Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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Billy and Joyce Runions announce the marriage of their daughter, Ashley Lynn Runions, to Jonathan Curtis Pugh. Ashley and Jonathan became one on Saturday, October 3, 2020 in front of beloved family and friends. Ronnie Hughs of Pulaski, cousin of the groom, united the couple in holy matrimony. Ashley is a life long resident of Hohenwald. Jonathan was born and raised in Ethridge. The couple plans to reside in Hohenwald with their children, Payton and Preston Tripp and Jaxson and Cadance...
To honor our veterans, American Legion Post 127 will host a Veterans Day Ceremony on November 11, 2020 beginning with a parade at 10:30 a.m. which will depart from the Hohenwald Church of Christ parking lot and end at the Lewis County Courthouse where Dr. Joey Hensley will deliver a speech. Any veteran or individual interested in walking in the parade should meet at 10:15 a.m. in the church parking lot on November 11. Due to COVID-19, the Lewis County Elementary second grade students will not be holding their Veterans Day program this...
Birthdays Cody Atkinson, October 29 Coy Reeves, October 29 James C. Garland, October 29 Elsie Barber, October 29 Debbie Gray, October 29 Carman Pace Jr., October 29 Jenny Carroll, October 29 Krista Pope Chapman, October 29 Charlene Carroll, October 29 Renee Scott, October 30 Kerry Fite, October 30 Stevie Anthony, October 30 Brandy Cotham, October 30 Alice Tubbs, October 31 John Stanley, October 31 Judy Frazier, October 31 Stephanie Overbey, October 31 Jacy Lane Choate, October 31 Bruce Duncan, October 31 Kayla McCann, October 31 Rick Lepley,...
October 27, 1960 The Lewis County Civic Club voted unanimously to support the resolution of the Hohenwald Garden Club that the red crepe myrtle be adopted as the city flower. Wilson Sharpe won an eight-day trip to Nassau by selling the most General Electric appliances among forty-five dealers. Sharpe sold 133 appliances during the contest. Former resident Carol Rowe travelled to Rio De Janerio where she shot fashion photographs for the magazine “California Girl.” The LCHS Panthers defeated Lor...
The Buffalo River Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution has set aside the month of November to hold a membership drive. The chapter has found the plaque placed at the courthouse very helpful. There are names of 37 patriots who resided in Lawrence County on the plaque. The chapter will be providing individual genealogy research assistance through November. They will assist anyone with creating a family tree with the goal of finding your direct Revolutionary War Patriot. There are many people in Lawrence County, and surrounding...
Stats by Barry Churchwell The Lewis County High School Panthers put their perfect, undefeated record on the line Friday as they hosted the Region 6AAA Camden Lions at Bobby W. Sharp Stadium. The Panthers struck first, midway through the first quarter, when Blake Carroll evaded the Lion defense enroute to a 15-yard touchdown run. Carroll added the point after attempt to give Lewis County a 7-0 lead in the first. The Lions would only gain 37 yards of offense in the first quarter as the Panther...
The Lewis County Middle School Lady Panthers and Panthers were on the road to play the Hickman County Lady Bulldogs and Bulldogs on Friday, October 23. The Lady Panthers entered the game 2-0 on the season and came out of the locker room intense on defense. The Lady Panthers held the Lady Bulldogs to only 2 first quarter points and took an 8-2 lead as four different players scored early. The Lady Bulldogs increased the pressure on Lewis County in the second quarter and kept the Lady Panthers off...
With the December 4 deadline less than two months away, tnAchieves needs an additional 3600 volunteer mentors across the state to support TN Promise applicants from the Class of 2021. Locally, Lewis County still needs nine mentors to meet student demand. Mentors spend one hour a month assisting students as they transition from high school to college. In 2021, mentors will serve students virtually with the support of an online mentoring platform, tnAchieves CONNECT. This platform will allow mentors to remain engaged with their community while...
