Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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At the Statewide Governor's Conference....
It is an honor for me to have the title of Burgermeister of this year's Heritage Festival. I was born to Leo and Jo Ruth Talley Amacher in 1953. Leo was the grandson of Peter John and Barbara Deuker Amacher who traveled by covered wagon from Collinsville, Illinois to Hohenwald arriving in August 1895, a trip of some twenty days. My paternal grandfather was one of nine children raised by Peter and Barbara. His name was also Peter John. He married Lena Schmidt, and they had twin sons, Leo and...
The Spirit of the High Forest Lewis County High School Marching Band competed at the Columbia Invitational Marching Competition on Saturday, September 30. The band received first place Color Guard, third place Percussion, first place Small Division Band, and Small Division Grand Champion....
Tricia Faulkner, Pharmacist at Jones Hometown Healthmart Pharmacy, has been recognized for her award winning art! Faulkner recently entered a hand-painted portrait called SUN JOY for consideration to be included in the HMVC Gallery New York, an artist co-founded and managed online art gallery. "Sun Joy" was selected for "The Sweet Life" online exhibit, which runs October 1st through 31st. The piece of art was also awarded First Prize of the Show. "Tricia Faulkner is a self-taught artist who...
Leaders from communities across middle Tennessee gathered in Lincoln County last week to celebrate the Grand Opening of the South Central Human Resource Agency's new $1 Million commodoties warehouse in Fayetteville. The SCHRA serves thirteen counties in south central Tennessee, including Lewis, and provides low income individuals and communities across its district with access to educational, economic, nutritional and social services that promote and encourage self-reliance. The SCHRA also...
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) is accepting grant proposals for projects that will help improve water quality by reducing nonpoint source (NPS) pollution in the state. “This conservation funding will directly benefit water quality,” Commissioner Charlie Hatcher, D.V.M. said. “Initiatives that reduce pollutants in Tennessee’s natural water resources help the environment and sustain human and wildlife health. The cost share focuses on watershed restoration and projects that educate people about nonpoint source issues.” NPS pollu...
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The following is the City of Hohenwald Police Report for September 20 through October 3, 2023. This is a record of police action and is not intended to imply innocence or guilt of charges placed. Esther Serrano, West Fourth Avenue, was charged with domestic assault on September 20. Christopher L. Honeycutt, Jacob Road, Locust, was charged with driving on a suspended driver’s license on September 22. Michaela N. Hadden, Collinwood Highway, Waynesboro, was charged with domestic and aggravated assault on September 22. John M. Haddakin, North W...
RTC-RECOVERY THROUGH CHRIST RTC meets every Sunday at 6 p.m at the Blondy Church Office Building at 529 Swan Ave. SENIOR FITNESS CLASSES Senior Health and Fitness classes with Ann Mobley are scheduled to be held every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m at the Lewis County Senior Center. For more information, call 796-5558 NEWCOMERS GROUP OF NA The Newcomers Group of NA meets seven days a week, Wednesday is a 12 noon meeting and the other six days of the week start at 7 p.m. at 200 South Court Street, basement of First United Methodist Church. These are...
At Tennessee’s community colleges, a student’s acceptance to college can begin the moment they apply for admission, regardless of academic readiness. A student’s high school grade-point average (GPA) or ACT score does not determine their eligibility for admission at any of Tennessee’s 13 community colleges. A statewide open enrollment approach alongside wraparound student support services ensures every student, no matter their test scores, income level, demographic, or circumstance, is provided a fair chance at a college education. For many st...
It was reported in the 09/28/23 Herald edition that a Opioid Abatement committee was formed. This, however, did not occur. No commissioners sponsored that resolution because the state offered to serve as Lewis County’s committee, thus no committee needed to be formed. Instead, the County Commission sponsored a resolution appointing an Opioid Abatment Fund Administrator (resolution 09-24F-23) to serve as the point of contact with the state to distribute the money. Houston Hamblin was appointed as administrator....
The 16th Annual Natchez Cup was held at Hohenwald Municipal Golf Course on September 30th and October 1st. This tradition was started by Lewis County and Lawrenceburg’s top golfers. The team consists of each golf courses top six senior golfers and top 12 non-senior golfers for a total of 18 golfers. Each year, the golfers battle in a Ryder Cup style format. The format on Saturday consisted of an alternate shot 18 hole team match, and best ball 18 hole team match. Sunday consisted of all 18 g...
The Lewis County Historical Society met on October 2nd and although there were not many in attendance, those who came enjoyed the meeting as we shared some things about our past and things we enjoyed doing. There were some materials that had been given to the museum by the family of Patty Hedge and there were some amazing articles in it about the past happenings in Lewis County. Everyone seemed to enjoy looking at all the items in her collection and those who were new to Lewis County as well as others enjoyed it immensely. Barbara Hinson also...
The Tennessee Elks have a State Corn Hole Championship Team. Lewis County took home the wins! Championship Winners are Travis McKissack and Bret Hankins on the left. Runners up are Dan Templeton of Lewisburg, and Randy Kretzinger, Sr. of Lewis County. It was a blind draw, double elimination tournament that benefited the Elks National Foundation and Tennessee Elks Benevolent Trust....
Maverick Tanner, son of Carson and Ethan Tanner, has been busy on the tracks lately, not just practicing, but winning, too! Mr. Tanner raced in the Mini Major East at Monster MTN MX Park in Tallassee, Alabama, in September. Moto 1: 2 & 2, 2nd place overall Moto 2: 3 & 3, 3rd place overall Moto 3: 6 & 2, 4th place overall Maverick then traveled to Bradford, TN to compete in the King of the Mountain MX series at Back 40 MX in October. There, his stats were: 4-8 open 51cc Moto 1: 3rd Place Moto 2:...
Residents across the Tennessee Valley will see higher energy charges beginning October 1, 2023. For Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative members, the increase is a result of changes made by the Tennessee Valley Authority and the cooperative. Compared to last month, the average MLEC residential member will pay 2.40 percent ($3.77) more. TVA sites the need to construct new power plants, inflation and higher interest rates as the reason for their 4.5 percent energy charge increase. They have also removed the 2.5 percent Pandemic Relief Credit...
