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  • Rollover crash: Dezamay Davis

    Staff|Jun 4, 2020

    Dezamay Davis of Summertown was travelling north on Piney Creek Road Tuesday evening, May 26, around 8 p.m. when her Honda Civic hydroplaned. The Honda flipped over on its top at 962 Piney Creek Road and Davis crawled out uninjured. Lewis County Sheriff Deputies, Constable Dave Rentschler and Lewis County Fire and Rescue responded....

  • Glimpses of Hohenwald's Past

    Crystal Nash, Contributing Writer|Jun 4, 2020

    June 09, 1960 Burglars broke into the Piggly Wiggly store. The store safe was moved into the alley by the thieves where they broke into it and took approximately $1,000. Entry to the grocery store was gained through the front door. The Clean Up, Paint Up, Fix Up campaign announced that the homes of Jennie Brown on East Swan Avenue and Mr. and Mrs. Holden on West Main Street would be painted free of charge thanks to the donation of supplies by local lumber yards, hardware stores, and other paint...

  • Single vehicle accident: Joe Lay

    Staff|Jun 4, 2020

    A report of a motor vehicle accident in the 600 block of Hinson Street brought out first responders Thursday night after a heavy rainfall ended just after 8 p.m. Joe Lay, 39, of Hohenwald, was traveling north on Hinson Street in a GMC Sierra pick-up when he dropped off the hill, lost control and went airborne into a tree. Lay was ejected on impact according to Tennessee Highway Patrol Trooper Brandon Dixon. Lay had crawled back up onto the roadway before help arrived. Lewis County Sheriff...

  • Tyrades! Which Songs Make You Cry?

    Danny Tyree|Jun 4, 2020

    “Late at night when it’s hard to rest/I hold your picture to my chest/ and I feel fine, I feel fine/But it’s a rainy night in Georgia…” – written by Tony Joe White and performed by Brook Benton. I need your input. I know this is a terribly personal question, but which songs make you cry? And why? (And would you be miffed if you suddenly, inexplicably started receiving spam emails for Kleenex and Visine?) I could name a dozen or more songs that reliably put ME on a spectrum of emotional r...

  • Senator Joey Hensley, MD: Tennessee 28th District Capitol Hill Week in Review

    Sen. Joey Hensley|Jun 4, 2020

    Legislation passed Through March 19th New law aims to strengthen integrity of Tennessee’s voting process - The General Assembly has approved a new law strengthening the integrity of Tennessee’s voting process, as well as making the system more flexible in times of emergency. It establishes that counties using an electronic ballot marking system or ballot-on-demand technology do not have to fasten paper ballots and ballot stubs together in books so that each ballot may be detached and rem...

  • Representative David Byrd: District 71 Capitol Hill Update

    Rep. David Byrd|Jun 4, 2020

    House Resumes Committee Meetings under Tennessee Pledge Lawmakers were back in Nashville this week to resume their committee meetings and complete calendars for the year with members of the public present. As part of the House’s return from their recess caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, several safety precautions were enacted inside the Cordell Hull Building in accordance with the Tennes see Pledge. Just as businesses have utilized the Tennessee Pledge to safely reopen, the House implemented s...

  • Wayne Medical Center receives grants to mitigate COVID-19 financial impact

    Jun 4, 2020

    Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced the final distribution of $10 million in Small and Rural Hospital Readiness Grants to support smaller hospitals that are facing financial strain due to the ongoing response to COVID-19. “Our small and rural hospitals play a critical role in their communities, providing both necessary care to patients and good-paying jobs to residents, and we’re proud to support these hospitals through such unprecedented times,” said Gov. Lee. “We’ll continue to work with hospitals across our state and the federal governmen...

