Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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Community leaders from Lewis County and Perry County recently met to finalize plans to jointly apply for a grant to strengthen public safety in their communities. If approved, the "Violent Crime Intervention Fund" grant would provide a total of $2,000,000 to be equally split between the Hohenwald Police Department, the Lewis County Sheriff's Department and the Perry County Sheriff's Department in order to conjointly address violent crime. The extensive grant application was written by Captain...
The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee and North Carolina Zoo are pleased to announce that African elephant Artie arrived at The Elephant Sanctuary in Hohenwald, Tennessee on Tuesday, January 31. Artie (Aardvark), a 40-year-old African male, was born in the wilds of Zimbabwe and brought to the United States in 1986 with a group of young elephants that were orphaned due to culling carried out by the Zimbabwe government. Artie arrived at North Carolina Zoo at the age of 15 years. North Carolina Zoo...
Janet Ayers, President of The Ayers Foundation, announced today significant increases in 2022 college-going rates in seven rural Tennessee counties thanks to the help and support of The Ayers Foundation Scholars Program (AFSP.) In 2021, with the support of Governor Bill Lee and the Tennessee General Assembly, The Ayers Foundation partnered with the State of Tennessee through the Governor’s Rural Education Foundation to scale The Ayers Foundation Scholars Program (AFSP) to more priority communities, adding new high schools in seven rural, e...
Week four is here for our 'Warm Up Your Winter' contest for a chance to win $100 toward your electric bill! See contest details, page B-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. Jo Brewer won the seond...
To highlight CTE (Career Technical Education) month Kayleen McCabe, former TV host on Trading Spaces and DIY Network's Rescue Renovations, visited Lewis County Schools on February 6 and 7, 2023. She had a captive audience speaking to students on her career and how she got to where she is today, career options, challenging yourself to find your passion, what it takes to be successful, TCAT opportunities, how different careers/trades align to more than one career/trade, and so much more. Kayleen...
By Dorothy Warf Contributing Writer It seems there are lots of birds coming back into the area and maybe this is a sign of coming springtime, I surely hope so. The temperatures during the day have been reasonable and even some warm enough to venture outside without a heavy coat but the nights have still been in the low twenties and some places even lower. The buttercups or daffodils as some call them have gotten pretty and this is the way they were last year. Hope you had a great Valentine’s Day and received flowers or some other treasure f...
At 11:11 a.m. on January 19th, Chris and Candace Mercer got their wish granted. Their son, Cameron Michael Mercer, made his grand appearance at Maury Regional Hospital in Columbia, weighing seven pounds and fourteen ounces He was welcomed home in his "Ladies I Have Arrived" outfit by his siblings, Emma and Carly Mercer, and grandparents, Michael Mercer and Nathan and Leah Watkins....
Birthdays Mary Lee Staggs, February 16 Dorothy Reeves, February 16 Stephen Staggs, February 16 Ruby Patterson, February 16 Patsy Hinson, February 16 Virginia Holt, February 16 Christine Kephart, February 16 Spencer Williams, February 16 Misty Pollock, February 16 Kim Carroll, February 16 Jinny Wisdom, February 17 Megan Elizabeth Davis, February 17 Mann Nutt, February 17 Nikki Gray, February 17 Carolyn Bobo, February 17 Lynn Ammons, February 17 Wilma Joy Conner, February 17 Carly Greenlee, February 17 Kevin Frazier, February 17 Bradley Butler,...
By “E.T. Trevathan, Contributing Writer Well it is a cool and cloudy winters morning here in our little valley, it is very quiet and there is a little wind blowing. It is not really cold outside but inside the house still feels nice and warm. The cats were really hungry this morning, during the winter time they need more to eat. Now they have had their breakfast and gone back to there warm beds to wait on the Sun. Bob is busy washing the breakfast dishes and I am having my cup of coffee. I put on my warm coat and walked out in the yard and I w...
February 12, 1953 Dog owners and “city dog rustlers” were cooperating to reduce the number of dogs roaming the city, and to ensure that wanted dogs were tagged and kept at home. The Herald commented that “the familiar sight of seeing large bunches of dogs roaming our streets day and night, just isn’t anymore.” The Snow White Café and Pool Room was under new management; V.C. Grimes having purchased the business from Frankie Lawson who volunteered into the U.S. Air Force. Betty Jo Ray was the ru...
Police Report The following is the City of Hohenwald Police Report for January 9 - February 5, 2023. This is a record of police action and is not intended to imply innocence or guilt of charges placed. Brandi N. Coker, Mt. View Drive, was charged with driving on a suspended driver’s license on January 9. David L. Anderson, Jennie Smith Road, was charged with shoplifting on January 15. Vivian G. Bell, Cedar Street, was charged with drug paraphernalia and possession of methamphetamine on January 15. Regina Hawkins, Starmount Road, Gallion, Alabam...
Gov. Lee announces 2023 priorities in State of the State Address This week was highlighted by Governor Bill Lee delivering his fifth State of the State Address on Monday evening in a joint session of the General Assembly. In the speech titled ‘Tennessee: Leading the Nation,’ the Governor presented his $55.6 billion budget proposal and legislative priorities for 2023. Tennessee’s strong fiscal stewardship places the state in one of the strongest budgetary positions in history and allows for i...
