Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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The main takeaway from this year's election is, "Why are there so many running who are not on the original ballot? One of the reasons for so many write-ins this year is due to an earlier than usual qualifying deadline. Rusty Isbell, Commissioner of Elections for the last seven years, says, "anytime a primary is called in a local election, the qualifying deadline HAS to change. This year, the local Democratic Party called for a primary to be held. That changed the qualifying deadline from...
On July 28, 2024 at approximately 2:05 AM Hohenwald City Police Officers responded to a business alarm at 201 W. Main St. Jr. Mart. Upon arrival Sgt. Robbie Hooks saw that the front door was broken, with glass and a brick nearby. Inside the officers found another brick and a small piece of carpet near the beer cooler in the back of the store. Security footage showed a tall male wearing blue jeans, a gray shirt, and black and white shoes arriving at the store around 1:46 AM. At 1:48 AM, the footage shows him throwing something through the glass...
On July 29th, a call came over the scanner regarding a single vehicle accident at the 700 block of Rockhouse Road. Upon arrival on the scene, First Responders called for a helicopter for a seven year old child ejected from the vehicle with injuries. Shortly after, they requested a second helicopter for the driver of the vehicle. Both victims suffered injuries that required emergency surgery. According to the driver, an animal ran across the road in front of the car. When he swerved to miss it,...
This is the final week of our annual Cool It With Cash contest to win $100 off 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, John's Tire, and Junkyard Dog Restaurant. Return your entry forms to our office for your chance to win! Deadline is each Monday at 5:00 p.m. The winner of the fifth week's contest was...
Lewis County Grand Jury of the Circuit Court met August 5, 2024 with the Honorable Michael E. Spitzer, Judge of the Thirty-Second Circuit Court at Hohenwald, presiding. Following one day of examining 9 witnesses, 115 true bills and 0 no true bills were found where the proof justified....
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. Veterans / First Responders Bonuses for skilled military personnel - A new law this year allows the Department of Military to administer a critical skills retention bonus program to fill critical military operations specialties within the Tennessee...
Several folks joined MV Automotive and Performance on Friday, August 2nd to celebrate their grand opening with a ribbon cutting. "We are a one stop shop for all your automotive, diagnostic and repair needs," say Erica and Billy Morton, "and we'll never assume you want to break the bank." They work on residential and commercial equipment, sxs/utv, motorcycles, diesels, cars, trucks, semi trucks and even all size trailers. "Stop by for 20% off your first service with us at 1389 New Kimmins...
TNFRW statewide had 42 members who joined the 50,000 plus Republicans from across the nation to be delegates and representatives at the Republican National Convention. It was inspiring for all who attended to be part of the process of choosing the Presidential candidate, Donald J. Trump and ratifying the Vice President, J.D. Vance who will represent the Republican Party in the November elections. They also adopted the Republican Platform as presented by Tennessee's own Senator Marsha Blackburn....
“Hey, Jo, Do you have any tips to transition into a peaceful back to school routine?” I always say “Fail to prepare, Prepare to fail.” ...Here are some useful tips that you can apply to help stay calm and positive to set the tone for you and your child’s day. Lay out clothes, pack lunches, and prepare school bags the night before. Stick to a sleep/wake routine. Be consistent with the same bedtime every night and wake-up time in the morning. Limit morning screens and devices to prevent distractions. Offer a simple and healthy breakfast...
Several students of the Lewis County High School Senior Class of 2025 woke early on their last first day to get together with each other, along with some parents and faculty, for a popular senior tradition known as "Senior Sunrise." This year, students were treated to a pancake breakfast outside the entrance of the school, while bonding as a class as the sun rose on Monday, August 5, 2024....
As a former smoker, I always took issue with the complete lack of decency when people would just throw their cigarette butts anywhere but a trash can. On the golf course, it's just as annoying when you're trying to putt and someone decided the green was the right place to leave their butt. I was never one to throw a cigarette butt out of my car window either. In fact, I had a disgusting ashtray/trash can that fit in the cup holder. Yes, it was gross and I'm glad I kicked that habit. Thankfully,...
The Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) and the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS) are teaming up to raise awareness of underage drinking as students return to class for the new school year. This month, TABC will increase alcohol compliance checks across the state. Agents will be out in full force, ensuring that retailers only sell alcohol to legal adults. TDMHSAS Substance Use Prevention Coalitions across the state are also conducting undercover buy operations to verify compliance. “Young p...
Going back to school is an exciting and stressful time for students, educators, and parents. As the school year gets underway across the Volunteer State, the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (“TDCI”) reminds consumers that education doesn’t stop in the classroom. TDCI’s Division of Insurance offers insurance tips and reminders to help make your back-to-school season go smoothly. “As the parent of three young children, I know the back-to-school season can be hectic for students, parents, and educators alike,” said TDCI Commissione...
