Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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Hohenwald’s annual Memorial Day Parade held Monday brought out the dedicated friends and families who come together each year to honor the fallen veterans of Lewis County. A small service took place in front of the courthouse, where veterans posted flags that represented their branches of military and honored the MIA and POWs. Andrew Rodgers led the flag presentation. American Legion Post Commander Michael Fullager conducted the ceremony. Sheila Holley sang the National Anthem and Eddie Holt g...
The annual St. Jude’s Golf Tournament in Hohenwald has raised between $250,000 to $300,000 over the last 18 years for the Children’s Hospital in Memphis. This year’s 18th annual event had to be moved to the following week after heavy rains cancelled the opening day. The rains still came and the golfers turned out to support a worthwhile cause, raising over $20,000. Organizer Wayne Tiller and his band of helpers included Lynn and Betsy Tiller, Tommy and Jennifer Tiller, Wayne and Linda Brewe...
On May 8, 2023 Lewis County Schools hosted their first Excellence in Education Banquet at Camryn’s Place. It was an honor to recognize building level teachers of the year, academic excellence for scoring 31 or higher on the ACT, recognizing community and industry partners for being a huge part of Work Ethics Wednesdays at LCHS and communicating the importance of work ethics matter, and 31 seniors who earned the Work Ethic Distinction/Tri-Star Scholar. Those recognized were Krista Hinson, L...
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Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative has selected Lewis County High School students Hadley Spitzer and Zoie Clark as this year’s Washington Youth Tour Short Story Contest winners. Each junior will receive a $1,000 scholarship for their creative writing submissions. The theme this year was how “Electric Cooperatives Connect” Tennessee communities with energy, education, broadband, economic development and more. The short stories selected demonstrated MLEC’s core principles and described real exa...
Mr. Boyce Sims of Hohenwald, was born May 25, 1945, to the late Roy Sims and Pauline Gobble Sims, and passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023, at the age of 78. Born and raised in Hohenwald, Boyce worked 32+ years as a quality control inspector with the Tennessee Department of Transportation. He was a member of the Pineview Church of Christ. Every morning his little red Chevy S10 pickup would be found parked outside the Southern Skillet. Inside you would find Boyce with his friends, drinking coffee...
Lannie Keeton, Jr. was born August 16, 1936 in Wayne County, the son of the late Lannie David and Lula Morgan Keeton. He was the owner of Keeton Sawmill. Lannie departed this life on May 22, 2023 in Waynesboro, at the age of 86 years, 9 months, and 6 days. He is survived by a granddaughter, Kimberly Dawn Lee; great grandchildren, Mary Alexandrea “Lexie” Lee, Jordan Lane Brewer II, and Seth Flippo; and special friend, Ida Dean Brewer, all of Waynesboro. In addition to his parents, Lannie was pre...
Barbara Elizabeth Draus, 81, retired employee of Motorola and resident of Hohenwald, died Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at Maury Regional Medical Center. No services are scheduled at this time. Oakes and Nichols Funeral Directors in Columbia is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be extended online at www.oakesandnichols.com. Born April 8, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late John Draus and the late Stella Niemotka. Survivors include her children, Thomas M. Long, Jr, Tim Long, and Ann Crews...
Sandra Peery Pogue, 84, retired Cafeteria Manager for Hampshire Unit School for 30 years and resident of Hampshire, died Monday, May 29, 2023 at West Meade Place in Nashville surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, June 2, at 11:00 a.m. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Stephen Kelley officiating. Burial will follow in Worley Cemetery. The family will visit with friends Thursday from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and Friday from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. The family suggests memorials to Cathey’s...
On Tuesday, May 23 and Thursday, May 25, the Lewis County Cub Scout Dens and their parents faithfully endeavored to replace the American flags at the grave sites of the veterans in both the Hohenwald Swiss Cemetery and the Memorial Cemetery. Some of the scouts could not attend, so the ones that were able to make it, doubled their efforts to make sure that no veteran was missed. The old flags were collected for proper disposal at a later date. A debt of gratitude is owed to Amanda Seabrock for...
AMERICAN LEGION MEETS Fred E. Lomax American Legion Post 127 will meet Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at 7 p.m at the Legion Hall on Park Avenue North. All Legionnaires are encouraged to attend. AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY MEETS The American Legion Ladies Auxiliary will meet Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at 7 p.m at the American Legion Hall. All members are urged to attend. V.F.W MEETS The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1814 will meet Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at 6 p.m at the War Memorial Building. HIGHWAY ADVISORY BOARD MEETS Lewis County Highway Department Adviso...
The Lewis County Board of Education met in a special called session on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the Lewis County Board of Education board meeting room located at 206 South Court Street, Hohenwald. With the exception of Phyllis Townsend, all board members present were Chair Lindsey Himes, Glenda Atkinson, Derek Cotham, Cassie Couch, Vice-Chair Paula Dyer, Jackie Holt, Cody Mitchell, and Sallie Pollock. The invocation was given by Mr. Mitchell. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mrs. Paula Dyer. Upon motion by Mrs. Atkinson and sec...
