Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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State Senator Joey Hensley (R- Hohenwald) encourages citizens to take advantage of Tennessee’s new and traditional sales tax holidays which are set to begin at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 30th. The 16th annual tax holiday on clothing, school supplies and computers will run through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, August 1st; while a new sales tax holiday on food, food ingredients, and prepared food will remain in effect through the end of the day on Thursday, August 5th. The new holiday includes the qualified sales of prepared food by restaurants, food t...
Molly Reasons, daughter of Michelle and Larry Reasons, represented Tennessee at the Anchor Summit at the Pilot International Convention on July 8, in Atlanta, Georgia. Reasons used resources from the Lewis County Public Library and Archives to share a little bit about Lewis County and our state with fellow Anchor members from around the nation....
Former Judge Billy W. Townsend, age 78, passed away suddenly at his home Wednesday, July 14, 2021. He was born January 28, 1943, in Decatur County, son of the late Wayne and Virginia Townsend. Judge Townsend held the seat of Lewis County Juvenile and General Sessions Judge for 32 years. He also served the community on the board of directors of Buffalo Valley and Senior Citizen Center. He was an Eagle Scout and assistant Boy Scout Scout Master for several years. He was also a member and past...
Donna Shelby, right, accepted a check for $100 as week three winner in Cool It With Cash from Lewis County Herald's Callie Dunn. Sponsors for the 2021 Cool It With Cash summer game series include Bank of Lewis County, Citizens Bank of Lewis County, Hillbilly Liquors & Wines, Adair Funeral and Cremation Services, 412 Building Supply and Bowen Home Center. Prize money is applied to the winner's electric bill. Winner of the fourth week's contest is Linda Howard with the sentence, "Participants...
Lewis County Mayor Jonah Keltner recently announced that the Solid Waste Department closed out its Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget approximately $90,000 under budget. According to Mayor Keltner, "This historic savings would not have been possible without the extensive recycling efforts put forth by the County this past year, along with the participation in recycling by so many of the businesses, organizations and residents in our community." "One of the biggest factors in these savings was...
Three teenagers, Zoie Clark, Spencer Clark and Daniel Burcham, from Lewis County and their families traveled to Marengo, Ohio, last week to compete in the SCTP National Championship against teens from all around the country. Zoie Clark surprised herself by winning gold during a game of Annie Oakley where 30 girls, of all ages, were lined up on the twenty-seven yard line and tried their best to be the last girl standing. If the first person shoots the target, then she is safe; but if she misses...
Timothy Alfred Malone, age 64, husband of Shirley Ruth Harwell Malone, a resident of Culleoka, and a longtime Maury County paramedic, passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at Maury Regional Medical Center. Tim was born on March 6, 1957, in Newton, New Jersey and was the son of the late Alfred Emile Malone and the late Marjorie Masters Malone Garris. He married Shirley Ruth Harwell on December 4, 1988, was previously a member of Friendship Baptist Church and most recently attended Mooresville...
July 9, 1942 - July 11, 2021 Joyce A. St. John, 79, of Decaturville passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, July 11, 2021 at Jackson General Hospital. Joyce was born July 9, 1942, in Syracuse, New York where she raised her two sons. She also received a Bachelor of Science degree from the State University of New York College at Brockport in 1978. After retirement from the Nine Mile Point Nuclear Facility in 2004, she moved to Tennessee where she then worked 15 years at Westwood Healthcare...
October 20, 1928 - July 16, 2021 Kathryn King Grimes, age 92, long-time resident of the Mt. Joy community, passed away on Friday, July 16th, 2021 at her home surrounded by family. Kathryn was born on October 20th, 1928 to the late Joe and Rosa King in Mount Pleasant, Tennessee. Kathryn was a long-time, faithful member of Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She got to know many members of her community by being a part of many activities and organizations over the years. Kathryn was the loving...
17 - 2021 Loretta Anne Moore Gifford, 59, of Shelbyville, passed away on July 11, 2021 at AHC Lewis County. She was born on August 13, 1961 in Shelbyville to the late Anne Ruth King. Along with her mother she was preceded in death by her husband, James Wilkerson Sr. in 1987. Ms. Gifford is survived by her son, James Wilkerson; siblings, Rachel Cook and Henry King; and five grandchildren. No services are currently planned. Adair Funeral and Cremation Services is assisting the family with arrangements....
Just imagine “truth” matters. We all agree everyone makes mistakes, so let’s not forget The Founding Fathers. When they wrote “and all men were created equal” they left off the LY! We are created equally, by the sperm and the egg! That’s it! Other beliefs are a myth we collectively chose to follow. Marsha Perkins 110 Quail Hollow Road Summertown, Tn 38462 931-796-0410...
Bankers who wrote paycheck protection loans are helping businesses get forgiveness, and while economic hardship from the coronavirus quarantine prompted that government assistance, the pandemic accelerated a rural renaissance. Those insights come from a couple of Hohenwald bankers who have different approaches to the Small Business Administration and the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act of Congress. CARES was enacted to ward off financial collapse during an on-going health...
The American Legion Post 127 Golf Tournament was held recently. Winners in the first flight were: first place - TJ. Hinson, Jeremy Lumpki, Jordan Chard, and Garrett Daniel; second place - Eric Lomax, Crystal Lomax, Jaxx Plunkett, and Jeff Depriest; third place - Colton Hinson, Lucas Clayton, Desi Ammons, and Matt McClain. Second flight winners were: first place - Wayne Tiller, Tommy Tiller, Tim Carroll, and Rick Cameron; second place - Marty Spears, Mark Whitehead, Matthew Farr, and Nolan Whitehead; third place - Ray Brewer, E.J. DeNicolais,...
