19, 1927 in Mt. Pleasant, she lived most of her life in Hohenwald where she grew up, got married and had her children. She was a graduate of Lewis County High, class of 1945, and always enjoyed attending all of her class reunions. She lived in Herculaneum, Missouri and then moved to Michigan with her family for her husband to work in the auto industry. Later in life, she lived in Trenton, Michigan...
Lewis County Schools are closed for the remainder of the school year, but educating and feeding the children is not. During this time dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic, many families may struggle to offer additional food for their children. Food Service Director Debbie Willis, cafeteria workers, school resource officers, aides and volunteers are hard at work providing critical meals to Lewis County children. An average of over 9,000 meals per week have been prepared and distributed to children...
A man who faces multiple charges after a brutal attack on a ten year old child made a video appearance before the Honorable Michael Hinson in Lewis County General Sessions Court Thursday, April 23, 2020. A public defender was appointed for Sammy Sadler, age 29, and a court date of May 14 was set. However, because the Tennessee Supreme Court extended an order to cancel in-court proceedings due to COVID-19 through May 31, 2020, the court date is expected to be reset for June, an official with the Lewis County Circuit Clerk's office said. Sadler...
Aleigha Carroll from Hohenwald is among the recipients of end-of-year honors at Martin Methodist College in Pulaski. Aleigha received the Marcus Nickell Award. In a unique way that still honors students per tradition, Martin Methodist College (MMC) compiled videos from faculty and administrative members to create a virtual Honors Convocation that can be viewed on MMC's social media platforms. Honors Convocation, an annual end-of-year celebration, gives staff and faculty the opportunity to...
The Lewis County Public Library is taking the spread of COVID-19 seriously, while simultaneously providing curbside services and virtual programming to the public. On Tuesday, May 5, the library plans to reopen to the public. Keeping library users safe is our top priority and to ensure a safe environment is maintained library staff will resume services as follows. Phase 1 (May 5th) 1. Access to the library will be limited to 10 patrons at a time for one hour at a time. Only one family member may...
This chicken salad recipe is a winner. The beautiful addition of fruit and green onions make it a showstopper sandwich, and the slivered almonds pack just the right amount of crunch and nutty flavor. Enjoy! Ingredients 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 lbs cooked chicken breasts, 3 1/2 to 4 cups chopped or shredded chicken, can use chicken thighs or rotisserie chicken 1 small or medium apple, peeled, cored, and diced, makes 1 cup 3 celery ribs, chopped 1 cup red grapes, halved, if grapes are very large you may...
I don’t know what weather the last few days has been unless it is blackberry, but it has been cold at night - even in the low thirties and not above the mid-fifties some days. I, for one, am ready for spring and the temperatures to stay above forty at least during the night. Even some early gardeners have had plants bitten or killed by the frost we have had which is kind of discouraging when one works hard to start a garden to help feed the family and then it gets killed. This is the last week in April and one would think it would begin to warm...
"I would probably still be there, but Mr. Mellon was made Ambassador to the court of St. James (England), so we were all let go except for the butler who was also his valet. We had a large staff at Mr. Mellons: a butler, three footmen, a chef, housekeeper, pantry girl, parlor maids, chambermaid, houseman, cook, kitchen maid, and night watchman. The food we had to eat was plentiful and delicious. The pay was good, and the men were supplied with their morning work clothes, the footman's uniforms,...
“Never in history has such ruination – physical and moral – been associated with the name of one man.” – Sir Ian Kershaw, English historian. April 30 marks the 75th anniversary of the suicides of Adolf Hitler and his newlywed bride Eva Braun. Historical milestones seem to be a dime a dozen in today’s hectic world, but Hitler’s impact was so great that each of us should pause to remember the Nazi dictator’s legacy in one way or another. (The six million victims of Hitler’s genocidal program...
Tennessee prepares to reopen economy, with health and safety of citizens at the forefront Governor Bill Lee announced that Tennessee will reopen its economy on May 1 in 89 of the state’s 95 counties as the Stay at Home Executive Order expires. In addition, he announced restaurants and retail businesses may open at 50 percent capacity, beginning April 27 and April 29 respectively, as part of Phase I of a plan to reboot Tennessee’s economy. The reopened businesses must follow safe reopening guidance provided by the state’s Economic Recov...
April 28, 1960 The annual Clean up – Paint up – Fix up Campaign was scheduled to begin in Hohenwald on May 1. The city and its suburbs were divided into blocks with captains appointed responsibility for four blocks. Donnie Goodman was named valedictorian of the 1960 LCHS Senior Class. Joan Lynch was named salutatorian. Robert Patton was selected to participate in a scientific research program at New Mexico Highlands University. The program was open to outstanding high school teachers of bio...
Unified-Command Group Tests More Than 7,000 Tennesseans at Weekend Drive- Through Sites Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced more than 7,000 Tennesseans received free COVID-19 tests, regardless of symptoms, during Unified-Command Group’s second weekend of expanded testing efforts at 18 sites across the state. “We expanded testing availability to any Tennessean who believes they need a test because testing remains one of our most important tools in tracking and mitigating the spread of COV...
