Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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*Phases were revised after our print version was released. This story has the updated information* The first round of COVID-19 vaccinations have now been administered. As of December 25, about 125 people have now been vaccinated in Lewis County. Lewis County's first to be vaccinated for First Responders was E-911 Board Director, Danny Atkinson. "The virus has taken so many lives around here. What else can we do to be protected from the virus?" said Atkinson. "So I decided I'd rather take my...
Coaches from Region 5-2A recently announced the post-season all-region team and superlative awards. Lewis County High School Head Coach Bobby Sharp was selected Coach of the Year, and his assistants received Staff of the Year. Most Valuable Player – Blake Carroll, Lewis Co. MVP Offensive Line – Trezden Sparkman, Lewis Co. MVP Offensive Back – Marcus Collins, Eagleville; Max Kirby, Forrest MVP Receiver – Kaden Snitzer, Eagleville MVP Defense – Kael Feichtinger, Lewis Co.; Noah Hill, Forrest M...
COVID-19 cases in Lewis County rose 61 cases within seven days. On Monday, December 21, statistics showed 1,071 cases. Monday, December 28 the total positive cases were 1,132 with 106 active, 19 deaths and 30 hospitalized. Over the last seven days, Lewis County has averaged 21.57 tests per day. Lewis County Health Department no longer offers COVID-19 drive-through testing on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, but a self-testing alternative is provided. The drive-thru tent is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-11 a.m....
A recreational vehicle parked in the deserted streets of downtown Nashville exploded early Christmas morning, causing widespread communication outages that took down police emergency 911 operations, AT&T and T-Mobile cell phones, internet services, and networks inside major regional hospitals throughout Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, and Missouri. Service went down in the region when a bomb-packed RV blew up outside an AT&T transmission building. Lewis County’s 911 was completely out of commission beginning around 9 a.m. Christmas m...
"Clean Pocket Change: A Post '90s Drama" Matthew Rhone, aka Jonathan Rone, a Lewis County native and 1998 graduate of Lewis County High School, recently published a novel. Released last month, the comedy, "Clean Pocket Change: A Post-'90s Drama," portrays a war veteran's comical transition to Pennsylvania after military service. Matthew recommends Clean Pocket Change for the "off the wall" drama and comedy fans, especially with the truth behind most of the content. This narrative represents short stories that differ in each chapter. Many will...
City workers busted up pavement on Monday, December 28 to repair a broken water pipe on West Main Street, in front of 412 Building Supply. Employee Kenneth Hicks said the breakage was likely caused by the pipe's old age. "Once you get down to [the pipe], the repair doesn't take long. It's just getting to it," said Hicks when asked how long he believed the repair would take. Hicks and two other workers continued to bust up the asphalt, and remove the pieces chunk by chunk using post-hole digging...
Beulah M. Hinson peacefully passed from this earthly world to be reunited with her husband on December 20, 2020 at AHC Lewis County. She was 87. Beulah was born in Perry County on October 23, 1933 to the late Onlia and Edna (McDonald) Hinson. At the age of 14, she married E.L. Hinson and together raised five wonderful children. Ms. Hinson was a member of Primitive Baptist Church in Perry County. Along with her parents and her husband, Beulah was preceded in death by two children, Lannie and...
Edwin ‘Ted’ Pratt Jr., age 74, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020 at his home. He was born April 23, 1946. Mr. Pratt leaves behind his wife, Ilse Pratt. No service has been scheduled. His remains were transported to the Cane Creek Mennonite Commuity in Lobelville....
Ransom Layne Turner, precious baby boy of Salem Nichole Hickman and the late Cody Jose McKenzie Blake Turner, was born November 26, 2020 and peacefully passed in the arms of his family on December 17, 2020 at Vanderbilt Children's Hospital. Along with his father, he was preceded in death by great- great grandparents, Hervie and Susie Mosley, and a cousin, Billy Bob Hickman. Layne leaves behind to cherish his precious memory his mother, Salem Nichole Hickman; grandmother, Brandy Hickman;...
On the afternoon of December 15, 2020, Peter Hennessy passed away at the age of 79 at Waynesboro Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on June 30, 1941 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Paul and Virginia Martin Hennessy. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Hennessy. Peter made a career from enlisting in the United States Navy before retiring after 31 years. He spent 20 years as active military and 11 years in the reserves. During his military career,...
Linda Lois (Knox) Rossman passed away unexpectantly at her Hampshire home on December 25, 2020 at the age of 69. She was born on July 5, 1951 in Waterloo, New York to the late Lois and Diana (Brooks) Knox. Mrs. Linda was a member of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. On September 23, 1991, she married Daniel Rossman and they recently celebrated 19 years of marriage. Mrs. Rossman was a homemaker who contemplated more than once returning to school to become certified in herbal healing. She leaves behind her husband, Daniel Rossman;...
Johanna Hendrikie O'Guin was born on October 28, 1965, in Deming, New Mexico, and passed away on December 21, 2020, in Centerville. She was 55 years old. She is the daughter of Johannes and Jacoba Waagleer. She is survived by her husband, Douglas O'Guin of Centerville; daughter, Robbi Selvidge of Clarksville; sons, Ryan Rue Bush of Deming, New Mexico, Jacob Selvidge of Arizona, Daniel Selvidge of Centerville, and Thomas Selvidge of Clarksville; several brothers, sisters, nieces, and nephews. Mrs. O'Guin worked for many years as a flight medic,...
