Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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State Sen. Joey Hensley, State Rep. Jody Barrett, and Secretary of State Tre Hargett announced a Training Opportunities for the Public (TOP) Grant totaling $5,461 for the Lewis County Public Library and Archives. The funds will help cover the cost of internal internet connections and Wi-Fi hotspots at the facility. “Libraries are community anchors that provide invaluable services and resources,” said Sen. Hensley. “These grants will help libraries continue to support education, literacy, and lifelong learning.” TOP Grants are funded by the Ten...
The Lewis County Department of Veteran Affairs held a Veteran Town Hall on Monday, June 24th, to inform...
JESSICA COURTER "Both Jessica and Alyssa," said Jessica's father Anthony Courter, "have accomplished more in life than most of the modern day male even thinks could possibly happen." His endearing sense of pride stems from his daughter's ability to lean to have a "vision beyond today." Mr. Courter has numerous reasons to brag on his daughter and her team, but this time is particularly special, he says, "as both of these girls are critical to the success of the social media group, Remembering WWI...
The next election is only SIX WEEKS away. Be sure to complete and submit your voter registration by July 2nd, so you will be ready to cast your ballot during the State and Federal Primary, and State and County General Election. Tennessee Secretary of State encourages citizens to learn more at GOVOTETN,GOV today. EARLY VOTING runs July 12 - 27, 2024. PRIMARY is August 1, 2024....
Chris Carroll was involved in a motorcycle accident on May 16 and sustained injuries to his spinal cord, resulting in tetraplegia. He is currently in a spinal cord rehabilitation in Atlanta, Georgia. He is the son of Connie and Tim (Pedro) Carroll, husband to Sandie Carroll and father to two boys, Gavin and Xander. A roadblock is planned for Saturday, June 29, starting at 7:30 a.m. at the red lights in town. All proceeds will go directly to the family. There is also an account set up at Peoples...
Lewis County Public Library and Archives enjoyed a visit from Smokey Bear and his friends from the TN Forestry Department on June 18th. They shared the story of how Smokey became the spokes-bear for wildfire safety across the United States. Everyone learned the five rules of fire safety, and how they can help if they see a fire – tell an adult! Every child received stickers, fidget toys, and coloring books from Smokey. Thank you TN Forestry Department for visiting our story time and letting u...
Legislation passed to fight illegal immigration Tennessee stands with Texas in fight to secure our southern border Lawmakers passed a resolution supporting Texas in the fight against illegal immigrants flooding into the United States at the southern border. Because the federal government has failed to do its job to protect our border, Texas absolutely has the right to defend itself from this invasion. The overwhelming chaos at the border is enabling terrorists and drug cartels to invade our coun...
Lewis County Public Library and Archives became a hub for young animal investigators on June 21st when the Elephant Sanctuary of Tennessee lead an Elephant Adventure. Katie and Laura from the Elephant Discovery Center introduced an elephant’s impact on the environment with the story “Once Upon an Elephant” by Linda Stanek. Once everyone was familiar with signs of an elephant, the participants moved to the lawn to uncover the evidence left behind. They found attempts to dig for water, crush...
by Doris Cherry Results from racing at Tennessee National Raceway on June 22. SOUTHERN ALL STARS • #44D Dalton Cook • #C6 Oakley Johns • #29 Christian Hanger • #4 Ryan Wilson • #6JR Parker Martin • #18C Matt Cooper • #59 Dillard Hatchett • #27 Joe Denby • #C66 Donald Johns • #10 Ronnie Cooper • #17 Billy Franklin • #78 Matthew Brocato • #27H Jordan Horton • #187 David McCoy • #317 Kendall Franklin • #818 Jadon Frame • #81J Jack Riggs • #B44 Grayson Brewer • #7W J.C. Waller • #18 David Seibers ...
Fifteen tours will be offered at the 33rd Milan No-Till Field Day hosted on Thursday, July 25, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the AgResearch and Education Center at Milan. A variety of topics related to no-till agriculture will be discussed throughout the day, including a presentation spotlighting recent pesticide restrictions and the history behind these limitations. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more during the tour “Update on Pesticide Labels and History of the Endangered Species Act (ESA)” held at 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. The Uni...
Food. Fireworks. Parties. While many people love the July 4 holiday, it can be traumatic for pets who have a phobic reaction to the loud sights and sounds that are synonymous with Independence Day celebrations. With dogs and cats getting spooked and running away from yards, doors, and even screened windows to escape the chaos, the day can go from being festive to fraught for pet owners, too. Dr. Erin Katribe, medical director at Best Friends Animal Society, a leading animal welfare organization working to end the killing of cats and dogs in...
Local Election Sees Several Write-In Candidates...
Locals patronized vendors filling Main Street between Maple and Court during the annual Summerfest event held Saturday, June 8, 2024. Attendees enjoyed food trucks, and music all day by way of an open mic, while kids slid down the waterslide and bounce house before getting their face painted by local artist, Toni Crowder. Into the evening, seats were filled as the sounds of Gospel music flowed from the band "Catch Fire," and closing out the night, folks danced to familiar classic rock by the...