Dear EarthTalk: Now that Earth Day is 50 years old, I’m wondering how it originally started and whether the Coronavirus put a damper on the celebration this year? – Mary W. Seattle, WA Indeed, on April 22, Earth Day celebrated its 50th anniversary. Back in 1970, some 20 million Americans took to the streets, parks and auditoriums to demonstrate against pollution and other environmental ills stemming from 150 years of industrial development. The idea for that first Earth Day sprung from Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson, who was troubled by the...
Farmers across Tennessee say sweet and juicy strawberries are ready for harvest despite the COVID-19 effect on consumers. While picking your own berries from the field will not be the same this year, you will still find the freshest fruit by going straight to the source. Pick-your-own farms in Tennessee are modifying operations this season by providing pre-picked fruit and limiting the number of people in the field at a time. Some farms offer online or order-by-phone and have implemented pick...
Maury Regional Medical Center (MRMC) has been awarded a three-year term of reaccreditation in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR). MRI is a noninvasive medical test that utilizes magnetic fields to produce anatomical images of internal body parts to help physicians diagnose and treat an array of medical conditions. MRI studies are conducted at MRMC by MRI technologists with results interpreted by board-certified radiologists on the Maury Regional medical staff. “This conti...
Birthdays Kent Kealhofer, April 30 Alana Jobbitt, April 30 Frances McNabb, April 30 Judy Ann Jones, April 30 Amanda Diane Hinson, April 30 John Michael Nash, April 30 Samuel Lee Gordon, April 30 Shawn Michael P. Nash, April 30 Joanna Glenn, April 30 Stacy Brock, May 1 Beverly Hull, May 1 Janet Nixon, May 1 Jackie Sells, May 1 Michelle Clayburn, May 1 Eric Robertson, May 1 Clevon Reeves, May 1 Ricky Johnston, May 1 Beth Grizzle, May 1 Daniel Garrett, May 1 Dayna Tucker, May 1 Rosie Talley, May 2 Billy D. Sharp, May 2 Nancy McDonald, May 2...
The following is the City of Hohenwald Police Report for March 5-April 22, 2020. This is a record of police action and is not intended to imply innocence or guilt of charges placed. March 6, 2020, Michael E. Scott of West 3rd Avenue, charged with revoked driver’s license and theft of property. March 7, 2020, Jamie D. Cotton of Mercury Street, charged with DUI first offense. March 9, 2020, Deidra R. Anglin of Elk Ridge Road, Mt. Pleasant, charged with shoplifting, Vandalism, and Burglary. March 9, 2020, Dwayne A. Mealer of Elk Ridge Road, Mt. P...
BBB is receiving calls from consumers and local business owners about a utility scam. The scammers are impersonating LG&E representatives, and threatening residents and business owners with deactivation of service if they don't pay up immediately. The scammers are spoofing LG&E’s phone number on caller IDs. How the Scam Works: Utility company imposters will typically reach you with a telephone call or knock on your door claiming to be a representative from the local water, electric, or gas company. In the most common scenario, the scammer i...
NOTICE OF GRAND JURY MEETING “It is the duty of your Grand Jurors to investigate any public offense which they know or have reason to believe has been committed and which is triable or indictable in this county. Any person having knowledge or proof that such an offense has been committed may apply to testify before the Grand Jury subject to the provisions of Tennessee Code Annotates, 40-12-104.” The foreperson of this county is presently: Mary Simmons, 101 Chandler Street, Hohenwald, Tennessee. “The Grand Jury will meet on Monday, May 4, 2020...
Joseph Collie, age 18, was involved in a single vehicle accident Thursday, April 23, when the his Nissan Altima he lost control of his vehicle while traveling East on Highway 412. Sheriff Kilpatrick stated he saw Collie pass him at a high rate of speed. Collie reportedly crossed over the median, and struck rocks in a ditch before hitting a concrete culvert which flipped his vehicle just outside of Saddlebrook Subdivision and Claude Carroll Road. Collie was reported to have not been wearing a...
COVID-19 highlights the lack of broadband internet in rural areas and the impact it has on education, healthcare, work-from-home opportunities and economic progress. It reaffirms Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative’s commitment to making ultra-fast, affordable, reliable broadband an option for all its members through Meriwether Lewis Connect and a 100-percent fiber-to-the-home network. Service is live in and around the cities of Centerville, Hohenwald, Linden, Lobelville, Waverly, McEwen, New Johnsonville, Erin and Tennessee Ridge. Constructi...
The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has released a new report that evaluates the use of portfolios in Tennessee’s teacher evaluation system. Portfolios contain collections of student work, selected by teachers, from two points in time during the school year to show students’ progress in mastering specified state academic standards. The portfolios are scored by fellow teachers, and the scores are then incorporated into a teacher’s overall annual evaluation. The state requires local school districts to factor in portfolio scores as part of annu...