  • UT Gardens' May 2020 Plant of the Month: 'Warrior' Onion

    Jun 4, 2020

    Submitted by Jason Reeves, Research Horticulturist, University of Tennessee Gardens, Jackson The ‘Warrior’ onion is not just a plant for the dinner table. It has become one of my favorite plants for its beautiful blue spiky foliage that stands out all season long. Commonly referred to as a green, spring, or bunching onion, ‘Warrior’ is good for eating but great when used as an ornamental. This selection is easy to grow from seed or plants. Sow seed indoors in March or outdoors in mid to late April. Seed can be direct sown in the garden,...

  • Special Called Meetings: LC Budget and Solid Waste Committees

    Jun 4, 2020

    Lewis County Budget and Solid Waste Committees will meet in special called session Monday, June 8, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. at Lewis County Courthouse to discuss their respective budgets. The public is welcome to attend....

  • MEETING NOTICE: LC Election Commission

    Jun 4, 2020

    Lewis County Election Commission wil meet on Monday, June 15, at 5:00 p.m. at the Election Commission Office, 35 Smith Avenue, Hohenwald, TN....

  • Lewis County Board of Equalization Annual Session

    Jun 4, 2020

    LEWIS COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION ANNUAL SESSION DATES: JUNE 8 thru JUNE 12, 2020PLACE: Lewis County Courthouse Room B09Time: 9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. Pursuant to Section 67-5-508, Tennessee Code Annotated, the property assessment records of Lewis County will be available for public inspection in the basement room B09, Lewis County Courthouse, during normal business hours. Any person desiring to inspect these records may do so at the appointed time and place. The Lewis County Board of Equalization will begin its annual session to examine and e...

  • MEETING NOTICE: LC Board of Education

    Jun 4, 2020

    The Lewis County Board of Education will meet in regular session on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. in the Middle School Auditorium. Parking will be available at the front entrance of the auditorium on Park Avenue South. Items on the agenda include: • Director’s report • Employment of personnel for the 2020-2021 school year. • Assignment of personnel for the 2020-2021 school year • Textbook adoption • Budget Amendments • Approve TSBA membership dues • Approve TSSE dues • Approve volunteer coaches for 2020-2021 school year • Approve AIG as...

  • BID NOTICE: Remodeling and repair work at LC Courthouse

    Jun 4, 2020

    Lewis County Government is accepting bids for ADA compliancy remodeling and repair work in several offices of the Lewis County Courthouse, located at 110 North Park in Hohenwald, along with the Lewis County Public Library, located at 15 Kyle Avenue in Hohenwald. Bids must be sealed and properly labeled, and should be mailed or delivered to the Lewis County Mayors office at 110 North Park - Room 107, Hohenwald, TN 38462 by 3:00 PM on Friday – June 19, 2020. Bid will be awarded contingent upon State Grant funding, and Lewis County Government r...

  • BID NOTICE: Driveway Repair at LC Transfer Station

    Jun 4, 2020

    Lewis County Government is accepting bids for driveway repair at the Lewis County Transfer Station, located at 641 Waynesboro Highway in Hohenwald. Bids must be sealed and properly labeled, and should be mailed or delivered to the Lewis County Mayors office at 110 North Park - Room 107, Hohenwald, TN 38462 by 3:00 PM on Friday – June 19, 2020. Bid will be awarded contingent upon State Grant funding, and Lewis County Government reserves the right to accept and/or reject any and all bids. An on-site visit of the driveway is required, in order t...

  • BID NOTICE: Lot in Tablerock Resort

    Jun 4, 2020

    Lewis County Government is accepting bids for one lot that it owns in the Tablerock Resort, which has been legally declared surplus property by the Lewis County Board of Commissioners. The address for this lot is 185 Edwards Road, Hohenwald, Tennessee 38462. The Tennessee Real Estate Data information for this lot is: Map: 072O Grp: C Ctrl Map: 072O Parcel: 056.00 PI: S/I:000. Bids must be sealed, labeled, and should be mailed or delivered to the Lewis County Mayors office at 110 North Park - Room 107, Hohenwald, TN 38462 by 3:00 PM on Friday ...

