Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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Birthdays Larry Johnson, July 9 Walter Nash Sr., July 9 Tiffany Thompson, July 9 Shannon Kephart, July 9 Bill Mercer, July 10 Freda Talley, July 10 Ronda Brown, July 10 Tim Whitwell, July 10 Mike Whitwell, July 10 Lola Culberson, July 10 Geri Rush, July 10 David McCann, July 10 W.C. Flippo, July 10 Grant Stubblefield, July 10 Libby Belew, July 11 Lori Palmer, July 11 Tony Barber, July 11 Georgie Brown, July 11 Ginger Archer, July 11 Joe Pollock, July 11 Josh Roberson, July 11 Shirley Harper, July 11 Heath Curfman, July 11 Katie Lauren Hawks,...
Lewis County Emergency Communications District, E-911 Emergency Dispatch Center activities for June 1 through 30, 2020: Lewis County Sheriff Office 4 Wheelers and motorcycles 3 Alarm 12 Animal call 20 Arrest 1 Assault 3 Breaking and entering 1 Burglary 1 Checking area 0 Civil Matters 2 Dead on arrival 2 Delivery of message 0 Disorderly person/house 1 Dispute/verbal/physical 6 Disturbing the peace 1 Domestic 5 Driving while intoxicated 0 Drugs 0 Enroute 0 Escort 0 False call 0 Fight 3 Fire Call 2 Follow up 1 Fraud/ID theft 0 Gas drive off 1...
In last week's "Three car pile-up on the corner of East Linden and North Park," Rebecca Rodgers' vehicle was not involved in the accident, making it an accident between two vehicles. The police report also stated the brakes of Jade McClain's vehicle had failed. The Lewis County Herald apologizes for any inconvenience this may have caused....
Legislation Effective on July 1st, 2020 The 111th General Assembly adjourned on the morning of June 19th after overcoming many obstacles this session. I am proud to say that despite the destruction and devastation of COVID-19, we passed a balanced budget and other key pieces of legislation that will benefit Tennesseans across this state. Below are some of those bills that became effective on July 1st. Although we have completed our legislative work for the year, I will continue to provide these...
Dear pandemic-battered readers, as you try adapting to the New Normal, just hope no diehards are waiting to confuse you with a plethora of ADDITIONAL configurations. It’s best just to suck it up and accept the NEW Normal rather than navigating a world of Classic Normal, Zero Calorie Normal, Satin Finish Normal, Fun-Size Normal, Gelcap Normal, Crunchy Normal, Non-Clumping Normal and Extra-Absorbent Normal with Wings. Ever since getting assigned to inventory control at my day job, I’ve suf...
Nathan Bedford Forrest…. “The Rest of the Story.” The last few years, there have been a lot of controversies over General Nathan Bedford Forrest, a Civil War hero for the South. Most Southerners view him as a hero, but there are several that view him as a racist and murderer. The latter has been protesting the last few weeks at the Capitol in Nashville, and they are demanding that his bust be removed from the second floor of the Capitol. In fact, Governor Lee has requested the Capitol Commission...
First wave of funds available to assist with plans for safe reopening Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and the Financial Stimulus Accountability Group announced on July 7, 2020 $81 million in Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) funding is available through grants for K-12 schools and higher education institutions to assist with plans for safe reopening. “Reopening our schools, colleges and universities is a key priority and grant funding ensures institutions can make proper accommodations to keep educators and students safe as w...
Andrew W. Garrett, M.D., a specialist in general surgery, has joined the medical staff at Maury Regional Medical Center. Dr. Garrett received his medical degree from Saba University School of Medicine, Saba, Netherlands. He completed his residency at Northside Regional Medical Center in Youngstown, Ohio, and Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan. Dr. Garrett is associated with The Surgical Clinic at Mid-South Surgeons, located in Suite 211 of the Medical Office Building at 1222 Trotwood...
Things are beginning to go back to normal as businesses begin to reopen, and people start going back to normal life. Have you been in self-isolation with a loved one who struggles with substance abuse? If your answer is yes, you need to stay aware of their behavior. With lockdowns across the country, many addicts were forced to clean up, but not by choice. As things begin to reopen, this means that access to their vices will once again become available. Combined with the fact that their tolerance to drugs may be low means the chance of a fatal...
Hohenwald Police, Hohenwald Fire and Maury Regional Emergency personnel responded to a two vehicle accident Friday, July 3, at 11:50 a.m. with reported injuries. HPD Sgt. Michael Dunn reported that a Ford Explorer, driven by Hannah Ricketts, pulled from Edgefield Drive onto Summertown Highway into the path of Billy Meek III, traveling east in a Chevrolet Malibu. Meek was transported by ground ambulance with non-life threatening injuries. Neither Ricketts or two passengers in the Malibu were...
The First Amendment has had a landmark year — and it’s only June. The devout invoke religious freedom while debating whether it is appropriate to ban in-person religious services during the COVID-19 pandemic. The socially conscious assemble to protest en masse against police brutality and to affirm that Black lives matter. Journalists risk their safety to exercise the right of the press to report on matters of public interest, even though they risk wrongful arrest or assault by officers in riot gear. Progressives and conservatives alike have ta...
H. Alan Watson, FACHE CEO, Maury Regional Health As society has opened and more people have resumed work, shopping and leisure activities, we have experienced an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths. How do we find the balance between economic recovery and public health safety? Nearly all public health experts agree that masking, social distancing and hand hygiene will enable us to find that balance until a vaccine is developed. I have been surprised that...
