Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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"It was amazing," said Phillip "Philbilly" Andrews, organizer of the annual Philbilly Cancer Ride, "I can't thank the community enough." Nearly 100 bikers showed up to ride for the Lewis County Cancer Victims Fund last Saturday and headed for five different stops before returning to Hohenwald. "Each year our goal is to bring in more people and raise more money than the year before," Andrews said. So this year, they did just that. People from all walks of life came together in the community and r...
The runway at the John A. Baker Airfield is the oldest in the state of Tennessee. A Tennessee Airport Inspection Report was made on July 14, 2020, stating that the runway “is in need of rehabilitation due to excess degradation,” and a project to rehabilitate it was recommended. The report’s call for rehabilitation struck debate in the County Commission’s last meeting, and caused it once again during Monday’s meeting. Citizens came to plead their cases to the County. The city’s Vice-Mayor was the first to address the commissioners. Barber poin...
Every adult, 18 and older, is a mandated reporter in Tennessee for child abuse. That means each of us is legally required to report a suspicious situation when we see it. An increase in reports leads to an increase in children found. But in order to make those reports, we first have to understand who the victims are and what signs we need to look out for. Eighty-four percent of sex trafficking survivors had a history of child sexual abuse. According to Davis House Child Advocacy Center,...
The South Central Human Resource Agency Policy Council and Executive Committee will meet remotely on Thursday, September 24, 2020, 11 a.m., with the schra Central Office, 1437 Winchester Hwy., Fayetteville, TN. Property, Personnel & Budget/Audit/Appropriations Committees will meet prior to the Policy Council meeting at 10 a.m. Additionally, the schra, Property & Budget Committees will recess until Tuesday, October 6, 2020, at 10 a.m., and will meet remotely with the Central Office in Fayetteville.. If you would like a link to join this...
Lewis County High School golfer Andon Lowery qualified for the 2020 TSSAA High School Golf Championships at Manchester's WillowBrook Golf Club on September 29-30. Lowery competed in the regional tournament on Monday, September 21 at Lawrenceburg Golf and Country Club. On a very difficult course, Andon shot an 81 and finished fourth overall medalist, and third individual qualifier for the state tournament. Coach Tim Tiller was very proud of the accomplishment. "I'm very proud of all of our...
Richard Coleman Hinson went to be with our Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at the age of 83. He was born April 9, 1937 in Linden to the late Leslie and Macil Hinson. In 1965, he married Marilyn Peevyhouse in Centerville and, together, they raised two wonderful children. Mr. Hinson made a lifelong career working as a Hilo driver for Ford Glass Plant in Nashville and was a member of the United Auto Workers Union before retiring with 41 years of service. After retirement, Richard...
Ruth Harder Turnbow, age 102, of Stanleytown, Virginia, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2020. She was born May 7, 1918, the daughter of the late James Andrew and Amanda Ardella Victoria Edwards Harder. Ruth graduated from Linden High School. She attended George Peabody College for Teachers, which later became part of Vanderbilt University. During World War II, she began her teaching career which extended for eight years. She returned to the family farm, a designated Century Farm, to help her...
Terry Wayne Johnston, of Hohenwald, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2020, at the age of 62. He was born to John Samuel Johnston and Annie Lou, better known as Ann, (Plunkett) Johnston on April 13, 1958 in Hickman County. He was an administrative office clerk for Mt. Pleasant Transfer for a number of years. Along with his mother, he is survived by brother, Christopher Johnston of Centerville; three sisters, Carolyn (Larry) King of Seagoville, Texas, Shirley (Robert) King of Bon Aqua and...
Tired of “virtual” races? The Lewis County Soccer Club presents “Kick It Up,” a 5K/1 mile run on Saturday, October 3, 2020. Registration begins at 7 a.m. with race starting at 8 a.m. The race will start and finish at the Lewis County Middle School, 310 South Park Street. Entry prizes and awards will be given at the end of the race. A Flu Clinic will also be held at the same location on Race Day. Everyone interested in participating may register online at www.raceentry.com. For additional information, contact Adrianne Pfaff at 931-628...
Clayton Staggs, center, was recognized on September 4, 2020 during senior night at the Perry County High School football game in Linden. Clayton, 17 year-old son of Chris Staggs of Hohenwald and Lachelle Culbreath of Flatwoods, is the senior drummer for PCHS band. He is pictured with his paternal grandparents, Jamie and Rita Beasley of Hohenwald....
My favorite season of the year is just around the corner, and I look forward to all the wonderful things Fall represents: pumpkins, apple cider, candied apples, cozy sweaters, brilliant foliage, crisp air, hayrides, and of course, delicious food. I love this cake for its simplicity, and the fact that most ingredients are already in the pantry. The cast iron skillet gives this cake a rich, crisp texture, and rustic display. This cake is delicious topped with figs, berries, and chopped...
At the end of Monday’s County Commission meeting, Commissioner Connie Sharp announced that she would be resigning from her term as Commissioner for the 8th District. “It has been my privilege and honor to serve the citizens of the 8th District for the past ten years,” Commissioner Sharp said. “During that time we have seen some hard times and some exciting things happen for Lewis County. Every administration has their own management issues and challenges. “I’m excited that we will finally be able to see the jail put out for bids in a few weeks...
This past week has, for the most part, been like fall. The temperatures have been in the fifties at night and low to mid-seventies most days. The leaves are really falling now and soon it will be just bare trees. You can see a lot further through the trees when the leaves are gone. Many have hunted jackets for the early morning and times when they are out at night. Those who are sick or shut-in and in need of prayers for whatever the need are William Barber, David and Joyce Barnes, G. Y. Bennett, Connie Bonner, Barbara Brown, Dorothy Brown,...
