Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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This Friday night, Bobby W. Sharp Stadium will be filled as fans, friends, and family come together for the 10th week of High Forest Football. Homecoming, originally scheduled for September will be taking place. However, Homecoming festivities begin before the Friday night lights ever fire up. Make your way downtown for the annual Homecoming Parade beginning at 1:00 p.m., and with all the extra time from being rescheduled, we hope to see effort-filled rides cruising down Main. The Homecoming Queen will be crowned at 6 p.m., and high school...
The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee is excited to announce the safe arrival of African male elephant Osh on October 18. Osh made the journey from Oakland, California, to Hohenwald, Tennessee, accompanied by dedicated zoo staff and a veterinarian. His arrival went smoothly, and he quickly settled into his new barn, exploring his surroundings. He munched on large pumpkins, banana leaves, and plenty of local browse while drinking lots of fresh water. He also seemed to prefer blueberry bagels and...
The Tennessee State Museum has announced the recipients of grants from the 2024-25 Capital Maintenance and Improvements program from the State of Tennessee, as administered through the Museum. The funding came from $5 million the Tennessee General Assembly made available in the 2024-2025 Appropriations Act, "for the sole purpose of providing grants to museums with a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizatio or affiliated with a governmental entity for capital maintenance and improvements." It was a...
New laws target elder abuse and protect vulnerable adults Caring for aging adults is an essential aspect of fostering a compassionate and functioning society. Every year in the General Assembly we make improvements to our laws to better protect vulnerable populations in Tennessee – including elderly adults. As life expectancy increases due to advancements in healthcare, more individuals are living longer, which makes elder care an even more pressing issue. And unfortunately, there are bad a...
“Hey, Jo, I noticed some construction happening in the lot across from Hardee’s. Do you know what is going on there? Please, tell me we are getting a Buc-ee’s!” Nope. No Buc-ee’s. Although, I would personally love to see Lewis County get a Chick-fil-a or a Krispy Kreme, that doesn’t look like it’s in the plan either. According to property owner Dwayne Siever, he says, “We have met with the City Council, who have been very supportive and gave verbal approval of our concept. However, this concept is not yet formally adopted or approved. The p...
Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett reminds all registered Tennessee voters that the early voting period for the Nov. 5 State and Federal General Election began October 16th. “Early voting has begun, and we anticipate a robust turnout across Tennessee for the upcoming election,” said Secretary Hargett. “We encourage all registered voters to utilize the flexibility provided by the early voting period and make your voice heard.” Early voting runs through Oct. 31, and all registered voters can find hours and polling locations, view sample...
Some 250 Meriwether Lewis members participated in Membership Appreciation Day at the MLEC Lewis County office on October 16. Local employees prepared hot dog lunches while introducing the electric cooperative's new brand to members. Each attendee registered for door prizes, received a koozie and tumbler with the new MLEC logo and went home with free light bulbs while supplies lasted. The door prize winners (listed below) were hand-drawn by MLEC President and CEO Keith Carnahan following the...
Fifteen $1000 grants have been awarded to teachers through Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative's 2024 Adopt-A-School Grant. The program is made possible by matching funds from MLEC and its partners at CoBank and the Tennessee Valley Authority. • Hickman County: Nicolette Booth (East Hickman High School) fingerprinting and DNA lab set; Isabella Armstrong (East Hickman Elementary School) reading and comprehension center activities; and Kristin Carter (Hickman County High School) production a...
Lewis County Intermediate School has announced the honor roll students for the first quarter. Third grade: Emerie Adkins, Kaylee James, Braelynn Bates Tinley Lancaster, Parker Carroll, Delilah Mallon, Annason Chapin, Tinley Norris, Holdyn Clark, Christlyn Ortega, Harlan Clendenen, Jesse Reeves, Chloe Creasy, Faith Richards, Kaitlyn Curry, Henry Sloan, Willow Daily Lena Taylor, Riley Denton, Sophia Thomas, Aliana Doree, Leah VanOrden, Raelynn Eastep, Travis TJ Vaughan, Adalynn Farnham, Joey Villarreal, Julia Gibson, Gracie Walker, Jasper...
This article has covered six of the basic factors that are critically important for your health. This is the last Focus on Vibrant Health, and provides a quick review. If you would like to continue to have or reclaim your birth right of vibrant health, attend to these things. Nutrition The foods you choose to eat should taste delicious and supply the vitamins and minerals and many other factors your body needs to grow (in childhood), and to repair itself. This includes eating animal products from animals living as nature intended, not in...
Domestic violence is a crisis that lurks in plain sight. Victims conceal the evidence of injuries, smile in photos with their abusers and present a public image completely at odds with the turmoil that exists behind closed doors. When that’s impossible, they call in sick to work or make up excuses for missing social engagements But the numbers don’t lie. Nationally, 12 million women and men are victims of rape, physical violence or stalking by an intimate partner each year. So far this year in Nashville alone, around 7,600 domestic vio...
The Adult Coalition of South Central Tennessee is sponsoring the 19th annual statewide campaign to educate and inform all Tennesseans about fraud and financial abuse of seniors and disabled adults. Governor Bill Lee is set to sign the official proclamation to proclaim October as Fraud & Financial Abuse Awareness Month in Tennessee. In recognition of Fraud & Financial Abuse Awareness month activities, Coalition members will present an educational program on fraud and financial abuse at your local Senior Citizens Center. The signing of the...
