Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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The Lewis County Herald recently donated to the Lewis County Public Library's "Building for the Future – Preserving the Past" expansion fundraiser. The Herald wanted to show their support to the Library's mission of inspiring the community to learn, accomplish, and be inspired. Director Crystal Nash stated, "We appreciate all the support the Herald has shown the library through the years, and we are grateful for such a generous monetary donation to the expansion fund." For more information a...
In 2022, there will be two initiatives put before Tennessee voters to enshrine new amendments to the Tennessee Constitution. Both ballot initiatives have passed the Tennessee General Assembly with a two thirds majority vote in each chamber and must now receive a majority of the vote in the gubernatorial election in order to be added to the Constitution. Right to Work Constitutional Amendment – The first proposed amendment is to enshrine Tennessee’s Right to Work law in the State’s Const...
According to CNN, pandemic fears and enhanced unemployment benefits have left the nation facing a serious shortage of qualified school bus drivers. The problem is acute -- despite districts implementing recruitment campaigns, offering sign-up bonuses, and even fudging on the standards. (“Question one. Fill in the blank: The wheels on the bus go round and…” “Wait, wait. Don’t tell me. I got this. Round and … covered with sprinkles!”) I hope the shortage will make society stop taking bus dr...
The Lewis County Jail will have a class for anyone wanting to volunteer to talk to inmates about church, NA, etc. The class will be this Saturday, August 28, 2021 at 8 a.m. at the jail. For more information, call 931-796-3018....
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Today, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued full authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for individuals age 16 and up. The vaccine remains under emergency use authorization (EUA) for those age 12-15 years and for the administration of the third dose option for individuals who are moderately or severely immunocompromised. The full licensed approval from the FDA is given after more than 9 months of data review and continued case study. The Pfizer vaccine has been available in Tennessee since December...
Expunction for Employment -Public Chapter 539 removes barriers for employment and education for Tennesseans with nonviolent or low-level assault offenses on their criminal record by allowing these individuals to have their record expunged in very limiting circumstances. Similarly, Public Chapter 494 makes a simple assault committed after July 1, 2000 eligible for consideration of expungement. It does not apply to domestic abuse. Juvenile Justice System Improvements – Public Chapter 184 p...
Using a drone when evaluating real estate for property tax base calculations will be safer and cut costs, according to Lewis County's property assessor "If a property review employee uses a drone to look at remote properties, the prospect of them being shot isn't as great," Property Assessor Travis Hinson said. "My review guy has come across some properties that have had meth labs," he said. Officials reevaluating real estate have stopped crime, Hinson said. Burglars casing a house were...
The Lewis County Middle School Panthers golf team hosted a match on Monday, August 23, 2021 at Hohenwald Municipal Golf Course against Perry County and Lobelville. In the boys’ match it was Lewis County taking the team win with a final score of 81, Perry County finished second with a score of 87, and Lobelville third with a team score of 95. Perry County’s Dane Warren carded the low boys’ score and was low-medalist of the match with a 22. Bo Banks was the low score for Lewis County with a 24, Nolan Whitehead a 28, River Carroll a 29, Carte...
The Lewis County Middle School Lady Panthers volleyball team hosted the Ethridge Lady Bulldogs at LCMS Gymnasium on Monday, August 23rd. In the varsity match was highlighted by the strong first set that the Lady Panthers had, where they pulled away to a 25-14 win in the opening set. After the break, the Lady Panthers continued to dominate the match as they again opened up a lead but the Lady Bulldogs fought back before Lewis County finished off the second set with a 25-21 win to take the match 2 sets to 0. In the junior varsity match the Lady...
United Methodist Church will be taking donations to help Waverly flooding victims. Anyone wanting to donate items, may bring them to the corner of South Court and West 2nd Street this week from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Items most needed are cleaning supplies, water, non perishable foods, diapers, pet food and basic essentials. For more information, call Rebecca McClain at 931-796-2681....
August 23, 1951 Lewis County Schools opened for the 1951-52 school year with full attendance. “It now appears that approximately 70 will be enrolled in the new band being organized and soon as the instruments are available the racket will get under way.” E.R. Bralye’s Circus, featuring “a mighty array of big time vaudeville circus acts,” was announced as the grandstand attraction at the 1951 Lewis County Fair. Admission was $0.75 for adults, $0.35 for children under 18, and there was no charge...
The South Central Human Resource Agency Governing Board plan to hold a special meeting on Monday, August 30, 2021 at 9:15 a.m. at the SCHRA Central Office. The office is located at 1437 Winchester Highway in Fayetteville. The purpose of the special called meeting is to approve the purchase of property for Wayne County Head Start. The SCHRA budget/audit/appropriations/property and 1303 committees plan to meet prior to the governing board meeting at 9 a.m....