Creativity, like most things in life, ebbs and flows. It manifests from a medley of ideas, later transformed into reality through paint, pen, instrument, or computer. Most compelling art emerges from a refusal to accept the mundane “as is,” striving instead to reinvent and refresh the everyday. While introspection can kindle inspiration, the true spark often ignites from external sources—be it simple or extravagant. The confidence to create and maintain creativity springs from an inner drive, one typically understood only by the artist thems...
We are having unusually high temperatures it has been even over one hundred a day or two. We still are having pop up showers around the area, but they are here and there but not widespread and don’t last long or bring much rain. 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, Ricky Clayton, Nita Cottrel, Robert and Pat Dickson, Polly Edwards, Abby Gray, Ophelia Green, Betty Hasty, Melissa Henderson, Wanda H...
Well it is a nice morning here in our little valley. There is a little breeze blowing and it is really comfortable here in the swing. There is not much noise this morning. I can hear a cow way off in the distance, I guess it is a mamma cow calling for her calf. I can see some of the neighbor's cows out in their pasture, they are enjoying the cool morning and grazing on the green grass. The cats have had their breakfast and they are stretched out here on the cool porch. One of the cats has decided to get up here in the swing next to me and take...
That awkward query by presidential candidate Richard Milhous Nixon (on the September 16, 1968 episode of “Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-In”) was probably haunting my mind on August 8, 1974. On the afternoon of that fateful day, I tagged along as my flea-marketeer mother purchased antiques from farm couple Gerald and Kate Killingsworth. On the Killingsworths’ TV, the usual game shows and soap operas were interrupted by newscasters speculating about the next move by one Richard M. Nixon, the law-and...
Our Lewis County Girl Scouts have had a busy Summer of Fun so far, with a Pool Day, Movie Day, Tie-dyed Pic-Nic in the Park Day and most recently a day of fun at the Splash Pad in Spring Hill!!! They are planning a camp-trip for the 19th and 20th, weather permitting! After that, a quick and fun trip to the Fairy Tale Petting Farm to see and pet some of the many animals on the farm! The Brownies are excited to work towards completion of their Horseback Riding Badge once the weather is a little...
JAIMEE TROUTT Q.) Can you tell me a little bit about yourself? A.) Hi, I'm Jaimee Troutt, a Library Assistant at Lewis County Public Library and Archives. I've lived in Hohenwald for 8 years, and in TN for 33 years. I'm always reading something, and am a huge Marvel fan. I co-teach Refit classes, a type of dance fitness, on Wednesday nights, and frequently have to make adaptations for my chronic illness. I was recently diagnosed with Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, so it isn't unusual to...
Louise Patterson, born May 30, 1964, to the late Louie Coleman Prince, Sr., passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on August 3, 2024, at the age of 60. Louise was the daughter of the late Louie Coleman Prince, Sr., and grew up alongside her brothers, Joseph Dewayne Prince and Louie Coleman Prince, Jr., and her late sister, Julia Mae Prince. Her life was enriched by her loving marriage to the late Melvin Darriel Patterson, with whom she shared many years of joy and companionship...
August 24, 1953 ~ July 17, 2024 Charles Johnson "Sonny" Butler, 70, a cherished family man, passed away on July 17, 2024, in Columbia. Born on August 24, 1953, in Mayersville, Mississippi, Sonny was a man who lived his life with a heart full of love. Sonny was the son of the late Albert and Catherine Butler, and he grew up surrounded by a large and loving family. His journey in life was shared with his siblings, and he is predeceased by his brother EC Fisher and sister Rosemary Wilson. He...
Lewis County Government was recently awarded an $80,000 "Healthy Built Environment" grant from the state in order to purchase and install new playground equipment at Memorial Park. Lewis County was one of only thirteen entities across the state to be awarded an HBE grant this year. In an email to County Mayor Jonah Keltner, Shannon Velasquez of the Tennessee Department of Health wrote, "This was an extremely competitive application process, and your project stood out as having great potential...
SMILE ON 65+, a statewide oral health program for older adults funded through a grant contract with the state of Tennessee and Interfaith Dental, has launched in partnership with over 20 dental clinics across the state providing oral health care services and case management to older adults in need. SMILE ON 65+ removes barriers to affordable dental care for income-constrained older adults. Oral health for seniors in Tennessee is among the worst in the nation and we do not have a safety net...
Maury Regional Medical Center (MRMC) has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Resuscitation Gold quality achievement award for its commitment to treating in-hospital cardiac arrest, ultimately helping to improve survival rates. Each year, more than 300,000 adults and children experience an in-hospital cardiac arrest. Survival from cardiac arrest largely depends on timely medical emergency team response and effective CPR. The Get With The Guidelines - Resuscitation program was developed to help save the lives of...
The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (“TDCI”) proudly announces that over $9.5 million has been returned to Tennesseans so far in 2024 through its mediation and restitution efforts. As part of the Department’s mediation and restitution process, TDCI’s Consumer Insurance Services team mediates complaints between consumers and insurance companies. These efforts resulted in previously denied claims being overturned and additional benefits identified and paid to consumers. Last year, a record-breaking $17.45 million was returne...
