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  • Lewis County students win big with Ayers Foundation

    Aug 5, 2021

    The Ayers Foundation announced that Lewis County has been selected to participate in the nationally-acclaimed The Ayers Foundation College Access and Completion Program. Leveraging new, recurring state funding through the Governor’s Rural Education Foundation, The Ayers Foundation is expanding its college readiness and access model into seven additional distressed and at-risk rural Tennessee counties in the upcoming school year, following a competitive RFP process. “Supporting rural Tennessee has always been our passion,” said Janet Ayers...

  • Governor Lee, Commissioner Rolfe Award Three-Star Grants to 54 Tennessee Counties

    Aug 5, 2021

    Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe announced today that 54 counties will receive ThreeStar grants. In total, TNECD is awarding $2.4 million in funding to Tennessee communities through this round of the ThreeStar grant program. “I congratulate these 54 counties that are receiving ThreeStar grants and thank them for strengthening the quality of life and enhancing workforce development in their communities,” Lee said. “This will help local communities to make Tennessee an even...

  • Los Hermanos Mexican Grill Opened for business

    Aug 5, 2021

    The Correa family has now opened Los Hermanos Mexican Grill on 36 East Main Street, the former location of Rio Colorado. Soon after their grand opening on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, the restaurant was jam-packed. The Correa family owns two other restaurants in Columbia and Clarksville. Patricia Correa, one of the family of seven, said they were very excited to open their new location and were looking forward to getting to know and serve the people of Hohenwald. The restaurant is open Tuesday...

  • Child generously donates Birthday Money to Library Expansion Project

    Aug 5, 2021

    Lewis County Public Library and Archives recently received an unexpected donation toward its construction expansion project from Mr. Bennett Warden, age eight, in appreciation for its outstanding summer reading program. Bennett, who was among the 7,054 residents who enjoyed over 25 events offered throughout June and July, became interested in helping with the funding for this important addition to the library. With the permission of his parents, Bennett generously gave his "birthday money" in...

  • MLEC announces candidates for Board of Directors

    Aug 5, 2021

    Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative holds district membership meetings each October to elect members to serve on its Board of Directors. Today, it announced the names of those who filed the necessary paperwork to be considered as a candidate for a 4-year term by the July 15 deadline. District I Hickman County – David Wayne Qualls, unopposed District II Lewis County – Incumbent Bill Webb and Travis Ray Hinson District IV Humphreys County –Incumbent Larry Mayberry and Crystal Daniel District V Houston County – Raymond Fussell, Sr., unoppos...

  • Cool It With Cash winner

    Aug 5, 2021

    Sandy Stacy, right, accepted a check for $100 as week five 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 sixth and final week's contest is Jessica Roden with the sentence, "Students...

  • Bobby Frazier

    Aug 5, 2021

    19 ~ 2021 (age 66) On the evening of July 27, 2021 Bobby Frazier peacefully passed away after a courageous fight against cancer. He was born in Hohenwald on November 9, 1954 to the late Guy Boyd and Julia Mae Whitehead Frazier. Being the jack of all trades, he dabbled in many lines of work. Most of his career involved him taking to the road as a truck driver. After leaving the trucking business, he owned and operated many car lots in South Georgia while also helping to clear land and clean up...

  • Deborah Keltner

    Aug 5, 2021

    February 16, 1950 ~ July 27, 2021 On July 27, 2021, the world lost one of the most kind, caring and loving women who ever lived, Mrs. Deborah Ann Hines Keltner, at 71 years. She passed away unexpectedly around noon in her home, from a sudden, massive heart attack. Debbie was born on February 16, 1950 to Raymond Larrimore Hines and Eleanor Whitwell Hines. She grew up in Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee and graduated from Hay Long High School in 1968. Debbie was always a sweetheart and such a joy to be...

  • Bohdi Horner

    Aug 5, 2021

    A little angel was called home to our Lord on July 30, 2021. Bohdi Moon Horner, son of Steve and Laura Whitehead Horner, was born sleeping at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia. Bohdi is survived by his siblings, Darrian, Zowie, Derby, Korbin, and Tristen; and grandparents, Brenda Horner, Bruce Oxendale, and Johnny and Chris Whitehead. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Burton Horner and Judy Oxendale. No services are currently planned. Adair Funeral and Cremation Services is assisting the family with arrangeme...

