Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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The South Central Human Resource Agency Governing Board will meet on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at 6 p.m. at 150 Clubhouse Drive, Loretto. The SCHR Agency Budget/Audit/Appropriations, Personnel/Policies and Procedures, Property and 1303 Committees will meet before the Governing Board Meeting at 5 p.m....
July 12, 1951 The main headline for the week was “Court Vote Funds For County Library: 10c Cut From County Rate.” The Lewis County Quarterly Court (now called County Commission) voted to establish a public library for the use of residents, appropriated $150 toward the $500 required for operation, and appointed a library board to oversee the initiation of service in Lewis County. The Lewis County Herald reported that “this is a progressive move and we hope to see our people begin to take advan...
Crime / Good Samaritan – State lawmakers approved legislation that I sponsored this year which enhances penalties for murder against a person who was acting as a “Good Samaritan.” This refers to a person who helps, defends, protects, or renders emergency care to a person in need without compensation. The new law applies to cases when the defendant knew that the person was acting as a Good Samaritan. Criminal Justice Reform – The General Assembly passed major criminal justice reform legisla...
Safe Home for Trafficked Children – Public Chapter 246 requires law enforcement officers to alert the Department of Children’s Services when they take a minor into custody on charges of prostitution so the child can appropriately be placed in a safe home. This legislation helps ensure the child can receive any professional assistance they may need and can be removed from a life dictated by abusive traffickers. Human Trafficking / Lifetime Ban on Commercial Driver’s License – Public Chapter...
The following is the City of Hohenwald Police Report for June 30 through July 11, 2021. This is a record of police action and is not intended to imply innocence or guilt of charges placed. Annie P. Rone, Downey Street, was charged with domestic assault on June 30. Kenneth M. Gauthier, Downey Street, was charged with domestic assault on June 30. Jeromey A. Watson, Centerville Highway, was charged with driving without a state issued license on July 1. Jeffrey W. Gallaher, North Park Street, was charged with driving on a revoked driver’s l...
The following was submitted by Lewis County Sheriff Dwayne Kilpatrick for June 22 through July 5, 2021. This is a record of law enforcement action and is neither intended to imply innocence or guilt of charges placed. Allie Addison Allen, Joe Avenue, was charged with arson on June 22. Eric Steven Sherrill, Mindy Drive, Waynesboro, was charged with shoplifting on June 22. Virgil Lee Staggs, Summertown Highway, was charged with failure to appear on June 22. Adam Winfield Lunsford, Hickory Spring Drive, Eads, was charged with disorderly conduct on...
TCAT Hohenwald will be opening a new Power Sports Technology Program in the Fall of 2021. The Power Sports Technology Program will be aimed to meet the growing need of servicing and repair of all types of power sports vehicles, such as marine, motorcycle, atv and utv in the power sports arena. The program will prepare a student with an understanding of the methods of servicing and repair of power sports equipment. The addition of the Power Sports Technology will be one of the programs in the...
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: Donald Duncan, 2174 Summertown Hwy., Hohenwald, Tennessee. “The Grand Jury will meet on Monday, Augus...
Tails and Tales: Animal Adventures in Hohenwald featured a Feathery Tail on Friday, July 9, 2021 when Milo the owl stopped by with his friend Ranger Rachel from David Crockett State Park to teach the summer readers about the flying tails in the area. Attendees learned about the different birds native to Tennessee, which ones migrate through the area, eating habits, and more! The library's next family event is Jungle Safari at the Lewis County Museum and Discovery Center on Friday, July 16 at 10...
Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative received special recognition from the Tennessee Valley Authority for helping the agency exceed energy efficiency, renewable and demand response goals for the thirteenth straight year through the EnergyRight program. “MLEC provides the staffing, promotion and resources to ensure that consumers are aware of and can participate in energy efficiency measures to save on their electric bill,” said Cindy Herron, Vice President of TVA EnergyRight. “We are very proud of this great accomplishment of 13 years of meeti...
Seventy-three medical students received their doctoral hoods and took the Hippocratic Oath as new physicians at East Tennessee State University's Quillen College of Medicine commencement ceremony held on Thursday, May 06, 2021. Charles Anderson Edwards was among them. He is the son of Kent and Jennifer Edwards, formerly of Hohenwald, and the grandson of Bill and Martha Edwards and Helen Bates and the late J.L. Hardison. Dr. Edwards obtained his BS from Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi....
