Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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There is an alternative to incarceration for your loved one within the Criminal Justice System in the 32nd Judicial District. If you have a loved one who has been arrested in Lewis, Hickman, or Perry County and is living with mental health challenges, the 32nd Judicial District Mental Health (MH) Court may be able to assist with an alternative to incarceration for your loved one within the criminal justice system. The MH Court is a voluntary program designed to be a minimum of 12 months, consisting of five (5) phases; each phase having a...
Lewis County Mayor Jonah Keltner regrettably informed Commissioners this past Monday night that he recently received a letter from Deputy Governor/State Commissioner of Transportation, Butch Eley, which stated the SR-166 four lane project from Lewis County to Mt. Pleasant was not in TDOT’s 10-year road plan. Commissioner Eley wrote the state considers three main aspects when prioritizing its projects: 1) Performance – such as safety, congestion, and economic impact; 2) Delivery – such as time to deliver the project and the risks invol...
United States Senators Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a member of the Senate Banking Committee, and JD Vance (R-OH) introduced the No Community Development Block Grants for Sanctuary Cities Act, legislation to amend the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to prevent sanctuary cities from receiving federal housing grants. “Cities that encourage illegal immigration shouldn’t be rewarded with federal housing subsidies,” said Senator Hagerty. “I’m proud to support this legislation that prevents taxpayer dollars from flowing to sanctuary cities th...
Senate takes major steps to protect children from danger online This week, lawmakers prioritized legislation to protect children from harmful online content, as well as protect the religious freedom of foster and adoptive parents in Tennessee. Other legislation advanced this week to crack down on the opioid crisis by punishing distributors of deadly drugs and expanding the ability for providers to treat opioid addiction. Protecting Children from Social Media Act - It is vital to ensure the...
A couple of nights with early spring temperatures, nights in the thirties and days in the forties and low fifties. This could be dogwood and red bud winter as they are both blooming around the woods in the area. Maybe it will warm up in a few days and we can enjoy the warm days and nights of spring again. Those I know of who are sick either at home, in nursing facilities or in the hospitals are: Kasey Baker, Joyce Barnes, Colene Beasley, Linda Butler, Elizabeth Boggs, Gertie Carroll, Spencer Clark, Robert and Pat Dickson, Paula Dyer, Polly...
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter recently announced the 50 recipients receiving funding through the Infrastructure Planning Grant (IPG) program. The City of Hohenwald received a grant for $85,000. The $10.7 million in funding is part of the Rural Economic Opportunity Act and will assist communities and utility districts across Tennessee with long-term planning for their water and sewer systems. "Ensuring all...
Michael Sowell, 39, of Hohenwald, was sentenced last week to 22 years in federal prison, followed by 5 years of supervised release, announced United States Attorney Henry C. Leventis. In May 2023, Sowell pled guilty to conspiracy to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute various drugs, including heroin, methamphetamine, and cocaine; distribution of methamphetamine; possession with intent to distribute heroin, cocaine, and crack cocaine; and possession of a firearm by a previously...
A group of leaders from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (ECD) visited Lewis County last month to tour some of the major attractions in our community. Among those in attendance were Brooxie Carlton, Assistant Commissioner of Community and Rural Development; Jody Sliger, ECD Community Development Director; Sarah Elizabeth McLeod, CDBG Grants Coordinator; and Dr. Bridget Jones, a professional consultant specializing in collaborative leadership strategies and regional...
The weather has been very much like last week except we did not have thunderstorms but some rain and so much so that many of the ball teams have been having problems getting to practice. The woods and roadsides are really pretty with all the flowering trees and shrubs along the way and although the buttercups have stopped blooming the daffodils are getting pretty. There will be more beauty along the roads when the bluebells bloom, they are so pretty. The last couple of nights have been in the upper twenties and low thirties but is supposed to b...
Emergency personnel were dispatched Sunday about 8:30 p.m. to a two vehicle accident on Summertown Highway in the area east of the Natchez Trace Parkway. According to law enforcement officers on the scene, a 2022 Ford Ranger pick-up registered to an Ohio resident was traveling east when it came over a rise and struck a disabled Ford dually flat bed, with the driver under it, stopped in the roadway. The Ranger was unable to stop before crashing into the stalled vehicle. The Ranger driver was...
Due to an extreme lack of communication, or miscommunication, or straight up false communication, two entities attended the Commissioners Committee meeting Monday night, March 4th, to “set the record straight.” In regards to the State Aid Bridge Programs, TDOT Bureau of Planning Transportation Manager Ms. Lisa Dunn was in attendance to clarify, in person, details that have been skewed. Kyle Bobo opened the conversation by asking, “Where are we at today regarding the Sickler Road Bridge project?...
Senator Blackburn is set to visit Lewis County Friday, March 15, 2024 at 11:15am. Summertown Metals will be hosting this event at their main office at 3864 Summertown Highway, giving the Senator and guests a brief history/tour of their facility. The Senator will then speak and give an update on things going on in Washington, DC. This event is designed for local community leaders....
