Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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If there is one guy who needs to be thanked for all his generosity over the years it’s our very own Kenny Durham, If someone has a fund raiser in the county or in the town for whatever reason, but usually to raise much needed money to pay hospital bills, medical expenses for someone and they are having a fund raiser, who do they call to help, well it’s usually Hohenwald singer and entertainer Kenny Durham who for close to fifty years has usually said “yes” to sing and be part of the entertainment for these fund raising events. This Friday...
June 10, 1954 The Herald reported “Strange Doings with Tomatoes—Potatoes Here.” Wilburn Carroll brought by the newspaper office a tomato vine that was growing from the top of an Irish potato. The odd vine was grown on the farm of Gillie Davis on Buffalo Road. The newspaper dubbed the food item a “Pomato” adding, “if you don’t believe us, come by the Herald as we have the ‘Pomato’ to back us up.” Kenneth Graves, David Griner, Gerald White, and Bobby Wiggins attended Boys State. The annual T...
Cydney and Carley Couch are hometown Hohenwald rodeo cowgirls who love riding horses and competing in the National Little Britches Rodeo Association. The NLBRA is one of the oldest youth-based rodeo organizations. It was founded in 1952, and sanctions rodeos in over thirty-three states. Cydney and Carley, both, compete in the breakaway roping event. This features a calf and one mounted rider. Once the calf is released from the chute, the horse runs out of the box while the roper attempts to...
Attendees at the Lewis County Public Library and Archive's "Adventure Begins at your Library: Exploring Lewis County" summer reading event on June 7th had the opportunity to learn about various animals with Shauna from Animalogy. The presentation covered arachnids, including a tarantula and a scorpion, as well as a legless lizard that surprised the audience with its snake-like appearance and interactive nature. Interesting facts were shared, such as the ability of some animals to regrow their...
The University of Tennessee Gardens, Jackson, will once again host Garden Buzz: The Celebration of Pollinators in honor of national Pollinator Week. This free and family-friendly event will be hosted on June 18 from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center, located at 605 Airways Boulevard in Jackson, Tennessee. Participants will be able to enjoy a variety of seasonal activities including a garden tour beginning at 12:30 p.m., arts and crafts for kids, honey tastings and booths featuring local r...
Lewis County 4-H students are spending the week at 4-H Camp at Camp Ridley in Columbia....
Brenton Atkins and John Dylan Atkins have received a nomination for Music Video of The Year - Group/Duo for the song "Time" from the The Josie Music Awards that will be held at The Grand Ole Opry on October 27th. The JMA's are the biggest award show for independent music there is, and this year they received over 75,000 submissions with only 3% receiving a nomination. Brenton stated, "I wrote the song "Time" 6 months after Drew Hinson passed away. It took me nearly 5 years to be able to start...
Highway 412 is currently undergoing maintenance deemed necessary by the Tennessee Department of Transportation. The construction will run from the triangle on West Main Street in front of Dr. Hensley’s office down East Main to Kilpatrick Drive, where crews are milling the top layer of the road surface. This process is part of routine maintenance to address wear and tear, ensuring a smoother and safer driving experience. You may have noticed the pot holes, “uneven lanes” and “grooved pavement” signs placed by TDOT. The work is expected...
"I was born and raised in Lewis County. This is a wonderful town to grow up in. Unfortunately, my character did not always reflect my surroundings or the way I was raised. I spent years lost in addiction. But God. I am so grateful for a loving and supportive family. Going to Hope Center was life changing. The program gave me all the tools, teaching and love needed to build a relationship with God. I'm so grateful for all the effort they put into recovery. The restoration of not only family, frie...
Local Businnessman Presented with Patriot Award...
The 6th Annual "Rock The Lot" will back and better than ever on Saturday, June 29th. Enjoy free family activities like face painting, inflatable fun, and more; delicious food trucks; live music by The 77 Experience; and an epic fireworks grand finale! The 77 Experience is a talented band that will take you back to the 1970s with their mix of rock and other genres. This family-friendly concert will pay tribute to the music of the era and provide a memorable experience for all ages. Rock The Lot...
The Lewis County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, May 20th, 2024. The Pledge was led by Commissioner Bradley Loveless, and prayer was led by Don Kramer. All Commissioners were present. There was no public input, and all Commissioners voted to accept the report of the Committee of the Whole. The first item on the agenda was approved by all as well. At the request of the land owner, the Commission voted to close the last 1/10th of a mile of Blackwell Cemetery Road and take it off the Lewis County Maintained Road List....