  • BID NOTICE: Roofing Work at LC Courthouse

    Jun 4, 2020

    Lewis County Government is accepting bids for roofing work on the Lewis County Courthouse, located at 110 North Park in Hohenwald. Bids must be sealed and properly labeled, and should be mailed or delivered to the Lewis County Mayors office at 110 North Park - Room 107, Hohenwald, TN 38462 by 3:00 PM on Friday – June 19, 2020. Bid will be awarded contingent upon State Grant funding, and Lewis County Government reserves the right to accept and/or reject any and all bids. An on-site visit of the roof is required, in order to view the desired w...

  • ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATIONS: Lewis Co. Schools

    Jun 4, 2020

    ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATIONSMay 21, 2020 Lewis County Schools will accept applications in the following endorsement area: HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL FOREIGN LANGUAGE Interested and highly qualified applicants are to submit the following items as an application packet: • Cover letter (specify position) • Professional Application • Resume´ • Original Transcripts • Copy of current Tennessee licensure with proper endorsement • Highly Qualified certification Original application packets are to be submitted to the Lewis County Board of Education...

  • NOTICE OF BIDS: Lewis Co. Highway Department

    Jun 4, 2020

    The Lewis County Highway Department will be accepting bids for the following: • Crushed stone • Concrete slabs/box culverts (in place) • Rental per hour for heavy equipment • Metal and plastic pipe These bids will be for the fiscal year July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021. Size specifications for crushed stone and pipes may be obtained at the office of the Highway department. Submit Class A for concrete in place. Bids should be sealed and will be opened on MONDAY, JUNE 11, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at the office of the Highway Department at 327 Buf...

  • BACKFLOW PREVENTION

    Jun 4, 2020

    BACKFLOW PREVENTION A Message from the City of Hohenwald Water is water, right? Well, no. Water in the pipes of a factory or a commercial business or irrigation lines - even in the pipes that feed a swimming pool - may become contaminated with oil, grease, dirt or chemicals. Water standing in pipes may become stale or develop micro-organisms. That is why it is important for all water users to help present backflow. What is backflow? Backflow is the undesirable reversal of the flow of water from its intended course in any pipeline or plumbing sy...

  • Help wanted: Dietary Aide/Cook

    Jun 4, 2020

    Responsible for Cooking/Food Prep. Full time position days and some weekends. Duties will include helping with lunch and cooking dinner, helping with orders, stocking pantry, transferring possible deliveries. Must be able to lift at least 50 lb. Previous experience with food prep preferred, but not required. H.S. Diploma or GED & valid TN Drivers license with F-endorsement required for position. Salary: depending upon experience. Buffalo Valley is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Call 931-796-5427 ext. 2015 for more...

  • Help wanted: 2nd and 3rd Shift Tech

    Jun 4, 2020

    Must be able to walk around the property to make house checks, have computer skills, etc. H.S. Diploma or GED & valid TN Drivers license with F-endorsement required for this full or part-time position.Salary: depending upon experience. Buffalo Valley is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Interested individuals apply online at BuffaloValley.org...

  • Public Notices

    Jun 4, 2020

    NOTICE TO CREDITORS Case number 2020-PR-20. Estate of Ronnie Floyd Taylor, deceased. Notice is hereby given that on the 1st day of June, 2020 Letters Testamentary, in respect of the estate of Ronnie Floyd Taylor, who died on January 13, 2020, were issued to the undersigned by the Lewis County Chancery Court of Lewis County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to fi le the same with the clerk of the above-named court on or before the earlier of the dates...

  • NOW HIRING LPNs: Buffalo River Services, Inc.

    Jun 4, 2020

    NOW HIRING LPNS $500 sign on Bonus (after 3 months of Employment) TEAM MEMBERS WANTED "We are an Equal Opportunity Employer" LPNS needed. 36 hour work week for full time. This stable job has benefits of Insurance and more. Responsibilities are with 3 residents of a home. Rewarding and fulfilling nursing opportunity to work using judgement and good decision making on each shift. Must work without close on sight supervision and be able to make good nursing decisions. Oversight by Director of Nursing, monthly and as needed. Supervisor always...