High winds for several days and some thunderstorms and rain and this week will be the same if the weather predictions are correct. The temperatures have been really mild and even the nights have not been too cool. The trees and shrubs that bloom in the spring are beginning to bloom and guess it won’t be long till the red bud blooms, although their blooms are purple not red. The buttercups which have been really pretty everywhere you see them are beginning to lose their blooms and the daffodils are getting ready to bloom. It looks like spring is...
Senate advanced legislation to crack down on crime and hold criminals accountable This week, the Senate advanced several bills to increase penalties for criminals, specifically repeat offenders and criminals who target children. Dr. Benjamin Mauck Act The Dr. Benjamin Mauck Act advanced this week to increase penalties for assault in a healthcare facility. On July 11, 2023, Dr. Benjamin Mauck was shot point blank three times in his Collierville medical facility. One week prior, his life had been...
Gordon D. Ricketts, Jr. of Hohenwald, third from right, was recognized with the Mitchell Earwood Memorial Award at teh Spring Hill Fire Fighter Banquet & Awards ceremony held March 1. "All the rich man's gold can't buy what I received last night ! What an honor and a privilege I get to be where I am. I have my beautiful wife and children who support me unconditionally, and a dept. Of brothers, mentors, and friends to do this life with. I am Beyond thankful and so humbled to receive such an...
Calls are continuously coming in regarding Hohenwald's newest housing community, "Hohenwald Estates." People want to know how many rooms there are, how to apply, how much will rent be, and when will they be finished? So, Mayor Keltner and the Lewis County Herald reached out to the management company for the answers to your questions. Collectively, this is the response to everything you've been wondering. "Hohenwald Estates" is being developed by the Gateway Companies, which is headquartered in...
The Lewis County Board of Commissioners met in regular session Monday, February 26th. All Commissioners were present. Once the floor was opened to public input, Highway Commissioner Kerry Cagle took the podium with the intention to clarify his decision to place the bridge project on hold was due to the letter he received from Collier Engineering, whom he has now fired, "due to costing us three years, and misinformation from the firm". Kerry informed that he has hired a new firm to satisfy...
Other than a thunderstorm with lightning and thunder and some hard rain, the weather has been nice except for the wind which has been pretty high most days and you can forget keeping your hair in place. The nights were mostly in the upper thirties and forties and that is really good. Those I know of who are sick either at home, in nursing facilities or in the hospitals are: Kasey Baker, Joyce Barnes, Colene Beasley, Linda Butler, Gertie Carroll, Spencer Clark, Robert and Pat Dickson, Paula Dyer, Natalie Eastep, Joy Franks, Ophelia Green,...
Legislation to prohibit political flags in classrooms advances A bill which I sponsored to keep controversial or political flags out of the classroom advanced out of the Senate Education Committee this week. Senate Bill 1722, would prohibit certain flags from being displayed in public schools. At public schools, students should be focused on learning academic skills and not be distracted by displays of political beliefs that might go against the values their parents are teaching at home. This...
The following is the Lewis County Sheriff Department report for February 20-27, 2024. This is a record of police action and is not intended to imply innocence or guilt of charges placed. James Fuller, Kimberly Road, was charged with aggravated assault on February 22. Bryan Gobbell, Hohenwald Hwy., was charged with assault on February 24. Juan Lahera, Swan Avenue, was charged with violation of probation on February 20. Patricia Moore, C. Locust, Spring Hill, was charged with violation of probation on February 23. Robert Murdock, Ashley Road,...
Don't forget to play Warm Up Your Winter, and enter for your last chance to win $100 toward your electric bill! See contest details, page B-3. Be sure to shop with our sponsors and let them know how much you appreciate their support. Sponsors include Adair Funeral & Cremation Services, Bank of Lewis County, 412 Metals & Building Supply, Assure Title and Escrow, McDonald Funeral Home and Bowen Home Center. This week's winner is Haley Skelton with the sentence "Unscrambling Words in a Contest...
The University of the South in Sewanee, TN held their 2023 football awards banquet on February 17, 2024. Dyer Webb Barnes of Lewis County, a Lewis County football alumni, received the Offensive Player of the Year award. Barnes is ranked fifth in the nation in D3 football. Dyer is very thankful and blessed to have received this award as a freshman. He would like to thank all his coaches and teachers at Lewis County High School that pushed him on and off the field to get to where he is. He would...
In a 72 member country church known for its womens club and annual fish fries, 92 community members of Lewis County came together to fill the pews on Monday night, February 19th. They weren't there to sew quilts, fry up some of the best fish around, or listen to a sermon, although Bobby Page, officiator of the meeting, jokingly said, "Y'all can be free and say what you want here tonight. We've got the baptism warmed up and ready for you after the meeting." The laughs broke the ice off the room...
The Tennessee Comptroller released it’s annual audit of Lewis County Tuesday, February 20th for the fiscal year ending on June 30, 2023. Sixteen findings include material weaknesses, significant deficiencies, and noncompliance issues spread among the Office of County Mayor, Office of Road Superintendent, Office of Director of Schools, and Office of Trustee. While conducting their work, auditors had to make material audit adjustments to the financial statements in the offices of county mayor, road superintendent, and director of schools. T...