On June 25, 2021, Patrolman Kalum Halfacre was patrolling on Franklin Street close to Roney Avenue when he got behind a gray Toyota Camry that failed to come to a complete stop at a stop sign at the intersection of Franklin Street and 412 East. Halfacre made the vehicle stop in Bowen’s Home Center parking lot. In the vehicle was driver Anthony Pantoja, 38, and passenger Cortni Horton. As Halfacre approached the passenger side of the vehicle, he observed a small child in the back seat. Both individuals stated they didn’t have their driver lic...
On July 8, 2021 Jones Hometown Pharmacy made a donation to the Lewis County Cancer Victims Fund. Pictured are, from left, Dr. Rick Jones, Charlie Dugger, and owner of Jones Hometown Pharmacy, Dr. Jon Jones....
A two-day joint undercover operation by special agents with the TBI Human Trafficking Unit, the Spring Hill Police Department, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Homeland Security Investigations, and the office of 22nd District Attorney General Brent Cooper has resulted in the arrest of eighteen men accused of seeking illicit sex from minors. Over a two-day period beginning July 8th, 2021 as part of an undercover investigation aimed at addressing human trafficking in Middle Tennessee,...
Lewis County Schools will accept applications in the following endorsement area: SCHOOL NURSE (RN OR LPN) Interested and qualified applicants are to submit the following items as an application packet: • Cover letter (specify position) • Nurse Application • Resume • Original Transcripts • Copy of current Tennessee licensure with proper endorsement Original application packets are to be submitted to the Lewis County Board of Education, 206 South Court Street, Hohenwald, TN 38462. Materials received by fax will not be accepted. Nurse appli...
Lewis County Schools will accept applications in the following endorsement area: 9-12 Physical Education Teacher 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, 206 South Court Street, Hohenwald, TN 38462. Materi...
The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Hohenwald is accepting applications for the position of EMT/A-EMT Instructor. Applicant must possess a minimum of an Associate Degree and certification from an EMS Board Approved Instructor’s course. Applicant must also be currently licensed in Tennessee as an EMT-Paramedic, registered nurse or physician, with a minimum of 2 (two) years experience in the field and 300 (three hundred) hours of EMS instruction. Please see the full job description and employment application on our website at w...
Lewis County Board of Education will accept bids on an automatic fueling system for fueling school vehicles. Sealed bids will be received until 2:00 p.m. CST, July 19th, 2021, at which time and place bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Only original bids will be accepted; no facsimile bids or electronic bids will be considered. Bids should be addressed to the Lewis County Board of Education, 206 South Court Street, Hohenwald, TN 38462. All bids must be sealed and clearly marked with the following on the outside of the envelope “FUEL B...
Offered by the Lewis County Highway Department: 2012 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD, 55K actual miles, third row seating, no known issues, excellent condition. May be inspected at the Lewis County Highway Department from 6:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (Monday-Thursday). To request a bid form, call 796-2287 Bids should be sealed and will be opened on Wednesday, July 28 at 9:00 a.m. at the office of the Highway Department. We reserve the right to accept or reject bids. Joyce Holt, Lewis County Highway Commissioner...
The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Hohenwald is accepting applications for the position of Power Sports Technology Instructor. Applicant must possess a minimum of a high school diploma/equivalent. Three years experience in the field within the last 5 years required. Ability to teach all phases of program and manage rotation of students during instruction of repair/maintenance of recreational equipment. Please see the full job description and employment application on our website at www.tcathohenwald.edu. APPLICATION PROCEDURE:...
The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Hohenwald is accepting applications for the position of Forestry & Agriculture Technology Instructor. Applicant must possess a minimum of a high school diploma/equivalent. Three years experience in the field, including heavy equipment operation, within the last 5 years required. General maintenance knowledge required. Ability to teach all phases of program and manage rotation of students to prepare for employment within fields of study. Please see the full job description and employment application...
Lewis County Schools will accept applications in the following endorsement area: INSTRUCTIONAL COACH 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, 206 South Court Street, Hohenwald, TN 38462. Materials rec...