7 Session of the 113th General Assembly The 113th General Assembly has adjourned for 2023, and it was a very successful year. We have taken measures for Tennessee to be a better place to live, work and to raise a family. I will go over the laws passed this session. Transportation Modernization Act - The General Assembly passed major legislation to modernize Tennessee’s infrastructure and address traffic congestion, prolonged project delivery timelines, and the deteriorating revenue stream f...
At the Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee, we believe that “Sanctuary” means providing a safe haven and natural habitat, dedicated solely to elephant wellbeing. This Endangered Species Day, we celebrate our ability to provide individualized lifetime care for our elephants here, a place designed and operated for their health and wellbeing. We also believe that people can and must make a difference in protecting wild elephants so that the species can survive for generations to come. Across the globe, elephants are facing unprecedented threats to...
I still remember one of the houses that my parents ALMOST bought back in 1970. The domicile was memorable because it was right next door to the Hi-Way 50 Drive-in Theater and filled my young mind with impractical daydreams of watching free movies from across the fence. Impractical, because (a) I couldn’t lip-read and (b) my allowance didn’t allow for enough string to run between a speaker and a tin can. Seven years later, my father did take me to the same drive-in to watch “Star Wars.” And in...
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Mr. K. Wesley Carroll, thank you so much for your comments in your letter of May 4th on the recent shooting at The Covenant School. It was a tragic event, and I think your letter illustrated how deeply it affected us all. It also showed how much we need solutions to the problem of armed violence, whether it happens in our homes, our schools, churches, or supermarkets. We all want the same thing, to be safe. I hear so often that there’s just one solution that will take care of this problem, but I suspect it’s going to take many good ideas ena...
Birthdays Kenny Durham, June 1 Darrin Garner, June 1 Donna Lay, June 1 Diane Mitchell Lomax, June 1 Ramona Runions, June 1 Glenda Harper, June 1 Ricky Brown Jr., June 1 Corey Betts, June 1 Earlene Wood, June 1 Theresa Bartel, June 1 Jessica Villarreal, June 1 Chris Hamm, June 1 Lynne Booth, June 1 Nicky Bates, June 1 Julie Bunch McDonald, June 1 Penny Lane Rogers, June 2 Tommy Barnette, June 2 Judy Thompson, June 2 Steve Zimmermann, June 2 Erica Curtis, June 2 Ashley Caamal, June 2 Harold Smith, June 2 Linda Barber, June 2 Hannah Ashworth,...
Anniversaries Mr. and Mrs. Terry Carroll, June 1 Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Duncan, June 2 Mr. and Mrs. David Polk, June 2 Mr. and Mrs. Larry Carroll, June 3 Mr. and Mrs. Joe McCann, June 3 Mr. and Mrs. Keith Oswald, June 6 Mr. and Mrs. Mark Baxter, June 6 Mr. and Mrs. Jack Lauback, June 6 Mr. and Mrs. Tony Holt, June 7...
Neon colors, big hair, leg warmers and 80’s hits were just part of the fun of a recent event in town. Rock House Coffee Company and Event Center held their first ever 80’s Adult Prom Night on Saturday, May 13. The event was for adults 18 and older. Attendees enjoyed 80’s music, dancing and decor, adult beverages, snacks and friendship. Oh, and a chance to relive a magical moment from their youth! Or, in some cases, attend their very first prom. “I had the honor of taking my mama to her very fi...
The past week has been like summer weather, still having showers which is a good thing for pastures and gardens will not grow without rain and the sunny day have been good for those who have been cutting hay. Those I know of who are sick either at home, in nursing facilities or in the hospitals are: Joyce Barnes, Kenley Bates, Colene Beasley, Lois Bennett, Gertie Carroll, Kathleen Carroll, Spencer Clark, Peggy Cook, Pat Dickson, Callie Garrison, Ophelia Green, Carolyn Hargrave, Calvin Harris, Shirley Howe, Monette King, Claire Elizabeth Mayberr...
Well it is cool morning here in our little valley, there are a few clouds but the sun is peeking through, it is a beautiful spring morning. The cats were hungry, they were up and waiting for breakfast this morning. They are now finished and they are watching birds eat their leftovers. Bob has got the breakfast dishes washed and the kitchen clean. I am having my cup of coffee. The cows are grazing peacefully on the fresh green grass in the neighbors pasture across the driveway. I can hear the doves calling back and forth to each other. It sure...
May 28, 1953 D.D. Humphreys, Jr. was appointed U.S. Commissioner for the Middle District of Tennessee by Judge Elmer Davies. The Herald reported that rabid dog went on a rampage. According to reports, a hound dog escaped from his pen and bit approximately 15 other dogs. The dog was immediately killed and the head taken to Nashville where it was it tested positive for rabies. The newspaper urged residents to keep their dogs vaccinated and penned up and re-published laws concerning...
Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative recently installed electric vehicle charging stations on the South side of their office in downtown Hohenwald. According to the Department of Energy, tens of thousands of electric vehicle charging stations are available in the U.S. While most electric vehicle owners do the majority of their charging at home, these nationwide stations assist in public and workplace charging as a supplement. If you were to charge your ev at home with a standard 120-volt wall...
A group of girls on a girls trip to New York last week visited the Today Show and got their picture made with Hoda Kotb. Cindy Carroll McClain, Shannon Schmittou, Leaann Graham, Ashlyn Cameron and Jennifer Baker enjoyed their trip to the Big Apple....