On the evening of December 27, 2020, just 34 days after the passing of her husband, Mrs. Willie Ann Anderson was reunited with her true love, Tootsie, while surrounded by family. She was 87 years old. She was born on March 3, 1933 in Lewis County to the late Tommie and Bitha (Simmons) Bullion. Mrs. Ann was a lifelong member of Riverside Church of Christ. She spent her time as a homemaker, taking care of her children and helping others. She was often found doing the ladies hair in her community...
The Looney Tunes Christmas Parade got rained out on the original event date, Thursday, December 3. Since "Bo" Duke wouldn't be able to come back on the new date, he proceeded to have a "One-Man Parade" on the streets of downtown Hohenwald. Duke planned to run the parade route, but he got distracted by the wet roads, "perfect for spins and donuts," he said. Well, while showing out, the Hohenwald Polic Department caught wind of the rebellious act and headed his way. With police lights in his...
By Shelly Cowen and Dennis Reynolds, Coordinators of the event With the help and support of a great community, DoubleCreek was able to hold the 7th annual Rifle Deer Hunt for Purple Heart Soldiers. The pandemic situation caused the cancellation of the Spring turkey hunt and the Fall deer hunt. But, with the support of great friends/neighbors, safe sleeping arrangements were able to be made for this event. A total of four deer were taken during the event with heroes participating from South Carol...
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is offering a free online option to complete Tennessee Hunter Education. The National Rifle Association (NRA) course can be completed online with no in-person portion required. The NRA online course found on the TWRA Hunter Education webpage allows Tennessee students (ages 9 and up) who satisfactorily complete this online course to become certified Tennessee Hunter Education graduates. This option allows students to forego the previously required four-hour field day. Students would have immediate proof...
South College is expanding its Associate of Science in Teaching (AST) program to students across the state of Tennessee through its online platform. Enrollment is open for qualified students to join the first class, which begins January 13, 2021, and can be completed in two years. The program is eligible for the Tennessee Promise Scholarship program, a last-dollar scholarship that covers tuition and fees not covered by other means of financial aid. The AST program is designed for students who have compassion and desire to work with children...
Now that Christmas meal prep is behind us, I'm sharing a simple, quick side dish for all you busy cooks. This dish is rustic and delicious with no fuss. It also plates beautifully, and highlights one of the lesser-used Winter squashes. I enjoy cooking with acorn squash for its ease of handling and versatility. Want a savory acorn squash instead of sweet? Drizzle with olive oil and add your favorite savory spices. Don't have a crock pot? Roasting acorn squash in the oven is just as easy. Place...
At The Elephant Sanctuary, caregivers are sure not to leave the elephants out of holiday festivities! Asian elephant Billie received presents filled with hay, holiday spices, and bamboo, one of her favorite snacks. Caregivers strung oranges on a tree in her habitat as ornaments and even included a carrot nose on her cardboard snowman. Like a child on Christmas morning, she quickly opened the presents one by one with her trunk to discover what was inside. Local residents are invited to donate...
WGU Tennessee, the state-endorsed nonprofit online university, is awarding $10,000 scholarships to up to 10 Tennesseans looking to pursue a degree as part of its annual Tenn-K Scholarship. “WGU Tennessee’s mission has always been to expand access to higher education for working Tennesseans by creating opportunities to pursue their dream career,” said Dr. Kimberly K. Estep, chancellor of WGU Tennessee. “This year has brought many challenges, one being how students afford to begin or continue pursuing a degree. The Tenn-K Scholarship eliminates a...
by Ken Stewart According to a January 2020 Loneliness Index survey from the Cigna health company, 61 percent of adults in the United States report they are lonely. That’s a seven percent increase from 2018—not to mention a pre-coronavirus lockdown figure. In April, research group SocialPro found that one-third of U.S. adults are feeling lonelier than usual. And now the holiday season has arrived, which is often a major trigger point for anyone prone to feelings of loneliness due to distance or missing someone. With all those odds stacking up...
Name: Brandy Bennett Age: 42 How long have you lived in Hohenwald? Born here but 30+ years lived away for awhile What did you want to be when you grew up? Teacher or Lawyer to either work with children or help others Is that what you became? If not, what are you? Self employed Child care worker If you could tell your 16 year old self anything, what would it be? Patience and Determination are two of the most important things to consider in all you do! What is your favorite song? That's hard...
The South Central Human Resource Agency Head Start/Early Head Start Policy Council meeting will meet at 10:30 a.m. on January 21, 2021, virtually through Microsoft Teams. If you would like to attend, contact [email protected] to obtain an invitation to the meeting or you can join the meeting via audio only by calling 931-263-6094....
Dear Santa, My Big Grannie needs an Elf. Please bring her one ASAP! And it would be amazing if you can bring me any Harry Potter Pandora charm for my Pandora bracelet. I’ve been very good this year. Also, my sister, Eva, likes Harry Potter, too. Be careful delivering presents to people. Don’t get sick. Love always, Savannah Duncan...
Presley Clayton and Kegan Carroll wish to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their parents, Chad Clayton and Constance Carroll. The wedding is slated to take place at four o'clock in the afternoon on January 9, 2021 at Camryn's Place in the Cane Creek community. Formal invitations have been sent, but all friends and family are invited to attend. Due to COVID-19 and space limitations, the ceremony and reception are adult only events....
