Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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Memorial Day is a holiday used by many to spend the long weekend grilling out, riding boats on the river, or simply spending time with family and friends. But for veterans, their families and most Americans it is also a time to honor and remember those who fought for the freedoms that we still have today. On Friday, May 22, I had the opportunity and honor of meeting Sgt. Mark Dillehay to learn how he celebrates Memorial Day as a Vietnam Veteran. Sgt. Dillehay joined the service in 1965 at 20...
Veterans embrace following a Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony at Lewis County Courthouse, Monday, May 25, 2020. Members of the Fred E. Lomax American Legion Post #127 hosted the event which welcomed veterans and members of the community downtown to honor America's fallen. More photographs can be viewed under our Photo Gallery section....
Paula Dyer has announced she is a candidate for Lewis County School Board, serving the eighth district of Lewis County. She states: To the Citizens of Lewis County “My name is Paula Dyer, and I am excited to announce that I am running for the Lewis County Schools Board of Education, district eight seat, in the upcoming August election. Since I am officially beginning my campaign, it is extremely important to me to reach out to those who not only can vote in this district, but to everyone in the community to know who I am and why I want to repre...
Kaye Dudley Wise is announcing her candidacy for the fourth district County Commission seat. She stated: “My name is Kaye Dudley Wise and I am running for Commissioner of the fourth district to fill the vacated seat of Earl Taylor. I am married to Gary Wise and together we have two daughters, Melissa and Brooke, and three grandsons. “I was born and raised in Lewis County so my roots run deep. I worked in the medical profession for twenty-eight years, the last seventeen as the office manager for Dr. Joey Hensley, and I have been a small bus...
Lewis County Commissioner Wendell Kelley brought to our attention this week a misunderstanding from the meeting of the Board of Commissioners on Monday, May 18, 2020. During the meeting, Commissioner Kelley read part of an email from Mayor Jonah Keltner that stated, “Like most of you, I am a frugal conservative who absolutely hates the idea of raising taxes or fees.” Commissioner Kelley stated during the meeting, “The general public is not seeing that. The general public is seeing a mayor who wants to tax and spend...I’m just trying to be stra...
Annie Ruth Brown Scott was born June 27, 1943 in Wayne County, the daughter of the late Walter and Flora Johns Brown. She was united in marriage to Tobe Junior Scott on December 26, 1960. Mr. Scott preceded her in death on September 14, 2013. Mrs. Scott departed this life on May 22, 2020 in Columbia, making her stay in this life some 76 years, 10 months and 25 days. She is survived by a son, Carl Scott of Hohenwald; two daughters, Gina Scott of Waverly and Dana Scott of Hohenwald; two sisters,...
On the morning of May 24, 2020, Springer Lee "Bud" Seiber passed away in his Hohenwald home at the age of 83. He was born in Lewis County on March 22, 1937 to the late Levi and Bobbie (McClain) Seiber. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Tia Jean Florin; a great grandson, Dylan Blake Gerardi; and siblings, Lawton Seiber, Kenneth Seiber, Leroy Seiber, Monroe Seiber, John Seiber, Jenny Seiber McClain, and Sue Patterson. He was also preceded in death by his life...
Thomas Lester (Junior) Tharp, age 77, of Parsons, died at his home surrounded by family. He was born October 12, 1942 in Mt. Pleasant, to the late Thomas L. and Mamie Othell (Shanes) Tharp Sr. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by sisters, Virginia Romain and Fay McElhone; a brother, Joe Tharp; granddaughter, Hillery Peters; and great grandchildren, Emerlyn and Sawyer. "Tennessee Tom", was a full-time entertainer who was highly skilled in storytelling, singing, cracking jokes, and...
Jeremy Cotham of Hohenwald left home to go help a friend in Clifton with a flat tire, but crawled out of his wrecked vehicle on his way home around 5 a.m. Saturday morning, May 16, with only minor injuries. Responders to the Waynesboro Highway scene included Lewis County Sheriff Deputies, Hohenwald Police Officers, Lewis County Fire and Rescue, and Maury Regional Emergency Medical personnel. Officers found tire tracks that indicated Cotham's Cheverolet Silverado Z-71 pick-up veered off the left...
Due to Covid-19, homecoming at Hinestown Gospel Mission has been canceled for the first Sunday, June 7, 2020. Decoration will be as usual....
Since those interested in the O’Guin Cemetery were not able to meet for the usual clean-up day Memorial Day weekend, the overseers are asking all families with loved ones buried there to send donations for the upkeep of the cemetery to: O’Guin Cemetery Fund, Patsy Riley Hinson, 182 Charles McClearen Road, Hohenwald, TN 38462....
The Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center and Restroom at milepost 266, near Tupelo, Mississippi is now open. The National Park Service (NPS) is using a phased approach to increase access on a park-by-park basis. Visitors will be able to speak to a park ranger and the restrooms at the visitor center will be open with group size restrictions. With public health in mind, Meriwether Lewis Campground and all other comfort and contact stations remain closed. While these areas are accessible for visitors to enjoy, a return to full operations will...
There is no end to the flavor combinations you can achieve with this dish. Very simple and hearty, stuffed chicken can morph into whatever you feel like for dinner. Like spicy? Stuff with jalapeños and cheddar. If you're feeling like Mexican, stuff the chicken with guacamole, corn, and salsa. Add a sweet kick by stuffing with mozzarella, dried cranberries, and pecans. How about goat cheese and dried fruit, or Boursin cheese and maple-flavored bacon? You can also create a complete meal by stuffin...
