Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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4 Lewis County High School Football held a Media Day Saturday morning, August 15, at Bobby W. Sharp Stadium with players, coaches and cheerleaders for the 2020 season on display for parents, family, friends and supporters. Cheerleaders were recognized individually by the voice of Panther Football Bill Lynch. The football team, coaches and managers were also honored in like fashion as they marched onto the field from the field house. Health requirements for the season include temperature...
A former employee of Lewis County government was indicted by a Lewis County Grand Jury on charges of theft over $10,000 but under $60,000. Boyd Blair Scott, who served as an executive assistant in the Lewis County Mayor’s office, has been charged with a Class C Felony when he obtained health insurance benefits without paying the proper premium “allowing for additional money in personal paycheck from Lewis County Government,” the indictment read. A second count of official misconduct stemmed from the unauthorized exercise of official power...
A 46-year-old disturbed Lewis County man barricaded himself in his home on the evening of Monday, August 17, 2020. A call came through E911 dispatch around 5 p.m. from a mental health center that they were on a phone line with a patient who stated he wanted to die. While on the phone, the patient mentioned suicide by cop. According to Lewis County Sheriff Department Captain Matt Tiller, when he arrived at the home on Rockhouse Road, family members came out shouting the man was armed and going...
Members of the Lewis County Commission voted down a 4.25 percent match to a $2,576,477 airport runway reconstruction project Monday night. All commissioners were present with the exception of Commissioner Connie Sharp. Newly elected Commissioner Kyle Bobo was in attendance as a non-voting participant. He is to be sworn-in in September. Asphalt at Lewis County Airport, John A. Baker Field, is the oldest in the state of Tennessee. A collapsed pipe under the runway as well as divots and cracks...
Editor & Publisher Hulon O. Dunn Jr., left, presented Ricky DePriest $100 as Week 5 winner in the Lewis County Herald's Cool It With Cash Summer Game Series. Barbara Brown has been declared the winner of week 6 with the correct answer, "Bank of Lewis County offers competitive interest rates to benefit customers." Be sure to thank the sponsors of Cool It With Cash: Bank of Lewis County, Citizens Bank of Lewis County, Cornerstone Health Systems, Hillbilly Liquors & Wines, Lewis & Clarke's...
Do you have a girl in Kindergarten through 12th grade looking to learn more about Girl Scouts? If so, they are invited to join Lewis County Girl Scouts and learn more about the scouting program during Virtual Taste of Girl Scouts. This is a chance for girls and family to learn about Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee. “We also have a fun activity to do with the girls during each Virtual Taste of Girl Scouts,” Coordinator Dorothy Warf stated. Visit the website gsmidtn.org/join-us to sign up or call Dorothy Warf at 931-796-3880. “We will be hosti...
Roger Renee Logston, aka "Batman", age 41, passed away on August 12, 2020 at his Hohenwald home surrounded by family. Roger was born in Decatur, Alabama on December 5, 1978 to the late Roger and Robin (Kirby) Logston. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents; a brother, John Paul Logston; and step-daughter, Malan Cheyenne Farnham. Mr. Logston enjoyed spending time outside fishing and doing woodworking. He could often be found working on his favorite truck, a 1992 Chev...
Rebecca Lee Wellman, age 48, of Hohenwald, passed away on August 7, 2020, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia. She is finally free of pain and suffering, stated a family member. She was born on October 23, 1971, to Oddie Lee Nelson and Clara (Armstrong) Marshall in Perry County. Along with her mother, Rebecca is survived by brother, Jodie Nelson of Boise, Idaho; and sister, Teresa (Damon) Williams of Pleasantville. She was preceded in death by her father and one sister, Sheila Emberton. Graveside service was held on Sunday, August 9,...
Billy R. “Tooter” McMullin, age 53 of Summertown passed from this earthly life August 17, 2020. He was born in Lawrence County on February 13, 1967 to Betty Dye Rone and the late Billy Joe McMullin. On April 15, 1988, he married his best friend, Debbie Sims, in Mt. Pleasant, and recently celebrated 32 years of marriage. Billy owned and operated Poor Boys Taxidermy in Summertown for over 13 years. The craftmanship and attention to detail shown in each of his mounts was indescribable. Tooter loved anything that involved being outdoors. He enj...
Members of the Lewis County Historical Society assembled at the Wilhelm Telplatz Park on Maple Street at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, August 10, 2020 to unveil pavers engraved to honor the memory of Dolene Rogers and Tommy White. They both were long-time members of the Historical Society, lovers of history and very faithful museum volunteers. For over twenty years, they served in the capacity of treasurer of the Historical Society. Through the years, as part of her volunteering at the museum, Dolene...
Clyde and Opal Hinson (whose maiden name was McClarean) made their living shooting photography at their home on Cedar Street here in Hohenwald during the World War II era. The Hinsons were mainly interested in portrait photography, shooting for families, individuals, and even soldiers who went off to war. "Once we got involved in World War II, a lot of families wanted pictures of their soldiers before they went off to war, so families would bring their sons over to Mom and Dad to have their...
A Lewis County Beer Board meeting was held on August 11, 2020 in which a beer permit for LaToya Coleman was considered for the use of an over-night festival on 830 Walker Road. The festival is planned to consist of a Spanish-style rodeo and live music, where the music is played during the rodeo and attendees could camp out until the next morning. Controversy struck when it was discovered that the man who owned the property, John Herriott, also owned Whispering Oaks. Whispering Oaks is described as a “21 and older, ALL MALE, clothing optional C...