  • William Keith Hanvey

    Aug 5, 2021

    January 5, 1964 ~ July 31, 2021 William Keith Hanvey, age 57, of Loretto, TN passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021. He was a native of Florence, AL, and a retired mechanic. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Howard Hanvey and Mary Yvonne Daniel Prince; and four sisters, Susie Roberson, Kathy Hanvey, Lisa Hanvey, and Sabrina Riley. He is survived by his wife, Mary Hanvey of Loretto; one son, Jason David Wilburn of Lawrenceburg; one daughter, Kristi Finerty (Shane) of Summertown; four...

  • Local residents receive degrees from UT Martin

    Aug 5, 2021

    Several Lewis County residents were among students who received degrees from the University of Tennessee at Martin during spring commencement ceremonies held May 7 and May 8, 2021. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, UT Martin hosted four in-person commencements to promote safety for graduates and their families while recognizing the class of spring 2021’s accomplishments. Each commencement was livestreamed via Facebook and YouTube for those unable to attend. The students receiving undergraduate degrees from Hohenwald were Amber Renae J...

  • Kitty Thomas makes the community brighter

    Katelin Carroll, Staff Reporter|Aug 5, 2021

    Lewis County and the city of Hohenwald have attracted many visitors over the years and captured their hearts, even convincing some to stay. After speaking with some of those visitors who later moved here, a common reason mentioned is the sense of community that is held by many of Hohenwald's residents. Clubs and social gatherings are frequently held to donate to those in need, and countless volunteers donate their time to make our city and county a great place to live. One of those volunteers...

  • Spring Hill Fire Department pinning ceremony

    Aug 5, 2021

    The Spring Hill Fire Department held a pinning ceremony for their firefighters on July 21, 2021. Those from Lewis County were: Josh Burns, promoted from firefighter to engineer (drives a pump truck); Erin Hinson, promoted from firefighter to captain; and Gordon Ricketts received his badge....

  • Feichtinger sworn in

    Aug 5, 2021

    Caleb Feichtinger was sworn in as the second district Commissioner on Monday afternoon at the Lewis County Courthouse. Feichtinger was accompanied by his wife Kelby, and his two sons Calyx and Clayt Feichtinger to witness the proud moment. His mother-in-law, Chanda Reeves, was also there to take photos. Feichtinger is the son of proud parents, Brandi and Kevin Feichtinger....

  • Maury Regional EMS offers in-home courtesy care program

    Aug 5, 2021

    Maury Regional Emergency Medical Services (EMS) recently introduced a new program designed to help patients better manage their health conditions at home. According to EMS Director Brian Hupp, the new Courtesy Care Call program provides a free in-home visit following hospital discharge for patients who qualify based on their diagnosis. The program currently provides support to patients who are managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and congestive heart failure. “By ensuring that patients have the support and resources they n...

  • Buffalo River Rampage Returns August 7 at Resort

    Aug 5, 2021

    The Buffalo River Rampage will be back on Saturday, August 7, 2021—after missing a year due to COVID-19—at Buffalo River Resort on the banks of the county’s scenic stream. The event, which features multiple competitions and over $2,000 in cash prizes, is presented by FirstBank and the Perry County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the resort at 3520 Highway 13 North, Lobelville The Rampage includes the crowd favorite duck race. Sponsor a rubber duck with a $5 donation. The 2021 Rampage features a five-mile home-made raft race that begin...

  • Christmas in July

    Aug 5, 2021

    by Shelly Ray, Lewis County Extension Director As many of you know, we created a Christmas Savings Challenge back when the year 2021 began. Many joined this challenge, some even added to it, and now have either half or all of their money saved and ready for the holidays. This challenge began as a motivation to help families look to the holiday season to bring more joy and cheer back into their lives. Expectations from society are strong in the area of holiday gift giving, house decorating, and family dinners. The holidays can quickly get out...