Confirmed by the Senate, Amy Coney Barrett is the newest Supreme Court justice. Barrett takes the bench one month after her nomination following the death of Justice Ruth Badar Ginsburg. The court now holds a 6-3 conservative majority. The dreaded fall surge, warned about in the spring, seems to have made its appearance. The US has seen almost half a million new coronavirus cases in one week. The American Academy of Pediatrics says it’s seen a 14% increase in child Covid-19 cases over the l...
Heinz Autenried, seated right, of Lewis County (Little Swiss Farm) drove a 3 horse omnibus this summer season in Pontresina, Switzerland. Carriages pulled by 3 horses was invented by the Romans and then adapted by a Russian group called Troika Locals. They called 3 horse carriage driving an art. Heinz worked for Werner "Wohli" Wohlwend, a native and original of Pontresina, and his wife Gina. They owned and operated a 63 horse ranch with riding and pulling horses. They had 23 carriages and...
Name: A: Melissa (Lisa) Rawdon Age: A: 62 Q: How long have you lived in Hohenwald? A: 62 years Q: What did you want to be when you grew up? A: Nurse or teacher Q: Is that what you became? If not, what are you? A: (Her family answered this one) "Although mom has never held the title or collected a paycheck for either, she has nursed and been an amazing caretaker to the spiritually and emotionally wounded for years. She is also one of the best students and teachers of God's word you will ever...
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 Highway, Hohenwald, Tennessee. “The Grand Jury will meet on Monday, Novem...
I was trying to clear the cobwebs from my mind, and all I could find was random thoughts about Halloween (a.k.a. Hallowe’en, a.k.a. Allhalloween, a.k.a. All Hallow’s Eve, a.k.a. All Saints’ Eve, a.k.a. the Holiday That Is Bankrupting the Federal Witness Protection Program). My son and I recently lamented that there are only a handful of well-known Halloween-appropriate songs, and they’re played to death. (What I’d give if Queen had taken the time to record “We will…we will…EMBALM y...
Election Laws With early voting beginning, I wanted to address legislation that was passed during the 2020 session regarding voting, election laws, and upholding the integrity of the election process. Please join me in exercising your right and getting out to vote, whether that be through early voting or coming out on November 3rd for election day! You can use the GoVoteTN app to find voting locations near you and to get information on candidates in your district. New law aims to strengthen inte...
3th General Assembly passes major pro-life legislation banning abortion when a fetal heartbeat is detected -- Major pro-life legislation, which includes a prohibition on abortions where a fetal heartbeat exists, was approved before the close of the 2020 legislative session. The comprehensive life-affirming bill, which was part of Governor Bill Lee’s legislative priorities, seeks to protect the life of the unborn. Public Chapter 764 includes a layered structure that prohibits abortion after t...
Seven members of Confederate Gray Chapter 2681 of the United Daughters of the Confederacy attended the 124th Annual Tennessee Division Convention on October 9th and 10th, held at the newly renovated Pickwick State Park Convention Center. Temperature checks and face mask mandates did not dampen the enthusiasm of the attendees. Division business was conducted and officers for the 2020-2022 year were elected. Attending were Johnnia Elkins, Cynthia Kilpatrick, Lugene Hudspeth, Kristy Bradford,...
Buffalo Valley is now hiring for 2nd and 3rd Shift Techs - Must be able to walk around the property to make house checks, have computer skills, etc. Highschool Diploma or GED & a valid TN Drivers license with F-endorsement required for this full or part-time position. Salary depends upon experience. Buffalo Valley is a drug free workplace and equal opportunity employer. If interested, individuals may apply online at BuffaloValley.org. Oliver Technologies, Inc. is now hiring for General Labor. Apply in person at 467 Swan Ave. Buffalo River...
Hohenwald City Council will meet November 10th at 5:00 p.m....
The Lewis County Board of Education will meet in regular session on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. in the Middle School Auditorium, located on Park Ave. South. Items on the agenda include: Director's Report, Submission of Compliance Report, Certification of compliance with all Tennessee statutes and State Board of Education, and Board policy revision...