Two local builders were granted variances on Hohenwald's codes and zoning last week during a meeting of the Board of Zoning Appeals, August 10, 2020. Only one former member of the BZA, Stephanie Runions, was in attendance with a complete new Board in place. New members to the Board in attendance included City Councilman Scottie Bass, Dale Floyd, Kevin Baker and Clasha Tanner. Members Larry McCutcheon, Jerry Risner, June Defoe and Barbara Hinson were absent. Mr. McCutcheon said Tuesday he was not...
I've loved the combination of chocolate and peanut butter my whole life. Some things just go better together; I'd say these two companions are at the top of that list! These bars are easy, decadent, and will put smiles on faces quickly. Made with ingredients in most Moms' kitchens, your friends and family will thank you for making something so similar to that "other" peanut butter/chocolate candy they all love. This recipe is easily adapted to a vegan diet with some research for vegan...
Weather people are saying we should have some cooler temperatures for the next few days and, of course, it will be hot again for summer is not over yet. We have received several rain showers distributed over the area. We are appreciative for the rain as it is necessary to keep the atmosphere cleaner and streams replenished and cleaner. Of course, rain helps things grow and prosper, even humans. Those who are sick or shut-in and in need of prayers for whatever the need: William Barber, David and Joyce Barnes, G. Y. Bennett, Connie Bonner,...
Pilot Club of Hohenwald has been busy doing Pick-Me-Ups for the Heroes of the community. Thursday, July 30, they delivered homemade cookies to the workers in the Lewis County Health Department. Making the delivery were, left, Pilots Annette Peery, Pat Bonarek and Jessie DeBord. Health Department employees appreciating the cookies were, left behind the window, Virginia James, Debbie Johnston, Dannye Rhineheart and Maranda Scott. Pilot Club members strive to make the community a great place to...
Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative office lobbies have reopened after being closed since August 4 for thorough cleaning and COVID-19 social distancing precautions. “As much as possible, we encourage members to allow us to serve them where they are, especially if they are sick. With options like online, our mobile app, and service requests and payments by phone, MLEC can provide the quality service our members deserve without them having to leave home,” says MLEC President and CEO Keith Carnahan. “If you need to come into the office, masks...
Tennesseans are included in an annual review of affordability based on wages and housing costs and Tennesseans did not fare well. The National Low Income Housing Coalition reports our neighbors need a minimum of $17.09 per hour or $35,550 annually, in wage to afford a two-bedroom rental apartment. Tennessee Housing Development Agency reported the median income for rental families was $32,090 based on 2018 data. The annual “Out of Reach” report found here, https://nlihc.org/, compares rents and wages nationally and in every state, county, and...
Birthdays Monette King, August 20 Zackary Bartel, August 20 LaFon Griner, August 20 Crystal Odom, August 20 Greg Amacher, August 20 Derrick Treadwell, August 20 Kathy Diane Hensley, August 20 Nekeshia Papajeski, August 20 Mark McClain, August 20 Raylee Barber, August 20 Emily Dye, August 20 Jonathan Mathis, August 21 Wanda Vineyard, August 21 Janet Johnson, August 21 Renee Clayton, August 21 Adam Clayton, August 21 Robert Frogue, August 21 Wayne Dye, August 21 Ruth Brewer, August 21 William Edward Riley, August 21 Kim Dabbs, August 21 Michael...
August 25, 1960 The U. S. Census Bureau reported that Lewis and Maury Counties were the only counties in South Central Tennessee to show population gains over the last decade. Lewis had a 2.1 percent increase while Maury had a 2.5 percent gain. The Hohenwald composite squadron of the Civil Air Patrol aided the City of Hohenwald during a power interruption by using their mobile generator to supply electricity to keep City Hall lighted and the county – highway patrol radio transmitter and receiver...
While attendance at Lewis County's Memorial Park has been less this year, due mainly to the Coronavirus pandemic's effect on youth sports, the facility, just north of the court house, has seen significant upgrades completed during the summer. The razing of a 1950s or 60s era pavilion last year, made room for new restrooms and a new pavilion, just inside the Smith Street entrance, adjacent to the Girl Scout building. A joint effort of the Park Board, Lewis County Government and the City of Hohenw...
The final leg of a 51 mile long County Seat Connector highway project for Lewis County faces multiple delays at a high cost. Significant environmental issues of the 6.56 mile stretch of State Route 166 between Lewis and Maury Counties have delayed development of the project. Springs and seeps in the rocky terrain between the county line and Mount Pleasant are necessitating substantial stream mitigation, a process estimated to postpone road construction two or more years. Tennessee Department of...
Two additional Tennessee counties have been quarantined for Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) after the beetle was detected earlier this month. Hickman and Dickson Counties join 63 other counties under a state and federal EAB quarantine. The quarantine prohibits the movement of firewood, ash nursery stock, ash timber, and other material that can spread EAB. The tree-killing beetle was recently intercepted through the United States Department of Agriculture’s EAB detection program. “Firewood is especially troublesome to spreading EAB,” State Fores...
An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a Hickman County deputy on charges of official oppression and misconduct, as well as assault. In January, at the request of District Attorney General Kim Helper, TBI Agents, with the assistance of the Hickman County Sheriff's Office, began investigating a complaint of excessive use of force by a Hickman County deputy. During the course of the investigation, Agents developed...
I was jealous of my wife a couple of years ago. Our son’s sophomore English class read Ray Bradbury’s cautionary novel “Fahrenheit 451” and she found the time to read along. My writing deadlines and regimen of prioritizing news and nonfiction books blocked me from making it a family affair. But August 22 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Bradbury (who passed away in 2012), so I’ve been doing the best I can to prepare to pay tribute to the author whose haunting short story “There Wi...
