Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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The Lewis County Board of Commissioners met in regular session, Monday night, June 19, 2023. All nine commissioners were present. Minutes from the May 15th regular meeting and May 22nd special called meeting were approved by all. No citizens brought anything before the board during public input. During the Report of the committee of the whole, Brian Peery respectfully asked that approval of the minutes be delayed until June 29th. All approved, as the meetings were lengthy, and more time was...
On Thursday, I reached out to Treston Humphreys of Humphrey’s Hives, about the bees in the wall live video that was viewed on Facebook by nearly 1,000 people. On June 6, 2023, Mr. Humphreys of Humphrey’s Hives got a call that an older house was about to be put up for auction, and it was believed to have a bee hive in the wall. Mr. Humphreys gathered his troops and on June 15, 2023, Humphreys went live on facebook doing the extraction of the said hive. Not only did this house have a honey bee...
Circuit Court Judge, Michael Spitzer, has secured a $103,991 state grant to establish an adult Mental Health Court in the 32nd Judicial District, which consists of Hickman, Lewis and Perry counties. Lewis County Government was selected by the state to receive and administer the funds for this grant, which is being distributed by the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Services. This is a fully-funded grant requiring no match; therefore, no local tax dollars will be used. According to Judge Spitzer, “The purpose of a Mental H...
We are super excited that the time for our annual Walk Across Tennessee is here!! This will be our 9th year having this program in the county and we hope you will join us in the effort to improve the well-being of Lewis County. Walk Across Tennessee is a 6 -month walking program that’s designed to motivate you to develop a consistent routine of physical activity. Walk Across Tennessee in Lewis County will begin on June 18, 2023 and go through July 29, 2023. Every participant will keep up with their own miles and log them onto a google s...
Mr. Paul J. Stutts, age 83, of Hohenwald, passed away on June 16, 2023, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia. He was born January 24, 1940, in Hohenwald, to the late James and Mary Ruth (Clayton) Stutts. Paul enlisted in the Navy in 1957, less than a month after his 17th birthday. He was proud to be a veteran. He was an avid fisherman. He loved fish in general but catfish was his favorite. He was a pet lover, a hard worker, and a walking encyclopedia of baseball stats. He was a huge...
James “Jimmy” Warren Sims was born January 14, 1950 in Lewis County to the late John Turner and Ruby Pauline Melson Sims. He was united in marriage to the former Anita Louise Whitehead on March 19, 1971. Mr. Jimmy was a member of Williams Chapel Freewill Baptist Church, an active member of the Collinwood Senior Citizens Center where he was a volunteer food delivery driver, and an active volunteer at the Wayne County Welcome Center in Collinwood. He worked for Tee Jays Manufacturing in Flo...
On Sunday June 19, 2023, Dennis McKay Sr. was reunited with his loving wife Libby as he passed from his earthly home. Dennis was born July 14, 1956, in Trenton, Michigan to Mary Lou Cassidy Luck and the late Harry Avery McKay. Along with his father and wife Liberty McKay, he was preceded in death by his sister Patricia McKay. In addition to his mother, he leaves behind to carry on his memory his children Teea (Robert) Shore, Brandy (Brad) Bates, Debra Stachulski, and Dennis (Julie) McKay Jr.;...
In the early evening hours of June 18, 2023, Mrs. Michelle Lomax, 52, peacefully passed from her earthly home with her loving family by her side. She was born in Etheridge, on July 6, 1970, to the late Mack Moore and Delvene Moore. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her brother James Moore. Mrs. Lomax had a truly giving heart for not only her family and friends but also in her career working for home health. She was a great wife, mother, and friend that was loved by all that...
Mr. Matthew Robert Peters, 71, was born in Sandusky, Ohio on May 23, 1952, and peacefully passed from this earthly world on June 8, 2023, at AHC Lewis County. He is preceded in death by his mother Patricia McGookey Peters and his partner Kaye Horvath. On occasion he enjoyed fishing and riding his motorcycle. Mr. Peters leaves behind to cherish his memory his children Rebecca (Jason) Boeckmann and Michael Peters; and siblings Hannah (Bernard) Krawczyk and Tod Peters; and a grandson David Peters. There are currently no services planned. Adair...
Nick Weatherly of Hohenwald was welcomed, along with three other non-locals, as the newest member of the Columbia Fire and Rescue crew. Mr. Weatherly has worked at the City Department since May 1, 2023....
Looking for a way to make a positive impact? Come meet the team of STEMTech21 during their Timeless Gala on Saturday, June 24, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at 18 East Main Street and support a cause that will empower our kids to meet the challenges of tomorrow. During this event, STEMTech is celebrating the merge of past, present, and future Innovation by dressing up in your favorite era! So, drag out those bell bottoms from the 60’s, poodle skirts and leather coats from the 50’s, or Southern Magnolia dresses from the 1860’s, and join the fun. There...
Rocky Clements brought a Show of Wonders to the Lewis County Public Library and Archives on Friday, June 16th. He performed a variety of magic tricks spanning from tricks he saw as a child to tricks that awed and amazed the crowd. The kids frequently cried, “That’s amazing!” After the program, attendees could be heard trying to figure out how the table floated, “I think he put a rocket in it!” The library’s next family event is Elephant Communities with the Elephant Sanctuary on Friday, Jun...
