Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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Two Rivers Group is pleased to announce that on April 9th, 2024, Ben Gasparro of Linden, Tennessee successfully completed and graduated from the intense nine-week Business Management course, CO. STARTERS Core Program, hosted by the Ayers Foundation....
The Republican supermajority passed a bill that allows teachers who go through special training to bring handguns to school. The proposal was staunchly opposed by Democratic lawmakers, as well as activists who condemned lawmakers from the House's public gallery after it was approved. The bill was originally going to be considered in the House in 2023, but the bill was shelved after major demonstrations calling for gun reform and for lawmakers to act on gun violence. The demonstrations turned into condemnations that year as lawmakers failed to...
Hope Hohenwald Outreach Coordinator Sara James, left, is shown receiving quilts from Blondy Church Quilting Ministry Coordinator Ilene Wilson, right, for Hope's Foster Children's Outreach. The group also includes members not pictured: Becky Tanner, Cindi Baxter, Dolly Brewer, and Gloria Jones. "We are very thankful to these ladies," said James, "and this ministry for bringing love and encouragement to children during their darkest hour....
Olivia Grace Carroll Spears, was born April 5, 2024. Weighing 6lbs. 7ounces and 19 inches long. Parents are Drake and Mariah Perkins. Grandparents are Amanda Spears from Hohenwald; John and Michelle Penton from Texas. Great-Grandparents are John Spears and the late Debbie Spears. Olivia has a host of Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins....
The Department of Safety will pay up to $30 to approved handgun safety schools for each person who completes a handgun safety course for the first time. Gun shops would have to meet requirements set by the department to seek reimbursement and the money must be used to offset costs of handgun safety courses. The state will be required to provide information to gun shops annually about approved safety courses. Dealers would be allowed to display signs in a prominent location in their store letting people know that the state is offsetting the...
Tennessee will be enforcing new food safety rules at public farmers markets across the state. The change will require certain vendors to purchase a farmers market food unit permit if they intend to prepare and serve food onsite using improvised equipment for things like handwashing, food prep, drinking water, and waste disposal. The new permit rules apply to any vendor that falls under Tennessee's definition of a "farmers market food unit." Vendors will be required to purchase a separate permit for each stall that falls under the new food...
In honor of Earth Day, more than 30 individuals from Hohenwald, Tennessee and nearby areas came together on Saturday, April 20, for The Sanctuary's second annual "Trashercise" Community Cleanup event. Together, volunteers and community members collected a whopping 95 bags of trash and recyclables from Lewis County streets and waterways! Additionally, 80 tires were collected, and thanks to Oliver Technologies, they were able to be disposed of responsibly. The group who collected the most bags...
The Hohenwald FD attended a pumper driving class offered by the Tennessee Fire Academy. The instructor was Andy Soccodato, a nationally known instructor in the field of water supply for firefighting operations. His instruction is featured at FDIC in Indianapolis, Indiana....
The Lewis County Board of Education met in regular session on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at the Lewis County Board of Education board meeting room located at 206 South Court Street, Hohenwald, Tn. Board members present were Board Chair Lindsey Himes, Vice Chair Paula Dyer, Matthew Adkins, Glenda Atkinson, Derek Cotham, Cassie Couch, Jackie Holt, Cody Mitchell, and Sallie Pollock. Prior to the regular scheduled meeting there was a workshop. The invocation was given by Mr. Billy Dyer. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Cody...
Two Vehicle accident - An SUV rear ended a Chevrolet pick up Friday, April 19, sending the truck down an enbankment on East Main across from the Golf Course. Taylor's Wrecker was called to remove the wrecked vehicles. Photos courtesy Chuck Taylor...
Jillian’s law passes Senate floor As part of a strong push to improve public safety in Tennessee, this bill would close a legal loophole for defendants found incompetent to stand trial. Senate Bill 1769, would require criminal defendants deemed incompetent to stand trial to be committed to an appropriate treatment facility. Current state law does not provide this requirement. The legislation was introduced following the murder of Jillian Ludwig, an 18-year-old Belmont University freshman who was fatally shot while walking in a Nashville park on...
April 22, 1954 A four-month-old girl who had been kidnapped in Newport, KY was found in Hohenwald. Billie Marie Kemplin had entrusted her children to a babysitter identified as Betty Eglee. Upon returning from work, Kemplin discovered her three older children alone and the babysitter, along with the infant, missing. The babysitter had hitched a ride with a truck driver to Nashville. There, she met a couple at a hotel restaurant and falsely claimed to be Betty Miller, stated that the child...
Animal shelters across Tennessee are encouraged to seek grants for spay and neuter services. Applications are accepted until May 17, 2024. “Pet owners can now access more affordable spaying and neutering services,” said State Veterinarian Samantha Beaty, D.V.M. “Choosing these services helps reduce the number of unwanted litters and the strain on animal shelters. Additionally, treated pets are less prone to certain diseases which can prolong their life.” The Animal Friendly Grants program, managed by the Tennessee Department of Agricul...