Do you know anyone who always seems to have bad luck? Nothing ever goes right for them. Conversely, have you observed people who always wind up OK despite what befalls them? What differentiates these two types of people? Their attitude, thoughts and actions are as different as day and night. You are a magnet. Your attitude, thoughts and actions determine what you attract. Like attracts like. If you are negative, rude and inconsiderate, this is what you will attract. If you are positive, upbeat, courteous, caring and considerate, you will...
Along with the warm weather and sunshine comes some of summer’s unpleasantness: house flies, mosquitoes, and gnats. If you have potted plants in your home, you may have noticed they’re sometimes surrounded by tiny black flies. These small pests known as fungus gnats are attracted to the potting soil at the base of your house plants, along with any decaying leaves or plant material. Fortunately, there are some simple yet effective ways to send gnats on their merry way. Although gnats don’t generally bite, their presence alone is a nuisa...
“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: Benny Pace, 133 Trace Creek Road, Hohenwald, Tennessee. “The Grand Jury will meet on Monday, November 4, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. You may b...
WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated February 27, 2020, executed by RORY HENSLEY conveying certain real property therein described to YALE RILEY, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register`s Office of Lewis County, Tennessee recorded March 4, 2020, in Deed Book 213, Page 275; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans Inc. who is now the owne...
Classmates gathered at Camryn's Place at Cane Creek on October 19 for their 40th class reunion. The class enjoyed a night of food catered by Real Smoque BBQ, fellowship and great music by Box of Rocks. Lots of stories and memories were shared and laughs were had. Class members were honored to have teachers Michael King and Bill Owen present. Classmates who have gone before them were remembered including David Webster, Kenneth Harris, Ronald Johnston, Janice Treadwell, Bridgett King, Royce Graves...
On Saturday, October 19th, the Lewis County High School Marching Band competed in the Forrest Rocket Tournament of Bands in Chapel Hill, TN. In Class A competition the band achieved a "full sweep" of awards with first place in all captions including Band, Music, Visual, Percussion, Colorguard, Percussion, and Drum Major (Rissa Grinder) The band also brought home the Overall Spirit Award for best hometown support during the competition. The next contest is in Pulaski this Saturday where the band...
From October 7th to October 20th, LCF&R responded to several incidents. October 7th, at 9:21 AM there was a medical call on Old 99 Cr. later at 11:44 AM there was a MVA on 48 S. October 8th, at 8:13 AM, there was a medical call on McNabb Lane. October 9th, a medical call at 11:18 AM on Summertown Hwy. October 11th, a grass fire was reported on Buffalo Rd. at 1:32 PM. October 12th, at 5:11 AM, there was a medical (CPR) on Dabbs St. and later at 10:50 PM, another medical on Summertown Hwy. October 14th, a trash fire occured on Summertown Hwy. at...
Philip Dwayne Berry was born October 26, 1963 in Florence, Alabama to the union of the late Grady Glen and Mary Sue Weaver Berry. Mr. Berry spent his childhood enjoying the beautiful scenery of the Collinwood area. He was a 1981 graduate of Collinwood Highschool. Working with the Machinist Local #65, he would become a skilled machinist spending most of his career working for TVA. On August 05, 2011 he was united in marriage to the former Misty Miller. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially time he...
James Edward Seyller, age 74, resident of Hohenwald, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at Maury Regional. Born February 19, 1950 in Elgin, Illinois, son of the late Herman and Mary Rankin Seyller and husband of Deborah Anderson Seyller. He was a self employed laborer who liked riding motorcycles, hunting and piloting his own plane. He was predeceased by: his parents, Herman Seyller and Mary Rankin Seyller. In addition to his wife, he leaves behind two sons: Keith of Virgil, IL and Nicholas of Hohenwald; and 3 grandch...
Howard Richard Whitehead, age 77, of Leoma, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2024, at his residence. He was a native of Spring Hill, retired from CSX, and a member of Oak Hill Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elvis Richard and Josephine Hunt Whitehead; one brother, Hollis Ray Whitehead; and three sisters, Jean Spears, Kathy White, and Vernie Whitehead. He is survived by his wife, Mary Whitehead of Leoma, two sons, Richard Whitehead (Robbie Zales) of Nashville, and Brian Whitehead...
Curtis Kathleen Davidson, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2024, at the age of 81, in Hohenwald. Born on June 16, 1943, in Perry County, Tennessee. Kathleen was predeceased by her loving husband, Bernard Davidson, and her brother, Eugene Bryson. She was the beloved daughter of the late Obie and Thelma Bryson. She is also survived by her children, Sheila Coker, Michael Hinson, and Jerry Hinson. Kathleen was a grandmother to seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, each of whom brought her immeasurable joy and pride. Her siblings,...
Dana Michelle Wynia, aged 55, of Hohenwald, passed away on October 3, 2024. Born on March 11, 1969, Dana’s life was one marked by joy, and the love she held for her family and friends. Dana was preceded in death by her parents, Tobe Junior Scott and Annie Ruth Brown, and her sister, Gina Scott. Those left to cherish her memory include her children Michael, Kyle, Cassidy, and Erin Wynia; two grandchildren; one brother Carl Scott, and a special friend Greg Elison, along with numerous relatives and friends. There are currently no services p...
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