Nashville- The Tennessee Attorney General’s Office is investigating reports of a Government Grant Scam targeting Tennesseans by text message. The messages fraudulently claim to be from Attorney General Herbert H. Slatery III offering COVID relief funds. The texts may also include recipients’ personal information including name, address, social security number, and phone number. The Tennessee Attorney General’s Office is the law firm for the state. It does not distribute funds of this kind to individuals. Scammers often use phone calls, social m...
Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) continues its mission to prevent and reduce litter statewide by launching the next phase of Nobody Trashes Tennessee (NTT), the state’s official litter prevention campaign. From the Smoky Mountains to the Mississippi River and all of the roadways in between, litter on Tennessee’s 96,167 miles of public roads – 4,022 of which are classified as scenic – impacts public safety, takes away from the state’s natural beauty, and is an enormous financial and environmental burden to the state. Despite C...
Tips from Tennesseans result in more TennCare fraud investigations than any other method and now it’s easier than ever to report suspected TennCare fraud to the Office of Inspector General, which investigates fraud among members of the state’s healthcare insurance program. “People can now simply go to our website on any device, scan the QR code and give us the information,” Inspector General Kim Harmon said. “Tennesseans have given us tens of thousands of tips that resulted in investigations of people who may have been abusing the state’s T...
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Case number 2021-PR-42, in the matter of the estate of Larry Talmadge Evans, deceased. Notice is hereby given that on the 19th day of August, 2021, Letters of Administration, in respect of the estate of Larry Talmadge Evans, who died July 3, 2021, were issued to the undersigned by the Lewis County Chancery Court of Lewis County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the clerk of the above-named court on or before the...
Free advice is worth what you pay for it, or so they say. Nevertheless, the five answers to this "Question on the Street" seem reasonable. You be the judge of the value of the answers as we report; you decide. Kegan Carroll said, "Take your own path. Don't follow somebody else's. You control your actions." Parth Darji said, "Don't take what's not yours," Parth Darji said, adding "Don't let someone take what's yours." "Never have a payment more than what you bring in in a week's time," said...
Barry Churchwell, Stats Pete Noblin, Hulon Dunn/Photos The Lewis County High School Panthers opened their 2021 football campaign at Bobby W. Sharp Stadium on Friday, August 20, 2021 when they hosted the Community Vikings. The Panther offense wasted little time putting points on the board in the first quarter when, barely three and a half minutes into the game quarterback Bryson McDonald connected with Dyer Barnes on a 13-yard touchdown pass and Blake Carroll added the point after to give the...
(Power Outage Update released on August 21, 2021 @ 5 p.m. shortly after the storm - Centerville, TN) — Devastating. Hickman, Houston and Humphreys counties in the Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative service area are facing loss and damage. Flash flooding has left roads impassable, people unreachable and damaged electric and broadband equipment behind. Approximately 10,000 are without power, almost a third of MLEC’s total service area. This number could change as electric equipment is repaired and begins responding to software signals tha...
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed to give parents the ability to opt their child out of a local mask mandate enacted by a school or health board. Executive Order 84 Governor Lee’s remarks as prepared for delivery are below: Thanks for joining today. Before we cover an important COVID-19 announcement, I want to express a heavy heart regarding the tragedy unfolding in Afghanistan. Over the years, many Tennesseans were deployed and some lost their lives to fight the War on Terror and create stability in the region. The sacrifices of American t...
The Lewis County High School Class of 1968 met for their class reunion on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Lomax Church of Christ. Those attending were, front, from left, Shirley Patterson Garland, Leda Brumley Moore, Janice Murphy Bridges, Thomas Burlison, Wanda Peeler Churchwell, Pat Baxter Barnett, and Judy Cotham Herrin, Judy Holt Merriott; back, Jim Brasfield, teacher Betty Coble, Fred Murphy, David Lynch, Joe Epley Reed, Sammy Brooks, James Nell Bastin, Pamela Scott Bates, Odana Barnes...
Sealed proposals from bidders will be received by the Lewis County Schools at the office of the Director of Schools located at 206 S. Court St., Hohenwald, Tennessee 38462 until 2:00 PM CDT on Thursday, September 9, 2021 for STOREFRONT RESTORATIONS AT LEWIS COUNTY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL 1997 ADDITION FOR LEWIS COUNTY SCHOOLS HOHENWALD, TENNESSEE at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This project consists of existing storefront restoration and replacement. The estimated time allowed for completion of...
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Starting Pay $12.00/Hr or More Depending on Experience Applications kept on file for 30 days RELIABLE PRODUCTS 65 River Drive • Lobelville, TN 37097 • (931) 593-2297 Office Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 6:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m....
TCAT at Hohenwald is accepting applications for the position of Part-Time or Full-Time Maintenance Worker/Custodian. GENERAL DUTIES: Employee performs cleaning and maintenance duties, such as maintaining assigned areas and performing related work as required. Minimum Qualifications: • Must have a high school diploma or GED with 2 years related experience, preferred. • Knowledge of cleaning methods and procedures to maintain a neat, professional facility appearance, both inside facility and outside on campus grounds. • Must know how to use c...
