Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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First responders were called about 8:00 a.m. when a pedestrian was struck by a moving vehicle Monday morning, December 12, at the intersection of Park and Main. Katie Shadix, 19, of Five Points, was traveling north on South Park and approaching Main Street, when she struck Diane Ladner in the crosswalk, tossing her across the street several yards. Ladner suffered severe injuries and was transferred by ground ambulance to Maury Regional Medical Center and later sent onto Vanderbilt Hospital....
The Hohenwald Police Department was attempting to make a traffic stop on a cross-tagged vehicle Friday afternoon, December 2, on Swan Avenue when the white Chevrolet 1500 pulled into 109 Swan Avenue. The tag registration belongs on a blue Acura 4 door car. "Once the vehicle came to a complete stop, the driver, later identified as Jimmy Pruitt, Jr., exited the vehicle and began to flee into the woods behind 109 Swan." After a short foot pursuit, officers captured Pruitt under a porch on Cedar Str...
by Amanda Curtis, Staff Reporter When I hear "the thin blue line," my mind immediately goes to "serve and protect." This holiday season, the Hohenwald Police Department stepped back up to the plate for another serving of Blue Christmas. The second annual event brought 911 Dispatch, the 4-H Extension Office, Hope Hohenwald, Inc. and Farm Bureau together to serve 160 plates of Christmas dinner to citizens around the community. The Hohenwald Police Department hosted the meal at the Lewis County...
Lewis County Schools is excited to announce the grant award for the Innovative School Models Grant for $1,500,000.00 through the Tennessee Department of Education. The Innovative School Models Grant is a one-time investment for school districts across the state of Tennessee that expands over four years and is intended to reimagine and redesign, transform and/or expand the middle school and high school experiences for students in career readiness and student success. Trina Weaks, CTE Director...
Lewis County Schools will close for Christmas Break, with buses leaving the LCMS campus at 10:00 a.m., on Friday, December 16, 2022. Teachers will return to their respective school at 8:00 a.m. on January 2, 2023. On January 3, 2023, teachers will report to the LCHS Commons area at 8:00 a.m. Students will report on January 4, 2023....
October 25, 1977 - December 8, 2022 Michael "Punkin" Durall Barnes passed away on December 8, 2022 at the age of 45. Punkin was born on October 25, 1977 at Maury Regional to Michael Dale and Shirley Onedia (Conner) Barnes. Punkin was a 1995 graduate of Lewis County High School. He created a career working in the forestry industry. He worked hard at whatever he did; whether that was in forestry, working at the sawmill or farming. Punkin was known for being a cut up. He was always making people...
April 13, 1956 ~ December 5, 2022 On December 5, 2022, Marvin Thomas Murdock Sr. peacefully passed away at the age of 66 at his Hohenwald home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Sumtner, SC on April 13, 1956, to the late Hugh Lionel and Peggy Elizabeth Maness Murdock. Marvin leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife of 43 years, Ruth Snelson Murdock; children, Marvin T. Murdock Jr. (Lisa Carroll), Robert Hugh Murdock (Tonya Jones), and Nicole Parton (Tyler); grandchildren,...
July 10, 1941 ~ December 10, 2022 Eddie Earl Carroll passed from this earthly world on December 10, 2022, at the age of 81. He was born in Lewis County on July 10, 1941, to the late John and Marie Wade Carroll. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Samuel and Billy Wade Carroll. On July 2, 1962, he married his one and only true soulmate, Betty Parrish. Throughout their 60 years together they loved and raised four boys and have added many daughters and grandchildren to...
February 19, 1973 ~ December 4, 2022 Mark Littleton Delbridge unexpectedly passed away on December 4, 2022, in McRae, Arkansas. He was born in Garland, Texas to Michael Robert Delbridge and Shari Carrigan, of Hohenwald, on February 19, 1973. Along with his mother, Mark leaves behind to cherish his memory his daughter Briana Lee Delbridge; grandson, Benjamin Littleton Kent; and siblings, Jason Delbridge, Christy Gilley, Misty Wham, Alicia Miller, Gale Redd, Chris Rion, Teddy Rion, and Tricia West. Mr. Delbridge was able to visit many places...
Katrina Anthony, 48 by Amanda Spears, Reporter If you know Katrina Anthony, then you know I've had her tore up over being selected. I so enjoyed my interview with her. She is such a pleasure to be around. If you want to feel good about yourself, she is the one for the job. Q:) Can you tell me a little about yourself? A:) Well I was raised right here on Garrison Road all my life. I am a big family person. The Lord, Jay, kids, grandkids and my Momma are my life. I cook for my kids...
"I've gone time and time again without seeing anything," said Briley Trull, of Linden, of her most recent hunting adventures. "One day, all I saw was a wasp. I've checked my cameras every second of every day, and I've even named 17 deer on our farm back home." But Trull recently "got the right shot" when she went on a hunting trip to Texas with friends. "I'm no longer in school and am not devoting all my time to basketball, I've had more time than ever on my hands, and I've used most of it to...
from Buffalo River Review, Linden Margie and Jerry Barber of Linden have been waiting more than forty-eight months for the man who confessed to killing their son, Jerrel, to stand trial. Now, they will have to wait even longer. The trial for Jimmy Kevin Medlin, charged with first degree murder in the shooting death of Jerrel Barber on October 14, 2018, was set for November 21-23 in Decatur County—but now has been put off until February 27 through March 3, 2023, the new “tentative” dates according to a letter to the Barbers from 24th Judic...
