Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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A man’s home is his castle – but sometimes the crocodile in the moat decides he wants to try out the bathtub instead. At my day job working in Inventory Control, one guiding principle is “a place for everything and everything in its place.” Too bad wild animals aren’t as easily pigeonholed as nuts and bolts. A string of recent events helped me settle on this week’s tirade. My wife replaced the window screen that had been shredded by an impulsive raccoon. A bird kept flying down my mother’s ch...
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. May 8, 2020, Anna A. Snow of 422 North Oak Street, charged with shoplifting. May 9, 2020, Steven T. Mitchell of 764 Hinson Street, charged with shoplifting. May 10, 2020, Deana D. Stewart of 135 North Oak Street, charged with driving on a revoked driver’s license. May 10, 2020, Cheryl L. McBreairty of 1615 Seiber Ridge Road, charged with methamph...
The following was submitted by Lewis County Sheriff Dwayne Kilpatrick for April 28 - May 25, 2020. This is a record of law enforcement action and is neither intended to imply innocence nor guilt of charges placed. Dennis Dale Richards, Peters Road, charged with domestic assault on April 30. Dustin Pence Clay, Mill Butter Road, Collinwood, charged with manufacture, delivery, sell, or possession of methamphetamine, and possession of drug paraphernalia on May 3. Gary Gene Butler Jr., Chickasaw Cove, Waynesboro, charged with manufacture, delivery,...
Lewis County High School Ag students began working hard early in the semester growing the beautiful plants that fill the baskets and planters in downtown Hohenwald. "Spring of 2019, the City of Hohenwald was kind enough to shop at our annual spring plant sale. It was at that time that Barbara Hinson and I agreed that we would grow enough in spring of 2020 to fill all the containers in town. My students work extremely hard to offer a plant sale that they can be proud of. "Our plan this spring...
How important is it to complete your 2020 Census? It is very important for our community and South Central area. The 2020 Census provides a snapshot of our community and our nation—who we are, where we live, and so much more. The U.S. Constitution mandates that the country count its population once every 10 years. The results are used to adjust or redraw electoral districts, based on where populations have increased or decreased. The 2020 Census specifically effects redistricting, federal funding, business decisions, impacts your community a...
Every day, the American Red Cross helps patients battling disease and facing the unexpected, even during a global pandemic. Coronavirus takes a heavy toll on all of us, but especially first responders and hospitals. Right now there is an urgent need for blood. Help show your support for their efforts with a blood donation. When you donate blood, you support the heroes on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic. Your donation helps ensure doctors and hospitals have access to lifesaving blood. Upcoming opportunities to give blood in Lewis...
Western Governors University (WGU) has set aside $10 million in emergency aid funds to help current and new students experiencing financial and health care hardships as a result of COVID-19. In addition, the online, nonprofit university is working to raise another $10 million in matching donations. There are more than 4,200 students currently enrolled in programs and nearly 5,500 graduates of WGU in Tennessee. A financial disruption of just a few hundred dollars can often derail a student’s academic progress, and 71 percent of WGU’s stu...
Gov. Bill Lee’s administration recently outlined new spending plans for state government that reflect significant revenue reductions due to the economic impact of COVID-19. Department of Finance and Administration Commissioner Butch Eley presented state lawmakers with the revised budget plans for the current fiscal year, as well as FY 2020-21, which begins July 1, 2020, and a framework for the following fiscal year, 2021-22. “We will balance our budget each year while providing important services to our citizens,” Eley said. “We’re adjusting...
Molly McCann of Hohenwald has been named to Freed-Hardeman's President's List for the Spring 2020 semester. McCann, who is majoring in Interdisciplinary Studies with Concentration in Elementary Education, is among more than 700 students to receive recognition during a challenging spring semester that required students to finish their coursework online due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Full-time students who achieve a 3.40 grade point average are named to the Dean's List. To be on the President's List, a student must be full-time and have a 4.0...
tnAchieves has begun its effort to recruit 9,000 volunteer mentors to meet the goal of providing a local support system to every TN Promise applicant in the Class of 2021. Although TN Promise is a financial aid program, a critical component and often the difference maker for many students is the volunteer mentor. Mentors work with a small group of three to seven students as they transition from high school to college. Mentors send reminders of important deadlines, serve as a trusted college resource and, most importantly, encourage students to...