Have you been looking for a way to really help people in your community? The opportunity may just be waiting for you. The State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)/Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) is a statewide program that provides free and objective counseling and assistance to people with questions or problems regarding Medicare and other related health insurance. SHIP/SMP answers questions about: Original Medicare; Advantage Plans; Prescription Drug Plans; Supplements; Medicare Fraud and Abuse; Medicare Covered Preventive Services;...
Definitely the heart of a Pilot. Members of the Pilot Club of Hohenwald prepared and served over 70 sack lunches to employees of AHC Lewis County Nursing and Rehab honoring them for the many hours of dedicated work in the course of these trying times of having to comfort and care for their patients during of the Covid-19 pandemic. Pilot members pictured are, left, Gay Hinson, Annette Peery, Pat Bonarek, Sandie Burgdorf and Barbara Hinson. The Pilot Club of Hohenwald is a service organization...
It is beginning to be more like summer have been. Temperatures in the upper seventies and eighties in the day and staying in the sixties at night. Of course, this brings many of the young and young-at-heart to the creeks for a dip, especially after some strenuous activity like chasing cattle. We have also had several thunder showers pop up, mostly in the afternoon and evening. Maybe the cooler temperatures of thirties and forties are gone for the summer. Those who are sick or shut-in and in need of prayers for whatever the need: David and...
Franklin – Davis House Child Advocacy Center is pleased to announce Dr. Brent D. Hutchinson has been named the new Executive Director of the local nonprofit organization. Hutchinson succeeds Marcus Stamps who led the organization since 2011. Dr. Hutchinson began his duties May 4, and will be on-site at the Franklin location starting May 18. He brings nearly 25 years' executive experience in cross sector leadership, team development, program implementation, frontline fundraising and community dev...
Birthdays Misty Rodgers Blade, May 28 Stacey Taylor, May 28 Steven Hopper, May 28 Robert Johnson Jr., May 28 Ruby Cross, May 28 Laura Mathis, May 28 Jon Owen, May 28 Mary A. Hutson, May 28 Johnny Lomax, May 29 Billy J. Seiber, May 29 Cade Entrekin, May 29 Tony Holt, May 29 Helen Barber, May 29 Rodney Odom, May 29 Junior Anthony, May 29 Mary Baugus, May 29 Joyce Brewer, May 29 Jacob Dyer, May 30 Philip Don Devore, May 30 Deborah M. Howarth, May 30 Gene Durham, May 30 Tom Ayers, May 30 Bobby Street, May 30 Dollie Hinson, May 30 Amy Lomax, May 30...
The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture’s Summer Celebration Lawn and Garden Show has been postponed until October 1, 2020. The annual gardening event, which takes place at the West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center in Jackson, was previously scheduled for July 9, 2020, but will be delayed due to health and safety concerns for employees and visitors. Fall Celebration, as it will be called in 2020, coincides with the annual Fall Plant Sale, held at the West Tennessee AgResearch Center on the first Thursday of October. In a...
May 26, 1960 The Clean Up- Paint Up- Fix Up committee extended the campaign through the month of June. Much progress was reported with vacant lots being cleared, homes being remodeled, and painting throughout the city. The American Red Cross reported that they needed 172 pints of blood from residents in order to have enough blood for every sick and hospitalized person in the county. Figures released by County Savings Bond Chair F. A. Goodman showed that residents invested $19,460 in U. S....
Effort Differs from County to County UT Extension has a new calling: to serve as a public health lifeline in many of the state’s rural and suburban communities. UT Extension has volunteered to be a resource to the state in this time of need. With offices in each of the state’s 95 counties, UT Extension will assist local county health departments as needed in the distribution of facemasks across the state. The masks are being provided by the Governor’s Economic Recovery Group, led by Mark Ezell, Tennessee Commissioner for Tourist Devel...
One of the most awkward, self-conscious incidents in my life occurred when I was shopping with a group, and one of my companions blithely continued browsing long after the store doors were locked. I have done assembly-line work, junkyard work and freelance writing; but I have also punched enough cash-register keys and worked around enough clerks-slash-sales-associates to know that the retail life isn’t all skittles and beer. (Okay, maybe there IS a lot of Skittles and beer, in the sense of ...
Memorial Day Speech – 2020 It is always an honor to stand before my constituents and address them about important matters, but even more an honor on a special day as this. For you see, Memorial Day is a special day, a holy day in the experience of our nation. Yes, we honor our nation’s birth on Independence Day and that is significant. Yes, we honor living members of our military on Veterans Day. Yes, we honor active duty military on Armed Forces Day. But today, Memorial Day, we gather as a “Co...
Final actions of the 2020 legislative session through March 19 Our last update discussed the significant bills that we passed through March 19th regarding Education. I would like to now give you an update on legislation that we have passed involving Health. One of our main concerns is ensuring the health and welfare of Tennesseans and I believe the passing of this legislation is a step in the right direction. My office is always open to assist you with whatever needs you have, especially during...
SPRING HILL – The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture’s annual Fruits of the Backyard Field Day is moving online for 2020. While the event is typically held at the Middle Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center at Spring Hill, this year presentations will be recorded and posted on the Center’s website, middletn.tennessee.edu. Presentations will be available beginning June 9. Fruits of the Backyard presenters will be David Lockwood, UT Extension Fruit and Nut Specialist, and Natalie Bumgarner, UT Extension Consumer Horti...