Who needs forensics and gunfire? My wife and I have been catching up on episodes of “The Mysteries of Laura,” the 2014-2016 NBC series starring Debra Messing. Forget murders and chases. The real reason the show resonates with me is because as Laura Diamond juggles the duties of a single mother and police detective, she’s understandably a slob with her car. Yes, my poor Altima gets woefully neglected inside and out. It’s a magnet for the abundant tree sap in my yard and the interior is home to...
by Amanda Curtis, Staff Reporter According to Hohenwald Chief of Police Kip Kelsey, 'it's not that we thought he was heading to the school necessarily. We were thinking, if he were to see us looking for him through the neighborhoods, he may run and do anything to get away from us, including running into a door of the school. From myself, the Chief, to the Assistant Chief, SRO's, patrolmen and sergeants, as well as the Sheriff's Department, and school personel all responded swiftly, and I can't...
by Amanda Curtis, Staff Reporter The Lewis County Commission met on January 23 to discuss the following items. All minutes from the last meeting were approved by all, and the floor opened to anyone in the audience wanting to address the board. A group of community members came before the board regarding the rollout of on-house wireless meters by MLEC. The concern is regarding the dangers of aggressive electronic frequencies. 20 year citizen, Mrs. Rosemary, told the story of two friends who...
Leaders from Lewis County Government and Maury Regional Center recently met to discuss the feasibility of a 24-hour emergency care facility in Lewis County. They also discussed Lewis County's ambulance service and its current contract with Maury Regional, who provides that emergency service. Representing the County was Mayor Jonah Keltner and Commissioner Kyle Bobo. Representing Maury Regional was Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Martin Chaney; Regional Operations Director, Nathan Miller; EMS...
Week three 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, Junkyard Dog, 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. Deb Powers won the first...
Local farmer and landowner Dr. Jason C. Morris has completed all degree requirements and graduated from Mississippi State University with a Doctorate of Philosophy degree in the field of Agriculture Science while also earning a Master's of Science Degree in Public Affairs from the University of Missouri. Dr. Morris likewise holds collegiate degrees from The University of Tennessee at Martin and The University of Tennessee at Knoxville. While attending UT Martin, he received his bachelor's...
by Amanda Spears, Staff Reporter Bill Sharp ,74, Kathy Sharp, 71 Q.) How old were you when you started dating? A.) Bill: I was 19 years old. Kathy: I was 16 years old. Q.) How long did you date before you got married? A.) We dated pretty close to a year, if not a year. Q.) When is your wedding anniversary? A.) We were married on April 20, 1968. Q.) Bill, what do you remember about your first date? A.) I just remember being so glad she said she would go out with me. I honestly didn't think she...
Ms. Anderson's first grade class chose their class sweethearts recently. They are Khloe Staggs and Jasper Gilbert....
Jeff and Jennifer McCann are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Oakley Taylor McCann. He was born on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at 8:28 p.m. at Saint Thomas Midtown in Nashville. Oakley weighed six pounds, two ounces and was 17 inches long. He was welcomed home by his sister, Alaya McCann and brother, Kolten McCann....
Birthdays William Miller, February 9 Larry Wayne Harper, February 9 Katelyn Davidson, February 9 Robbie Carroll, February 10 Rita Duncan, February 10 David Wix, February 10 Laura Whitehead, February 10 Misty Dawn Edgerton, February 10 Brandon Kittrell, February 10 Janie Raskin, February 11 Patricia Lynn Johnston, February 11 Ricky Scott, February 11 Stephanie Wix Bailey, February 11 Jane Spears, February 11 Paige Ann Henderson, February 11 Mary Field, February 11 Ernest Conner, February 11 Justin Griner, February 11 Marty Carroll, February 11 L...
By “E.T. Trevathan, Contributing Writer Well it is a quiet and peaceful morning here in our little valley. I went out early to feed the cats and it is very quiet this morning, there were no noises and everything seemed very still, there was no wind blowing, I guess this is the calm after the storms. The cats were hungry as usual and they were ready for a bowl of warm milk. Bob has the breakfast dishes washed and the kitchen is clean. Bob is also feeling better. This winter the house has been nice and warm, we sure have used a lot of firewood t...
By Dorothy Warf Contributing Writer Still having lots of rain showers in the area and we should never complain about the rain because it will surely be dry someday. Our temperatures have been like usual for the winter months days in the fifties and sixties for most part and the nights twenties or thirties and some days it did not even get above fifty. Someone said the other day that many say if you want to experience all four seasons of weather just come to Tennessee and spend a few days, well we have all heard that, but it is about the truth....
February 5, 1953 The newspaper reported that Lewis County Circuit Court had an “unusually light docket” with the grand jury session lasting “only two hours.” Eva Quillen was appointed Clerk of the local draft board, succeeding Mrs. Evans who served since August 1948. Cpl. James W. and Jones L. Cotham returned from Korea on January 31, 1953. A religious debate between W. Ray Duncan, minister of the Church of Christ of Miami, FL and B.L. Welch, pastor of the Pentecostal Church of Pensaco...