Birthdays Brent Bridges, September 24 Regina Kenyon, September 24 Billy T. Lawson, September 24 Leslie Stowe, September 24 Cecil Michael McCann, September 24 Barbara Hinson, September 24 Alvin Kelly, September 24 David Spears, September 24 Crystal Wills, September 24 Ken Karpel, September 24 Megan Dugger, September 24 Janice Bridges, September 25 Eddie Reeves, September 25 Oma V. Luckett, September 25 Derek Wayne Hinson, September 25 Teresa Ann Hughes, September 25 James Edward Pollock, September 25 Brandi Brown, September 25 Brooke Duncan,...
Magnolia Pearl Adkins arrived on Sunday, September 6, 2020 with blonde hair and blue eyes to loving parents Jacob and Holly Adkins. She was welcomed into the world by her mammy and pappy, mimi and pawpaw, nanny and papa, granny and grandpa, aunt Haley, uncle Cody, cousin Finn, and uncle Matthew. Magnolia was born at Maury Regional Medical Center. She weighed 7 lbs, 9.8 oz and measured at 20.5 inches long. Her grandparents are Raymond and Stephanie Runions, and Toby and Tammy Adkins. Jacob and...
Junior Girl Scout Troop 2114 made kick the can ice cream at their meeting, a project toward their food patch. Girls present were Catelynn Belling, Maeilah Hostettler, Melissa Gomez, Savannah Duncan, Jerzye Hinson, Karman Rice and Aieris Morris. The girls stated it was cold, sweet and very good....
Girl Scout Troop 1521 and 3033 studied Women's Suffrage during the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th amendment to our Constitution. All three girls chose the yellow rose in support of the amendment. Girls also made a bookmark showing a choice of yes for this amendment. They plan to complete the patch by planting a yellow rose bush outside the Girl Scout building....
Michael and Liz King, right, recently donated copies of the following books to the Lewis County Public Library and Archives: Ancestors and Descendants of Martin McClain, Sr. 1750-1990 by Evelyn Liles Luckett, Our Lives Entwined with Strong Cords of Love by Carolyn King Mathis, and History of the Mt. Joy Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1825-1996, and the Mt. Joy Community by Eloise York McClain and Evelyn Liles Luckett. The books were accepted by Library Assistant Jaimee Troutt and have been added to the library's local history and genealogy...
The annual Lewis County 4-H Hogfest will be held on Thursday, October 8, 2020 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. on the Lewis County Courthouse lawn. BBQ plates will be available for a donation and will include pulled pork sandwich, baked beans, chips, dessert, and drink. Pre-orders may be made by calling 796-3091 or visiting the local UT Extension office located in the basement of the courthouse. Deliveries will be made within the city limits. All funds raised from this event help with children attending 4-H camp. In case of rain, the event will be held...
September 22, 1960 The September 17 referendum to keep parking meters downtown failed with 511 votes cast against and 233 votes cast in favor. A McEwen resident was injured in an explosion here while he was blowing holes for telephone poles in the Earlie Dyle Hollow between Rock House Creek and Grinder’s Creek. He was an employee of the Wright and Lopex Construction Company contracted to run telephone lines in this area. He was treated at Boyce Clinic for injuries to his face and hand and t...
The Lewis County Middle School golf team hosted Hickman County and East Hickman on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at Hohenwald Municipal Golf Course. In girls play, Lewis County's Abby Carroll was low-medalist, shooting a 17. Linley Harris shot a 26, tied for second, for the Panthers. Lewis County girls finished first in the team matchups with a 43, defeating Hickman County's 52. In boys play, Lewis County's Brayden Whitlow finished his round with a 22, which made him the low-medalist for the...
The Lewis County Middle School Panther football team traveled to Lawrenceburg for a Tuesday night, September 15 match-up against E.O. Coffman Middle School at Lawrence County High School. The Coffman Panthers wasted no time getting a lead, as they returned the opening kickoff 80 yards to the endzone and converted the 2-point conversion to take an 8-0 lead 13 seconds into the game. The Panther offense moved the ball on its first possession into Coffman territory, but stalled out and were forced to punt. Coffman moved the ball from deep in their...
The Lady Panthers and Coaches Rachel Riley and Renee Thompson recognized the hard work and dedication of two eighth grade players: Madison Crowell, daughter of Dwight and Jennifer Crowell, and Brandy Price, daughter of Don and Martha Price....
Realizing that September 25 marks the 50th anniversary of the premiere of “The Partridge Family,” I am reminded that time moves more swiftly than a 45 RPM turntable. It seems like only yesterday that I was a fifth-grader and my mother was teasing me because 10-year-old Danny Partridge (played by Danny Bonaduce) was in love. In the blink of an eye, it’s 2020 and I feel compelled to sing, “I woke up in Depends this morning/ I woke up in Depends this morning/ Went to sleep with Hot Wheels on my m...
Corrections, Courts, and Crimes TRICOR moves to bring job training to those housed in county and city jails – Under a new 2020 law, the Tennessee Rehabilitative Initiative in Correction (TRICOR) is now authorized to provide job training to individuals incarcerated in Tennessee’s county and city jails. TRICOR is an organization operating within the Tennessee Department of Correction that provides job training to inmates in an effort to make them workforce ready and reduce the state’s recid...
