Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation gave a press release that stated last month, at the request of 21st Judicial District Attorney General Kim Helper, TBI agents began investigating an allegation of tampering with evidence against an officer with the Hohenwald Police Department. The case was taken before a Grand Jury on August 1, 2022, that returned an indictment charging Travis Richard Koch (DOB 05/23/1984) with one count of Tampering with Evidence. On August 4, Koch was arrested and booked...
The South Central Area Fair's activities begin this weekend! This year's fair will begin with a first Annual Agriculture Day on Saturday, August 20, 2022. The fun will kick off by Smokin' up the City with a Big Green Egg grill, sponsored by H&R Ace Hardware! There, passers-by can have a sample tasting, win cash prizes and even win a Big Green Egg!! There is no charge to compete in the event. Then a pancake breakfast sponsored by the Lewis County Elks Lodge #2883 will be held at the new picnic...
The general manager of McDonald's in Hohenwald has won a new car from a regional association of the national company that wants to make fast food faster. "I still can't believe I won a brand new car," Candi Barber of Hohenwald said Monday. "I was in total disbelief even driving it home Friday after I won" the drawing for a Hyundai Accent valued at $21,250, including a three-year maintenance plan. During June 12 through Aug. 6, drive-through customers' average wait-time in Hohenwald was found to...
The Lewis County High School football team will open their regular season Friday night at home at Bobby W. Sharp Stadium. The Panthers, under the direction of new head coach Derek Rang, will take on Community High School. Kickoff is at 7:00 p.m....
The U.S. Postal Service celebrated the majestic, playful, and highly intelligent elephant with a first-day-of-issue stamp ceremony at The Elephant Discovery Center in Hohenwald on Friday, August 12. "We love elephants because of their physical characteristics, social intelligence, capacity for empathy, self-awareness, teamwork and because they share so many of our own best qualities," said Jeffery Adams, USPS corporate communications vice president, who served as the dedicating official. "What...
Dennis Lee Davis of Clifton was born on June 6, 1958 in Hohenwald, the son of the late John Bradley Davis and Annie Elcia Pope Bates. He was a farmer but had previously worked in the maintenance department of Genesco Manufacturing for 20 years and the Tourney Center Annex for 16 years. Dennis attended the Clifton Church of Christ in Clifton and departed this life on Saturday, August 6, 2022 at the age of 64 years and two months. He is survived by his companion, Dyanne Haddock of Clifton; a son,...
January 30, 1938 ~ August 15, 2022 James Alton Curtis, age 84, of Hohenwald, passed away Monday, August 15, 2022, at his residence. He was a native of Lawrence County, a retired truck driver, and of the Pentecostal faith. Mr. Curtis served his country honorably in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas A. and Mary Elsie Staggs Curtis. He is survived by two daughters, Darlene Larsen (Pete) of Hampshire, and Gina Larsen of Arizona; two grandchildren, Marissa Larsen...
January 21, 1933 - August 14, 2022 Billy Cothran of Salem Road in Hohenwald, passed away on Sunday evening, August 14, at the age of 89. He was born January 21, 1933 in Hohenwald to the late Jess Cothran & Lila Mae (Boyce) Cothran. Mr. Cothran was raised in Hohenwald and was a graduate of Lewis County High School, Class of 1952. After graduation, he moved to Detroit, Michigan for a short period to work at a filling station. In 1961, he and his family moved back to Hohenwald, where he worked as...
November 22, 1962 - August 9, 2022 Beckie Jean Blackburn, age 59, wife of Thomas "Tab" Blackburn, and a resident of Summertown, passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at Southern Tennessee Regional Health System in Lawrenceburg. A funeral service was held on Monday, August 15, 2022, at Heritage Funeral Home with James Lunsford officiating. Burial followed in Freedom Cemetery in Summertown. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Born on November 22, 1962, in Enterprise,...
The Lewis County High School Panther golf teams traveled to Clifton to play at Ross Creek Landing Golf Course and the Tennessee River Classic with teams from Adamsville, Bolivar, Hardin County, Hickman County, McNairy Central, Perry County, Riverside, Scotts Hill, Summertown, and Trinity Christian. In boys’ play Trinity Christian came in first with a team score of 320, Bolivar finished second with a 331, Summertown was third at 345, McNairy Central was fourth with a 370, Hickman County fifth at 373, Hardin County sixth with a 383, Perry C...
The Homecoming at Whitehead Cemetery on Topsy Road has been scheduled for Sunday, August 28, 2022. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own lunch, and are welcome to visit any time of day....
Tennesseans are now finding the cheapest prices at the pump since early March. Gas prices across the state fell nearly 16 cents, on average, over last week, continuing an eight week trend of falling pump prices. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $3.62 which is 81 cents less expensive than one month ago and 73 cents more than one year ago. “We’re still finding that fewer drivers are filling up, even despite gas prices falling eight weeks in a row,” said Megan Cooper, spokeswoman for AAA - The Auto Club Group. “Lower demand for gasolin...
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced the appointments of Erin Merrick to succeed Jonathan Skrmetti as Chief Legal Counsel, effective September 1, and Casey Black Sellers to succeed Laine Arnold as Director of Communications, effective September 2. Skrmetti will assume the role of Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter. Arnold will lead communications for the governor’s re-election campaign in addition to starting a strategic communications venture for corporations and causes. “Jonathan is a brilliant legal mind with vast experience at the...
