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  • Stress and the Holidays

    Shelley Ray, County Extension Director|Dec 9, 2021

    The holiday season often brings unwelcome guests — stress and depression. And it’s no wonder. The holidays often present a dizzying array of demands — cooking meals, shopping, baking, cleaning and entertaining, to name just a few. Tips to prevent holiday stress and depression When stress is at its peak, it’s hard to stop and regroup. Try to prevent stress and depression in the first place, especially if the holidays have taken an emotional toll on you in the past. 1. Acknowledge your feelings. If someone close to you has recently died or you...

  • Sheriff Report

    Dec 9, 2021

    The following was submitted by Lewis County Sheriff Dwayne Kilpatrick for November 30 through December 6, 2021. This is a record of law enforcement action and is neither intended to imply innocence nor guilt of charges placed. Jackie Schultz, Shoally Branch Road, Leoma, was charged with theft of property on December 2. Elizabeth Amber Carroll, Pioneer Drive, was charged with violation of probation on December 2. Donna Barnes, Fern Springs Road, was charged with failure to appear on December 3. Johnny Vaughn, Marjorie Cove, was charged with...

  • Public Notices

    Dec 9, 2021

    IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR DYER COUNTY, TENNESSEE AT DYERSBURG No. 21AA25 IN RE: ADOPTION OF T.J. T.J. BORN AUGUST 7, 2005 DENNIS JONES and wife SATASHA JONES Petitioners Vs. UNKNOWN FATHER, Respondent NOTICE TO BIOLOGICAL FATHER OF PROSPECTIVE ADOPTION Petitioners Dennis Jones and wife Satasha Jones have filed a Petition to allow Petitioner Dennis Jones to adopt minor child T.J.T., born August 7, 2005 to Satasha Nicole Jones, formerly of Hohenwald, Tennessee. The Petition seeks to terminate the parental rights to all persons having parents...

  • Representative David Byrd District 71 Capitol Hill Update

    Rep. David Byrd|Dec 9, 2021

    Greetings. This week I want to address highlights regarding the new election & voting laws for our state. Voting / Senior Citizens – Public Chapter 233 makes it easier for elderly residents who live in assisted living facilities to vote by allowing campus residents in assisted living to participate in a voter drive at a skilled nursing home. Strengthening Election Integrity – Public Chapter 306 strengthens election integrity and increases accountability for out-of-state donations made to sta...

  • Tyrades!

    Danny Tyree|Dec 9, 2021

    My access to news narrowed dramatically when I was 10 years old. My mother’s boss passed away, so I no longer got to peruse his morning paper. And, despite my protestations about prying the funnies from my cold, ink-stained fingers, family budget cuts meant my father could no longer splurge on the EVENING paper. I still had the local gossip grapevine, radio newscasts and TV anchor David Brinkley; but cutting back to just the Sunday edition of print journalism left a vexing information void d...

  • Senator Joey Hensley, MD: Tennessee 28th District Capitol Hill Week in Review

    Sen. Joey Hensley|Dec 9, 2021

    Two significant federal court decisions are delivered this week regarding the Biden Administration’s unconstitutional COVID-19 vaccine mandates There were two significant federal court rulings this week regarding the unconstitutional COVID-19 vaccination mandates issued by the Biden Administration earlier this fall. The first ruling came out of the U.S. District Court’s Eastern Division of Kentucky to enjoin vaccination requirements for federal contractors and subcontractors in three sta...

  • Panthers host the Eagles for basketball action on Monday, December 6, 2021

    Jason Fite, Contributing Sports Writer|Dec 9, 2021

    The Panthers and Eagles hit the hardwood in the second game of the night. Both teams came into the game with 2-4 records. The Panthers were hot off the tip, led by Dyer Barnes who dropped 10 points in the opening quarter helping the Panthers take a 14-9 lead at the end of the opening period. The Panthers continued to attack the Eagles in the second quarter as Barnes and Hunter Smith combined for 13 and the Panthers went into the half leading the Eagles 31-15. Halftime proved to be just what the...

  • LCHS basketball play

    Jason Fite, Contributing Sports Writer|Dec 9, 2021

    The Lewis County High School Lady Panthers were back on the hardwood on Tuesday night, November 30th, as they travelled to Hampshire to take on the Lady Hawks and Hawks. Coming off a tough loss the night before versus Wayne County, the Lady Panthers matched the Lady Hawks early on after the tip. Mya Siever had 5 first-quarter points as the Lady Panthers led 12-10 after eight minutes. The Lady Panthers struggled in the second quarter as the Lady Hawk defense held Lewis County to a lone Kerrigan Reeves free-throw and pulled out to a 25-13...