Columbia State Community College is pleased to announce and congratulate 530 spring 2020 graduates. The following Lewis County students graduated from Columbia State this spring. Daniell Byrd of Hohenwald graduated with an Associate of Science in Tennessee Transfer Pathway Management. Lauren Davis of Hohenwald graduated with an Associate of Applied Science in Medical Laboratory Technology . Christian Guerra of Hohenwald graduated with an Associate of Arts in Tennessee Transfer Pathway Foreign Language. Sarah Nickell of Hohenwald graduated...
While fever, cough and shortness of breath have characterized the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its list of common symptoms in late April to include a new loss of smell or taste. According to Justin Turner, MD, PhD, associate professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and medical director of Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Smell and Taste Center, it’s not uncommon for patients with viral upper respiratory infections to experience a temporary — or somet...
The following is the City of Hohenwald Police Report for June 24-29 , 2020. This is a record of police action and is not intended to imply innocence or guilt of charges placed. Serena D. Melton, Garrison Road, charged June 24 with public intoxication and drug paraphernalia. Abbie S. Pace, Stockard Road, Culleoka, charged with aggravated assault on June 26. Troy J. Bonesteel, Cedar Park Road, Centerville, charged June 26 with simple possession/casual exchange and drug paraphernalia. Billy S. Spurgeon, April Lane, charged with driving on revoked...
MEETING NOTICE The Lewis County Audit Committee will meet on Monday, July 20, 2020 at 4:30 p.m. in the Courtroom of the Lewis County Courthouse to discuss the FY 18-19 audit and any other business that may come before the committee. The public is invited to attend....
ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATIONS July 1, 2020 Lewis County Schools will accept applications in the following endorsement area: AGRICULTURE EDUCATION 7-12 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 secondary endorsement • Highly Qualified Certification Original application packets are to be submitted to the Lewis County Board of Education, 206 South Court...
Quitting smoking is the single most important thing you can do for your health and the health of your baby! Enroll in your local BABY & ME - Tobacco Free Program by contacting: Lewis County Health Department 51 Smith Avenue Hohenwald, TN 38462 (931)796-2204 Quit Smoking and receive FREE diapers* *To be eligible you must be a current smoker or quit within three months of becoming pregnant....
LEWIS COUNTY SCHOOLS SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS ORIENTATION Lewis County Schools will be offering a substitute teacher orientation for the 2020-2021 school year. The orientation will be on July 16, 2020 from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM in the Lewis County Schools Board Room located at 206 South Court Street. This orientation is for current and new substitute teacher applicants. For new applicants, applications can be acquired at the Lewis County Schools Central Office or on the schools website www.lewisk12.org. New applicants are asked to bring a completed...
MEETING NOTICE The Lewis County/Hohenwald Joint Economic Community Development Board will have its quarterly meeting on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at 10 a.m. in the conference room at the Lewis County Courthouse. The meeting is open to the public....
Vietnam Veterans Meeting Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1123 will meet July 9, 2020 at 6 p.m. at the Perry County Veterans Building. Highway Advisory Board Meets Lewis County Highway Department Advisory Board will meet Monday, July 13, 2020, in regular session at 9:30 a.m. at the office of the highway commissioner. Democratic Party Meeting Lewis County Democratic Party is slated to meet on July 14, 2020 at 6 p.m. at Lewis County Memorial Park Pavilion. Everyone is invited to attend. American Legion Meets Fred E. Lomax American Legion Post...
NOTICE OF EARLY VOTING STATE PRIMARY AND LEWIS COUNTY GENERAL ELECTION Thursday, August 6, 2020 The Lewis County Election Commission will conduct EARLY VOTING for the August 6, 2020 State Primary and Lewis County General Election. Any properly registered voter may cast a ballot by personal appearance at the Election Commission Office located at 35 Smith Avenue, Hohenwald, TN, beginning on Friday, July 17, 2020 and ending on Saturday, August 1, 2020. Early Voting Days/Times Friday, July 17 / 8:00a.m. - 4:00p.m. Mon. - Fri. July 20-24 / 8:00a.m....
NOTICE OF GRAND JURY MEETING “It is the duty of your Grand Jurors to investigate any public offense which they know or have reason to believe has been committed and which is triable or indictable in this county. Any person having knowledge or proof that such an offense has been committed may apply to testify before the Grand Jury subject to the provisions of Tennessee Code Annotates, 40-12-104.” The foreperson of this county is presently: Mary Simmons, 101 Chandler Street, Hohenwald, Tennessee. “The Grand Jury will meet on Monday, August 3, 20...
The Official Ballot for Lewis County can be viewed in our print or PDF version. To view our PDF, click "PDF" at the top left corner of this story....
The Lewis County Beer Board will convene on Monday, July 20, 2020 at the Lewis County Courthouse in the County Clerk's Office at 4:30 p.m. To be reviewed is the application for on-premises consumption filed by Latoya Coleman, owner of Moved. The application is to sell beer on-premises only. The business is located at 830 Walker Road, Mt. Pleasant, TN 38474. If anyone who would like to express their opinion, pro or con, for this beer application, we ask that said individual please be present at the meeting. Sincerely, Sandra Clayton, Lewis...
