Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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“Have you seen everything you want to see?” “Yeah. You?” “Me too. Let’s go back home.” That’s a paraphrased version of my parents’ conversation midway through their honeymoon in 1958. Unimpressed by the hype of an out-of-state adventure, they chose to hightail it back to the real world. (The real worlds of 1958 and 2023 are strikingly different. Today’s “reality” is that your new father-in-law offers to chest-feed any future babies. And pull a bitcoin from their ear.) How many of the people...
Ty Banks successfully earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Tennessee. His senior capstone project in socially-assistive robots was well-received. Ty also completed a design engineering internship with the solar contracting group Signal Energy during his studies. He has accepted a job in Chattanooga as an engineer with Sargent and Lundy. Malia Bennett successfully completed her academic career and earned a Juris Doctorate from the University of Tennessee...
Confederate Gray Chapter 2681 of the United Daughters of the Confederacy held their July meeting on July 13 at the home of Darlene Johns with eight members and one visitor present. Chapter business was conducted along with discussion of the Chapter’s current projects and the Library of Congress “Veteran’s History Project.” The Veteran’s History Project involves volunteers doing interviews with surviving members of the United States military before their stories are lost. Participation is easy to do. The entire VHP Field Kit is available...
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Case number 2023-PR-38 in the matter of the estate of Verlin Rose George, deceased. Notice is hereby given that on the 17th day of July 2023, Letters Testamentary in respect of the estate of Verlin Rose George, who died April 25, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the 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 dates prescribe...
Lewis County Mayor Jonah Keltner and City of Hohenwald Mayor Danny McKnight signed a proclamation declaring July 11 as Liver Cancer Awareness Day in Lewis County. The proclamation read, "Whereas, the liver is one of the largest organs in the human body, and is responsible for filtering harmful substances from the blood, producing bile that helps digest fat, and storing sugar that the body uses for energy. "Whereas, according to the American Association of Cancer Research, sadly over 40,000 new...
NASHVILLE – State Senator Joey Hensley (R-Hohenwald) is encouraging local residents to take advantage of Tennessee’s upcoming sales tax holidays, set to begin July 28 with the state’s annual back-to-school tax-free weekend. A three-month-long suspension on grocery sales tax begins Aug. 1. The sales tax holidays are part of successful legislative efforts in the General Assembly this year, supported by Hensley, to pass the largest tax cut in Tennessee history. Sen. Hensley says the sales tax holidays are intended to provide relief to Tenne...
The Lewis County Public Library and Archives enjoyed learning about their local habitat on Friday, July 7, when Ambrosia Ridge Farms visited. Mary and Jamie Defoe shared about the flowers, fruits, vegetables, insects, and bees that live on their property. The children learned how all of these work together to produce healthy foods like watermelon, blueberries, and honey. This program was sponsored by the Lewis County Herald! The library's next family event is the Sunday Sundown Cinema, showing...
Sip, Soak, Float, and Repeat! The Popularity of Cowboy Pools, Glamorized Trough Pools & Galvanized Tank Pools Long before Beth Dutton from Yellowstone made hopping into a water trough tank with two bottles of Champagne look effortlessly glamorous, farmers and cowboys already knew the secret of escaping the summer heat (although they were more likely to opt for a beer or sweet tea). Now, as temperatures rise here in TN and other parts of the country, it’s easy to daydream about becoming a pool owner to endure the dominant summer months. H...
Friday morning, July 14th, the men and women of the Oak Grove Community will be back in familiar territory, preparing for a night they haven't experienced in three years. For 70+ years, everyone has come together with their hands out, but it's not for a hand-out. Just the opposite, in fact. Some will be gloved, some holding tongs, and others covered in batter, but their hands are reaching out into the community by way of the infamous, OAK GROVE FISH FRY. "It's almost like a homecoming for...
The Tennessee High School Rodeo Association held their state finals on June 9, 10 and 11 at Tennessee Technological University in Cookeville. Each contestant competed in three rounds of rodeo. Contestants were not only trying to win a state title, but also trying to qualify for the National High School Finals Rodeo in Wyoming. The top four cowboys or cowgirls in each event got to advance to the national finals. When the dust settled on the last day of the Tennessee Finals Rodeo, Hohenwald's...
Twenty-seven year old Michael Bates, son of Kenneth Bates, was diagnosed with Abdominal Sarcoma. He was the only one working, as his wife, Kim, is seven months pregnant and keeps their young child as well. Proceeds from the fundraiser will go to help with medical bills, home life while he is out of work, and other necessities. Please see the color ad on page A4 for more details....
A 911 call went out at 1:40 p.m. on July 3, 2023, to a fall at Fall Hollow Falls on the Natchez Trace Parkway. Responding to the call were Lewis County Fire and Rescue, Lewis County Sheriff's Deputies, Maury Regional EMS, along with the Natchez Trace Park Rangers. Chief Steve Vineyard of Lewis County Fire and Rescue stated the victim was taking pictures and lost her balance and fell down the embankment. She was rescued from the creek area where she had fallen and transported by ambulance to the...
Starting today, play Cool It With Cash and enter for a chance to win $100 toward your electric bill! See contest details, page B-8. Be sure to shop with our sponsors and let them know how much you appreciate their support. Sponsors include Adair Funeral & Cremation Services, Bank of Lewis County, 412 Metals & Building Supply, McDonald Funeral Home, Bowen Home Center, and Hillbilly Liquors & Wines. Return your entry forms to our office for your chance to win!...
