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On June 28, 2024 at approximately 10:32 PM. Hohenwald City Police Officer Natasha Courter observed a gray Mazda Tribute with unlit registration tags driven by Raymond Kelley of Kentucky. Officer Courter proceeded to make a routine traffic stop on the vehicle at South Walnut Street at Oakdale Avenue. Kelley was noticed to be acting suspicious and hands were shaking while providing Officer Courter with information. City of Hohenwald Officer Kalum Halfacre and Lewis County Deputy Dylan Pullman...
When we think of an Outreach, there are plenty that pop into mind. Homeless shelters, animal shelters, libraries, little league sports are all great examples. We are blessed to have several great ones in Lewis County. One in particular has consistently had their hands out since it's inception, and those hands are reaching out into our community, pulling children and their families into the goodness of Hope. Hope Hohenwald Inc., commonly known as Operation Hope Hohenwald, has been impacting...
Week four is here for our 'Cool It With Cash' contest for a chance to win $100 toward your electric bill! See contest details, page B-8. Be sure to let our sponsors know how much you appreciate their support. Sponsors include Bank of Lewis County, 412 Metals & Building Supply, McDonald Funeral Home, Bowen Home Center, Randy Hinson - Write-In Candidate for Commissioner of Highways, and Lain Hinson - Write-in Candidate for Lewis County School Board District 8. Return your entry forms to our...
ave the date and save! The State of Tennessee's annual sales tax holiday weekend will take place Friday, July 26 through Sunday, July 28. During this holiday, Tennesseans can save nearly 10 percent on qualifying clothing, school supplies, and computers. Tennesseans can purchase clothing and school supplies tax-free if they are priced at $100 or less and buy computers tax-free if they are priced at $1500 or less. Qualifying items may be purchased online and in stores. "Tennessee's commitment to...
September 26, 1952 ~ July 14, 2024 Dalton Lynn Hinson, a father, brother, and friend, passed away on July 14, 2024, in Hohenwald, at the age of 71. Born on September 26, 1952, in Dyersburg, he was a man known for his humor, friendliness, and the simple pleasures he found in life. Dalton spent his early years in Dyersburg, where he was born to the late Dewey Hinson Jr. and Barbara Anderson, and later, raised by his mother Myra Hinson. His formative years in this tight-knit community shaped the...
June Elizabeth Hardin Tharp, a testament of love and faith, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2024, at the age of 91, in Columbia. Born on May 8, 1933, in Waynesboro, to Ray and Goldie Hardin. June's early years were spent in the warmth of her close-knit family and community. Her life was further enriched when she met the love of her life, Reverend Jack Tharp, in the Napier community. Their love blossomed around shared faith, and after Jack held his first revival there, they married and embarke...
November 3, 1930 – July 17, 2024 Shirley Ann Howe passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, in Cookeville, at the age of 93. Shirley was born on November 3, 1930, in Wyandotte, Michigan to Charles M. Fite and Lillian (Baker) Fite. Shirley married the late Ramon "Ray" D. Howe on August 18, 1950, and by 1961 their family had grown to include five children. Shirley was mostly a work-at-home mom, raising their children and taking care of their home. When the family lived on a farm in Imlay City, M...
Rose Ann Hatchett passed away peacefully on July 11, 2024, in Hohenwald, with her family by her side. She was born on August 24, 1937, in El Paso, Texas. Rose's passion for sports was evident. She enjoyed playing golf, bowling, and skiing, but she also enjoyed watching games, such as hockey, on TV. Rose's love for animals was unparalleled, especially her fondness for dogs and horses, but she also found great joy in watching birds through the picture window in her home. Rose and her husband were...
January 13, 1955 ~ July 16, 2024 Eddie Dean Prince was born January 13, 1955, to the late Wilburn Prince and Florence Lillian Byrd Prince in Hohenwald. He, being a Wayne County native, graduated from Wayne County High School in Waynesboro. Mr. Prince married Ms. Shelia Cole on June 30, 1978, with whom he would remain married until his passing, the two would make Waynesboro their forever home. Spending his life dedicated to his family, he worked many years in different positions such as a Tow Motor driver and lead Shipping Dept. manager for...
Louise Ivey was born on September 14, 1950, and passed away on July 19, 2024 at the age of 73. Mrs. Ivey is the daughter of the late Anderson and Dorothy M. Rogers Sawyer. She is also preceded in death by her husband David Ivey, son Robert Baker, brother Richard Sawyer and brother Eddie Sawyer. Mrs. Ivey is survived by her son Chris (Clara) Scott, son William Baker, step daughter Regina Kinney, brother David Sawyer, grandchildren Mallory Scott, April Cochran, Karen Jefferson, Ryan Baker, Ashley Turner, Autumn Baker, Colton Wiss, and Keaton...
Mr. Samuel Shawn Harvey, 62, of Hohenwald, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024, at his home. He was born on April 17, 1962, in Tampa, Florida to Ralph Richard Harvey and Dorothy Nell Bradbury Harvey. He is survived by his sons, Samuel Harvey, Joshua Harvey, Aaron Harvey, and Mason Harvey, four grandchildren, along with a host of extended family and friends. A funeral ceremony was held on Monday, July 22, at Highland Baptist Church. The family will hold a private burial after the...
