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  • Jo Knows

    Josette Riley|Jul 25, 2024

    “Hey, Jo, Does Lewis County have a leash law for dogs?” Yes. The leash law in Tennessee for Lewis County and City mandates that pet dogs must always be under the control of the owners and are not permitted to roam freely. While dogs can be off-leash on their owner’s property, they must not wander onto someone else’s property, streets, or public areas. An exception to this rule applies when dogs are engaged in legal hunting or herding activities. The intent of the law is to protect the health and safety of the public as well as the well-be...

  • Lewis County Person Of The Week: Chloe Holbrook

    Jul 25, 2024

    Q.) Can you tell me a little bit about yourself? A.) I'm a Nanny to Dexlyn & Andelyn (AJ), a mother to Kayce & Trey, and for 31 years, wife of the best man on earth, Jeff Holbrook. Q.) Where did you grow up? A.) I grew up right here in Hohenwald. Q.) What is one of your fondest childhood memories? A.) Penelope, Derek and I happily grew up in convenience stores. Our family was always together and very close. Looking back those were the best times making memories and lifelong friendships. Oh the s...

  • School Supplies Giveaway at Hohenwald Housing Authority

    Jul 25, 2024

    Members of the Lewis County Elks Lodge #2883 will be at the Hohenwald Housing Authority office on July 26th from 10:00 am - 12 noon, to distribute backpacks with school supplies, to the children residing in the Housing Authority. This is the Elks third annual backpack giveaway. Funding for the backpacks and school supplies are made possible by a Community Outreach Grant from the Tennessee Elks Association that was awarded to the lodge this year. After all the children have received the backpacks, any remaining backpacks will be distributed to...

  • Dr. Reid Accepts New Position

    Jul 25, 2024

    Dr. Tina Franks Reid has accepted a new position within the US Army with the Army Inspector General's office. Dr. Reid is the daughter of Joy Franks and Wilburn Franks and the granddaughter of the late Bobby and Ann Holt. She will be traveling to Washington DC in a couple weeks where she will go through new employee orientation at the Pentagon and officially begin her new role....

  • TDOE Announces Inaugural Award Celebrating Work-Based Learning Partnerships:Oliver Technologies & Summertown Metals make the list

    Jul 25, 2024

    As part of the annual Career and Technical Education (CTE) Institute, today, the Tennessee Department of Education announced the 49 work-based learning (WBL) employers named a Tennessee Flagship Industry Partner for their contributions and partnerships with local school districts across the state. Nominated by school districts across the state, Tennessee Flagship Industry Partners are employers whose partnerships with their local school districts have significantly improved student outcomes....

  • MEETINGS IN LEWIS COUNTY

    Jul 25, 2024

    HISTORICAL SOCIETY Lewis County Historical Society meets on the first Monday of each month at the Senior Citizens Center at 6:00 pm. All are welcome to attend. SENIOR FITNESS CLASSES Senior Health and Fitness classes with Ann Mobley are scheduled to be held every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at the Lewis County Senior Center. For more information, call 796-5558 NEWCOMERS GROUP OF NA The Newcomers Group of NA meets seven days a week, Wednesday is a 12 noon meeting and the other six days of the week start at 7 p.m. at 200 South Court Street, basement...

  • U.S. News & World Report names Maury Regional Medical Center among Best Hospitals 2024-2025 as High Performing

    Jul 25, 2024

    Maury Regional Medical Center (MRMC) has been named by U.S. News & World Report to its 2024-2025 Best Hospitals list as a High Performing hospital for knee replacement and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) procedures and/or conditions. This is the highest distinction a hospital can earn for U.S. News’ Best Hospitals Procedures & Conditions ratings. The annual Procedures & Conditions ratings are designed to assist patients and their health care providers in making informed decisions about where to receive care for challenging h...

  • TDH URGES MEASURES TO PREVENT TICK AND MOSQUITO-BORNE DISEASES

    Jul 25, 2024

    As Tennesseans enjoy outdoor activities this summer, the Tennessee Department of Health reminds everyone to take simple and preventive steps to avoid mosquito-borne and tick-borne diseases. ‘’Many of us are spending more time outdoors which is good for everyone, but it’s also important to take steps to protect yourself from tick and mosquito bites,’’ said TDH Deputy State Epidemiologist Mary-Margaret Fill, MD, MPH. ‘’ Understanding simple preventive measures can reduce the risk of tick and mosquito-borne illnesses.’’ For most people a tick or...

  • CAREGIVERS INDICTED, CHARGED WITH NEGLECT OF VULNERABLE ADULT

    Jul 25, 2024

    An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Medicaid Fraud Control Division into reports of neglect involving a vulnerable adult has resulted in the arrest of two caregivers. In March, after receiving a referral from Adult Protective Services, special agents began investigating an allegation of neglect involving a vulnerable adult in Elizabethton. During the investigation, agents determined that on March 17th, Kwabena Kwakye, while employed as a caregiver, was involved in a vehicle crash with the victim and...

  • NOTICE OF GRAND JURY MEETING

    Jul 25, 2024

    “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: Bobby Page, 2844 Buffalo Road, Hohenwald, Tennessee. “The Grand Jury will meet on Monday, August 5, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. You may be prose...

  • CHANCERY COURT FOR LEWIS COUNTY, TENNESSEE

    Jul 25, 2024

    IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR LEWIS COUNTY, TENNESSEE Garland C. Hunt and Sandra K. Hunt, Plaintiffs vs. Prime Land, LLC, a Florida Limited Liability Company, Defendant CIVIL ACTION NO. 2024-CV-60 NOTICE TO: Prime Land, LLC, a Florida Limited Liability Company Notice is hereby given to the above named defendant that a Complaint For Claim of Abandoned Mineral Interest was filed on July 12, 2024, in the Chancery Court for Lewis County, Tennessee, Civil Action No. 2024-CV-60, by Garland C Hunt and Sandra K Hunt, seeking a declaration that the mineral...