Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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On Thursday November 18, 2021, Governor Bill Lee announced the grant proposal projects receiving funding through the second round of the Governor's Investment in Vocational Education (GIVE 2.0) which prioritizes learning opportunities in rural counties and enhances career and technical education statewide. Governor Lee has made notable progress in rural workforce development in recent years which has resulted in new jobs and in capital investment in rural counties. The Tennessee College of...
During this month’s County Commission Meeting, the purchase of land at the Industrial Park became the center of attention as Ray Brewer, Darren Breaud and the Industrial Development Board all wished to purchase parcels of land. Ray Brewer’s request was the first to be discussed as the purchase included the Emergency Access Road which has become a point of discussion since last month’s Commission meeting after citizens in Commissioner Doug Jobbitt’s district asked to have the gate taken down. “There’s a private road that’s listed in the deed [...
On November 14, 2021 the Lewis County Sheriff's Department Deputies responded to the report of a death at 128 Sealtest Drive. Criminal Investigators were notified and responded to the scene. Samuel John Berry, 21, of Decaturville, was found deceased at the residence. Preliminary investigation indicates an apparent overdose death. As criminal investigators continued their investigation, probable cause was developed that ultimately led investigators to charging Austin Kyle Horner, 20, in...
"They Never Let Poor Rudolph Join In Any Reindeer Games..." We've all belted the lyrics in our shiny red outfits with Santa hats and bells in grade school Christmas programs while Mrs. Partridge mouthed the words and directed with that wand thing and little Timmy outshined the whole crew with his hip dance moves, but have we ever stopped to think about poor Rudolph here? His bully sled-mates wouldn't let him play any Reindeer games! Why? Was it because he was different? A different color? He shi...
American Legion Fred E. Lomax Post 127 and the Auxiliary are here to assist those in need this Christmas with groceries. If you, or someone you know, is in need of assistance, please send a letter to the Post. The letter must contain the person’s name, total number of family members and income including food stamps (if applicable). To be considered for the assistance, letters must be received by December 10, 2021. The address is American Legion Fred E. Lomax Post 127, P.O. Box 31, Hohenwald, TN 38462. The American Legion will have their a...
March 8, 2000 ~ November 14, 2021 In the evening hours of November 14, 2021, Samuel John Berry unexpectedly passed away at a Hohenwald residence at the age of 21. He was born in Columbia on March 8, 2000, to Angela Michelle Messina Berry and the late Douglas William Berry Sr. Along with his dad, he was preceded in death by his fraternal grandparents, John and Dottie Hartley. Everyone that met him and was able to get to know Sam instantly loved him and his bigger than life personality. He had a...
April 24, 1930 - November 19, 2021 Helen Irene Harden passed away from this earthly world on November 19, 2021, at her home in Hohenwald. She was born on April 24, 1930, in Hohenwald to the late Warren Smith Carroll and Lacey Bell (Stokes) Carroll. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Harden; son, Norman Anthony Harden; daughter, Peggy Harden; nine siblings, and three half-siblings. Ms. Harden is survived by her daughter, Angie (Kent) Tankersly of Pulaski;...
Mrs. Della Ruth Nestor, born August 13, 1931 to the late Joseph Durham and Mattie Ament in Hohenwald, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at the age of 89. She is survived by her four sons, Larry (Rita Joy) Rawdon of Florence, Alabama, Mike Rawdon of Hohenwald, John (Vicky) Rawdon of Hohenwald and Paul (Tresa) Rawdon of Hohenwald, 13 Grandchildren and 16 Great Grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Mattie Durham; husband, Charles Nestor;...
Jessie Kinzie started barrel racing in October of last year at the age of twelve. Since then she has made it to State and World Championships, turned 13 and has already qualified for next year's World competition. Kinzie started riding horses at a very young age but stopped riding for a while after being thrown off her horse. She started riding again in 2018 when she helped at her best friend's farm, tending to horses and cattle. While there she learned how to break horses, got introduced to...
The Lewis County Litter Grant program is funded by the Tennessee Department of Transportation Highway Beautification Office. In receiving this funding, Lewis County is tasked with providing litter pick up in Lewis County and to provide anti-litter education to its residents. In the last 12 months, 209,520 pounds of litter have been picked up off the roads in Lewis County. The Lewis County Litter Grant donated a total of 1,200 backpacks and 3,000 pencils to be shared by the Lewis County...
Parker Carroll, Age 6 First I would get a turkey from Walmart. Then I would put some pepper, salt and basil. Then I would cook it on pan and put in a 25 degree oven for 63 minutes. Last I would cut it up and put plates everywhere. Sophia Smotherman, Age 5 First I would get a turkey from Walmart. Then I would put some peppers and salt. Then I would cook in an oven that was a little bit hot for 5 minutes. Last I would eat with my daddy, my mimi, and all the people would come to eat it. Raylan Keet...
Tarra, the beloved elephant who gained national attention at The Elephant Sanctuary in Lewis County, was reunited Thursday with her rightful owner Carol Buckley. With the decade long custody battle for the 7,000-pound animal finally over, the two now head to Georgia and Buckley's new Elephant sanctuary. "We're ready. We're absolutely ready for her," said Buckley. But the story of these two friends took a detour when Buckley was ousted from The Elephant Sanctuary in Hohenwald, which she...
