Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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On August 1, 2022, a Hohenwald Police Department Officer performed a traffic stop after a maroon Chevrolet S10 ran two stop signs and wrecked at the intersection of Hinson Street and Highway 48 North. The driver was identified as Dean Russell, age 40. Russell had two federal detainer warrants at the time and was a convicted felon. A search of the vehicle led to the confiscation of three firearms, of which two were loaded, 411 grams of marijuana [just shy of a pound], 26.1 grams of methamphetamin...
A TWRA sponsored Hunter Education class will be held September 13, 15 and 16, 2022 at the Lewis County High School. Classes will be held from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. each day. Written test and Firearms Handling Exercises will be held on Friday afternoon. Students must attend all classroom sessions, written test and firearms handling exercises to be certified. Students must pre-register on-line prior to September 13, 2022. To register, go online to twra.org. Click on Hunter Education. Click on in person hunter education, then on find a class. Select t...
Lewis County High School would like to announce their homecoming queen and court for 2022. This year's queen, elected by the entire student body, is Allee Rae Carroll, daughter of Kevin and B.J. Carroll. Allee's escort for the evening will be Oakley Sloan Moseley, son of Marcus and Lori Moseley. The attendants and escorts were chosen by their specific class. Chosen for the senior class is Mercie Ashmore, daughter of Chad and Stephany Ashmore. Her escort is Bryson Clayburn, son of Michelle...
AmeriCorps, with the help of South Central Human Resource Agency, will be partnering with Hope Hohenwald to begin the "Seniors Foster Grandparent Program," which aims to engage Americans 55 years and older in volunteer service and to provide one-on-one mentoring to students to reach higher academic achievements. The Foster Grandparent program serves in classrooms and after-school programs to improve school readiness for economically disadvantaged children or in a higher education setting...
James Earl “Noonie” Holloway of Kingston, Tennessee, was born May 12, 1949, in Hohenwald, to the late Monroe Holloway and Elsie Westbrooks Holloway. He owned and operated Holloway Trucking Company in Kingston for several years. Mr. Holloway departed this life at his home in Kingston on Tuesday August 23, 2022, making his stay in this life some 73 years. He is survived by his wife, Amy Holloway of Kingston; his daughter; Faith Ann Anderson and husband Dana of Georgia; three brothers, Wayne Holloway and wife Beverly of Hohenwald, Dave Hol...
January 11, 1980 ~ August 24, 2022 On August 24, 2022, Charlene Michelle Alender Vaughn unexpectedly passed away at her Linden home at the age of 42. Charlene was born in Litchfield, Illinois on January 11, 1980, to Michael Raymond Alender and Debra Ann Miller. Along with her parents, Charlene leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband, Lamont Vaughn; children, Jalea Sparks, Curtlen Sparks, Adria Alender, Lamont Vaughn Jr., and Serenity Vaughn; grandfather, Raymond Alender; and her...
July 25, 1932 ~ August 25, 2022 William Leonard Pennington, age 90, of Summertown, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2022, at his residence. He was a native of Henryville, retired from TDOT, and of the Methodist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Gilbert and Lillian Long Pennington; his wife, Pauline "Polly" Wiley Pennington; and two sisters, Arbidene Foster and Marie Marshall. He is survived by one son, Jimmy Pennington (Theresa) of Summertown; one sister, Dorothy Orton...
Audrey Elaine McCarver passed away at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, Mississippi at the age of 71 on August 26, 2022. She was born to Auburn Brooks and Elaine Cameron Brooks in Gadsden, Alabama on November 8, 1950. Audrey's first full time job was for the Gadsden Times where she worked for three years. She worked for American National Bank/Travel Office for a year, Third National Bank in Nashville, Tennessee and worked for 23 years for the Peoples Bank until she retired. She att...
May 6, 1993 ~ August 28, 2022 Blake Allen Ayers, 29, of Linden passed away Sunday, August 28, 2022, following an accident at his home. He was born in Columbia to Roger Ayers and Donna Jean Warren Culp. Blake was employed with the Perry County Highway Department. He lived life to the fullest each and every day. His baby girl, Blakelyn, and his high school sweetheart, Ashley, were his whole world. He has worn many hats throughout his life but taking care of his Momma and brother Colby were one of...
SSgt Robert "Bob" Eugene Johnston Sr. passed peacefully last Sunday, August 28, 2022, at his home after a near three year battle with ALS. He was born July 17, 1955, to Joseph Hardie and Laura Johnston in Memphis, Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Virginia Rhea "Jinny" Winfrey Johnston. Married on August 23, 1975, they spent nearly 38 years moving across the country for Bob's career in the Marine Corps. Bob spent his 67 years devoted to his family and faith. He enlisted in...
James (Jimmy) Gary Allen Jr., recently of Hohenwald, passed away on Friday, August 26, 2022 at his residence in Florence, Alabama. He was born May 11, 1967 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Jimmy moved to Hohenwald in 1984 where he and his family established Twin Cedar Logging in 1985. He worked there until moving to Florence, Alabama in 2020. He is survived by his only loving son, Evan Allen of Collinwood; his loving parents, Betty Allen and Jim Allen and fiance Judy Burton; and siblings, Kevin...
Last Thursday, August 25, members of the Lewis County Elks #2883 visited Veterans at AHC Lewis County and delivered goodie bags with needed supplies. Giving back to our Veterans is a primary focus of the National Elks Foundation and funding for this project was made possible through the Elks Freedom Grant. Pictured from left, Marcus Yardley, Carole Hankins, Larry Williams, William Payne, Zada Taylor and James Sisco....
