Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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By Dorothy Warf Contributing Writer Many of the animals and birds seem to think it is springtime, I hope they are right but sometimes seem that the temperatures in Tennessee confuse animals and people, last week we had two days with temperatures in the upper seventies and low eighties but then days when it was not above forty-eight all day long. The frogs have been singing some in the evening and even the birds sing in the morning like it is spring. Some of the dedicated gardeners have gotten plots ready for planting. The fruit trees and many...
By “E.T. Trevathan, Contributing Writer Well it is a cool rainy morning here in our little valley. The cats were ready for their breakfast, when it is cool out they expect a little warm milk and they will be sitting at the door waiting. The cats have now finished their breakfast and have gone back to their warm beds. Bob has finished washing dishes and I have had my coffee, it sure is a peaceful morning. I was just thinking, this winter is almost over and we have had some ups and downs on the temperatures, one day it was 82 degrees here on o...
by a Historical Society member The Lewis County Historical Society is having a meeting to share experiences of going to school in the county. Did you attend Garrett, Gordonsburg, Sweetwater, Rosenwald, Slippery, or other rural schools? Or go to town? We would like to hear about what it was like to go to school back in the “good ol days.” Did you have a favorite teacher that was special? Was there discipline? What kind? What did you have for lunch? Did you walk to school or ride a bus? Did you take music lessons? Was there a bell that told you y...
Birthdays Darren Carroll, March 2 Jeff Peery, March 2 Wanda Cameron, March 2 Britni Woodall, March 2 Jan Moore, March 2 Chad Clayton, March 2 Owen Kirk Staggs, March 2 Kimberly Breece, March 2 Cheyanne Zirkle, March 2 Katherine Flippo, March 2 Shane Baker, March 2 Lee Marbet, March 3 Christopher Durham, March 3 Jessica Lynn Skelton, March 3 Malea Hinson, March 3 Jessica Brown, March 3 Nicky Shassing, March 3 Connye Karpel, March 3 James Kenneth Reeves, March 3 Jessica Lovett, March 3 Katie Owen, March 4 Eddie Joe Sharp, March 4 Ethel Burns,...
February 26, 1953 City and county residents voted overwhelmingly for the issuance of by the city and county bonds in the amount of $200,000. In the city, 675 voted for and 11 against; the county voted 1,711 for and 46 against. The Herald added that they felt “this fairly well shows just how bad we need more industry.” Representative V.A. “Buddy” Brownlow, State Game Department, reported that he had turned 1,200 largemouth bass loose in the Buffalo River. The fish ranged from fingerlings to thre...
Portable generators have become more commonplace as a backup source for power, but they can also cause serious injury and even death if used or installed improperly. • Never connect generators directly to your home’s wiring. The reverse flow of electricity can electrocute utility workers or others that come in contact with the power line. (The only safe way to connect a portable electric generator to your existing wiring is to have a licensed electrical contractor install a transfer switch. Contact Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative for det...
Middle Tennessee State University is congratulating the 5,920-plus students, including local scholars, who appear on the dean’s list for the fall 2022 semester. To qualify for this distinction, an undergraduate student must maintain a current semester grade-point average of 3.5 or above and earn at least 12 semester hours. The following Hohenwald students made the fall 2022 dean’s list at the Murfreesboro university: Taylor Brewer, majoring in Psychology; Austin Duncan, majoring in Foreign Languages; Caleb Duncan, majoring in Business Adm...
The U.S. National Weather Service announced Thursday, February 23, 2023, at approximately 2:00 p.m., the temperature at Nashville reached 85 degrees. According to the National Service, “This sets a new record for the month of February as it is the earliest in the year Nashville has reached 85 degrees. Before today, March 12, 1967 was the earliest date for an 85 degree reading....
Lewis County Schools hosted a CTE (Career and Technical Education) Luncheon with community businesses and industries on Wednesday, February 23, 2023, at TCAT Hohenwald. Dr. Tracy McAbee, Director of Lewis County Schools, Trina Weaks, CTE Director, and Brandi Feichtinger, Workforce Development Specialist spoke and collaborated with business and industry leaders to promote community and industry partnerships with Lewis County Schools, and connect workforce needs with students' abilities and...
Chris Lomax and his dog, Curry, participated in the NKC Squirrel Hunt February 4, 2023. The team competed in the Champion class, and Curry was ranked Grand Champion....
"Tracy Pylant began working at Summertown Metals in 2016," said company owner Matt Stoll, "making over 3,500 deliveries in whatever trucks we could afford along the last seven years. As a way of celebrating his hard work and dedication, he is awarded a new Peterbilt 567. We are proud to have him on our team and want him to know his loyalty hasn't gone unnoticed." Tracy Pylant is shown here with Matt Stoll and the truck he was gifted....
by Amanda Curtis Staff Reporter The Lewis County Commission met in regular session Monday, February 13. All commissioners were present and approved minutes from last month’s meeting. Invitations passed out to commissioners by Brandi Feichtinger was the only order of business during public input. The invitation, passed out on behalf of Director of Schools, Dr. Tracy McAbee, invited all commissioners to a luncheon titled, “Making Students Productive Tennesseans.” Mrs. Feichtinger invited the c...
The Lewis County Board of Education met in regular session on Thursday, February 16, 2023, at 6:08 p.m. at the Lewis County Board of Education board meeting room located at 206 South Court Street, Hohenwald. With the exception of Phyllis Townsend, all board members present were Chair Lindsey Himes, Glenda Atkinson, Derek Cotham, Cassie Couch, Vice-Chair Paula Dyer, Jackie Holt, Cody Mitchell, and Sallie Pollock. The invocation was given by Mr. Mitchell. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mrs. Dyer. CONSENT AGENDA Upon motion by Ms. Couch and...