LOSS OF LIFE - A single vehicle accident Thursday, December 8, 2022 shortly after noon, resulted in two people being transported to separate hospitals and a third passing away at the crash site. "A 2004 single cab Chevrolet pick-up driven by Jason E. Burns, 38, of Hohenwald, was travelling east on Napier Lake Road," according to Tennessee Highway Patrol Trooper Steve Karpati. "While negotiating a curve, Burns lost control and the vehicle began to yaw. The vehicle crossed center and struck a...
By Evelyn Trevathan, Contributing Writer Well it is a cool, damp and rainy morning here in our little valley. It is not cold enough for us to have a fire going in the old wood heating stove but I have heard by the end of the week we may see a few flurries, of course that sounds good to me because I love to see it snow, just as long as it is just a little snow. The cats were really hungry this morning, they ate quick and have already went back to their warm beds. Bob has got the kitchen spotless clean and he left the coffee pot on for me to...
by Faith Wishaw Contributing Writer Are you looking for something to do this December with your family? Want to get out of the house and spend time with your loved ones? Well grab your jackets, fill your cups of hot cocoa, and load the car, because here’s a list of houses around Hohenwald that are a must see. These holiday oriented households have gone out of their way to give others a wonderful display to look at this Christmas season. Consisting of thousands and thousands of lights, animated decorations, and some houses even have lights t...
The Lewis County Public Library and Archives will be bringing back the Christmas Cookie Swap! Saturday, December 17, 2022 at 2:30 p.m., bring in eighteen to twenty-four of your best/favorite cookie and the recipe to share. The baker voted as having the Best Cookie wins a glorious prize. The library will have a judging panel this year, and they will be judging on overall appearance, taste, how the cookie makes them feel (nostalgic, homey, warm, full etc.). You may bring in more than one type of cookie if you choose. And please, bring your...
Jack and Ashley Heath are proud to announce the birth of their son, Waylon James Heath, born on November 22, 2022. Big sister, Mable Anne was overjoyed to welcome him home. Grandparents are Bob and Kaye Cummins of Mt. Pleasant, and Melissa David of Hohenwald. Honorary grandparents are Barbara Hinson and Annette Peery, both of Hohenwald....
Birthdays Terry Lee McCann, December 15 Kevin King, December 15 Dwayne Baker, December 15 David W. Jackson, December 15 Johnetta Shirley, December 15 Brad Skelton, December 15 Crystal Dawn Kilpatrick, December 15 Michael Derek Senter, December 15 Kalisha Pearl Carroll, December 15 Ashley Staggs, December 16 Jim Nutt, December 16 Susan Wochna, December 16 Danny Hardy, December 16 Lisa Hickerson, December 16 Natasha Barber, December 16 Dylan T. Benson, December 16 Justin Hildenbrandt, December 16 Kerri Rae Melton, December 16 Kay Finerty,...
Sometimes we all forget what the true meaning of Christmas really is. It’s the birth date of our Savior and Lord Jesus Christ. It’s also a time of giving thanks to those who have also touched our hearts. Tracie Lomax did just that tonight (December 10, 2022) with a wonderful dinner and dessert she brought to our home with love in her heart. The dinner was prepared by wonderful folks at Lomax Church of Christ. My wife of many years is now on hospice care and unable to go out anymore. I am a 24-7 home-care husband now. Not a problem because in...
December 11, 1952 J.H. Warf, County Superintendent of Schools, announced that he received notification from the State Department of Education that LCHS was given an A-1 rating. The A-1 rating was the highest rating a school could receive in TN; out of 350 to 400 high schools in the state, only 31 qualified for this rating. The newspaper reported that “with but 14 days until Christmas, Hohenwald has taken on the holiday atmosphere.” Members of the Hohenwald Volunteer Fire Department and the...
By Tom Emery The men who fought, and won, World War II are part of the Greatest Generation. But during the war, their Christmases were not so great. Half a world away from home at holiday time, American troops were usually in the field, fighting in some of the war’s biggest battles. Though they made the best of Christmas, it was a lonely time both on the front and at home. Christmas in 1941 came just eighteen days after Pearl Harbor, so the first Yuletide during major American involvement came the next year. American forces in the South Pacific...
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Tennessee in strong financial position despite challenges Passing a balanced budget is the most important duty of the Tennessee General Assembly. While the budget isn’t usually presented to the General Assembly until February, there’s plenty of pertinent information and news to be aware of. Departments are already announcing requests, economic statistics are being published regularly and experts are providing valuable testimony at recent meetings. The state is in great financial condition des...
Saint Nick wasn’t the only man in a red suit that magical Christmas season 50 years ago. On Saturday December 23, 1972, I walked from my house to Sharp’s Drive-In Market and splurged on four 20-cent comic books. One of my selections was heavily influenced by an ad appearing in DC Comics: “Coming in December…DC’s Christmas gift to you! Shazam is coming!” I could scarcely wait to rush home and open my copy of “Shazam!” #1. Unfortunately, my gut reaction upon seeing the interior artwork was, “What...
by Tom Emery Christmas in the White House in the 1860s was a far cry from the ornate displays of decor familiar to Americans today. During the Lincoln administration, the holiday was celebrated in low-key fashion. Celebrations of Christmas in those years were far less prevalent than today, and the White House was no exception. The first indoor Christmas tree at the White House did not appear until 1889, and the first outdoor tree lighting was not held until 1923. For President Lincoln, December 25 was often a working day. Those who did...