Lewis County Health Department is providing the monkeypox vaccine to those eligible to be vaccinated for the infection between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Central, at its office, located at 51 Smith Avenue, Hohenwald, Tenn. “The good news is that if you have been exposed to the virus, following some prevention steps and getting yourself vaccinated can protect you and others from monkeypox,” said Director Sarah Russell of Lewis County Health Department. MPX Vaccination Eligibility Those eligible to receive an MPX vaccination include: • Anyone who h...
The Lewis County Board of Education will meet Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. in the Lewis County Board Meeting Room located at 206 South Court Street. Prior to the regular scheduled meeting, the Lewis County Board of Education will hold a workshop in the Board Meeting Room at 5:00 p.m. to discuss upcoming board meeting items that are on the agenda for approval. The agenda includes: • Director’s report • Budget amendments • Approve addenda-Public Plan for Remaining Funds and Safe to Return in Person. • Discuss substitute teachers...
Mrs. Patty Choate generously donated her beautiful handmade quilts to Hohenwald's Davis House Child Advocacy Center to be used as comfort items by the children who visit the advocacy center and tell their story of abuse and/or trauma. Mrs. Choate was the librarian at Lewis County's Public Library and Archives for more than 30 years. She volunteered her time to several local organizations and served on various boards including the very first board for the Lewis County Museum. One thing was made...
Another week of scattered showers around the area and not much rain in total. The days have been hot and dry for the most part and humidity has been rather high. Hope the high humidity with high temperatures have not caused you much breathing problems, but it has for some. 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 Clark, Fada Clay, Wilburn Franks, Calvin Harris, Martha Hensley, Wayne Holloway, Shirley Howe, Mo...
On the evening of August 23 the grand old bank building on the corner of Main and Park Avenue was filled with employees and directors who had once worked there. The past employees came from First National Bank, First Citizens Bank, Union Planters Bank and Regions Bank. Their tenure spanned some fifty years of banking. Many memories were shared with lots of laughter and even some tears. The building which has been closed now for many years is much like it was when the last ones worked there. The...
Birthdays Rosalind Stevenson, September 1 Kori Plunkett, September 1 Tommy Hixson, September 1 Summer Hensley, September 1 Nancy Beach, September 1 John Powers, September 1 C.E. Lomax, September 1 Caleb Brewer, September 1 Tristan Drey McPherson, September 2 Peyton Elizabeth Sullivan, September 2 Jean Birchett, September 2 Genola Staggs, September 2 Terry Willis, September 2 Linda Carroll, September 2 Sherri Richter, September 2 Carmen Kelsey, September 2 JoAnne Marbet, September 2 Audrey Skelton, September 2 Earl Harris, September 2 Linda...
Well it is another beautiful morning here in our little valley. It is cool and very comfortable here on the front porch. The cats have had their breakfast and are now taking a nap. All the birds are busy and I have seen a few squirrels. There is a tree here in the yard that has a hole up in it and the squirrels are going up and down that old tree, they may be storing up their food for the winter. We were down at the creek and I saw a lot of nuts on the ground, so there is going to be plenty of food for the animals. We are just three months...
August 26, 1982 Governor Lamar Alexander announced the approval of a $498,330 Community Development block grant for industrial park improvements in Hohenwald. Local law enforcement confiscated 17 marijuana plants found growing on the old railroad bed near Hwy 48 South. The Rural Fire Department of Lewis County announced that it had entered into an agreement with Loretta Lynn’s Dude Ranch and Jamboree Music Productions to sponsor a fund raising benefit to help purchase another fire truck to r...
Believe it or not, August 31 is the 25th anniversary of the traffic accident that robbed the world of the effervescent Diana, Princess of Wales. Diana was a distant, distant cousin (my great-great grandfather Tyree married Mary Ann Spencer a century before I was born); but even without that connection, I feel compelled to dedicate this week’s column to drawing a few lessons from her too-brief life. The philosophy “Seemed like a good idea at the time” sums up so much of her public career. In re...
Removing roadblocks to obtain a Commercial Driver License / Public Chapter 992 - To help alleviate the shortage of truck drivers in Tennessee, this law expands eligibility for Commercial Drivers Licenses (CDLs) and creates a program within the Department of Safety to enable qualifying incarcerated individuals who will return to society to receive a CDL prior to or after their release. It lowers the minimum age from 21 years old to 18 years old for people who can qualify for a CDL to drive in Tennessee. In addition, the law increases the...
Tennessee joins state network focused on using data for governing Tennessee is joining a growing network of states advancing use of evidence-based policymaking. The Office of Evidence and Impact in the Department of Finance and Administration will join what’s called the Governing for Results Network, a community of state leaders who exchange insights and best practices to improve services to citizens. In partnership with the Council of State Governments and The Policy Lab at Brown University, the network was launched by the National Conference...
The Lewis County High School Panthers travelled to Fayetteville for their first road test of the 2022 season against the Fayetteville Tigers on Friday, August 26th. The first quarter of action was marked by tough defense from both teams as the Panthers and Tigers were both held out of the endzone in a scoreless opening twelve minutes. Fayetteville struck first on a 10-yard scoring strike but were unable to convert the two-point conversion and held a 6-0 lead with nine and a half minutes to play...
I interviewed for the David Crockett head football job in February of 2018 as a 24 year old assistant college coach. A couple of months later, I officially accepted the job as the youngest head coach in the state. Fast forward throughout to my first season there. We had a lot of ups and downs, a lot of close games and overtime games. It was a historic season for us at Crockett. Crockett had never really had a lot of post season success. The school had never hosted a playoff game, never won a pla...
