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  • Glimpses of Hohenwald's Past

    Crystal Nash|Oct 31, 2024

    October 28, 1954 Mayor W.C. Keaton signed a proclamation naming October 20 to November 11 as American Legion Weeks. Over 709 men and women were summoned to the court for jury selection in the trial of a Lewis County man accused of murdering his wife. In addition to reporting on the testimony presented to the jury, the Herald noted that “overflowing crowds have attended the court since the case began, likely the largest ever for a murder trial in Lewis County.” The footings and part of the flo...

  • Jo Knows

    Oct 31, 2024

    “Hey, Jo, I am new in town, can you tell me the main events that take place in our community, and who to contact regarding sponsorship and/or vendor services?” Guete Daag! Here is a quick guide to some of the community’s main events, along with contacts for those interested in sponsorship or vendor opportunities. Veterans & Memorial Day Parades/Programs: These annual events are held to honor and in honor of the brave service men and women who fight and fought to keep us free. Community members, civic organizations, and the schools all get i...

  • Chamber Spotlight

    Oct 31, 2024

    I spoke with Josh Adair over the phone one day to explore why he chose to enter into the funeral and mortuary services business. His reasonings were simple and his intent selfless; he entered this industry to serve others during the lowest and darkest times of their lives and to help them find a pathway to closure. Josh and Diene's involvement with Jr. Pro Cheer and Football is one of their favorite ways to serve, by serving the youth of this community. Both have a heart for children, and enjoy...

  • Panthers fall to eagles

    Oct 31, 2024

    Barry Churchwell/Stats The Lewis County High School Football Panthers hosted the Summertown Eagles at Bowwy W. Sharp Field Friday, October 25, falling 18-35 to the visitors. The Panthers were first on the board after a 5 yard carry by Bentley Kelsey crossed the goal line at 7:21 in the opening period. A conversion try by Nathanial Caamal was not succesful. LC 6-Eagles 0. The Eagles answered at 3:24 on a 22 yard dash by Logan Love. Bradley Hoffmad kicked in the conversion and Summertown took the lead. LC 6-Summertown 7. The Eagles scored at...

  • JV Panthers Beat Tigers!

    Oct 31, 2024

    Mt. Pleasant JV Tigers played a good basketballgame, Tuesday, October 22nd, but they just couldn’t catch up to our Panthers. Capturing the 16 points over the Tigers’ 10 at halftime, the Lewis County Panthers had six assists, and pulled out a strong 26-15 win. Leading the Lewis County JV Panthers in scoring, were Dominick J. (9), Hunter C. (7), Harvey S. (6), Lucky T (4)....

  • Lady Panthers Dominate

    Oct 31, 2024

    Following the JV win, the Lewis County Lady Panthers continued the winning streak with a dominating 50-7 victory over Mt. Pleasant’s Lady Tigers. The Ladies never trailed in the game, blocking three shots and grabbing 23 steals and 35 rebounds, thanks to the hard work of the diligent players. Jazelyn B. led the team with 8 rebounds. Additional scorers included Jacelyn A. (8pts), Sloan K (6), Lyric I (6), Jazelyn B. (5), Delani H. (4), Bella W. (3), Addisen S. (2), Briley D. (2), and Eva N. (2)....

  • Panthers Fall to Tigers

    Oct 31, 2024

    Following the Ladies’ grand win was difficult in a practically clean sweep, as the Tigers racked up 61 points to the Panthers’ 4. Braylon K. scored two of the four points, with Gunner F. and Haven R. each scoring one of the others....

  • Lewis County Middle School basketball

    Oct 31, 2024

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  • Outage Set for November 6 Parts of Lewis County to be impacted by work

    Oct 31, 2024

    A planned power outage is set for portions of Lewis County on November 6. It will begin at 11 p.m., and the system will return to normal by 1 a.m. Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative will use this time to complete a service upgrade that has been ongoing near the Hohenwald Substation for several weeks. Areas affected include downtown Hohenwald south of Main Street, 48 South, Rockhouse Road and Buffalo Road to Wayne County, as well as all of Summertown Highway to just west of Summertown. Also,...

  • historical society to meet

    Oct 31, 2024

    The Lewis County Historical Society will be meeting on November 4, 2024 at 6 pm at the Kistler Haus for the November meeting. This is a new venue that held an open house ribbon cutting recently which many of you attended and this will be our normal meeting place for now. Please plan to attend and bring something that is important to you to show how your family celebrates the Thanksgiving holiday, it can be anything and we did this some time ago with things that were unique to the kitchen of many homes years ago and we had a wonderful time. We...

  • SCHRA TO MEET

    Oct 31, 2024

    The South Central Human Resource Agency Head Start/Early Head Start Policy Council meeting will meet at 10:30 a.m. on November 21, 2024, at the South Central Human Resource Agency Central Office, in Fayetteville, Tennessee....

  • Oktober Heritage Festival a Success!

    Oct 31, 2024

    Lewis County Mayor Jonah Keltner, far left, is shown with 2024 Burgermeister (Mayor for the Day) Gabby Spears, Chamber of Commerce Director Debbie Landers, Library and Archives Director Crystal Nash, and State Senator Dr. Joey Hensley. Both Spears and Nash were presented with awards during the opening ceremonies of the 2024 Oktober Heritage Festival, October 11, 2024. Mrs. Nash received the 2024 History and Heritage Award. "Crystal's dedication to preserving our community's history and...

  • MEETINGS in Lewis County

    Oct 31, 2024

    Friends of the Lewis County Public Library Friends of the Lewis County Public Library meets every 4th Monday of the month at the Welcome Center Depot on Main street at 4:30 p.m. We encourage you to join us i.n support our library and our community! Check us out at www.lewislibraryfriends.com PILOT CLUB The Pilot Club of Hohenwald meets monthly on the third Thursday at the housing authority located at 107 Allison Avenue. Meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. Red Hats of Hohenwald “The Glitzy adorable dames” The group meets on the second Monday of eac...