The 113th General Assembly has adjourned for 2024, 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. This is some of the legislation that was passed during this session. Higher Education Policies for AI in higher education – Legislation, which I sponsored, passed this session requiring the governing boards of public colleges and universities, public charter schools, and local boards of education to regulate the r...
American Legion Fred E. Lomax Post 127 will host a 100 year Centennial Celebration June 24 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at the American Legion Post. Senator Joey Hensley will be guest speaker. Attendees will include County Mayor Jonah Keltner, City Mayor Danny McKnight and Judy Runions of the Womens Auxiliary. Members of Post 127 are encouraged to come out for the ribbon cutting, stated Commander Michael M. Fullagar....
Confederate Gray Chapter 2681 of the United Daughters of the Confederacy (R) held their monthly meeting on June 15th. Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. Business of the Chapter was discussed. Noted that the 15th anniversary of the Confederate Gray Chapter is coming up and a special event was planned for August 8th. Member, Stephanie Castleberry, was presented with three Supplemental Certificates based upon the service of Giles W. Coleman; Henry Alford Wilson and John R....
“Hey, Jo, How do I know what voting district in Lewis County I live in?” Here are some resources to help you easily find the voting district you live in. 1.Lewis County Election Commission Office: 35 Smith Ave. 931-796-0510 or visit lewiscountyelection.org 2.Lewis County Clerk’s Office: 110 N. Park Street, Room 105- 931-796-2200. They can provide information about your voting district based on your address. 3.Voter Registration Card: Your card typically includes your voting district information. 4.Visit GoVoteTN.com and use their voter looku...
Raegan Murphy, Princess America Tennessee Teen, visited the Lewis County Public Library and Archives on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 for Tuesday Morning Story Time. Raegan read "The Juice Box Bully" to begin teaching the children early the importance of standing up for each other and not being a bystander when you see bullying happen. Thank you Raegan for coming to our story time. And a special thank you to Regions Bank of Hohenwald for making today's story time possible! The library's next Tuesday...
I hope this finds everyone doing well and enjoying these nice summer days. As of this writing Lewis County has $242,748.46 in uncollected property taxes. Lewis County’s property tax aggregate for total property taxes to account for was $4,474,997.35, we have collected 94 percent of that total. Each year I liked to remind everyone that you are able to make partial payments on property taxes once you receive your bill in October. We do not have a minimum amount you must pay. What exactly does the Trustee do? A county Trustee is the banker for t...
The South Central Human Resource Agency, (931)796-4825 announced today that the U.S. Dept. Of Agriculture COMMODITIES will be distributed on July 9, 2024 from 9:00 to 10:30, to eligible area residents on a first come, first serve basis. The distribution will be held at: Ball Park Community Bldg. 115 Smith Avenue, Hohenwald. *Eligibility will be based on total household income based that is within the income guidelines. Anyone recieving aid from one of the following programs is eligible for USDA Commodities: SNAP, Families First, SSI, LIHEAP,...
TCAT Hohenwald held their Groundbreaking Celebration on Friday, June 7, 2024, to unveil the new design and expansion of TCAT Hohenwald. "This," said Tennessee Board of Regents Chancellor Dr. Flora Tydings, "is just the beginning of many more opportunities to provide quality technical training and workforce development throughout our South Central area to better meet the needs of business and industry and supply our workforce with TCAT graduates." The TCAT Hohenwald Master Plan will include...
Lewis County Government recently hosted a Grand Opening at the new Pavilion located at the Buffalo River Blueway Public Access Point at the Mouth of Grinder's Creek. This project was paid for with a Tourism Enhancement Grant that the county was awarded earlier this year by the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development. The Pavilion represents a significant milestone for the community, and offers a versatile space that will provide endless opportunities for recreational and social gatherings....
The 113th General Assembly has adjourned for 2024, 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. This is some of the legislation that was passed during this session. Improving access to charter school facilities - Legislation passed to ensure public charter school students have access to the same quality facilities as other public school students. The new law requires school districts to regularly provide a list...
The first story time event for Summer 2024 at Lewis County Public Library and Archives featured a puppet show presented by the Pilot Club of Hohenwald on June 4th. The animal puppets engaged in educational activities highlighting brain safety, eliciting laughter from the preschool attendees and their families in attendance. Following the story time, the puppets made a special appearance to interact with the children. We express our gratitude to the Pilot Club of Hohenwald for bringing their...
You know it! You love it! You wait all year for it! And on Saturday, June 15th, Bell Buckle will be all shook up with excitement when the Best Festival anywhere in the world, the Bell Buckle RC-MoonPie Festival along with the RC-MoonPie 10 Mile and 5K race delights the masses! Viva Bell Buckle! Now all of you with suspicious minds are wondering what in the world Bell Buckle could be up to this year as each year there is a new RC and MoonPie King and Queen crowned. And maybe even a new flavor for the World’s Largest MoonPie that is served to a...