A TWRA sponsored Hunter Education class will be held March 21, 23 and 24, 2023 at the Lewis County High School. Classes will be held from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. each day. Written test and Firearms Handling Exercises will be held on Friday afternoon. Students must attend all classroom sessions, written test and firearms handling exercises to be certified. Students must preregister on-line prior ch 202320 mar. To register go on-line to twra.org. Click on Hunter Education. Click on in person hunter education, then on find a class. Select the Lewis C...
The Education Foundation of Lewis County was started in 1993 by a group of business and professional people in our county. This year will be the 30th year to present scholarships to graduating seniors at Lewis County High School. There are businesses and individuals that donate money each year to support the Foundation and fund scholarships. In the past, some scholarships have been given to encourage students to pursue a particular field of study, some are given in memory of or in honor of someone . Donations can be made at any time. Please...
Week five is here for our 'Warm Up Your Winter' contest for a chance to win $100 toward your electric bill! See contest details, page A-8. Be sure to let our sponsors know how much you appreciate their support. Sponsors include Adair Funeral & Cremation Services, Bank of Lewis County, 412 Metals & Building Supply, Casa Grande, McDonald Funeral Home and Bowen Home Center. Return your entry forms to our office for your chance to win! Deadline is each Monday at 5:00 p.m. Mike Ashley won the third...
By Whitney Dixon 4-H Agent We had great participation in our January 4-H Photography Contest. 4-H'ers submitted photos from the following categories: Portrait, Fashion, or Nature. Submissions were judged on neatness, clarity, and creativity. All photos submitted were quite impressive. Each class, fourth through eighth grade was awarded a first, second, and third place ribbon. One overall first place winner from each grade won a camera. Overall winners were: Fourth Grade: Tristen Horner; Fifth...
"Try Everything" was the theme for the 16th annual Petals and Pearls program held Saturday, February 4th at Lewis County Middle School. The event provided a fun day of learning for girls in sixth, seventh, and eighth grade. Girls and their mothers or adult guest attended a variety of break-out sessions highlighting important issues facing girls today. Saturday's program brought ninety-six, daughters, mothers, grandmothers, or guardians together for a day of celebration. Participants were...
Birthdays Sam Jackson, February 23 Chad Edwards, February 23 Clint Walton, February 23 Ethan R. McBride, February 23 Hailey Marie Clark, February 23 Susan Parker, February 23 Brandy Allen, February 23 Ashley Duncan, February 23 Eric Talley, February 23 Jenny Tanner, February 24 Jeff Hinson, February 24 Brian Graves, February 24 Lisa Carroll, February 24 Donald Duncan, February 24 Sherry Stovall, February 24 Benji Jones, February 24 Kathy Hinson Bell, February 24 Stephanie Ross, February 24 Sherry Young, February 24 Stephanie Woods, February 24...
By Dorothy Warf Contributing Writer There seem to be lots of signs of spring arriving but the temperatures at times do not agree. I saw some robins on Saturday and there are lots of other birds that are usually not back in the area till it is warmer already here and some of the shrubs and bushes that bloom early are beginning to bud. I hope these are all good signs and that it will soon be warmer even in the evening. Those I know of who are sick either at home, in nursing facilities or in the hospitals are: Casey Baker, Donnie Carroll, Dorothy...
By “E.T. Trevathan, Contributing Writer Well it is a beautiful cool morning here in our little valley. It is cool but it is not bad cold and the sky is so blue and there is a little breeze blowing. The cats were ready to eat early this morning and they have now finished their breakfast and are out running and playing, they sometimes remind me of little kids. Bob is in the kitchen finishing up washing the breakfast dishes. I have almost finished my coffee and shortly I will be ready to start my day. The buttercups are still in bloom and we w...
Don Barber, 62 Q.) Can you tell me a little about yourself? A.) I am long time business owner in Lewis County. I have made most of my living right here in Hohenwald. I'm a father of three amazing children. Q.) Where did you grow up? A.) Right here in Hohenwald. Q.) What is one of your fondest childhood memories? A.) Getting to go to the county fair as a child. That's why I love to be such a big part of the fair now. And riding motorcycles my whole life. Q.) What did you want to be as a kid?...
February 19, 1953 The main headline for the week was “Voters To Decide Bond Issues in Saturday’s Election.” The Herald reported that the upcoming industry bond vote would make “an important day in the history of Lewis County,” where citizens would “vote progress for our community or they will doom it to further loss in population and property for those who choose to remain here.” The Southern Bell Company reported an increase in the number of telephone directories distributed to phone subscriber...
Conserving Tennessee’s natural resources The Senate is in full swing. Lawmakers are passing legislation on the Senate floor and advancing many bills through committees to ensure Tennessee remains a great place to live, work and raise a family. This week, Senate committees completed their first of five weeks of budget hearings and heard budget proposals from 18 different state departments and agencies. One of Gov. Lee’s legislative priorities to conserve Tennessee’s natural resources and envir...
I was saddened to hear of the death of Dr. Glenn Himebaugh, co-founder of the journalism department at my alma mater, Middle Tennessee State University. Although I hadn’t kept in touch with Dr. Himebaugh since graduation 40 years ago, I have to wonder what he thought of the current reality and public perception of the journalism field. Sadly, trust in journalism has been underwater in surveys for at least two decades. Whether you attribute it to bias, hubris or groupthink, newspeople (...