The following activities are scheduled for the upcoming week at Lewis County Public Library and Archives: Elephant Communities, Friday, June 23, 10:00 AM. Laura and her friends at the Elephant Sanctuary will be coming to share with us about how much elephants work together! This program is sponsored by The Junkyard Dog. Allen’s Creek History, Saturday, June 24, 1:00 PM. Bob Patton will be sharing his memories and the history of Allen’s Creek and Riverside. Ollie the Otter Story Time, Tue...
Friends of the Library and the City of Hohenwald are bringing Independence Day fun to The Lot with the fifth annual, “Rock the Lot: Free Concert and Fireworks.” This year, gather your friends and family, and head to the city parking lot at 5:30 p.m., across the street from the Lewis County Herald (ADMISSION IS FREE). There, you can enjoy several food trucks from ice cream to lemonade, pizza, barbecue and even vegetarian options! Let the kids run wild as they beat the summer heat playing on the water slides (FOR FREE). Transform yourself whe...
CORRECTION: In the June 8th article regarding the June 5th Planning Commission meeting, it was stated, “All were in favor, with the exception of Bass who passed.” The print should have read ‘Connie Sharp....
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. Increasing penalties for strangulation - To crack down on crime and abuse, lawmakers approved a new law to increase penalties for strangulation charges. It clarifies that if a victim loses consciousness as a result of...
The Lewis County Board of Education met in regular session on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the Lewis County Board of Education board meeting room located at 206 South Court Street, Hohenwald, Tn. 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 Mr. Holt. During public input, Sara Denton asked to talk...
Maybe it’s a good thing that my teenage dream of becoming a TV programmer never materialized. Analysts have regarded the over-the-air free TV networks as dinosaurs for years, but now even the cable channels and streaming services are watching over their shoulders for asteroids. Oh, the new Golden Age was nice while it lasted – with companies trumpeting ambitious 5-year plans for special-effects-heavy prestige projects, offering new life to niche programs dumped by the traditional networks and...
The Cub Scouts of Lewis County met last Tuesday to hone another of their myriad talents for belt loops and badges, target practice! They filled empty soda cans and bottles part-way with water and set them up to be targets for the frisbees they were learning to throw at them. The parents and leaders had just as much fun helping them learn the correct way to throw the frisbees and cheering them on and said they have a few very good arms in the Cub Scouts! Afterward, the group all went back to the...
On June 10th, the Girl Scouts of Lewis County went on a Discovery Hike and Picnic at the Discovery Center behind the Lewis County Museum. They ate sandwiches, chips and had drinks and Jello cups and pudding cups after they ate their lunch. They also went on a scavenger hunt through all of the cooling foliage and the fort before it was time to leave. Everyone had a great time despite the heat! Recently the four troops of the Girl Scouts of Lewis County went on a movie outing to the Crockett...
Janet Cook, June 22 Brenda Brown, June 22 Courtney Henderson, June 22 Don Morris, June 22 April Rhinehart, June 22 Michael Calvin Morrison, June 22 Kathy Ingram, June 22 Jerry Smith, June 22 Sydney Gordon, June 22 Scott Staggs, June 23 Imajean Tibbs, June 23 MyKala Pugh, June 23 Barbara Negri, June 23 Jeff Miller, June 23 Melanie Tucker, June 24 Shanda Clayton, June 24 Becky Garrison, June 24 Johnny Garrett, June 24 Keyona Faith Pope, June 24 Reagan Riley, June 24 Katrina Lynn Anthony, June 24 Jennifer Trull, June 24 Mark Breece, June 24 Tom...
Mr. and Mrs. Leland Clay, June 22 Mr. and Mrs. R.D. Hensley, June 22 Mr. and Mrs. Larry Whitehead, June 23 Mr. and Mrs. Richard Amacher, June 26 Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Davis, June 27 Mr. and Mrs. Mark Melton, June 27 Mr. and Mrs. Billy Hinson, June 28 Mr. and Mrs. Eugene A. Jackson, June 28 Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Gray, June 28...
A Turnbow family reunion will be held Saturday July 1, 2023 at 12:00 noon at Casa Grande Mexican Restaurant in Hohenwald. Families are encouraged to come. For more information, call Betty at 865-806-9422....
Still the weather has been on the dry side and very hot during the day, the nights have still been in the sixties for the most part. Gardens are really beginning to show the product of hard work by those who spend endless hours working in them. We had showers and thunderstorms last night and along with the thunder and lightning it rained for part of the night. 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,...
Well it sure is a quiet and peaceful morning here in our little valley, here on the front porch it is very quiet and there is a little breeze blowing. The neighbor’s cows are grazing peacefully, the cats have had their breakfast and are now taking a nap. There is not many sounds, even the birds are being quiet, somewhere off in the distance I heard a dog bark. I am sitting here and enjoying my coffee, but I am also thinking that I am so thankful for this peaceful time because I know it is not like this out there in the world. There is so m...
