Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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As a longtime fan of Monty Python’s “Ministry of Silly Walks” sketch, I feel compelled to say a few words on behalf of much-maligned bureaucrats everywhere. Consider the adjectives that get recycled ad nauseum when bureaucrats are mentioned: “faceless,” “unelected,” “anonymous“… Bureaucrats deserve more positive adjectives. Maybe “effervescent,” “trend-setting,” “ready-to-use,” “hypoallergenic.” Unfortunately, new adjectives must be ordered in triplicate and there’s a supply-chain problem with...
Governor Bill Lee announced last week that he is tackling one of the most important issues affecting education in Tennessee - our state’s funding formula for K-12 schools. The current formula is complex and confusing. It leaves few people who understand how it works and many to disagree on how it should work. One thing that everyone can agree on is that it is very important to students, teachers, parents and schools in our district and statewide. Created in 1992, the Basic Education Program (...
State as a Model Employer / Individuals with Disabilities – Public Chapter 575 puts Tennessee on track to become a “State as a Model Employer” (SAME) for individuals with disabilities. The legislation ensures that state agencies and departments design and implement promising and emerging policies, practices and procedures that focus on recruitment, hiring, advancement and retention of qualified individuals with disabilities. Direct Support Professionals / Pay Increases – Public Chapter 576 inc...
During last Monday’s County Commissioner’s meeting, the Commissioners voted to give essential employees of Lewis County Government the American Rescue Act Premium Pay in the form of a bonus. However, county employees are not the only ones who may qualify and be selected for these bonuses. According to the Tennessee Comptroller’s office, premium pay cannot be used for employees who work from a residence. It is also limited up to $13 per hour above normal compensation to a maximum of $25,000 per employee. Like with the county employees, the C...
The following is the City of Hohenwald Police Report for October 7 - 13, 2021. This is a record of police action and is not intended to imply innocence or guilt of charges placed. Zachary K. Ashley, Lynnwood Drive, was charged with methamphetamine manufacture, deliver, sell or possess and simple possession/casual exchange on October 7. Cody W. Best, Summertown Highway, was charged with simple possession/casual exchange and possession of methamphetamine on October 8. Anthony J. Talley, Artic Avenue, Oak Grove, Kentucky, was charged with unlawful...
NOTICE OF GRAND JURY MEETING “It is the duty of your Grand Jurors to investigate any public offense which they know or have reason to believe has been committed and which is triable or indictable in this county. Any person having knowledge or proof that such an offense has been committed may apply to testify before the Grand Jury subject to the provisions of Tennessee Code Annotates, 40-12-104.” The foreperson of this county is presently: Donald Duncan, 2174 Summertown Hwy., Hohenwald, Tennessee. “The Grand Jury will meet on Monday, Novem...
Barry Churchwell, Stats The Lewis County High School Panthers football team faced off with the Scotts Hill High School Lions at Bobby W. Sharp Stadium on Thursday night, October 14th. The game was originally scheduled for Friday, October 15, 2021 but, due to the threat of inclement weather, the game was moved up one night to Thursday. As the regular season and region schedule dwindles down, the Panthers hosted the Lions in a regional matchup and the teams exchanged possessions in the first before the Panther offense struck. With three minutes...
Tues., Oct. 26 at 12:00 noon at the Hohenwald Housing Authority Board Room - 107 Allison Avenue...
The Hohenwald Beer Board will meet Tuesday, November 2 at 5:00 p.m. after the council meeting to consider the following applications for a beer permit: Juan Gabriel Correa Ruiz d/b/a Los Hermanos Mexican Grill at 36 East Main Street Hohenwald, TN 38462 Monica LaRue d/b/a Tri-Stop Market & Deli at 108 Dabbs Avene Hohenwald, TN 38462...
The Lewis County School Special Education Department endeavors to find any child or young adult between the ages of 3-22 years with an educational disability. If you know of such individuals, please contact: Dana Davis Special Education Supervisor 317 South Oak Street Hohenwald, TN 38462 (931) 796-4572 Fax (931) 796-4595 Email: [email protected]...