Lewis County Public Library and Archives recently received donations given in memory or in honor of the following individuals: Lanny Brewer: “Cars of the 1950s” and “My Dad Had that Car” given by the LCHS Class of 1969. Joe Churchwell: a donation was made to the library expansion fund by Leila Oertel. Christine Mayberry: “Before Marilyn: the Blue Book Modeling Years” given by Calvin Mayberry. Shane Newbold: a donation was made to the library expansion fund by David and Connie Adcox. Jerry Scott: “Chuck Norris: Against All Odds,” “End o...
Lewis County High School student leaders representing FBLA, HOSA, FFA, Pit Crew and Student Government recently participated in the Titans Learning Lab on November 9, 2021 where they had the opportunity to tour Nissan Stadium, meet Titans executives and go behind the scenes to learn about the inner workings of the NFL and Titans organization....
Well it is a cool fall morning here in our little valley. The cats have eaten and are back in their warm beds. The old wood heating stove sure feels good. I have already got my Christmas tree lights up and they are turned on, it sure is a wonderful morning. The leaves are almost all gone off the trees and are piling up in our yard, looks like we are going to have a big job to do and not long to get it done before it turns bad cold. I have got most of my Christmas decorating done, I didn’t go too crazy this year but I still have got lots of l...
Birthdays John Derek Powers, November 25 William J. Edwards, November 25 Larry Carroll, November 25 Jack Tharp, November 25 Chad Spears, November 25 Amy Ross, November 25 Benny Barber, November 25 Barry W. Frazier, November 25 Andera L. Carroll, November 25 Kelli McKnight, November 26 Mark James, November 26 Robin Rosson, November 26 Carole Loveless, November 26 Evan D. Lawson, November 26 Anita Hinson, November 26 Kayo Pope, November 26 Jarred Roper, November 26 Jimmy Conner, November 26 Aldaishawia Sparkman, November 26 Dolly Powers Brewer, N...
The UT Extension office recently collaborated with Lewis Health Center and Lewis Health Center Physical Therapy to host a series of classes called Dining with Diabetes. The class was led by UT Extension County director Shelly Ray, Lewis Health Center Director and Manager of Physical Therapy Heather Norris, and Lewis Health Center patient educator Melissa Robertson. A variety of topics were covered in these classes including portion sizes, food labeling, recipe modification, and exercise....
November 22, 1951 Two Maury County men were arrested in Lewis County by Federal alcohol tax agents on Thursday, November 15, 1951 on charges of transporting and possessing 55 gallons of untax-paid whisky. Agents also seized a panel truck, car, glass jugs, and distilling equipment. The Lewis Park Community met at Garrett School on November 6, 1951 to discuss plans for a community center. Alfred Coffee and Billy Sharp were inducted into the U.S. Army. D.D. Humphreys, Jr. announced that he had...
The Dickson County High School gates opened at 8 a.m. on Saturday, October 23, 2021, allowing for 15 counties worth of cheerleaders to take the football field one squad at a time where they performed a routine for 2021 Tri-County Youth Sports. Our local Jr. Pro squad showed up and showed out. The Peewee division placed First and our Major cheerleaders took home Fifth Place. The Minor division did not place but that does not take away from their hard work and great performance. "These kids have...
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Case number 2021-PR-56 in the matter of the estate of Oneal Barber, deceased. Notice is hereby given that on the 9th day of November, 2021, Letters Testamentary in respect of the estate of Oneal Barber, who died on November 2, 2021, were issued to the undersigned by the Lewis County Chancery Court of Lewis County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the clerk of the above-named court on or before the earlier of the...
Last year the media went into a frenzy over the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower’s arrival in North America, but the festivities were just beginning. This Thanksgiving marks four centuries since the 1621 harvest festival held by the half of the Plymouth Colony that survived that cruel first winter. (“Forget corn mazes and hayrides! I’m bobbing for antibiotics!”) What a milestone! Even though our gaiety may be muted by acknowledgment of the injustices done to indigenous peoples since that fa...
Happy Thanksgiving to all! NATIONAL THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION The National Thanksgiving Proclamation was the first formal proclamation of Thanksgiving in the United States. President George Washington declared Thursday, November 26, 1789 as a day of public thanksgiving and prayer. “Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and favor, and whereas both Houses of C...
Senator Hensley encourages citizens to shop local as November 27th marks Small Business Saturday Thanksgiving is truly a special holiday. Although it did not become official until declared by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863, Americans have been celebrating this holiday for 232 years. It has evolved over the years to include family reunions, football and parades, but the heart of the holiday still remains acknowledgement to God for his bountiful blessings on our lives and the precious gift of...
With all the rain we have had lately, it was nice to see the sun. Although it was a little cold, it was a great day to bring out the Harleys and support a great cause at the Jonesy's Toy Ride Saturday. The ride attracted some fifty or sixty bikes plus riders and passengers who left Hohenwald Billiards at 11:00 a.m. for a four house bike ride. Money has been collected for three or four weeks now, with all money coming together for volunteers to go shopping and buy presents for youngsters. To...
Lewis County Schools received $124,703.00 from the Supporting Postsecondary Access in Rural Communities (SPARC) 3.0 grant from the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) The grant is awarded to distressed and at-risk counties in the state, as designated by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) index of economic status. Lewis County is one of 39 counties in Tennessee to receive an investment from the 2021 cohort of SPARC grant recipients. The third round of SPARC grant funding is a total investment of over $5 million. SPARC is a target...