  • LCMS vs. Ethridge

    Dec 9, 2021

    The Lewis County Middle School Lady Panthers and Panthers returned to action on Thursday, December 2nd as they travelled for rematches with the Ethridge Lady Bulldogs and Bulldogs. In the girls’ matchup Lewis County failed to take advantage of scoring opportunities in the opening quarter but managed to build a 7-3 lead after the first six minutes of action. The cold shooting remained a problem for the Lady Panthers as Ethridge took the lead on a buzzer-beating three to lead at the half 12-11. After the half Lewis County continued to struggle t...

  • 3rd grade boys and girls play basketball

    Dec 9, 2021

    The Lewis County Panthers 3rd Grade boys Tennessee Valley Basketball Association team opened play in at Wayne County High School on Saturday, November 13th facing teams from Lawrenceburg and Lexington. The Panthers faced Lawrenceburg in their first game of the day. It was Lawrenceburg that took advantage of the Panthers’ struggles on offense early in the first half of the game, taking a 9-7 lead at the half. The Panther defense limited opportunities for Lawrenceburg in the second half as Lawrenceburg could only manage 6 points in the half. B...

  • Lewis County Board of Commissioners Agenda

    Dec 9, 2021

    Monday, December 13, 2021 • 6:00 p.m. ITEM #12-01-21 Call to order ITEM #12-02-21 Invocation ITEM #12-03-21 Pledge of Allegiance ITEM #12-04-21 Roll call ITEM #12-05-21 Approval of minutes ITEM #12-06-21 Public input (limited to 3 minutes per person) ITEM #12-07-21 Committee report ITEM #12-08-21 Budget amendments (Sheriff’s Department vehicles) ITEM #12-09-21 Resolution approving Lewis Co. Government employee health insurance ITEM #12-10-21 Resolution re-appointing members to the Audit Committee ITEM #12-11-21 Resolution authorizing the sur...

  • Position Announcement: Practical Nursing Instructor

    Dec 9, 2021

    The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Hohenwald is accepting applications for the full-time position of Practical Nursing Instructor. The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Hohenwald is a post-secondary technical college accredited by the Council on Occupational Education. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • Candidate must possess an Associate Degree in Nursing and hold a current Registered Nursing license in the State of Tennessee. • Minimum of three (3) years clinical experience as an RN or Allied Health instructor within the last five (5)...

  • Position Announcement: Power Sports Technology Instructor

    Dec 9, 2021

    The Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hohenwald is accepting applications for the full-time position of Power Sports Technology Instructor. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • High school diploma or equivalent. Technical Diploma or Associate degree preferred. • Minimum of three years current work experience in the Power Sports field in the last five years. • Any type of related industry certification will be beneficial. • Evidence of potential ability in instruction. Prior teaching experience preferred. • Evidence of proficiency in oral and writt...

  • Meeting Notice: Economic Community Development Board

    Dec 9, 2021

    The Lewis County/Hohenwald Joint Economic Community Development Board will have its quarterly meeting on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 10 a.m. in the conference room at the Lewis County Courthouse. The meeting is open to the public. Lewis County Government is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, or ethnic background in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964....

  • Hickman County Health Department Now Hiring: Social Counselor /CHANT Care Coordinator

    Dec 9, 2021

    Full-time w/ benefits, 37.5 hours weekly Minimum Salary $2,637 per month Hickman County Health Department is accepting applications for a Social Counselor/CHANT Care Coordinator. Position will be full-time. Requirements: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree AND one year of professional experience in one or a combination of the following: health care for children or adolescent populations; social work; or social or psychological counseling, including, but not limited to, mental health, correctional, or beh...

  • Lewis County Schools Acceptance of Applications: Coordinated School Health and Administrative Assistant

    Dec 9, 2021

    November 29, 2021 The Director of Lewis County Schools announces acceptance of applications in the following area: Coordinated School Health Administrative Assistant Applicants must have high school diploma or GED equivalent. Minimum qualifications include excellent grammar, general office and phone skills, Microsoft Word, Excel proficiency and able to interact in a professional and respectful manner with students, faculty members, parents, and support staff personnel. Detailed job description is available with application. Interested...

  • Now Hiring: CDL Driver

    Dec 9, 2021

    LOOKING FOR CDL-A DRIVER with tanker endorsement to do a daily detached refer route. Monday-Friday $800+ per week Route starts in Centerville. Must have tractor trailer experience and have driven in past three months. Call or text 731-298-4946. Will respond ASAP....

  • Waverly Wood Now Hiring

    Dec 9, 2021

    Hiring in the following areas: Logging Crew Dozer Operator Wheel Loader Operator Knuckle Boom Operator WAVERLY WOOD 650 Sawmill Lane • Waverly, TN 37185 Call Steve Jones (931) 332-0882 or Todd Richardson (931) 622-3975...