Letter to the Editor It’s well-known that olive oil and other plant fats are healthier than butter. Recent comprehensive research of previous studies confirms this fact and shows that choosing plant fats over butter significantly reduces the risk of serious diseases. So let’s ditch butter—and all animal-derived ingredients—for our health, the planet, and animals. Cows, like humans, produce milk to nourish their young—not for another species to make butter. But on today’s factory farms, cows are artificially inseminated on a device the industr...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR If you take the extreme position of believing that the failure to murder a former President and the leading candidate for the Presidency is 'disappointment' and a missed chance to 'save our Country', then you don't believe in our Country. You don't believe in our Consitution where the American Citizens hold the exclusive right to decide who their President will be, not a 20 year old punk with a gun. Kristen Paul [email protected]...
Letter to the Editor Rags or riches, camels and needles. So, here we stand on the edge of a great precipice, each party leaning forward, well over their skies. Who will be the first to fall and who will land on their feet? While both think they have the saving answer, the “snow” continues to pile up. Whose boots are wide enough to hold them up on top, or will 10 penny stilettoes poke holes causing them to melt down? Whichever the case, perhaps we should put aside our communication devices, sit quietly in a dark room, until we hear an ind...
The 113th General Assembly has adjourned for 2024, 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. This is some of the legislation that was passed during this session. Tax Cuts / Jobs / Commerce Simplifying franchise tax and returning money to taxpayers - This year, lawmakers cut taxes by simplifying the state’s franchise tax – a business tax on net worth. This adjustment will offer relief to taxpayers, mod...
Somewhere over the years, karma gave me the finger. It all started with an incident in Mrs. Jones’s high school English class. Classmate Tracy Holder was unconsciously performing multiple animated hand gestures as he delivered an emphatic observation. Unnoticed, I smugly imitated his gesticulations. (That was not my finest hour. The late Tracy was a cool guy, and I would definitely not give my immature younger self an “o-tay” signal for such tomfoolery.) By the time I was producing an exagg...
Stained-glass windows, composed of colored and painted glass pieces held together by lead strips, are an example to human creativity and craftsmanship. These vibrant works of art were particularly popular in Europe between 1150 and 1550, gracing cathedrals, churches, and even city halls. The translucent quality of stained glass made it a favored medium in religious contexts, where large windows depicting scenes from the Bible and the lives of saints animated sacred spaces with colorful, glimmering lights. The artistry involved in creating...
The City of Columbia broke ground Monday on a new Wastewater Treatment Facility, marking a significant $97.5 million investment in the city's infrastructure and environmental sustainability. This new plant will replace the existing facility that has been in operation since 1978. The new facility is expected to serve the community for the next 50 years. Designed with state-of-the-art technology and advanced treatment processes, the new plant will improve overall system performance. By upgrading...
Gracie Hicks has attended Hope Hohenwald since she was in first grade. She will be a fifth grader at Lewis County Intermediate School in the fall. Gracie said, "I am going to stay at Hope until I move, but that will probably never happen." She added, "Because I love this place!" Gracie says she enjoys coming to Summer Camp because it helps her to stay off her phone. She says her favorite thing to do at Hope in the summer is to swim. She gets to swim on Tuesdays at our local park pool and on...
Maranda Clark, DOR/PT, at Rehab America in Hohenwald, celebrated a remarkable 20-year anniversary. Of the accomplishment, Clark states, "Wow! I can't believe it has been 20 years! I graduated with my doctorate from UT Health ScienceCenter and hit the ground running with Rehab America. I have learned so much through my experiences and working closely with the nursing staff at AHC Lewis County! I have an amazing therapy family to work with, and we value the role we play in our...
Well it is a quiet and peaceful morning here in our little valley. It is cloudy and cool but not humid, it is very comfortable. We have had a little shower of rain and there is a breeze blowing. The cats have ate their breakfast and now are relaxing, they are really enjoying this cooler weather. They do not like the hot weather during the Summer and during the wintertime you can tell that they are just dealing with the snow and cold, but come Spring or Fall then that is their kind of weather. The birds in the yard are busy at their feeders....
We got a good rain this past week on two or three days, we really needed it and appreciate it for it was really dry here. Those I know which are sick either at home, in nursing facilities or in the hospitals are: Kasey Baker, Colene Beasley, Linda Butler, Elizabeth Boggs, Gertie Carroll, Spencer Clark, Nita Cottrel, Robert and Pat Dickson, Paula Dyer, Polly Edwards, Ophelia Green, Betty Hasty, Melissa Hendeson, Wanda Holloway, Wayne Holloway, Thelma Johns, Jimmy Lee Johnston, Denny King, Monette King, Rebecca King, Jim Lawson, Lillie Mitchell,...
July 22, 1954 R. K. Roney, Jr. was elected Middle Tennessee Division Commander of the American Legion. J. O. Yokely was elected Commander of the American Legion Post 127. Robert Evans completed a nine-month Marine Corps course at Quantico, VA. A sewing demonstration was scheduled to take place at Wallace Poore’s store on July 23. Dorthea Brooks would be demonstrating new and cost-saving ideas on sewing children’s clother. Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Haskins announced the birth of their daughter, Tri...
Tennessee tourism generated a record $30.6 billion in direct visitor spending and saw 144 million visitors to the state in 2023, according to newly released data from Tourism Economics and the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development. Tennessee’s direct visitor spending increased 6.2% in 2023. This follows two consecutive years of double-digit growth, driving Tennessee to a 125% recovery over 2019 pre-pandemic levels. “When tourism grows, Tennessee reaps the benefit with increased sales tax revenue,” said Gov. Bill Lee. “Tourism boosts...