By Elissa Tracy Title-Art Studios Work Spaces We Create In In the world of art, creativity knows no boundaries. Artists have a flair for transforming even the most unconventional spaces into their creative sanctuaries. Regardless of financial constraints, time limitations, or space availability, every artist, crafter, and hobbyist eventually yearns for a dedicated space of their own. The artist’s workspace often begins with storing supplies in boxes, usually tucked away in a spare closet, and the constant process of hauling everything out o...
7 Session of the 113th General Assembly The 113th General Assembly has adjourned for 2023, and it was a very successful year. We have taken measures for Tennessee to be a better place to live, work and to raise a family. I will go over some of the laws passed this session. Do-Not-Text law - The General Assembly passed legislation to allow Tennessee consumers to block unwanted text messages. The law merges text message solicitations to the state’s Do Not Call Registry, and extends the same p...
Eugenia Darice Powers (Gena Powers) 47 by Amanda Spears, Reporter Q.) Can you tell me a little bit about yourself? A.) Well I'm married to Derek Powers. We have six kids together. Our oldest is Josie Crews, she is married to Dylan Crews, and Josie is our local artist that paints everything downtown. Abbi Powers, she attends UT Southern for elementary education. Our middles are Nylah Halbrooks - she will start MTSU in the fall for nursing abroad, and Braden Powers - he attends MTSU. Our littles a...
The Chamber of Commerce held their monthly Chamber Coffee event Tuesday morning, July 11. "These monthly events are a great opportunity for local businesses to network with each other and for the community to become informed of and acquainted with the people behind the economic establishments," said Chamber Director Debbie Landers. That was proven true as the meeting began and everyone went around the room introducing themselves. In attendance, were several established business men and women,...
Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative's group of seven student delegates, one teacher representative and two chaperones have returned home from the 2023 Washington Youth Tour. Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association, MLEC and other electric cooperatives from across the state sponsor the annual event and provide an expenses paid, once in a lifetime trip to high school juniors. Students were selected by writing a short story titled "Co-ops Connect" which explained how co-ops connect Tennessee...
Alexander Wayne Pulley and Taylor Lynn Darden are more than pleased to announce the birth of their son, Cohen Alexander Pulley. Cohen was born a little after one in the afternoon on June 13th. He weighed seven pounds and eight ounces and was 19.5 inches long. He was welcomed home in his bamboo sleeper (because nothing else fit) from Maury Regional Medical Center by his siblings Brayden Downs and Piper Pulley....
Jimmy and Sarah Gibbs are proud to announce the birth of their daughter. Eliza Jane Gibbs came into the world June 29th, just after ten in the morning. She weighed a whopping 6 lbs 13 ounces and was 19 inches long. Ms. Gibbs was welcomed home in her ruffle romper with her name embroidered on it with a matching bow and blanket by her siblings, Abby Lowe, Noah Alkire, Naomi Alkire, and Josie Alkire, as well as her grandparents Ken Crowell, Ken and Kenda Crowe, and Jim and Barbara...
By Dorothy Warf Contributing Writer Still days with temperatures in the eighties and occasionally in the low nineties and we have had several thundershowers pop up in the area with thunder and lightning and even some reported hail during on of them. The rain was welcome but has made it difficult for the ball teams to finish their state games and some were even postponed till the next day; these games were played in Dickson, Tennessee. Those I know of who are sick either at home, in nursing facilities or in the hospitals are: Joyce Barnes,...
By “E.T. Trevathan, Contributing Writer Well it sure is a quiet morning here in our little valley. It is early in the morning and it is already warm and humid. The cats came up early and ate and now they have left, they go down next to the creek where it is a little cooler. The creek is just about dry, there is water in only just a few places. Bob keeps fresh water out for the cats. I am sitting on the front porch swing and there is a light breeze blowing, it is always comfortable here on the front porch. I just heard a low rumble of thunder b...
The family of the late Johnny And Lenora Mathis met July 4, 2023 for their annual gathering. Those attending from out of town were Makayla Holloway and Greg Ferguson of Columbia, Kerrie Gallaga of Westfield, Indiana, Johnny and Elaine Seiber of Cottontown, Marty Staggs of Lawrenceburg, Maxine McPeak, Don and Cathy Pickard of Jackson, and Edward and Ethel Barber of Dickson. Those attending from Hohenwald were Adam, Maranda, Zoie, Spencer and Ty Clark, Harold Holloway, Claude Mathis, Roger Holloway, Wade Seiber, Terry Holloway, Joey and Joy...
Lewis County’s High Forest Humane Society will be at the Spring Hill PetSmart this Saturday, July 16 from 11:00 – 3:00 with dogs ready for adoption. This week is PetSmart Charities National Adoption Week, and the Humane Society is hopeful to be able to find lots of new homes for dogs in need on Saturday. All adoptable dogs have been spayed/neutered, microchipped, and up-to-date on veterinary care. In the first six months of 2023, High Forest has already found new homes for 153 dogs, all of whom were surrenders, rescues, and/or transfers fro...
July 9, 1953 Mrs. Blue Carroll was cooking breakfast when she opened the utensil drawer of her electric range to find an 18-inch copperhead coiled among the pots and pans. The Herald added, “Snakes, snakes, snakes is just about the topic of the day hereabouts… Ladies, you had better keep a keen eye while in the kitchen-- you, too, may be hording some reptile.” According to the Selective Service Board there were 110 Lewis County residents in active military service. Noel Akers purchased the S...