  • One Day At A Time

    Evelyn 'E.T.' Trevathan|Aug 5, 2021

    Well it is another quiet morning here in our little valley, not many sounds and not even any squirrels in the yard, but the apples on the apple tree are all gone. The squirrels sure were busy when there was a lot of apples on the tree. The cats are napping, seems like everything is just relaxing. I know I am enjoying the peace and quiet. Off in the distance I can hear the neighbors cows and a dog barking. The sun is shining across the front yard and I can see the shadow of the cross from the old oak tree. We are all feeling a lot better,...

  • Celebrating...

    Callie Dunn|Aug 5, 2021

    Birthdays Paulette Rone, August 5 Karen Pipkins Carroll, August 5 Lisa Ammons Chambers, August 5 Donnie Breece, August 5 Candace Finerty, August 5 Clyde F. Baggett Jr., August 5 Timothy N. Tanner III, August 5 Hunter McMath, August 5 Miles Adcox, August 5 Jane Wayland, August 5 Chynna Harrington, August 5 Jack A. Durham, August 6 Elizabeth Adkins, August 6 Tiffany Ann Butler, August 6 Christopher Anthony, August 6 Staci Lyn Lubeck, August 6 Jane Browning, August 7 Chantell Lomax, August 7 Tristan Stephens, August 7 Satasha Stephens, August 7...

  • Gordonsburg/ Little Swan News

    Dorothy Warf|Aug 5, 2021

    This past week has been a continuation of temperatures in the nineties and eighties alomos every day, but this week seems that we might have some lower temperatures and even nights in the sixties which would be really nice. Last Friday we had a thunderstorm with high winds and heavy rain there was some trees down in the area and lots of limbs and twigs around the roads and yards but as far as I know there was no major damage. Those that I know of that are sick at home, in the hospital or nursing homes are; G Y Bennett, Connie Bonner, Dorothy...

  • Class of 1968 reunion to be held

    Aug 5, 2021

    The Lewis County High School Class of 1968 have planned a class reunion for Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Lomax Church of Christ Annex Building from 4 until 8 p.m. For more information, contact Leda Moore or Kathy Brasfield....

  • Gold Medal Gymnast Aly Raisman announced as guest speaker at Button Ball 2021

    Aug 5, 2021

    Davis House Child Advocacy Center is pleased to announce world champion gymnast Aly Raisman will be the special guest speaker at its annual Button Ball gala to be held on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Homestead Manor in Thompson's Station, TN. This event has historically been held in the spring but has been moved to the fall for 2021. Aly Raisman, team captain of the gold medal winning Women's Gymnastics teams in 2012 and 2016, is the second most decorated American gymnast of all-time, one of...

  • Glimpses of Hohenwald's Past

    Crystal Nash|Aug 5, 2021

    August 02, 1951 Douglas D. Humphreys was appointed U.S. Commissioner for Lewis, Lawrence, and Wayne Counties to have jurisdiction in all minor violations of Federal statues in the three counties. It was reported that a statewide change in the procedure for licenses plates would cause a problem for many. The new legislation required a notarized bill of sale to establish proof of ownership before license plates could be acquired. The newspaper article added, “The rub is that most car owners c...

  • Senator Joey Hensley, MD Tennessee 28th District Capitol Hill Week in Review

    Sen. Joey Hensley|Aug 5, 2021

    Re-employment protections to Tennessee National Guard – Legislation protecting civilian reemployment rights for Tennessee National Guard members upon completion of service in a State Active Duty was approved during the 2021 session. This provides members of the National Guard returning from State Active Duty the same right to reemployment afforded to servicemembers called to federal active service, protecting them from discrimination in the workplace based on their military service. Tennessee’s...

  • Representative David Byrd District 71 Capitol Hill Update

    Rep. David Byrd|Aug 5, 2021

    Victim Advocates / Confidentiality – Public Chapter 590 protects confidentiality of victim advocate. It ensures communication between a victim of domestic violence or sexual abuse and a trained victim advocate remains confidential through statutory protections. Facilitation of Rape of a Child / Full Sentence – Public Chapter 525 requires a person convicted of the facilitation of rape of a child or aggravated rape of a child to serve 100% of the sentence imposed minus a maximum of 15% sen...

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