Pilot Club Bicycle Rodeo Pilot Club of Hohenwald, in partnership with Lewis County Schools, will hold a bike rodeo for children (ages 5-14) on May 11th at Lewis County Middle School at 9 a,m, – 11 a.m. to educate students on bike safety as well as helping students learn biking skills. The event features stations that include: bike and helmet fit, start and stop skills, scanning, how to ride safely in the street and sidewalks, etc. All participants will have a chance to learn, practice, and demonstrate their bicycle handling skills in a fun, non...
Amanda R. Curtis, Reporter Friday morning, April 12, around 9:45, emergency personnel were dispatched to the 300 block of Mt. View Drive on a call for 2 people shot. Lewis County Sheriff Department, Lewis County Fire and Rescue, District Attorney office, and Maury Regional Emergency Medical were on the scene within minutes. First responders reported that an adult male, Van Franklin Cates, was shot and was deceased. An adult female was also shot and transported by airlift to Nashville for...
Thousands of community votes sealed the deal for this couple, as Lewis County Herald readers voted David and Connie Adcox as the Best Man and Best Woman in Lewis County. David Murray and Constance Elaine have called Hohenwald home for 52 years. The couple met each other while students at Tennessee Tech. After dating for a couple of years, they were wed on August 16, 1969. The couple lived in Tech Village Apartments while David finished his Industrial Engineering degree. After his graduation,...
Eleven missing children from Knox County have been located following a two-day multi-agency joint operation in Knoxville, which focused on locating missing juveniles. Operation Rocky Top Rescue was a partnership between the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the Knox County Sheriff’s Office, the Knoxville Police Department, and the Department of Children’s Services – Absconder Unit. During the planning phase leading up to the operation, intelligence analysts and detectives identified numerous juveniles who were missing or unaccounted for in th...
TN Senate passes penalties for abortion trafficking TN Senate this week reaffirmed their commitment to protecting the unborn and passed legislation to make abortion trafficking of a minor a Class A misdemeanor. Senate Bill 1971, seeks to protect parental rights and stop adults who attempt to circumvent the state’s current abortion law by helping to facilitate an abortion for a minor without parental consent. The General Assembly in 2019 laid the groundwork to ensure life is protected at c...
On April 6th the Lewis County Elks Lodge #2883 held the 4th Annual 5K Color Run/Walk for Autism and Special Friends. 32 Elks and volunteers along with 22 Runners and Walkers participated to raise money for a $1500 donation to the Lewis County Special Education department. This Elk event was started 4 years ago to shine a much needed light on the wonderful work our local Special Education department does for our children. According to Tn.gov Lewis County has almost 200 special needs children....
Hohenwald Wado-Ryu Karate School students competed in the 22nd annual C.T. Patterson Memorial Katate Tournament held Saturday, March 23rd, at Riverdale High School, Murfreesboro. Pictured are the students who competed with their trophies and medals won at the competition. Pictured front, from left to right, are Jennifer Beasley, Elizabeth Hooks, Rowynn Dokes, Ashton Tackett, Maddox Reeves, Olly Pollock, Braylin Reeves and Easton Long; back row: Niki Fall, Alissa Gibson, Shaelyn Long, Jessie...
Each year, the citizens of Lewis County put on their judges' hats and vote for the best of Lewis County. Businesses, Volunteers, Products, Services, Events, Individuals...no one is exempt from the opinion of our readers. Find out who/what/where made the cut in the special section inside these pages, and watch for an interview with the Best Man and Best Woman of Lewis County in next week's edition!...
The second Monday of April has been codified into state law as a day to show appreciation for the electric line workers across Tennessee. Lewis County's crew includes L to R, Shane Lowery, Troy Walton, Timmy Boyd, Blake Johnston, and Chris 'Chopper' Carroll. Utility linemen perform a crucial and dangerous job by installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical power systems. Working at extreme heights and in adverse weather conditions, linemen face the risk of falls, electrical shocks, and...
Cheryl Staggs recently celebrated 20 years of service with Lewis County Government. Mrs. Staggs has been Lewis County's Register of Deeds since her election to that position in 2010. She also served as a clerk in the same office six years prior. Lewis County Mayor Jonah Keltner presented Staggs with a certificate of appreciation for her dedication to the office as well as the citizens of Lewis County. Lewis County Mayor Jonah Keltner (r) and Lewis County Property Assessor Travis Hinson...
Senate advances constitutional amendments protecting right to bear arms in Tennessee The TN Senate is proceeding with two proposals to amend the Tennessee Constitution to strengthen Tennesseans’ Second Amendment rights. Senate Joint Resolution 904 advanced to protect citizens’ right to bear arms in the Tennessee Constitution and limit the legislature’s ability to pass restrictive gun laws. The measure proposes to replace the current constitutional provision that authorizes the legislature to “r...