Rates of neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) have plateaued after 20 years of increasing frequency across the country, according to a new study published in Health Affairs. NAS is a withdrawal syndrome experienced by some opioid-exposed newborns after birth. The National Institutes of Health-funded study led by Ashley Leech, PhD, assistant professor of Health Policy at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC), finds that rates of NAS per 1,000 live births stabilized in 2016 after peaking in 2014 at the beginning of a surge in opioid-related...
Rental Property scammers post legitimate home rental or sale properties on websites and platforms like Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace, pretending to be the owners. The properties are often priced below market norm. A deposit is asked for, upfront, to hold the property. Now, the scammers are using COVID-19 to advise potential tenants that they are unable to meet in person for a showing of the property due to restrictions. The scammers encourage the victim to go see the outside of the property. You can ignore a fake “Covid-19 stimulus p...
The Tennessee Department of Education is partnering with Trevecca Nazarene University to provide free training on digital learning and teaching to all Tennessee teachers. The self-paced, online training is available for free today through August 1, and will help teachers develop skills for digital learning, including how to design classes for remote instruction, use technology to enhance learning outcomes for all students, and more. “As a result of the coronavirus pandemic and related school closures, digital learning has become a critical r...
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, it was necessary for Lewis County High School faculty to cancel this year’s Junior/Senior Prom. But that didn’t stop parents who had purchased attire and looked forward to their young men and women participating in this yearly event. Parents and students began conducting meetings to see what the possibilities of holding the event were. After much deliberation, the event is now set to go. The Lewis County High School Junior/Senior Prom is set for Saturday, June 27, 2020, 7-9 p.m., on the Lewis County Courthouse law...
Just as the spring seasons were starting for the Lewis County High School softball, baseball, and tennis teams it ended abruptly with no indication as to when or if they would be able to continue their season with concerns of the COVID-19 pandemic. As the days and weeks wore on, it became clear that not only would there be no spring sports, but the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year was cancelled as well. The teams, and, in particular, the group of Seniors, would be left with the burning...
On June 11, 2020, we at the Lewis County Herald released a special Graduation Keepsake Edition just for the graduating seniors who lost a majority of their senior year due to COVID-19. In honor of our seniors, click "View PDF" at the top right corner, or click the following link: http://www.lewisherald.com.1.lionslight.com/home/cms_data/dfault/photos/stories/id/8/3/583/294570.pdf#page=13...
SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS NEEDED! BUS DRIVER MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED • High School Diploma (or GED) required • Must be at least twenty-five (25) years of age • Must pass a DOT physical • Must have CDL with “P” and “S” endorsements • Five (5) years of unrestricted driving experience • Must possess a valid Tennessee state driver’s license BENEFITS FOR ALL BUS DRIVERS • Paid training • Summers off • $35.29 per run (2 runs per day) • Reimbursement for the following: – CDL- one-time initial cost and yearly renewals – DOT Physical- initia...
The City of Hohenwald, Tenneese hereby provides financial infomation for the 2020-2021 fiscal year budget in accordance with provisions of Chapter 484, Public Acts of 1991, as amended. There will be a public hearing concerning the budget at the EOC on June 23, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. All citizens are welcome to attend and participate....
AGENDA Lewis County Board of Commissioners Regular Session Monday, June 15, 2020 • 6:00 p.m. ITEM #06-01-20 Call to order ITEM #06-02-20 Invocation ITEM #06-03-20 Pledge of Allegiance ITEM #06-04-20 Roll call ITEM #06-05-20 Approval of minutes ITEM #06-06-20 Public input (limited to 3 minutes per person) ITEM #06-07-20 Resolution to cut spending and save over $30,000 a year in taxpayer money by reducing the Lewis County Board of Commissioners from eighteen members to nine members (taking effect in 2022) ITEM #06-08-20 Resolution approving an i...
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...
NEED ASSISTANCE IN COMPLETING COMPETING YOUR CENSUS? CENSUS 2020 DRIVE-THRU Thursday, June 11, 2020 9 a.m. -11 a.m. TCAT Hohenwald, 813 West Main St. Hohenwald, TN 38462 TCAT Hohenwald does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity or national origin, sex, disability, age status as a protected veteran, or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents Policies with respect to employment, programs or activities. For inquiries of nondiscrimination, contact Randy...
Enroll in your local BABY & ME - Tobacco Free Program by contacting: Lewis County Health Department 51 Smith Avenue Hohenwald, TN 38462 (931)796-2204...