Ooh La La, run by Laura and Jack Brancewicz, have continued to be a strong supporter of the Lewis County Cancer Victims Fund by donating to the non-profit again this year. Jack said he and Laura love this community, and are happy to have been able to support the organization. The Lewis County Cancer Victims Fund have helped numerous local cancer victims by providing financial help....
Lewis County Government recently received a $25,000 check from the Boyd Foundation to establish a Dog Park in our community. Kayla Baxter, the Community Development Specialist with the South Central Tennessee Development District, presented the check to Lewis County Mayor Jonah Keltner and Park Director Randall Hinson. Lewis County was one of just 15 communities across Tennessee selected to receive this private grant, which is fully-funded and does not require any local match. Lewis County's...
Lewis County Board of Commissioners Regular Session August 22, 2022 • 6:00 P.M. ITEM #08-01-22 Call to order ITEM #08-02-22 Invocation ITEM #08-03-22 Pledge of Allegiance ITEM #08-04-22 Roll call ITEM #08-05-22 Approval of minutes ITEM #08-06-22 Public input (limited to 3 minutes per person) ITEM #08-07-22 Committee reports (Solid Waste/Public Safety/ Budget) ITEM #08-08-22 Resolution transferring Lewis County’s TDEC APRA funding to the city ITEM #08-09-22 New business ITEM #08-10-22 Election of notaries ITEM #08-11-22 Announcements ITEM #08...
Local non-profit, Davis House Child Advocacy Center hosted a fundraising event on July 16, 2022, where some local and all beloved performers volunteered their talents for the organization. Our local Davis House Child Advocacy Center is an important resource for the children and families of Lewis, Hickman, Perry and Williamson Counties. They provide investigative, advocacy, family support and therapeutic services to children, and their families, who have experienced sexual or significant abuse,...
Orthopedic surgeons Christopher M. Loftis, MD, and Carson D. Strickland, MD, have joined the medical staff at Maury Regional Medical Center. They are associated with Mid-Tennessee Bone and Joint Clinic. Dr. Loftis specializes in shoulder and elbow surgery, with a special interest in arthroscopic shoulder surgery and shoulder replacement surgery. He received his medical degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine in Memphis, Tennessee. He completed his...
Well it is a very quiet and peaceful morning here in our little valley. It is really cool here on the front porch and it is making my cup of coffee taste even better. I think the temperature was 59 degrees this morning, this is the first time it has been this nice in a while. The cats are all snuggled together and staying warm. It sure is comfortable. We have had some rain and now there is water in the creek. There is very little noise, I can hear a roaster crowing somewhere off in the distance and I heard a dog bark across the creek. This...
We still had some thundershowers and rain early last week but then the temperatures dropped at night and have been in the sixties during the early morning although during the day it still was in the eighties. The rain that we had has been really good for all growing things and helped to clear the air to help those with breathing problems, I for one appreciate that. Those I know of who are sick either at home, in nursing facilities or in the hospitals are: Connie Bonner, L C Bowen, Dorothy Carroll, Kathleen Carroll, Madison Chappell, Spencer Cla...
Harrison Knox Atkins recently donated a copy of "Stars Over Tennessee: Tennessee County Sheriffs" in memory of Lynn M. Erwin and in honor of his grandfather, Dwayne Kilpatrick. Stars Over Tennessee, written by Ronnie E. Erwin and the late Lynn M. Erwin, is a compilation of the history of the sheriffs who have served throughout Tennessee. Every county in Tennessee, including Lewis County, is featured in the book which lists of all known sheriffs, historic photos, and little-known facts for each...
On August 9, 2022 members of the Lewis County Elks Lodge # 2883 prepared and presented Veterans Care Packages to the American Legion during their regular meeting. The packages were delivered to veterans in our community. The Elks received money from the National Elks Foundation Freedom Grant to fund this local project. Pictured left to right are Commander Barry Carroll, Bret Hankins, Robb Morse, Tony McGee, Kellie McGee, D'Ann Walmsley, Kirby Walmsley, and Wayne Brewer. Not pictured is Claude...
Birthdays Denise Hooks, August 18 Tanner Logue, August 18 Alice Ammons, August 18 Mike Tatum, August 18 David Ashmore, August 18 Tony Van Dusen, August 18 Bristal Bennett, August 18 Tom Gray, August 18 Bill Edwards, August 18 Lisa Amacher, August 18 Melissa Bell, August 18 Nikki Spiess Taylor, August 18 Ashley Stewart, August 18 Chandra Warren, August 19 Sheila Sims, August 19 Chuck Fite, August 19 Noah Caballero, August 19 Angel Webb Nance, August 19 Patricia Jackson, August 19 Frances Hudgins, August 19 Bobby Brown, August 19 Ryan J....
The Lewis County Class of 1961 Reunion has been scheduled for this Saturday, August 20, 2022, for their 61rst Annual Reunion. It will be held at Kimmins Church of Christ Annex from 12:00 noon to 4:00 in the afternoon. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own lunch and deserts will be provided. If you have any questions about the reunion, please contact Patsy Hinson at 931-628-1284....
August 14, 1952 The City of Hohenwald completed construction of a new parking lot on Main Street beside Kittrell Motor Company. All citizens who planned to be in the city all day or for several hours were asked to park their vehicles in the parking lot. “This would provide parking space for shoppers who plan to be in the city only a short time. If the people will cooperate and use this parking lot, this would eliminate a lot of our parking and traffic problems.” The City of Hohenwald not...