26 - 2021 Michael Antoine Jones, 42, of Linden passed away unexpectedly at his Linden home on July 8, 2021. He was born June 3, 1979 to Steve Johnson and the late Royce Jones. On November 25, 2018 he married Sonya Smith. They attended Linden Church of God and Roberts Chapel AME Church. Michael was the type to never meet a stranger. He would do anything for anyone. He would often make sure everyone knew he was the best driver around. Michael took on a job as a truck driver and enjoyed hitting...
The Lewis County High School Class of 1957 met at the Freedom Holy Temple Church July 17, 2021 to celebrate the 64th anniversary of their graduation. Members started arriving about noon. Everyone brought finger foods to share. Everyone was reminiscing, laughing and reliving fun times from school days. Classmates who were unable to attend were missed. Everyone is looking forward to having another reunion next summer. Class members attending were Jerry Wood, Ruby Sheets Wood, Shirley Thompson...
The Lewis County Board of Education met in a regular called session on Tuesday, July, 13, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. at the Lewis County Board of Education Board Meeting Room located at 206 South Court Street. All board members were present: Chair Glenda Atkinson, Vice-Chair Johnny Clayton, Derek Cotham, Cassie Couch, Paula Dyer, Blake Farr, Lindsey Himes, Jackie Holt, and Phyllis Townsend. The invocation was given by Mr. Clayton. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Ms. Dyer. Consent agenda Upon motion by Mr. Farr and seconded by Mrs. Dyer, the...
Some of our Lewis County Golfers recently traveled to Woodland Hills Golf Club in Pinson. They won first place in the first flight and placed fourth over all out of 23 teams participating....
Together with their families, Annalyn and Levi Holt and Macy Gardner are excited to announce the marriage of their parents, Dustin Holt and Danae Hensley Gardner. Dustin is the son of Martha and Bill Butler of Centerville and the late Jerry Holt of Hohenwald. He is the grandson of the late Sonny and Iva Holt and the late Tiny and Sarah Lynch. Danae is the daughter of Donnie and Donna Henlsey, the granddaughter of Betty Glenn, Martha and Oscar Reeves, the late Don and Ruby Hensley and the late...
Well it is a quiet and peaceful morning here in our little valley, I’m on the front porch and having my cup of coffee and just enjoying the quiet. Not many sounds this morning, the cats are napping, a squirrel just went across the yard with an apple. It is beginning to sprinkle rain but that doesn’t seem to bother the squirrel, it is busy stocking up apples to dry for the winter. I have canned some more, but not as much as I usually do. This seems to be more hotter and humid summer than usual. I guess it just bothers us older people more. But...
Elsa Ling Medford turned three and a half years old on July 18, 2021. She is an honor student at her preschool, in Sunnyvale California. She recites the ABC's fluently in two languages, English and Chinese. Elsa is the daughter of Chyld and Jen Medford and granddaughter of Gene Medford and Marilyn Baker....
July 19, 1951 The 1951 Lewis County Fair was announced for August 27 through September 1. Braleys Circus had been secured as the grand stand attraction. Sidney Ashmore enlisted in the U. S. Army. Johnie Zimmerman enlisted in the U. S. Navy. The newspaper reported that Eugene Crowe, of the 24th Infantry Division in Korea, volunteered to carry ammunition to a company under fire that had run short. Arriving at the company, Crowe found that they were withdrawing because of enemy pressure and he volunteered to evacuate the wounded. He was quoted in...
5 Legislative Session Legislation Enacted July 1st Second Amendment Rights / Stronger Penalties for Gun Theft - The General Assembly approved legislation during the 2021 legislative session allowing Tennesseans to exercise their constitutional right to carry firearms without a permit, while cracking down on criminals who steal guns or possess them illegally. The new law allows law-abiding citizens in Tennessee who are at least 21 years old or are honorably discharged or active in the U.S....
Session Highlights from 112th General Assembly Jim Coley Protection for Rape Survivors Act - Public Chapter 362 provides more transparency regarding the rape kit backlog process. It makes sure the handling procedure of rape kits is responsive, reliable and consistent. It requires the TBI to develop and implement an electronic system that tracks the location and status of each rape kit and gives victims access to the system through a tracking number. Victims must also be notified 60 days before...
Life is returning to normal; but where dental health is concerned, normal may not be good enough. According to a report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, even BEFORE the pandemic, one-third of American adults under 65 hadn’t had a dental exam or cleaning in more than a year. That is a disturbing statistic. If Annie was correct in singing, “You’re never fully dressed without a smile,” an awful lot of us are going commando. I’m not into floss-shaming; but I conscient...
Dear Ms Tache, Thank you for your interest in the future of our area. As the executive director of the Hohenwald-Lewis County Chamber of Commerce, I am always looking for growth opportunities for our town and county. Nashville’s Big Back Yard is a non-profit alliance of 10 counties along the Natchez Trace Parkway that was created to serve visitors and bring much needed opportunity to our region. Potential support for NBBY was discussed in open meetings and gained unanimous approval of the Lewis County Commission and the Board of Directors of t...