DoubleCreek hosted their 9th annual turkey hunt for Purple Heart recipients right here in Lewis County. This event is coordinated through Wounded Warriors in Action Foundation (WWIAF.org) and hosted by Dennis Reynolds and Shelley Cohen. With incredible support from this and surrounding communities, these 5 heroes had an opportunity to connect with a commonality of being wounded while serving. Purple Heart recipients represented the Army and Marines were from Pennsylvania, Alabama, North Carolina, Nevada, and Missouri. They served during...
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. Protecting Children and Family Values Protecting Children from Social Media Act - A new law restores parental authority online by requiring social media companies to verify the ages of account holders and obtain parental consent for minors to create...
Meriwether Lewis lineworkers assisted Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation on May 27, after their service area experienced storm damage. Those who responded to the area are pictured from left to right: Lewis County Journey Lineworker Chris (Chopper) Carroll, Houston County Lead Lineworker Nick Bush, Perry County Journey Lineworker Will Dunnebacke, Hickman County Journey Lineworker Spencer Totty and Perry County Apprentice Lineworker Forrest White. Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative is a member-owned, not-for-profit, and...
June 3, 1954 The Herald reported, “With this issue of the Herald, we bring you something different in the medium of silver tinting… for the first time in the history of the Herald, advertising is presented in color.” The City of Hohenwald announced a 25 cent reduction in city taxes effective July 1, 1954. This reduction lowered the tax rate to $1.25. Curtis Devore graduated from the I Corps Non-Commissioned Officer Academy in Korea. Everette Dyer was named recipient of the Danforth Found...
Hey Jo! We heard the “Book-It” program is back at Pizza Hut! Is that true? Yes, BOOK IT! is a reading incentive program created by Pizza Hut in 1984. They empower teachers and parents to motivate their students to read by providing digital Reading Award Certificates, good for a free, one-topping Personal Pan Pizza from Pizza Hut. This program is free to schools and parents homeschooling their own children. Who is eligible to participate? Teachers at accredited public, private, and charter schools who teach English Language Arts curriculum for...
This week Lewis County Girl Scouts held their Awards Ceremony to bestow their awards and badges for their endeavors of the past year. Trophies and prizes earned for the Fall Product Sales and Cookie Sales were handed out to each Scout to a round of applause. The smiles and happy dances were a sight to warm hearts! After their recognition and praise, the girls and parents enjoyed a potluck dinner that was enjoyed by all. We hope that this summer will see an increase in our enrollment, so that...
Lewis County High School band students and others met at the local Humane Society Shelter and presented LCHS Band Director Adam McInnes with a "Certificate of Appreciation" as well as $200 they collected to be donated to High Forest Humane Society to honor his love of animals....
May 18, 2024 at Pin Oak Lake at Natchez Trace State Park Lewis County Anglers: Fish lbs. Keith Smith, Mason Jackson- 11.1 lbs. Andrew Pirtle, Dennis Johnson-5.58 lbs. Jeff and Zack Adkins-5.34 lbs. Matt Carroll, Kevin Richardson-5.28 lbs. Hammer Clark, Mutt Leigh-0.92 lbs....
The Lewis County School Board is excited to share great news. Starting in August, breakfast and lunch will be free for all students. This applies to the 2024-2025 school year and will be reviewed each year....
New Ambulance Station Opens in Lewis County Lewis County Government and Maury Regional Health held an Open House on May 23 at their brand-new Ambulance Station, located at 117 Kittrell Street in Hohenwald. This significant investment of approximately $150,000 aims to enhance emergency medical services in the community, and help ensure the highest level of care for Lewis County residents. The new EMS Station for ambulance personnel, funded with no local tax dollars, was equipped by Maury...
Sheriff Dwayne Kilpatrick, Chief Deputy Matt Tiller, and Jail Administrator Josh Keltner are proud to announce the new Lewis County Jail Facility passed its surprise state inspection with no deficiencies found. "I'm proud of our team here and all the hard work they've done to make sure this new expansion is successful and protects local taxpayer's investment in the facility." Sheriff Kilpatrick stated, "They have worked very hard to bring this facility up to operational standards needed for our...
I would like to announce my intention to run for School Board for the 4th district. My name is Morgan Leigh Spicer and I have lived in Hohenwald my whole life and was a former student of Lewis County Schools. I am married to Matt Spicer and we have two children, Annleigh and Camdyn who are both current students in the Lewis County School System. Michael (Mutt) & Angela Leigh are my parents and Leemore and Nancy Cotham were my grandparents. These people have always played an important role in my...
